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Kid’s Sewing Club
Tue, November 11, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us in the Children's Room as we explore a variety of hand-sewing techniques and stitches. Design and create pouches, stuffed toys, cross stitch patterns, accessories, and more! This program is for school-aged children.
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Fantasy Fiction Writer's Workshop
Tue, November 11, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
At this free writing workshop, we’ll explore the many genre conventions of fantasy and uncover the deeper truths that make stories unforgettable. You’ll learn to forge heroes through flaws and arcs, craft villains with secrets to unravel, and build vivid worlds alive with magic,…
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Or Not to Be: Curator-Led Tour
Wed, November 12, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s exhibition, Or Not to Be: Representations of Death in Special Collections , is inspired by Shakespeare’s famed “To be, or not to be” soliloquy in Hamlet, and looks at death from a wide variety of cultural perspectives.…
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Chair Yoga with Janet
Wed, November 12, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join us for a 1-hour gentle yoga practice that uses a chair for seating and balance. Taught by Janet McAllister Faulls, a registered yoga teacher with over 13 years of experience in Philadelphia. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress comfortably!
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Wed, November 12, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Philadelphia Department of Public Health visits Fishtown Community Library monthly with lots of FREE resources! PDPH staff will be onsite on the first floor distributing FREE Covid-19 & flu test kits, hand sanitizer, masks, health information, and other freebies and resources. Come…
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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-CANCELLED
Wed, November 12, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
**Sew What will not be held this Wednesday. Come Thursday 5-7:30, or next Wednesday 2-4:30** 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?…
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Fiber Friends
Wed, November 12, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Fiber artists are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting and conversation with fellow artists. All skill levels are welcome. Assistance with knitting and sewing can be provided, and we have a sewing machine to use. Some supplies will be available. For Adults, teens and…
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LEAP Chess Club at Whitman Library
Wed, November 12, 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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Textile Arts Club
Wed, November 12, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Learn to knit, crochet, embroider, or bring your own project to work on. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend. Supplies will be provided. This program is led by volunteers. Wednesdays from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., for kids, teens, and adults.
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Wednesday STEAM LEAP Activity
Wed, November 12, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
An activity that changes from week to week to explore language, art, and/or STEM topics in the children's section from 3pm-4:45pm.
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Jewelry-Making & Arts-and-Crafts (all ages)
Wed, November 12, 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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Girls Who Code
Wed, November 12, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come be a part of our Girls Who Code Club at the library. Join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. We will be using the 3rd - 5th grade curriculum supplied by Girls Who Code . This club will offer fun activities through a flexible…
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Grow with the Flow: Wellness Through Movement and Mindful Eating
Wed, November 12, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Black Girls with Green Thumbs is offering a 16-week wellness program providing twice-weekly yoga classes. These inclusive and trauma-informed sessions will support participants' physical, emotional and mental well-being through gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. In addition to…
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Feeling Puzzled? All Day Puzzling!
Thu, November 13, 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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The Philadelphia Project from the Archives of American Art
Thu, November 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Starting in 1955, the Archives of American Art began documenting Philadelphia related art material for the Philadelphia Arts Documentation Project. This project involved working with numerous institutions and estates across the city to preserve material related to Philadelphia artists and…
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Youth Care Team
Thu, November 13, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us on Wednesday 10/15, Thursday 11/13, and Wednesday 12/10, all 3-5pm, for a visit from the Youth Care Team ! Supporting young people ages 13-21 years old with their mental, sexual, and reproductive wellness needs through confidential and non-judgmental education, counseling, and…
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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing
Thu, November 13, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing 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!
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Fox Chase Book Club & Author Visit: Citadel by C. M. Alongi
Thu, November 13, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
We are thrilled to host a special book club event for November! On Thursday, November 13th, from 3:30 pm to 5 pm, we will have the wonderful C.M. Alongi here to discuss her book Citadel as well as the writing and publishing process. She will also be able to sign copies of her books. Please email…
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Yoga for Adults
Thu, November 13, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Free yoga every Thursday at Whitman Library, with instructors Janet Faulls and Anne-Marie Mulgrew! This class is for all levels of practice and beginners are welcome. Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. This weekly class is sponsored by The Friends…
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Board Game Club!
Thu, November 13, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for the first meeting of Board Game Club, a collaboration between The Field Teen Center and The Central Children's Department! Come and play your favorite board games or discover something new! We have a variety of board games from classics like Settlers of Catan to recent…