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Arts and Chats Casual Craft Social
Tue, October 28, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Join us for a drop-in, casual craft social on the last Tuesday of each month. Draw, crochet, collage, knit, needlepoint, anything! - bring your own project to work on in an inviting space with fellow crafters! Intended for adults.
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Twilight Halloween Storytime
Tue, October 28, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Logan Library
Please join us for a Halloween twilight storytime and spooky craft. After storytime, our spooktacular library assistants will instruct kids on how to create their own Halloween bookmarks. This family-friendly program will be fun and not too scary. Costumes are encouraged or feel free to…
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Creative Writing Group for Adults
Tue, October 28, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Staring at a blank page? Need a creative spark or a community that "gets it"? Looking for fresh ideas? We got you! Join a powerful circle of writers for a half-hour of focused writing, group reads, real feedback, and accountability without pressure. Oh, and snacks! Call the library…
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Fantasy Fiction Writer's Workshop
Tue, October 28, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
At this free writing workshop, we’ll explore the many genre conventions of fantasy and uncover the deeper truths that make stories unforgettable. You’ll learn to forge heroes through flaws and arcs, craft villains with secrets to unravel, and build vivid worlds alive with magic,…
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Digitize Your Archives
Tue, October 28, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Bring your treasured photographs and documents to open hours for digital-scanning services. Learn best (and good enough) practices for sharing and preserving your family and personal archives. Use the link a bove to register in advance, call us or stop in. This is a Hyperlocal Heritage…
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Chess Club
Tue, October 28, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library
All ages and skill levels are welcome, boards and clocks are provided. Join us for a 30 minute lecture from Coach Chris followed by free-play to practice, learn or prepare for one of our upcoming tournaments. Questions? Email RoxboroughChessClub@gmail.com Meets most…
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Memento Mori - Food for Mourning
Tue, October 28, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Comfort food in times of grief. Join us as we explore what is served at funerals, wakes, and memorials as loved ones gather together. Dishes served to those in mourning need to sustain a crowd while being delicious, reliable and traditional. This is not the time to try a new recipe or cook up…
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Pajama Storytime with Mr. Chris for some Halloween Magic
Tue, October 28, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Enjoy some spooktacular magic from Philly magician Mr. Christerious. This family-friendly show is full of mystery, fun and not-too-scary surprises. You're also welcome to wear your coziest pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this evening storytime and magic…
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Celebrity Memoir Book Club | "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir" by Matthew Perry
Tue, October 28, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join us for a fun and casual book discussion held the fourth Tuesday of every month in the back room at the Fumo Family Library Branch. This month’s memoir is "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir" by Matthew Perry. Place a hold online or at any Free Library…
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English Conversation Group
Tue, October 28, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, October 28, 2025
5:45 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 Elizabeth. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Hear the People Sing: A Journey Through American Folk Music – Session #2
Tue, October 28, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
6:00 PM in the Music Department RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/hearthepeople Hear the People Sing is a four-part deep dive into the history of American Folk Music! Music educator Olivia Johnson will guide attendees through group discussion and musical analysis, and will provide examples on the…
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Roxborough Book Club
Tue, October 28, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Join the Roxborough Book Club for our monthly meeting and discussion on this month's book selection. Book is chosen via facebook group poll. Today we will be talking about Project Hail Mary , by Andy Weir.
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Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Tue, October 28, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Let's meditate together! We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program. Meditation has many benefits. It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…
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Tuesday Night Yoga
Tue, October 28, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for a free weekly yoga class taught by Anne-Marie Mulgrew, All levels welcome! Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. No need to register, just show up!
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Free Beginner English Classes
Wed, October 29, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Learn how to speak, read, and write English! Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Three hours per week. Every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. To inquire or sign up, please Contact Matthew at 215-571-9921 or Kastelberg@iacphila.org.
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English as a Second Language
Wed, October 29, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional 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 9/22 and 9/24. Up to 15 individuals can…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Wed, October 29, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. This service will be available today from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. If you have questions, you can email…
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Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, October 29, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will be offering a Chair Yoga series on Wednesdays at 10:10. Chair Yoga will be presented by Yoga4Philly. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Bustleton Library.
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Toddler and Preschooler Storytime
Wed, October 29, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’re going to read books, sing songs and move our bodies at the library with Ms. Lindsay. This storytime is intended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Siblings welcome. Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766.