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Adult Fiber Arts Club at Whitman Library
Tue, September 9, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Are you a fan of crocheting, knitting, weaving, or any other fiber art? Feel free to bring a project or start a new one to our drop-in fiber arts club and meet other fiber artists! All skill levels are welcome. Limited materials will be provided.
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Yarntastic Crochet and Knit Club
Tue, September 9, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
BYOY (Bring your own yarn) and projects to work on together. This is not an organized class and all ages and skills are welcome. Meets from 5:00 to about 7:00 p.m.
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Fungi Futures: Mycelium as a Biodegradable Material
Tue, September 9, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Are you curious to learn how industry can become more eco-friendly? Join Christian Kustra, mechanical engineer and volunteer at the Philadelphia Mycology Club, for an overview of mycelium biomaterials, covering their sustainability, properties, and current industry applications. 5:00 -…
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Rainbow Parent Book Club: There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather
Tue, September 9, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather Could the Scandinavian philosophy of “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes” hold the key to happier, healthier lives for American children? When Swedish-born Linda Åkeson McGurk moved to Indiana, she…
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Equity in Public Education | Bridging Blocks: A WHYY Community Conversation
Tue, September 9, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This event will be held in Parkway Central's Skyline Room - please take the gold lobby elevators to the 4th Floor. In 2023, a Commonwealth Court Judge ruled that Pennsylvania’s underfunding of school districts is unconstitutional. In response, state lawmakers in 2024 approved…
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English Conversation Group
Tue, September 9, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Fishtown Community 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 Gleb. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Four-Legged Freedom Dreams: A Book Conversation
Tue, September 9, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Philadelphia authors Bitter Kalli ( Mounted: On Horses, Blackness, and Liberation , 2025) and Chi-ming Yang ( Octavia E. Butler: H is for Horse , 2025) for a community conversation about their new books. They will read from each others’ work and reflect on their shared interests in…
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Storytime at Franklin Square
Wed, September 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen for storytime every other Wednesday (5/7 – 10/22)! There will be storytelling, songs, rhymes, dancing, and crafts in the Pavilion at Franklin Square (6th and Race St.) as we explore different themes throughout the spring, summer, and fall! Bubbles and fun crafts at the end of…
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English as a Second Language
Wed, September 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 7/8 and 7/10. Up to 30 individuals can…
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Walking Wednesdays
Wed, September 10, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Put on your walking shoes as you join us every Wednesday for Walking Group. We meet at Whitman Library, walk up to Washington Ave and walk back to Whitman Library. No need to be a speed walker, this group is a walk at your own pace, low-pressure walking program.
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Stories and Songs for Babies and Toddlers
Wed, September 10, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join Ms. Grace for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers! Free play with baby-friendly toys will wrap up the program. Siblings welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy development for…
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime (Outside)
Wed, September 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join Mr. Rich for stories, songs, rhymes, and dances perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers! Free play with baby-friendly toys and a baby-friendly climbing wall will wrap up the program. Siblings are always welcome. Will be held in Gorgas Park - weather…
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Read Baby Read Storytime
Wed, September 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
“Read, Baby, Read” on Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy development…
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Preschool Storytime
Wed, September 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for stories, songs, and movement. This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under, along with their adult caregivers. Stay after for free play! Meets most Wednesdays. For large groups or classes, please call the library to schedule a library visit.
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Beginner Computer Classes
Wed, September 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Join us for a series of six sessions designed to help you gain confidence using technology, especially for beginners. Each week we'll cover key topics to help you navigate the digital world. No previous experience is needed - just a willingness to learn. Some of the topics covered will be:…
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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Wed, September 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for Preschool storytime every Monday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Wed, September 10, 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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Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, September 10, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.
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Beginners Crochet Class
Wed, September 10, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Nicetown Library neighbor and crochet enthusiast Jo-Ann will teach us some basic crochet techniques and help support any ongoing crochet projects. All materials will be provided. We'll meet most Wednesdays. .
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Sew What?! ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, September 10, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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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…