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Birds of Rittenhouse: Lecture & Walk
Fri, June 20, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Learn more about the birds you see around you in Rittenhouse Square and other center city locations and about the concept of migrant traps, areas where birds get concentrated in migration, often in densely populated urban spaces. A short lecture will be followed by a guided walk…
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Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, June 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Fridays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (May 23 - June 27, 2025) Adults are invited to this FREE class for English language learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together! The class is in the basement meeting room. To sign-up, call, email…
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, June 20, 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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Early America in Three Songs
Fri, June 20, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Virtual
Chase Castle is a Cultural Historian of Music. He is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music History at the University of Delaware and received his PhD in Music from the University of Pennsylvania in May 2024. For our program titled "Early America in Three Songs," he has…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial
Fri, June 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
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 collaborate and learn. In-person, Fridays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Juneteenth | Legacy In Ink Community Book Fair and Exhibition Opening
Sat, June 21, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In partnership with Black Docents Collective and Literacy Nation, we welcome all to attend our daylong Juneteenth celebration with Workshops, Discussions, and Presentations on Saturday, June 21 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Authors, illustrators, editors, publishers and book enthusiasts will…
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Stop the Bleed Training
Sat, June 21, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
A FREE Stop the Bleed: Bleeding Control Basic (BCon) Course training, which includes a presentation followed by hands-on practice of applying direct pressure, packing a wound, and using a tourniquet to stop bleeding. Certificates will be given upon completion of the training. Why it Matters:…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, June 23, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Kingsessing…
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GED Writing, Reading & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Mon, June 23, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Writing, Reading and Social Studies Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia June 2 to August 18, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO Class on June 18, June 19, and July 3 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET…
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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Beginners)
Mon, June 23, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Beginners Level D&D Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game which relies on imagination and teamwork. Players gather together at a table using dice, miniature figurines, maps, game rules and their imaginations to tell an exciting story together. Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30…
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College Prep Workshop Series: SAT Crash Course for Teens
Mon, June 23, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
June 23: SAT Crash Course for Teens (4:00-7:00 pm) June 30: The College Application Essay (4:00-6:00 pm) July 7: How the Brain Learns for Teens (4:00-5:30 pm) Presented by Anna Moss: www.mindthetest.com
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Music 101: Improvisation
Mon, June 23, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Explore your musical creativity at these 3 workshops led by musician and teacher Salina Kuo! Each workshop includes a 60-minute hands-on class and 30 minutes to play with instruments and build on concepts with other participants. The creativity workshops will take place in the…
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Read To a Therapy Dog
Mon, June 23, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that…
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Music 101: Improvisation
Mon, June 23, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Explore your musical creativity at these 3 workshops led by musician and teacher Salina Kuo! Each workshop includes a 60-minute hands-on class and 30 minutes to play with instruments and build on concepts with other participants. The creativity workshops will take place in the…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, June 24, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…
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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Advanced)
Tue, June 24, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Advanced Level D&D Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game which relies on imagination and teamwork. Players gather together at a table using dice, miniature figurines, maps, game rules and their imaginations to tell an exciting story together. Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30…
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Kids can Cook with Ms. Kate
Tue, June 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
"Kids Can Cook Ms.Kate" and learn about cooking and baking techniques with your children's librarian, Ms. Kate. "Kids can Cook with Ms. Kate" happens on the 1st and 3rd of the month at 4-5:30 pm . Participants will work in teams and then eat the…
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LEAP into Fun!
Tue, June 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join the LEAP team for craft and construction projects in our Story Hour Room. All ages (12 and under) are welcome! The Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP) offers K-12 out-of-school programming that fosters an inclusive, informal learning environment for children,…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, June 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
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 collaborate and learn. In-person, Tuesdays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Baby Lap Sit Storytime
Wed, June 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! For ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.