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Teen Tuesdays
Tue, October 15, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for all sorts of activities including theater workshops, BOT projects, game tournaments, poetry, guest speakers, and more! Meets most Tuesdays from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. For tweens and teens. Bring a friend!
Mythology Magic!
Tue, October 15, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Calling all Percy Jackson fans! Join us for an afternoon of mythology, collaging, print-making, and play a few rounds of the hit game Hades! Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Instagram.…
Chess Club
Tue, October 15, 2024
4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Learn to play chess or improve your game. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome!
Dungeons & Dragons
Tue, October 15, 2024
4:00 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 ages 11 - 17, weekly on Tuesdays at 4 pm…
Penn Med's Health Talk Tuesdays | Why Immunization Matters
Tue, October 15, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us at the Free Library of Philadelphia for an important discussion led by Dr. Richard Wender, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Pennsylvania . He will explore the critical role of flu and COVID vaccinations in protecting public health…
Teen Tuesdays: Friends. Food. Fun.
Tue, October 15, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, October 15, 2024
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…
InstaElect A Political Workshop Series for Teens
Tue, October 15, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Do you want to join the fast-paced, intense, and often confusing world of political engagement? Join library staff for a series of empowering, informative workshops that will help you understand and communicate your political worldview, utilizing social media and IRL conversation. For grades…
Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Tue, October 15, 2024
4:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Do you need extra assistance on the computer or a longer timeframe to apply for jobs, take a test, or fill out applications? Walk in to receive computer help or call 215-685-1866 to register for a longer computer reservation (up to 1.5 hours) during our open computer lab hours!
Chess and Board Games
Tue, October 15, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Checkmate your boredom! Join us at the library most Tuesdays for our Chess Club and board game night! Whether you're a chess master, looking to learn, or a board game enthusiast, we've got something for everyone. Bring your own games or explore our collection. It's the…
Teen Yoga
Tue, October 15, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
These vinyasa yoga sessions will concentrate on breath work, yoga poses, movement and strength. All levels are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, towel, or a blanket. Meets October1, 8, 15 & 22. Attend one time, or all the time.
Author Event: Jon McGoran
Tue, October 15, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Cost: FREE
Jon McGoran will read an excerpt from his novel Drift: A Thriller , followed by a Q & A with the audience. Jon McGoran is the author of 11 novels, including acclaimed ecological thrillers Drift , Deadwood and Dust Up as well as notable titles for young adults. His newest novel, The Price of…
Falls Writing Group
Tue, October 15, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us as we launch the new Falls Writing Group! Connect with other writers for motivation, accountability, and inspiration via free writing, prompts and writing games, group sharing, feedback sessions and more. This will be a positive and non-judgmental community open to writers of…
What's On Your Ballot? Presented by the Committee of Seventy
Tue, October 15, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Get ready for the upcoming election by learning about the different offices, candidates, and ballot measures that will appear on your ballot. This session provides an overview of the key issues, how to research candidates, and tips for making informed decisions when you vote. Learn how to be…
Night Raven Gaming Society
Tue, October 15, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
at
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…
Tuesday night yoga
Tue, October 15, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for a free weekly yoga class taught by Anne-Marie Mulgrew, All levels welcome! Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. No need to register, just show up! This weekly class series will begin on October 1, 2024 and end on June 24, 2025.
ESL Conversation Class: Beginner - Intermediate Level
Tue, October 15, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting with other adults in a casual learning environment. This group is for beginners to intermediate English speakers and is led by Free Library staff member David Zager, who also speaks Spanish and Portuguese. Questions? …
Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Information Table
Wed, October 16, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to pick up free COVID-19 test kits, masks, and updated information on keeping healthy this fall and winter. PDPH outreach staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide resources, from 2:00 until 4:30…
Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Wed, October 16, 2024
2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Do you need extra assistance on the computer or a longer timeframe to apply for jobs, take a test, or fill out applications? Walk in to receive computer help or call 215-685-1866 to register for a longer computer reservation (up to 1.5 hours) during our open computer lab hours!
Writing Wednesdays: Snail Mail Letters
Wed, October 16, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Join us every Wednesday from 2-4 PM as we encourage the lost art of letter writing. Practice your penmanship, enjoy a soothing, meditative hobby, or gain a new pen pal & brighten someone's mailbox with a handwritten letter. Supplies will be offered. All ages welcome!