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Senior Strength Training
Tue, September 9, 2025
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…
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, September 9, 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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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, September 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. 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. In-person, Tuesdays from 4-6pm. Bring in…
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Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder...
Tue, September 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
If you love mysteries and thrillers, join us for our book club! As a genre, mysteries span countries, cultures, and historic periods, varying in tone, pace, and characterization. From the hardboiled to the cozy, from the plodding of a procedural to the twisty legal thriller, there are…
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Chess Club for Adults
Tue, September 9, 2025
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 6:30 PM, with exceptions to holidays and early closures. Use one of our sets or bring your own. Participants should have basic knowledge of…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, September 9, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the leading intellectuals of his era was a revolutionary and a visionary who challenged his contemporaries and the status quo with his thoughts on race, racial inequality, empowerment, civil rights, and more. Join the W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group as we read, explore…
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Fungi Futures: Mycelium as a Biodegradable Material
Tue, September 9, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Are you curious to learn how industry can become more eco-friendly? Join Christian Kustra, mechanical engineer and volunteer at the Philadelphia Mycology Club, for an overview of mycelium biomaterials, covering their sustainability, properties, and current industry applications. 5:00 -…
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Yarntastic Crochet and Knit Club
Tue, September 9, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
BYOY (Bring your own yarn) and projects to work on together. This is not an organized class and all ages and skills are welcome. Meets from 5:00 to about 7:00 p.m.
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Rainbow Parent Book Club: There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather
Tue, September 9, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather Could the Scandinavian philosophy of “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes” hold the key to happier, healthier lives for American children? When Swedish-born Linda Åkeson McGurk moved to Indiana, she…
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Equity in Public Education | Bridging Blocks: A WHYY Community Conversation
Tue, September 9, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This event will be held in Parkway Central's Skyline Room - please take the gold lobby elevators to the 4th Floor. In 2023, a Commonwealth Court Judge ruled that Pennsylvania’s underfunding of school districts is unconstitutional. In response, state lawmakers in 2024 approved…
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Heart Smart: Eat Well, Move More, Live Better
Tue, September 9, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Heart Smart: Eat Well, Move More, Live Better Tuesdays, 9.9, 9.16, 9.23, and 9.30 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm Take charge of your health and join us for an evening focused on simple, practical steps to feel your best. Learn how to control your blood pressure, eat smart with fruits and…
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English Conversation Group
Tue, September 9, 2025
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…
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English as a Second Language
Wed, September 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 7/8 and 7/10. Up to 30 individuals can…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Wed, September 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Lawncrest Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. Our social worker is generally here for approximately 2 hours. If you have questions, you can email…
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Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, September 10, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will be offering a Chair Yoga series on Wednesdays at 10:10. Chair Yoga will be presented by Yoga4Philly. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Bustleton Library.
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Walking Wednesdays
Wed, September 10, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Put on your walking shoes as you join us every Wednesday for Walking Group. We meet at Whitman Library, walk up to Washington Ave and walk back to Whitman Library. No need to be a speed walker, this group is a walk at your own pace, low-pressure walking program.
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Beginner Computer Classes
Wed, September 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Join us for a series of six sessions designed to help you gain confidence using technology, especially for beginners. Each week we'll cover key topics to help you navigate the digital world. No previous experience is needed - just a willingness to learn. Some of the topics covered will be:…
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Gadget Help (Upon Request)
Wed, September 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Do you have a tablet, smart phone, or laptop that you don't know how to use? Stop by our Computer Lab in the Magazines and Newspapers Department on the 3rd floor beginning at 11 AM. Gadget Help Desk is normally open 11 AM until 1:30PM, except during early closures…
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Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Wed, September 10, 2025
11:00 A.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? Stop by the computer lab at South Philadelphia Library.
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PuzzlePalooza
Wed, September 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Get ready to piece together some fun with Drop-In Puzzle Making. Teens and adults are invited to stop by anytime during the week to work on community puzzles or start one of their own. A new set of puzzles will be available each week, and you're welcome to bring your own to share or complete!