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Chess Club
Fri, May 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
For kids and teens, weekly on Fridays at 3:30 pm Join us on Fridays for chess club! All skill levels welcome.
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Gaming Fridays
Fri, May 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Description: Children ages 7-14 are welcome to join us for a fun-filled afternoon every Friday at 3:30 pm of gaming where we'll play all kinds of games!
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Mad Science: Earthworks!
Fri, May 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
Mad Science: Earthworks! Join us as Mad Science takes us on a voyage to the center of the earth! Participants will investigate the powerful process that shapes our planet and forms remarkable rocks, magnificent minerals, and glittering gems! While family-friendly, this workshop is intended for…
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Ms. Eve's Read Aloud
Fri, May 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Join our After School Leader, Ms. Eve, for a fun afternoon of stories! Fridays at 4.
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Lectura en voz alta de la Sra. Eve
Fri, May 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
¡Únase a nuestra líder después de la escuela, la Sra. Eve, para una tarde divertida de historias!
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English Conversation Group - Advanced
Fri, May 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library staff. We will meet for about 45 minutes.
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Storytime
Sat, May 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join library staff for stories, songs, and a simple craft! We will meet at Markward Playground / Schuylkill River Park (406 S. Taney St.).
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Philly Career Launch - Career Exploration Workshop
Sat, May 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Explore careers that build on your strengths and interests and get hands-on experience with online resources, such as the Free Library’s database of training opportunities at careertraining.freelibrary.org. The workshop goes from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Boxed lunch provided. Free.…
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Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, May 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Please join Greater Olney Library and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular use,…
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Resume Workshop
Sat, May 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Tacony Library
Create or update your resume! Habrá interpretación al español disponible.
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Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, May 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
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Artsy Craftsy Storytime
Sat, May 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs and scarves in our community room. After storytime, stay for a craft. The last storytime of every month will be a STEM craft!
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Sit and Stitch
Sat, May 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us for a casual, drop-in meet-up for crafters of all varieties and levels. Bring your own knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other project for socializing and inspiration. We will meet in the adult area of the library. Meets February 15, March 15, April 19, and May 17.
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Special Collections Showcase: Free Library of Philadelphia Archives
Sat, May 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Join the Special Collections Curator for Archives to view a selection of items from the Free Library of Philadelphia Archives and learn more about the history of the Library through various primary sources. This drop-in event will be held in the Map Collection at Parkway Central Library from…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, May 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Independence Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Gail. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Yoga in Olney!
Sat, May 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Come unwind & rejuvenate yourself! This is the opportunity to relax & stretch! Provided by the Olney Community Collaborative & Roots 2 Rise. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.
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Queer Comics Club
Sat, May 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join our book club where we explore graphic novels and manga centering queer stories and voices. Open to all ages!
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Sign Unveiling!
Sat, May 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Join us for the official unveiling of our new sign, our branch will be re-named honoring Dwight Evans. Various Free Library and elected officials will be in attendance. The street will be closed to traffic in front of the library, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for the event. …
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Who Is Bozo Texino? Screening
Sat, May 17, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
The cult classic freight train graffiti documentary comes to Parkway Central! Who is Bozo Texino? (Dir. by Bill Daniel, 2005) ostensibly chronicles a search for the story behind a legendary boxcar graffiti—-a simple sketch of a blank-staring cowboy character with the scrawled moniker…
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Adult Writing Club
Sat, May 17, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a weekly drop in writing club for adults. For writers, authors and poets and any background or genre. Come bring your work and write along side other writers or chat about your inspiration and struggles. LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Neurodivergent friendly!