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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, September 5, 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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Chess Club
Fri, September 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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Exhibition: The Voices of Sisterly Affection
Now through Fri, September 5, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Philadelphia's motto was officially expanded to "The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection" by the efforts of the godmother of Black Music Month, Dyana Williams. To continue amplifying the female voice in discussions about our city, SIMBY Presents: The Voices of…
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- Black History Month
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Fall Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke, at Pennypack Verree!
Sat, September 6, 2025
9:00 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Holger Pflicke for a Fall Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular…
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NovelTea Book Club
Sat, September 6, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a faith-based book club in a safe, welcoming space where women can deepen their faith through reading and talking about books that inspire, challenge and encourage. Tea is a key ingredient in making our time together extra special, so please bring your favorite tea to each meeting.…
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Adult Writing Club
Sat, September 6, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a weekly drop in writing club for adults. For writers, authors and poets and any background or genre. Come bring your work and write along side other writers or chat about your inspiration and struggles. LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Neurodivergent friendly!
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Genuine Credit and Real Estate Secrets
Sat, September 6, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Learn how to read and improve your credit report. Get real answers to all your real estate questions. Workshop great for first-time & future home buyers. Workshop presented by Abigail Bridgeford AHWD, CRS, GRI, PSA Broker of Record-Licensed in PA & NY.
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Film Screening: The Legendary Marion Williams
Sat, September 6, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
2:00PM in the Montgomery Auditorium Join us for a screening of the documentary The Legendary Marion Williams and a panel discussion honoring the life, legacy, and unmatched voice of Marion Williams—the gospel icon who influenced a generation of artists such as Little Richard and…
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West Philly Skill Share: Urban Beekeeping
Sat, September 6, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come learn about Urban Beekeeping with Mark Berman of Anna Bee’s Honey. Learn how to care for bees in urban environments. Free honey while supplies last. Contained live bees will be at this event for observation. Mark Berman is a Cornell Master Beekeeper and has been operating his apiary…
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Headshot Photos
Sat, September 6, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Get a free headshot photo taken at the library! Headshots are great for enhancing your professional portfolio or LinkdIn profile. No appointments are needed. The last person will be taken 10 minutes before the program's end (today that's by 4:20 p.m.). …
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Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends
Now through Sat, September 6, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
From June 2nd to September 6th, 2025, visit the Second Floor Gallery West at the Parkway Central Library to view the Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends exhibition. Birds have long captivated humankind with their graceful flight, unique plumage, and enchanting songs. Adapting to…
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Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends
Now through Sat, September 6, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
From June 2nd to September 6th, 2025, visit the Second Floor Gallery West at the Parkway Central Library to view the Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends exhibition. Birds have long captivated humankind with their graceful flight, unique plumage, and enchanting songs. Adapting to…
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Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends
Now through Sat, September 6, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
From June 2nd to September 6th, 2025, visit the Second Floor Gallery West at the Parkway Central Library to view the Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends exhibition. Birds have long captivated humankind with their graceful flight, unique plumage, and enchanting songs. Adapting to…
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Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends
Now through Sat, September 6, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Government Publications Department
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Parkway Central Library
From June 2nd to September 6th, 2025, visit the Second Floor Gallery West at the Parkway Central Library to view the Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends exhibition. Birds have long captivated humankind with their graceful flight, unique plumage, and enchanting songs. Adapting to…
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English as a Second Language
Mon, September 8, 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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Blind Date with a Book!
Mon, September 8, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Ready to fall in love with a new book? Join us for Blind Date with a Book, a fun week-long event where teens and adults choose a wrapped book by genre and check it out without knowing the title. Each week features a fresh selection of mystery reads so come back and take a chance on something new.
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PuzzlePalooza
Mon, September 8, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Get ready to piece together some fun with Drop-In Puzzle Making. Teens and adults are invited to stop by anytime during the week to work on community puzzles or start one of their own. A new set of puzzles will be available each week, and you're welcome to bring your own to share or complete!
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Would You Rather...?
Mon, September 8, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Each week, check out our "Would You Rather?" wall prompt in the library! Grab a sticky note, write your answer, and stick it up to share your opinion. It’s a fun and exciting way to see what everyone thinks—all week long!
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Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Mon, September 8, 2025
11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Do you need extra assistance on the computer or a longer timeframe to apply for jobs, take a test, or fill out applications? Stop by the computer lab at South Philadelphia Library.
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, September 8, 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…