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Nutrition Workshop Series for Families with The Food Trust
Wed, July 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Haverford Library
Learn how everyone in the family can help to prepare meals! There will be a cooking demo; food tasting for 4 week. Participants will recieve a free bag of recipe ingredients and cooking utensils to take home. Learn how everyone in the family can help to prepare meals.…
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60 Years of LGBTQ+ Liberation in Philadelphia
Wed, July 9, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
On July 4, 1965, 39 members of gay and lesbian organizations from various Eastern cities across the U.S. picketed outside Independence Hall to advocate for rights and dignity. Over the following 60 years, Philadelphia has remained a central hub for organized efforts aimed at achieving liberation…
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Summer Builders’ Club
Thu, July 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Want to build something amazing? Want to learn how to create with cardboard? Come learn with Leap how to build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 10:00am! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens - bring a friend!
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Summer Lunches for Kids
Thu, July 10, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 15th @ 1:30 pm Free lunches are available for children up to 18 years old, provided by Nutritional Development Services. All meals must be eaten onsite. We cannot accommodate groups.
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Crafternoon for Kids- Origami
Thu, July 10, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for a new self-directed craft every week starting July 19th until August 21st. Drop-in on Thursday afternoons 2:00-4:30 p.m. July 10: Origami July 17: Beading July 24: Make Your Own Comic Book July 31: Scratch Art August 7: Rock Painting August 14: Friendship Bracelets August 21:…
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Weekly Summer Read-a-Thon
Thu, July 10, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Read books and earn prizes all summer long. Each week at Cecil B. Moore, we’ll have our all- ages reading lounge set up. Come early and pick some lo-fi beats to set the moo. We’ll set a summer-long reading goal and compete together to see if we can read enough to get an ice cream…
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Sketch Club
Thu, July 10, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Are you interested in learning how to sketch, or just want a relaxing space to draw with others? Come join our Beginners Sketch Club , which is a welcoming, no-pressure group for teens and adults. You can learn the fundamentals of drawing such as working with shapes, texture, shading and…
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Nintendo Switch Gaming!
Thu, July 10, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Come to the library to play some fun games using our brand, new Nintendo Switch. For patrons 18 and younger.
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Bird Walk
Thu, July 10, 2025
3:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the birds we see. Note: We'll meet at Columbus…
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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing
Thu, July 10, 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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Yarn It!
Thu, July 10, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Learn the calming art of finger knitting as we embark on fun and unique yarn art projects. This weekly club will give you the skills to make necklaces, scarves, hats and more! No experience necessary - all are welcome. Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30 PM
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Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, July 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
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Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, July 10, 2025
5:00 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. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in ROOM…
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Kid & Family Bird Walk in the Woodlands Cemetery
Thu, July 10, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us at the Woodlands Cemetery (4000 Woodland Ave.) for a kid/family-oriented bird walk! Local expert birders will teach us about birding & take us on a walk to point out our local birds! Walnut St. West Library will have brand new circulating birding backpacks to trial as well. The Free…
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Summer Break Video Game Hang
Fri, July 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Compete against friends on PlayStation5 and Nintendo Switch. Every Friday at 11:00am until August 22nd - see you there!
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Snakes Alive!
Fri, July 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Haverford Library
Join snake expert Scott Prior for a fun, interactive presentation of live snakes (all harmless) from around the world. We'll learn general information on types of snakes, their habits, care and conservation, and he will help dispel any negativity or fears. If you dare, you may be…
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Girls Who Code
Fri, July 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come be a part of our Girls Who Code Club at the library this summer. 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…
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Summer Lunches for Kids
Fri, July 11, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 15th @ 1:30 pm Free lunches are available for children up to 18 years old, provided by Nutritional Development Services. All meals must be eaten onsite. We cannot accommodate groups.
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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial
Fri, July 11, 2025
2:00 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, Fridays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Let's Art!
Fri, July 11, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for an afternoon of community art making. Draw your futures or put your memories on the page! Colored pencils, watercolors and collage materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own photos, drawings or paper. Most Fridays from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Let’s Art! is…