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Meet the Animal Insects! With Insectopia
Sat, May 17, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Stop by the library to meet six different animals. These invertebrates (no skeleton!) will show off their most interesting talents and if you want to, you can hold them in your hands. Come for the special opportunity to meet one of our incredible Pennsylvania Native Species! Find us in Meeting…
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Pieces of Me: Visual Memoir Workshop | Presented by Crystal Sharpe
Sat, May 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join us at the Kingsessing Library for a unique program, inspired by this year's One Book One Philadelphia selection, The Upcycled Self by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter! In this program, facilitated by Crystal Sharpe, participants will create a layered art piece (painting,…
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Sofrito and Its History Presented by the Hispanic Heritage Association
Sat, May 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
4th-8th graders are invited to learn how sofrito is made and understand its cultural significance. Participants will get to taste and take home some of what they make! Pre-registration is required; please go to https://tinyurl.com/sofritoworkshop or call 215-685-6621 to register. Program…
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Build a Nanobot with Stevie "The Inventor"
Sat, May 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for a hands-on STEM program designed to ignite creativity, foster problem-solving skills, and encourage future inventors! Each child will assemble their own nanobot using carefully curated DIY kits, gaining hands-on experience in mechanics, electronics, and design. By the end of the…
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Digital Couponing
Sat, May 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Sometimes digital couponing can be confusing. Stop by one of our sessions to learn how to do it and save money at the checkout line!
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Overdose Awareness and Reversal Training
Sat, May 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
With Philadelphia, and the nation, in the grips of an opioid overdose crisis, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is offering FREE training on overdose awareness and overdose reversal using naloxone, or Narcan. This training will teach you concrete actions you can take to help…
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The Claymobile: A Pop-Up Ceramics Studio
Sat, May 17, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a hands-on pottery & sculpture session with a pro teaching artist. Get messy, get creative, and sculpt your own masterpiece. Once it’s fired, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind piece to take home! Presented by The Clay Studio. For teens and grown-ups, aged 13+
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Camden Aquarium at the Library
Sat, May 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Who Lives Where? Meet live animals and learn about the adaptations that help them to survive in their habitats. Open to children of all ages and their families.
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Explore Your Roots: Genealogy Worksession
Sat, May 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for a genalogy worksession to help guide research into your family roots. Start from scratch or bring your research materials to work with. This program will be led by Carilee Brady, a PhD. in History candidate from Temple University along with library staff. Part of our Let's Make…
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Bustleton Library's Summer of Wonder Kickoff
Sat, May 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Celebrate the end of the school year and beginning of summer with a bug show, face painting, books, prizes, water ice & pretzels. This is a Special Saturday Program! The doors will open at 1:30 for the 2 PM program.
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Fiber Friends 2.0
Sat, May 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Fiber artists are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting and conversation with fellow artists. All skill levels are welcome. Assistance with knitting and sewing can be provided, and we have a sewing machine to use. Some supplies will be available. For Adults, teens and…
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Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Sat, May 17, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop role-playing game which relies on imagination and teamwork. Players gather together at a table, using dice, miniature figurines, maps, game rules and their imaginations to tell an exciting story together. For adults. 2:30-4 p.m. Never played before?…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, May 17, 2025
2:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia 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 Christine. Questions? Email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Author Talk: Hope and Struggle in the Policed City
Sat, May 17, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for an author talk with Menika Dirkson, author of Hope and Struggle in the Policed City . Menika Dirkson is a Philadelphia native and an Assistant Professor of African American History at Morgan State University. She received her PhD in History from Temple University. Her research…
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Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat, and Betty
Sat, May 17, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
What is the hardest unpaid job in the world? A President's wife! A play by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka. Emmy Award-winning Elaine Bromka stars in this deeply moving and witty play. Enjoy this remarkable live one-woman performance brought to you by the Free Library of…
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Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat, and Betty
Sat, May 17, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
What is the hardest unpaid job in the world? A President's wife! A play by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka. Emmy Award-winning Elaine Bromka stars in this deeply moving and witty play. Enjoy this remarkable live one-woman performance brought to you by the Free Library of…
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Switch Saturdays
Sat, May 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Stop by and play games on the Switch!
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Chair Yoga for Adults & Seniors
Mon, May 19, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Want to find your center and learn about Yoga. Come and join us for Chair Yoga for Adults & Seniors at 10:30 am. This gentle introduction is a wonderful way to build strength, flexibility, and balance while seated or using a chair. Enjoy a calming class focused on stretching,…
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*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, May 19, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
** Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to be placed on the waitlist or find an alternate class location. ** Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by…
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Claymobile at the Library- Adult Session
Mon, May 19, 2025
11:00 A.M.
McPherson Square Library
Come create a ceramic design at the library! A visiting artist will lead this workshop - a unique experience. The Clay Studio's teaching artists will help participants explore their creativity. No experience needed, and all materials will be provided. Clay can be messy, please dress…