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Baby Lap Sit Storytime

Wed, March 19, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! For ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.

Toddler
Baby

Family Programs

Storytimes

GED Math & Science Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia

Wed, March 19, 2025 1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library

FREE GED Math & Science Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia January 22 – April 9, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO class on Feb. 17, March 3, 5 and 6 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET exam? This CCP…

Adult
Senior

Basic English Literacy

Thu, March 20, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue, 19142

Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic English literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills in English. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email…

Adult
Senior

Workshops and Enrichment

Edible Alphabet: Learn English Through Cooking

Thu, March 20, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Thursdays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (February 20 - March 27, 2025) Adults are invited to this FREE class for English language learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together. Register at www.bit.ly/EAEnglish Questions? Email us at …

Adult
Senior

Culinary Literacy

中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)

Thu, March 20, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧！ Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.

Family Programs

Storytimes

GED Math & Science Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia

Thu, March 20, 2025 1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library

Adult
Senior

SJU MSET Tutoring

Thu, March 20, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Are you a middle or high school student looking for some homework help in geometry, algebra I or II, biology, chemistry or physics? Join us for a session of the Math and Science Enrichment Program (MSET) this fall. St. Joseph's University (SJU) is sponsoring this community program…

Young Adult

Workshops and Enrichment

Lego Club

Thu, March 20, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us for fun with LEGOs! Explore your creativity with free builds, Lego challenges, and games! For school age children.

Preschool

Arts and Crafts Programs

Preschool Storytime

Fri, March 21, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Scout in the Auditorium for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. ASL interpreted.

Family Programs

SJU Writing Center

Sat, March 22, 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.

Adult Basic Literacy Classes

Mon, March 24, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional 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 Blackwell West…

Adult
Senior

Workshops and Enrichment

GED Math & Science Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia

Mon, March 24, 2025 1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library

Adult
Senior

Read To a Therapy Dog

Mon, March 24, 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…

Languages of Philadelphia: Japanese / 日本語ファミリーストーリータイム

Tue, March 25, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Bilingual Japanese Family Storytime Have you ever wanted to learn another language? Join us at Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special Japanese storytime! Part of our Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under and…

Family Programs

Adult Basic Literacy Classes

Tue, March 25, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga 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 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…