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Medicare Wednesday
Wed, November 5, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Join us for a valuable educational program where you can learn about the major changes to the Medicare landscape in the near future. Many seniors and their families find the changes complex and difficult to navigate alone. This program will help attendees understand what is happening with their…
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Beginner English
Wed, November 5, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30 am - 1 pm (September 22 - December 3, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners.…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Wed, November 5, 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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Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, November 5, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.
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English as a Second Language Class
Wed, November 5, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 9/15/2025. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 8/25/2025 and…
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Preschool Storytime
Wed, November 5, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Experience fun and welcoming storytimes with books, laughter, songs to sing, and play. Best for families with children ages 0-5. Caregivers are required to be present during storytime
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Free COVID-19 At-Home Test Giveaway
Wed, November 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health will be at Whitman Library once a month with free at-home COVID tests, face masks, hand sanitizers, and other free hygiene supplies. No insurance or ID is required. 2:00-4:00 p.m. while supplies last. Please call 215-685-5488 or email…
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Where Will it Go? Decluttering for Seniors
Wed, November 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
During this program seniors and their adult children will address the prevalent issue of downsizing in your later years. Participants will learn about the mental impacts of dealing with the belongings of a parent who has passed, as well as the financial, time, and physical commitments of…
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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, November 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central 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! Our staff of library workers can help you learn to use a…
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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, November 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central 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! Our staff of library workers can help you learn to use a…
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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, November 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central 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! Our staff of library workers can help you learn to use a…
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LEAP Chess Club at Whitman Library
Wed, November 5, 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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Dinovember Dinosaur Crafts
Wed, November 5, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join LEAP after school every Wednesday in November and celebrate Dinovember with crafts! Each week we’ll create a different dinosaur themed craft and share dino books from our collection. These crafts are geared towards kids in graded K-5, but younger kids may be able to enjoy…
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Chess Club
Wed, November 5, 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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Watercolor Wednesdays
Wed, November 5, 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, November 5, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, November 5, 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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Worldwide Wednesdays
Wed, November 5, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Come along as we travel the world! Every other Wednesday, we'll explore different countries and their cultures through music, crafts, books, and more. If you'd like to share about your own country and culture, please call the Widener Branch at 215-685-9799 and ask for the…
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Jewelry-Making & Arts-and-Crafts (all ages)
Wed, November 5, 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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First Wednesdays with the Rare Book Department - Or Not to Be Curator Tour
Wed, November 5, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join the Rare Book Department for extended evening hours on the first Wednesday of every month. The Department will be open until 7 p.m. and staff will be offering tours, pop-up programs, and sneak-peaks. This month, we will be offering a tour of Or Not to Be, currently on view in the…