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Community Legal Services - Housing Information
Wed, October 29, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Stop by and see what resources Community Legal Services (CLS) may be able to provide to you and your family. Today's focus will be on housing issues. CLS can provide legal advice and/or representation for income eligible tenants facing eviction, habitability issues, and…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Wed, October 29, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours 2pm-5pm Wed with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. If you have questions, you can email socialservices@freelibrary.org. Social Workers are also available by…
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LEAP Chess Club at Whitman Library
Wed, October 29, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Learn how to play or practice your skills at Whitman Lirary's new Chess Club! This weekly program is part of LEAP, the Free Library's after-school program. No groups, please, due to limited space. Every Wednesday fro 3:00 to 4:45 PM! For Kids ages 7 and up - and Teens!
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Chess Club
Wed, October 29, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Back by popular demand, the Wyoming Chess Club is back! Come after-school to both learn and play one of the oldest games in the world. Ages 8 and up. Starts at 3:00 p.m.
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Pumpkin Painting
Wed, October 29, 2025
3:15 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Let your creativity shine! We'll provide the pumpkins and paint... you bring the spooky vibes. Space is limited. Children under 7 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Part of our week-long Fall Fest!
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Experiment Wednesday: Bubbling Cauldron
Wed, October 29, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
Every Wednesday we'll conduct a new experiment. This week we will make a bubbly cauldron by setting off a chemical reaction. For preschool and school-age kids.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, October 29, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Charles Santore Library (932 South 7th Street, 19147) Wednesdays 3:30-5 pm 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…
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Jewelry-Making & Arts-and-Crafts (all ages)
Wed, October 29, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Children of all ages, their caregivers, and teens are invited for a weekly make-and-take craft. Activities will include jewelry-making, DIY fancy pens, clay, print-making, and paper crafts.
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Outdoor Costume Parade!
Wed, October 29, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
It's spooky season! Join us for an outdoor costume parade with goody bags along the way from 3:30-4:30 pm! Start at the front entrance of the library on Vine St to begin with your friends from Central Children's! Costumes encouraged! Intended for our friends 12 and under. Rain date on…
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Cooking Up a Solution: Fiber
Wed, October 29, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join Jefferson+Einstein & CLC: Part 4 of a four part series of interactive classes that will offer healthy eating tips, food demonstrations, and guest speakers to provide information on various health topics. Discover the benefits of adding fiber to your diet and explore top sources.…
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Watercolor Wednesdays
Wed, October 29, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us on Wednesdays afterschool for watercolor painting and other art activities. Learn new techniques, and take your masterpieces home! Children can bring their own supplies and artwork, or share what we have here. Most Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. For school age kids and their…
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, October 29, 2025
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, October 29, 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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PMC Shares Workshop: Landlord Tenant
Wed, October 29, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Going to court can be an overwhelming experience for both landlords and tenants. This presentation outlines the various duties and obligations expected of both landlords and tenants and how to seek recourse when these obligations are not met. It will cover how a case gets to court, courtroom…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, October 29, 2025
6:00 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 Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
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Free Intermediate English Classes
Thu, October 30, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Join our classes for adults to study and improve your English. We will work on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Three hours per week. Every Thursday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. To inquire or sign up, please Contact Matthew…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, October 30, 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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Feeling Puzzled?
Thu, October 30, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Everyday life can get stressful. Join us if you want to sort out your feelings and get lost in an awesome puzzle. Every Thursday, all day from 10am to 5 pm, we supply a puzzle on a communal table to Puzzle it out! We can also supply The New York Times crossword puzzles for your entertainment.…
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, October 30, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-4 recommended.
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Hyperlocal Heritage Scrapbooking
Thu, October 30, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Drop in for an morning of fun, visual storytelling. Put your memories on the page with scissors, glue, photos, and imagery. Collage and scrapbook materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own photos, drawings or paper.