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Project Poetry
Tue, July 2, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Project Poetry Tuesday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 at 2:00 p.m. Join us for poetry activities and crafts such as blackout poetry, Mad Libs poetry, and miniature…
Claymobile for Kids
Tue, July 2, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Claymobile brings a pop-up ceramics studio to the library! School-aged children age 7 and up will learn skills from professional teaching artists using clay to nurture imagination, critical thinking, and persistence. All materials provided. There is limited space and pre-registration is…
Science in the Summer: Be a Robotics Engineer!
Tue, July 2, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Explore Mars with GSK and the Franklin Institute's Science in the Summer program! Over five weeks, we will learn about rockets, engineering, astronauts, and more. Today we will talk about being a Robotics Engineer. This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th…
PA CareerLink® Workshop: Welcome to PA CareerLink®
Tue, July 2, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
This is an in-person workshop that offers an overview of PA CareerLink® services! We will also review the PA CareerLink® website and some online tools to assist with your job search endeavors. Please visit pacareerlink.pa.gov to register. If you aren’t able to register…
Science in the Summer
Tue, July 2, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
Science in the Summer Let’s explore space! Join us for GSK’s Science in the Summer program! This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th grades. Registration is required as supplies and space are limited. Groups cannot be accommodated.
Teen Tuesdays
Tue, July 2, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us every Tuesday in July for a cool teen activity. We'll be watching movies, playing games, making duct tape wallets, making pancake drawings, and more! Teens and tweens are welcome; please make other arrangements for younger siblings.
Senior Strength Training
Tue, July 2, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning class, led by a certified instructor, combines hand weights, chair exercises along with cardio work to improve your fitness, strength and balance. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable and appropriate attire. This program is sponsored by the…
Intermediate Practical English
Tue, July 2, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
May 30, 2024 to August 13, 2024, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Improve your English through this in-person course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. For intermediate learners. This course will strengthen your speaking, listening, and reading skills through navigating various real-life…
Science in the Summer: Be an Astrobiologist
Tue, July 2, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Big Question: How can we discover if a sample contains something alive? Kids entering grades 2 - 6 can be space scientists this summer at the Falls Library! Science in the Summer is a free science education program that helps elementrary school children "grow into science',…
Trauma Processing Workshop for Teens (Ages 13-15)
Tue, July 2, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Empowering youth to develop skills to process community violence through storytelling. Workshops will use trauma-informed practices to support youth in building community connections and reducing the cycle of violence. Presented by First Person Arts. Plesae register here . Tuesdays, July 2nd…
Natural Wonders of the World with the Geography Lady
Tue, July 2, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Explore the natural wonders of the world without leaving the library! Join the Geography Lady as we head around the world through pictures, maps, stories, sensory, movement, games, crafts, and more. No passport required!
Chess Club for Kids and Teens
Tue, July 2, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Learn to play chess, or learn to play better chess! This program is intended for school age children and teens, grades 2-12.
Chess Club for Adults
Tue, July 2, 2024
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 6:00 PM, with exceptions to holidays and early closures. Use one of our sets or bring your own. Participants should have basic knowledge of…
Tuesday Chess Club with Mx. Kate
Tue, July 2, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from Mx. Kate. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! Chess Club will be held inside the library in the meeting room.
Scarlette's Web Crochet Club
Tue, July 2, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Join us as we crochet, share tips, and spend time with fellow artists. Beginners welcome!
Trauma Processing Workshop for Teens (Ages 16-18)
Tue, July 2, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Empowering youth to develop skills to process community violence through storytelling. Workshops will use trauma-informed practices to support youth in building community connections and reducing the cycle of violence. Presented by First Person Arts. Plesae register here . Tuesdays, July 2nd…
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, July 2, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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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 5:00-7:30 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…
Author Visit: Jennifer C. Berkshire, co-author of The Education Wars
Tue, July 2, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us as we welcome Jennifer C. Berkshire, a freelance journalist and host of education podcast Have You Heard . Berkshire will be discussing the release of her new book, The Education Wars (published by The New Press), which she co-authored with Jack Schneider. The…
English Conversation Group
Tue, July 2, 2024
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…
Night Raven Gaming Society
Tue, July 2, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
New to 40k... come and learn to play... experienced players we have organized play.... Assemble forces for historical battles in WWII, Vietnam, Middle East and even Modern conflicts. The Masquerade continues to with Vampire the Eternal Struggle here... Chose a clan and direct your minions to…