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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, June 11, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Young readers are invited to share stories with Cene, a local certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Children can take turns of up to ten minutes reading aloud in a judgment free space. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Space may be limited; first come,…
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Basic English Literacy
Thu, June 12, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue, 19142
Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic English literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills in English. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email…
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中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, June 12, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧！ Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
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GED Writing, Reading & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Thu, June 12, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Writing, Reading and Social Studies Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia June 2 to August 18, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO Class on June 18, June 19, and July 3 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET…
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, June 13, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Scout 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. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street…
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Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, June 13, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Fridays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (May 23 - June 27, 2025) Adults are invited to this FREE class for English language learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together! The class is in the basement meeting room. To sign-up, visit …
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Snakes Alive!
Fri, June 13, 2025
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join snake expert Scott Prior for a fun, interactive presentation of live snakes (all harmless) from around the world. We'll learn general information on types of snakes, their habits, care and conservation, and he will help dispel any negativity or fears. If you dare, you may be…
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Music Special Collections Showcase
Sat, June 14, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Fleisher Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Join Special Collections staff for a pop-up event highlighting materials from the Music Special Collections including the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music , the Drinker Collection of Choral Music, and Sheet Music. You will explore and learn…
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Juneteenth Event: Introduction to Black American Sign Language (BASL) with Tempest Cooper
Sat, June 14, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Tempest Cooper in an interactive, educational and culturally enriching experience. We will be reading children’s books in Black American Sign Language (BASL) and participating in a Juneteenth activity. Children and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn sign…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, June 16, 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…
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GED Writing, Reading & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Mon, June 16, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Writing, Reading and Social Studies Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia June 2 to August 18, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO Class on June 18, June 19, and July 3 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET…
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Music 101: Theory
Mon, June 16, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Explore your musical creativity at these 3 workshops led by musician and teacher Salina Kuo! Each workshop includes a 60-minute hands-on class and 30 minutes to play with instruments and build on concepts with other participants. The creativity workshops will take place in the…
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Music 101: Theory
Mon, June 16, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Explore your musical creativity at these 3 workshops led by musician and teacher Salina Kuo! Each workshop includes a 60-minute hands-on class and 30 minutes to play with instruments and build on concepts with other participants. The creativity workshops will take place in the…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, June 17, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga 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 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…
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Kids can Cook with Ms. Kate
Tue, June 17, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
"Kids Can Cook Ms.Kate" and learn about cooking and baking techniques with your children's librarian, Ms. Kate. "Kids can Cook with Ms. Kate" happens on the 1st and 3rd of the month at 4-5:30 pm. Participants will work in teams and then eat the…
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Baby Lap Sit Storytime
Wed, June 18, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! For ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, June 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Fridays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (May 23 - June 27, 2025) Adults are invited to this FREE class for English language learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together! The class is in the basement meeting room. To sign-up, call, email…
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, June 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Scout 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. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street…
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Early America in Three Songs.
Fri, June 20, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Virtual
Chase Castle is a Benjamin Franklin Fellow and a PhD candidate in Music at the University of Pennsylvania. He has selected three essential 19th-century American songs for us: "Rosalie the Prairie Flower," "O Susanna," and "Give Me a Home Neath the Old Oak…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, June 23, 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…