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Visual Playwriting
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
This program celebrates drawing as a form of storytelling, guiding students through the process of creating a story from beginning to end using a blend of images and words. Over the course of these classes, students will learn the different elements that make up a story (such as character, plot,…
Cooking With Miss Keisha for Teens
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Cooking with Ms. Keisha for Teens! Select Tuesdays, Winter & Spring 2025 4:00 – 6:00 PM For ages 13 and up Come cook along with the mobile cooking teacher. You’ll prepare a full meal while working in a team, then enjoy the wonderful food you cooked! Join us on Feb. 25,…
Chess Club
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Learn to play chess or improve your game! All ages and all levels welcome.
Community Crafting Circle
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Bring your crafting hobby of choice to the library and stitch with your neighbors at this low-key crafting circle. This program is intended for teens and adults.
Teen Tuesdays: Friends, Food, Fun.
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
LEAP: Homework Help
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Need a little extra support with your assignments? Drop by for personalized homework assistance to help you stay on top of your studies. We’ll be here to help you tackle tough subjects and boost your confidence. Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, for grades K to 12.
A Brazilian Adventure: Percussion and Rhythm
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Tired of the Winter Blues? Join us for a thrilling and tropical event where Brazilian percussion music takes center stage. Minas will introduce the music, history, and culture of Brazil including Samba and Bossa Nova in an interactive and exciting performance. Program is…
James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…
Community Movie Night
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Join us for a celebration of our vibrant community and its rich history. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a special screening of a thought-provoking film. Don't miss this chance to connect with community members, enjoy light refreshments, and have a fun, family-friendly discussion…
Black Panther (A Black Excellence Film Series)
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join Us Every Tuesday in February from 4:30 - 6:30pm! Celebrate Black History Month with a powerful lineup of films that honors the richness of Black stories, from historical struggles to visionary futures. Through the lens of Black creators, we explore themes of resilience, identity, and…
Teen Anime Club
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Watch your favorite Anime Series @ your library! Contact us on Instagram @northeastlibraryteens/# to make suggestions.
African American Community Collage Project
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Community Members are invited share their thoughts on this year’s Black History Month theme “Cultural Roots: Black Histories to Black Futures” via the artistic expression of their choice on a collage together with Artist Jihan Thomas.
Saving and Budgeting
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Learn how to get your financial house in order from creating a budget to saving for goals like retirement.
Chess Club
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
The Lovett Chess Club has been in existence for nearly a decade! Intermediate players of all ages are welcome. This is a cross-generational group that plays based on ability, not age. Come play with us! We'll be meeting in the Quiet Room. Most Tuesdays, from 5:00 -…
Chestnut Hill Concert Series; Kulu Mele
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:15 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Established in Philadelphia in 1969, Kulu Mele is the nation's longest-enduring African dance company. For 50+ years, Kulu Mele has embodied excellence in West African, Cuban and African Diasporan traditions, including contemporary American hip hop, and brings traditionally meaningful…
History of Black and Islamic Book Production
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Master bookbinder Ramon Townsend will discuss the important roles that Black Americans have played in the book trades since the colonial era. Learn about this fascinating history—from enslaved people who brought knowledge of Islamic African bookmaking techniques with them to the…
Falls Writing Group
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Connect with other writers for motivation, accountability, and inspiration via free writing, prompts and writing games, group sharing, feedback sessions and more. This will be a positive and non-judgmental community open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Meets most…
Tuesday night yoga
Tue, February 25, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for a free weekly yoga class taught by Anne-Marie Mulgrew, All levels welcome! Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. No need to register, just show up! This weekly class series will begin on October 1, 2024 and end on June 24, 2025.
Rare Books Roadshow
Wed, February 26, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…