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Music Special Collections Showcase

Sat, March 1, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Fleisher Collection at Parkway Central Library

Join Special Collections staff for a pop-up event highlighting materials from the Music Special Collections including the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music , the Drinker Collection of Choral Music, and Sheet Music. You will explore and learn…

Workshops and Enrichment

SJU Writing Center

Sat, March 1, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

In partnership with Saint Joseph's University Writing Center , the Wynnefield Library will offer free writing assistance to writers. Need help with an essay for school, cover letter, or resume? Come and see how the Writing Center can help! No appointment necessary.

Artist Business Round Table

Sat, March 1, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

The round table is an open forum for artists to gather, collaborate, and share what has worked for them in selling their art. This is open to all artists, al mediums, and to any endeavors that might benefit the group. We will discuss a wide range of topics: From AI and it's impact, to the…

CPR Training with The Mobile CPR Project Philadelphia

Sat, March 1, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Learn life-saving skills at our CPR Training Course, hosted by The Mobile CPR Project Philadelphia! This hands-on training is designed for participants of all ages; children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. If you're a parent, caregiver, student, or simply…

Workshops and Enrichment

Health and Wellness

SAT Writing

Sat, March 1, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

College and test prep workshops return to the Free Library for the 2024-2025 school year, hosted by Field Teen Center in partnership with The Alexander Advantage . This free series is for high school students up to age 18 and their parents. This in-person workshop will…

Young Adult

Workshops and Enrichment

Philadelphia Lullaby Project Celebration Concert

Sat, March 1, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Original songs performed by accomplished musicians and the Philadelphia families who wrote/created them for their children. This event is a collaboration with The Free Library of Philadelphia, Musicopia, and Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute with support provided by The William Penn…

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, March 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, March 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, March 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at Parkway Central Library

Workshops and Enrichment

Teen Leadership Team

Mon, March 3, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Join us to make some easy, no-bake treats after school! Find out what the library offers for teens and give us your input on what we should do differently. Open to anyone ages 12-18.

Young Adult

Discussion and Participation

Teens

LEAP Movie Matinee

Mon, March 3, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Shake off the Mondays and start your week with an afterschool movie. From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Movies and Television

Slice of Democracy: Your Voice, Your Future (TEEN)

Mon, March 3, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Join Field Teen Center and PA Youth Vote for a nonpartisan discussion about the importance of voting and finding your political voice. Participants will share their opinions on issues, discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s Give Us the Ballot speech, and plan for the futures they want to…

Young Adult

Teen Video Game Hang-out

Mon, March 3, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…

Other Great Programs

Cooking with Keisha

Mon, March 3, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Learn about cooking and baking techniques by cooking a two course meal. Workshop will be taught by Keisha Prosser of Mobile Cooking Teachers. For kids and teens, ages 7 and up. Space may be limited, no registration required.

Family Programs

Culinary Literacy

Chess Club for Kids!

Mon, March 3, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…

Family Programs

LEAP: Art Day!

Mon, March 3, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Let your creativity shine! Join us from 4:00–6:00 PM for hands-on art projects and crafts like bracelet making and more.

StitchCraft

Mon, March 3, 2025 5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability.

Other Great Programs

Read To a Therapy Dog

Mon, March 3, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that…

Chair Yoga with Lindsey

Mon, March 3, 2025 5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…

Mastering the Keyboard

Tue, March 4, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Haverford Library

Wondering what those F keys do? Curious as to why there’s a Control Key? Join us for a key by key exploration of a standard computer keyboard.

Computer Classes