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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, August 1, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…
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Chess Club
Fri, August 1, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for casual chess play at the library! Boards will be provided. Open to all skill levels.
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Friday Gamer's Club
Fri, August 1, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Haverford Library
Join us for gaming and special treats! Play our Nintendo Switch and/or Playstation on the big screen or learn a new board game with a new friend. Every 2nd and 4th Friday of Gamer's Club is a Pizza Party for all. Open to all ages! 3:30 to 5:00 PM
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Artsy Craftsy Storytime
Sat, August 2, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs and scarves in our community room. After storytime, stay for a craft. The last storytime of every month will be a STEM craft!
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Preschool Storytime
Sat, August 2, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Andorra Library
Join Ms. Molly as we read, sing, dance, and learn together. For children ages 0-5 and their families.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, August 2, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Independence 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 Gail. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Let's Explore Outer Space!
Sat, August 2, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us as we learn all about space through pictures, maps, stories, games, movement, crafts, and more!
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Science in the Summer: Be an Orthopedic Doctor
Sat, August 2, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Science in the Summer is a free, informal science program for children entering grades 2 - 6. Supported by GSK and offered in collaboration with The Franklin Institute, the goal of the program is to increase children's interest and confidence in doing science and persuing STEM careers…
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Adult Writing Club
Sat, August 2, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a weekly drop in writing club for adults. For writers, authors and poets and any background or genre. Come bring your work and write along side other writers or chat about your inspiration and struggles. LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Neurodivergent friendly!
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Switch Saturdays
Sat, August 2, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Saturday for Nintendo Switch games! We will take turns playing multiplayer games like MarioKart and Super Smash Bros on our TV. You can also bring your own Switch to play our games handheld. Don’t forget you can check out video games from the library! Please note,…
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Genuine Credit and Estate Secrets
Sat, August 2, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Learn how to read and improve your credit report. Get real answers to all your real estate questions. Workshop great for first-time & future home buyers. Workshop presented by Abigail Bridgeford AHWD, CRS, GRI, PSA Broker of Record-Licensed in PA & NJ.
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Why Do Birds Collide With Buildings? A talk by Audubon's Keith Russell
Sat, August 2, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Why do birds collide with buildings? Most people love birds and the joy that they bring to our lives. But birds are in decline throughout the world. Here in the North America our wild bird populations are estimated to have declined by 29% since 1970 which translates to a loss of one in every…
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Board Game Bonanza
Sat, August 2, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Chess, Blockus, Jenga, Mastermind and other favorites at both the children’s and teen tables.
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Headshot Photos
Sat, August 2, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Get a free headshot photo taken at the library! Headshots are great for enhancing your professional portfolio or LinkdIn profile. No appointments are needed. The last person will be taken 10 minutes before the program's end (today that's by 4:20 p.m.). …
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, August 2, 2025
2:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia 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 Christine. Questions? Email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Birding Basics
Sat, August 2, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Who’s That Bird? Join us for a feather-filled adventure as we learn how to tell birds apart by their colors, beaks, and feet! After a short storytime, we’ll explore what makes each bird special, discover how they eat and live, and even try out some real birdwatching tools.
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English as a Second Language
Mon, August 4, 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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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, August 4, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…
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Grab & Go Craft Bags
Mon, August 4, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Grab & Go Craft Bags Visit the library on select Mondays this summer to pick up a Grab & Go Craft bag for children in K-5th grade! Instructions are included in the bag. Supplies are limited and are first-come, first-served.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, August 4, 2025
11:00 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 Nancy. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …