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Chess Club for Adults
Tue, October 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Chess Club for Adults Join us on Tuesdays in the Humanities Department on the 2nd floor for an evening of chess from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with exceptions to holidays and early closures. Use one of our sets or bring your own. Participants should have basic knowledge of…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, October 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. 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, Tuesdays from 4-6pm. Bring in…
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Media Manipulation and Polarization: Strengthening Collaboration Skills Workshop Series
Tue, October 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
In this session, we’ll discuss how we can spot the types of biases and manipulation strategies common in online content, and learn and apply proven strategies for countering these manipulation tactics to prevent and reduce harm to ourselves, our communities, and our country. Strengthening…
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Oak Lane Game Night
Tue, October 14, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Interested in learning a new game? Looking for some friendly competition? Join us for Chess, Scrabble, Sorry, Uno, Jenga, and a variety of games old and new. All ages and abilities are welcome. We'll be here on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, October 14, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the leading intellectuals of his era was a revolutionary and a visionary who challenged his contemporaries and the status quo with his thoughts on race, racial inequality, empowerment, civil rights, and more. Join the W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group as we read, explore…
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Fantasy Fiction Writer's Workshop
Tue, October 14, 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 14, 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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Adult Fiber Arts Club at Whitman Library
Tue, October 14, 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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Creative Writing Group for Adults
Tue, October 14, 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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Fall Concert
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Brian London, of Gibby's Joint, will perform folk songs as stories of everyday people. Brian London is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and educator. He has performed at iconic venues ranging from the Painted Bride Art Center to CBGBs in a career spanning fifty years. He is also the…
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Chess Club
Tue, October 14, 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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Traffic Jam: Papier-Mâché Workshop
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Beep beep!! Papier-mâché expert and responsible driver Jarmel Reitz shares their secret pulpy recipe to help YOU create a 4-wheeled papier-mâché object that's sure to survive any SEPTA cuts. Materials provided. No driver's license required. The…
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Chestnut Hill Concert Series: The Jack St. Clair Quintet
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for an evening of classic jazz in the seasonal return of our concert series! Jack St. Clair is a saxophonist, bandleader, and music arranger based in Philadelphia. Jack fronts bands of all sizes - from smaller combos to his 17-piece jazz orchestra, which rollicks through his…
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Do Elections Have Consequences? A Bridging Blocks: A WHYY Community Conversation
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Skyline Room (4th Floor) Voting is a civil right — and for many, a civic duty. Elections grant citizens the opportunity to cast a ballot to select members of their government and potentially impact policies and actions that follow. In Philadelphia’s…
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Movie Jawn at the Lit Department
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library's Literature Department is proud to partner with Movie Jawn for the screening of the 1949 noir-mystery-horror film, " Alias Nick Beal" starring Ray Milland. The event will coincide with the release of Movie Jawn's fall issue. The event…
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501(c)(3) Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Status & Incorporating Your Nonprofit in PA
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Regional Foundation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Please note : •The Free Library of Philadelphia and its workers are prohibited from giving legal, financial, and tax advice. •We can give basic overviews of published legal, financial, and tax information but are not qualified to evaluate their soundness or effectiveness; neither…
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English Conversation Group
Tue, October 14, 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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Trans by Trans Book Club presents: Hal Schrieve, author of Fawn’s Blood
Tue, October 14, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Hal Schrieve is a writer, cartoonist, and librarian. Hir YA novels Out of Salem , How To Get Over The End Of The World , and Fawn’s Blood are about queer trans teenagers surviving stuff that could have killed them. Hir graphic novel Vivian’s Ghost…
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Tuesday Night Yoga
Tue, October 14, 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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Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Tue, October 14, 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…