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Procrastinator's Summer Reading Club
Wed, August 6, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Don't wait until the last week of August to do your required summer reading! Join us to set goals and tackle a little reading each week -- and have a chance to win summer reading prizes! Wednesdays at 3:30 pm, June 25th - August 20th
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Silent Book Club
Wed, August 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Let's read to ourselves, together! Whether it's your prize book from joining Sumer of Wonder, assigned reading from a teacher, or something interesting you picked up on your way into the room, we'd love to read beside you! Early readers are welcome to join in the fun…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, August 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Young readers are invited to share stories with Cene, a local certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Children can take turns of up to ten minutes reading aloud in a judgment free space. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Space may be limited; first come,…
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First Wednesdays with the Rare Book Department
Wed, August 6, 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. Can’t make it? Don’t forget about our free daily tours at 11 a.m.,…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, August 6, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
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 volunteer Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
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Summer Builders’ Club
Thu, August 7, 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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Eagles Eye Mobile at the Library
Thu, August 7, 2025
10:00 A.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library
This summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision to Learn, is providing no-cost eye exams and glasses for children in grades K-12 who have previously failed a vision screening or are having vision problems. Visit the link below to schedule an exam appointment for your child (available…
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Basic English Literacy
Thu, August 7, 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…
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English as a Second Language
Thu, August 7, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 7/8 and 7/10. Up to 30 individuals can…
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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup
Thu, August 7, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Calling all babies, toddlers and twos! Librarian Rachel will lead families in stories, songs, tickles, bounces, bubbles and maybe a few peek-a-boos! Afterwards, families can stay in our community room to explore baby toys and socialize. Older siblings welcome.
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Story Adventures with Thembi Palmer
Thu, August 7, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Through puppets, expressive movement, dance, yoga, and instruments, children will actively participate in stories that come alive with props, songs and imaginative play. This program is best for preshoolers age 5 and under along with their caregiver.
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Preschool Storytime and Play!
Thu, August 7, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Preschool Storytime and Play! 10:30 a.m. Join us for fun stories and songs followed by creative play! For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.
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中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, August 7, 2025
10:30 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.
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English/French Language Exchange
Thu, August 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Interested in learning French and helping French speakers practice English? Interested in learning English and helping English speakers practice French? Come join our free informal group. Sign up for the interest list: https://bit.ly/BRLEnglishFrench2025
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Builders Club
Thu, August 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Let's see what we can build! We'll have various "themes" each week, including Marble Run, Legos, Magna-Tiles, and creativity with cardboard. We will center working together to build, so bring those teamwork hard hats! Most Thursdays through August 7. For ages 0 - 12…
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Échange linguistique anglais-français
Thu, August 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Avez-vous envie d'apprendre le français et d'aider les francophones à pratiquer l'anglais? Vous souhaitez apprendre l'anglais et aider les anglophones à pratiquer le français? Rejoignez notre groupe informel gratuit. Formulaire…
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Toddler Art Studio Outside!
Thu, August 7, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Come explore process art for toddlers as we experiment with colors, shapes, and a variety of unconventional art materials, now held outside when weather permits! Prepare to get messy! Meet us at the Goat Statue in Rittenhouse Square!
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Summer Movie for the Family!
Thu, August 7, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us inside the cool air conditioning to watch a family-friendly movie. Popcorn will be served but feel free to bring a snack! June 26th / July 17th & 31st / August 7th
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Japanese Conversation Group- Beginner
Thu, August 7, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking Japanese while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for beginning Japanese speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Mayumi. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664.
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One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, August 7, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Need computer help? Need assistance with a new labtop? Get 1-on-1 help at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more.