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Teen's Space

Tue, December 2, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Bored after school? Need a quiet space to do homework? Want to play board games or relax? Teen's Space will be the weekly club for teens to hang out at the library! Program will be held in the Community Room.

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FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, December 2, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Tacony Library

*** Registration is only open until September 15, 2025. Call or ask a librarian in person for signup info.*** Teens 12-18 are invited to participate in the 2025 FLoP (Free Library of Philadelphia) Bowl! Join one of ten library teams to compete weekly in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo…

FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, December 2, 2025 3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

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Video Games

FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, December 2, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

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Video Games

FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, December 2, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

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Video Games

FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, December 2, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

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Craft Circle

Tue, December 2, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Looking for a crafting crew to keep you motivated as you work on your latest project? Neighbors who knit, sew, crochet, weave or stitch are welcome to join our craft circle. Feel free to stay for the full two hours or just drop in for a little while. Call the library ahead of time if you need…

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Free Library Chess Club

Tue, December 2, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement at 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…

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Teen Lounge Tuesdays

Tue, December 2, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join Blackwell Regional Library for the all-new Teen Tuesdays, now transformed into a Teen Lounge. Teens can drop in for video games, board games, monthly crafts, and more every Tuesday. It’s your space—come make it yours!

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Sew What?! ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, December 3, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central 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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in…

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LEAP Chess Club at Whitman Library

Wed, December 3, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Learn how to play or practice your skills at Whitman Lirary's new Chess Club! This weekly program is part of LEAP, the Free Library's after-school program. No groups, please, due to limited space. Every Wednesday fro 3:00 to 4:45 PM! For Kids ages 7 and up - and Teens!

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First Wednesdays with the Rare Book Department

Wed, December 3, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Join the Rare Book Department for extended evening hours on the first Wednesday of every month. The Department will be open until 7 p.m. and staff will be offering tours, pop-up programs, and sneak-peaks. Can’t make it? Don’t forget about our free daily tours at 11 a.m.,…

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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing

Thu, December 4, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing 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!

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Treasures from the Literature Vault

Thu, December 4, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…

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Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, December 4, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

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Chess Club

Fri, December 5, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Join us for casual chess play at the library! Boards will be provided. Open to all skill levels.

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LET'S DANCE SERIES SATURDAYS w/ SHIRLADELPHIA

Sat, December 6, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Senior Services at Parkway Central Library

Join us in the Central Senior Services area for an introductory dance class. We are beginning our series with BALLROOM Dance Styles. All are invited. Registration is preferred. Drop in welcomed.