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FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament
Tue, November 11, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
*** Registration is only open until September 15, 2025. Call or ask a librarian in person for signup info.*** Teens 12-18 are invited to participate in the 2025 FLoP (Free Library of Philadelphia) Bowl! Join one of ten library teams to compete weekly in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo…
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, November 11, 2025
4:00 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 4:00-7:00 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…
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Or Not to Be: Curator-Led Tour
Wed, November 12, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s exhibition, Or Not to Be: Representations of Death in Special Collections , is inspired by Shakespeare’s famed “To be, or not to be” soliloquy in Hamlet, and looks at death from a wide variety of cultural perspectives.…
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Languages of Philadelphia: Arabic | قصة عربية ثنائية اللغة
Wed, November 12, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Bilingual Arabic Family Storytime Have you ever wanted to learn another language? Join us at Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special Arabic storytime! Part of our Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under and their…
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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-CANCELLED
Wed, November 12, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
**Sew What will not be held this Wednesday. Come Thursday 5-7:30, or next Wednesday 2-4:30** 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?…
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Jim Clyburn | The First Eight : A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation
Wed, November 12, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Jim Clyburn | The First Eight : A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation Update: Montgomery Auditorium is now sold out, but tickets are still available for a live simulcast screening in a separate room at the Parkway Central…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, November 13, 2025
10:00 A.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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The Philadelphia Project from the Archives of American Art
Thu, November 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Starting in 1955, the Archives of American Art began documenting Philadelphia related art material for the Philadelphia Arts Documentation Project. This project involved working with numerous institutions and estates across the city to preserve material related to Philadelphia artists and…
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Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, November 13, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central 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! Our staff of library workers can help you learn to use a…
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Author Talk | Peace Like War is Waged
Thu, November 13, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
One of Jan Barry’s most characteristic beliefs comes from a poem called “The Peacemaker” by Walker Knight: “Peace, like war, is waged." Join Jan Barry , a Veterans for Peace Poet Laurete and co-founder of Vietnam Veterans Against War (VVAW), to discuss his…
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Hear the People Sing: A Journey Through American Folk Music – Session #4
Thu, November 13, 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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Beginner Spanish Learning Circle
Thu, November 13, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Beginning Spanish Learning Circle Parkway Central Library HEIM 131/132 (1901 Vine Street, 19103) Thursdays 6-7 pm (starting October 23, 2025) Join this group to learn and practice basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary for beginners. We'll use Mango Languages at our library meetings…
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Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis | Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department
Thu, November 13, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis | Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department In Conversation with Ankush Khardori Throughout his first administration, Trump did more than any other president to politicize the…
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, November 14, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Scout in Montgomery Auditorium for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. This program has ASL interpretation.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Fri, November 14, 2025
12:00 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 Philip. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Teen Karaoke!
Fri, November 14, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us to sing your favorite songs with your friends! Mics provided. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18 . Organized groups (including camp groups and school groups) must contact the Teen Center to see if special arrangements are…
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Amateur (HAM) Radio Testing Session (Philadelphia Volunteer Examiners)
Sat, November 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
This event is an Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner (VE) Session hosted by the Free Library Amateur Radio Club and the Philly VEs. Available for anyone who wishes to take a US FCC Amateur Radio exam. All license classes (Technician, General, and Amateur Extra) are available to…
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PhilHarmonia Presents: Crossing the Narrow Bridge
Sat, November 15, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join PhilHarmonia for a free afternoon concert at the Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Branch, on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM. This uplifting program celebrates the joy found in everyday life and encourages us to set aside unnecessary fears shaped by outside voices.…
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MEDICARE MONDAYS
Mon, November 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
✨ Got Medicare questions? ✨ Courtney Bell is back to help you make sense of it all! Join us in person for an easy, open Q&A where you can learn how Medicare works—and how it can work for YOU. ✅ Bring your questions ✅ Get clear answers ✅ Walk away with confidence See you on Mondays!
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Business & Bagels: Intro to Reference Solutions
Mon, November 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Grab a coffee and a bagel, and give your business a boost with Reference Solutions! In the session you will learn how to: Access Reference Solutions from home through freelibrary.org Identify new sales prospects Create customized business and consumer marketing lists Identify key business…