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Silent Book Club
Wed, August 20, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Let's read to ourselves, together! Whether it's your prize book from joining Sumer of Wonder, assigned reading from a teacher, or something interesting you picked up on your way into the room, we'd love to read beside you! Early readers are welcome to join in the fun…
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Silent Book Club
Wed, August 20, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Let's read to ourselves, together! Whether it's your prize book from joining Sumer of Wonder, assigned reading from a teacher, or something interesting you picked up on your way into the room, we'd love to read beside you! Early readers are welcome to join in the fun…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, August 20, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central 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 Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
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Japanese Conversation Group- Beginner
Thu, August 21, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking Japanese while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for beginning Japanese speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Mayumi. The classes will take place on the Ground floor in BRIC Department Rm.…
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Headshots at the BRIC!
Thu, August 21, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the…
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MBAT Open Office Hours
Thu, August 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
The City of Philadelphia's Mayor's Business Action Team (MBAT) is here to answer your business questions! MBAT is the one-stop shop for Philadelphia business owners and entrepreneurs. We're partnering up to host office hours with Business Services Managers. They are the…
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**Cancelled** Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, August 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
**Cancelled this week for summer break! See you on the 27th of August!** Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to…
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, August 22, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. This program has ASL interpretation. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Fri, August 22, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central 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 Philip. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Teen Video Games
Fri, August 22, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups (including camp groups and school…
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A Book a Day presents Children's Day: Little Sprouts, Big Ideas!
Sat, August 23, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for this kid-friendly, fun and free event! Select from hundreds of brand new books to take home. Enjoy read-alouds and make art! Participating authors include Rosa Chang, Thembi Palmer, Dave White and Stacy Woodson, and artist Alex Smith will offer an art-making…
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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, August 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, August 25, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
There is a critical need for blood donations in the region and in the nation in general. The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need…
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Teen RPG Day
Mon, August 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us at the Field Teen Center for an afternoon of RPG adventures! This is an ongoing campaign every Monday at the Field Teen Center, open to both drop-ins and consistent players. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18 . Organized groups…
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Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, August 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 4:00-4:45pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
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Altered Consciousness: A Film Series with EPR
Mon, August 25, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us in the Montgomery Auditorium at Parkway Central Library for our first film screening in this series! This series will feature screenings and discussions of movies that explore the theme of altered consciousness: hallucinations, dreams, memory. Screenings will take place monthly…
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Spotting Scams and Staying Safe (Fraud Awareness)
Tue, August 26, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Scams can happen to anyone – but spotting and avoiding these criminals can become second nature when you know the right steps to take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Join us and learn about the latest scams. Please register here at... …
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Baby and Toddler Playtime!
Tue, August 26, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Play, talk, sing and explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. This program is intended for babies and toddlers along with parents, grandparents or caregivers. We will be meeting in the Storyhour Room.
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Active Interviewing Strategies: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Tue, August 26, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Virtual
An interview is an opportunity to sell (convince) an employer you are the best person for the job. In today’s competitive employment marketplace, job candidates need to take an active role in interviews. During this workshop you will learn a more active and successful approach to winning…
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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, August 26, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…