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LEAP: Game Day!

Fri, June 27, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

End the week with fun and games! From board games to group challenges, come enjoy some friendly competition and laughter from 3:00–4:00 PM.

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LEAP Free-Play Fridays

Fri, June 27, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Join us on Friday afternoons for games like Chess, Catan, or get creative and craft your own game and make your own rules! from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

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Board Games and Role-Playing

Fiber Craft Fridays

Fri, June 27, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…

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Gaming Fridays

Fri, June 27, 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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Photography Workshop: Techniques of Portrait Illumination

Sat, June 28, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join us for the second of two free photography workshops, presented by local artist Damian Stipanovich. In this workshop, we will explore position of the light source with respect to the subject, and position of the camera with respect to the light. Damian Stipanovich was born and…

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Youth Cooking Class

Mon, June 30, 2025 3:30 A.M.
McPherson Square Library

SNAP-Ed food educators will be cooking health food and snacks once a month

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College Prep Workshop Series: The College Application Essay

Mon, June 30, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

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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Career Workshops

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Today We Are Possible Exhibit

Now through Mon, June 30, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

"Today We Are Possible" is an exploration of the connections between gender and wealth. Photographer Gregory Wright skillfully captures vibrant and intimate portraits depicting the captivating stories of six remarkable Philadelphia women—Faith, Ingrid, Ivy, Taina, Tamara,…

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Gentle Yoga with Josh

Mon, June 30, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Join us for a weekly class where we will offer gentle movement, quiet meditation and guided breath work. This class will be adapted to our different abilities and disabilities, especially as we age. For all ages and backgrounds. Led by Josh Mitteldorf, who has been teaching yoga in…

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Chair Yoga with Lindsey

Mon, June 30, 2025 5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…

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Family Pride Party

Mon, June 30, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Everyone is welcome to join library staff for a Family Pride Party celebrating LGBTQ+ identities and experiences. We'll have bubbles and crafts for our youngest friends, plus botton making and crafting for older folks. Hang out, do a craft, check out a book, and celebrate being you!

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Wonder Lab

Tue, July 1, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Virtual

Wonder Lab Description: Step into the lab to test out cool science experiments and other STEM challenges every Tuesday at 3:30pm. Designed for curious minds ages 7 - 14. Fun and learning await! Image: Science Robot Girl image attached

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Free Library Chess Club

Tue, July 1, 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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Free Library Chess Club

Tue, July 1, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement at Parkway Central Library

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Kid’s Sewing Club

Tue, July 1, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join us in the Children's Room as we explore a variety of hand-sewing techniques and stitches. Design and create pouches, stuffed toys, cross stitch patterns, accessories, and more! This program is for school-aged children.

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Crafts and Hobbies

All Ages Chess Club

Tue, July 1, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Neighbors of all ages are invited to play chess with us! All supplies provided. No experience is necessary, all skill levels welcome! Chess Club will be held inside the library in the meeting room.

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Craft & Create

Wed, July 2, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Widener Library

Description: Calling all kids ages 7 - 14! Show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting every Wednesday at 3:30pm. All materials will be provided.

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Artist Business Round Table

Sat, July 5, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

The round table is an open forum for artists to gather, collaborate, and share what has worked for them in selling their art. This is open to all artists, al mediums, and to any endeavors that might benefit the group. We will discuss a wide range of topics: From AI and it's impact, to the…

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College Prep Workshop Series: How the Brain Learns for Teens

Mon, July 7, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

July 7: How the Brain Learns for Teens (4:00-5:30 pm) Presented by Anna Moss: www.mindthetest.com