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Medicare Wednesday
Wed, November 12, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Join us for a valuable educational program where you can learn about the major changes to the Medicare landscape in the near future. Many seniors and their families find the changes complex and difficult to navigate alone. This program will help attendees understand what is happening with their…
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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Wed, November 12, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for Preschool storytime every Monday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Baby Storytime
Wed, November 12, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Bring your little one for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. This program is intended for children birth to 14 months and their caregivers. Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766.
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Beginner English
Wed, November 12, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30 am - 1 pm (September 22 - December 3, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners.…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Wed, November 12, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kingsessing 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 Kingsessing…
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Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, November 12, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.
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English as a Second Language Class
Wed, November 12, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 9/15/2025. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 8/25/2025 and…
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Preschool Storytime
Wed, November 12, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Experience fun and welcoming storytimes with books, laughter, songs to sing, and play. Best for families with children ages 0-5. Caregivers are required to be present during storytime
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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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Dinovember Dinosaur Crafts
Wed, November 12, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join LEAP after school every Wednesday in November and celebrate Dinovember with crafts! Each week we’ll create a different dinosaur themed craft and share dino books from our collection. These crafts are geared towards kids in graded K-5, but younger kids may be able to enjoy…
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Chess Club
Wed, November 12, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Back by popular demand, the Wyoming Chess Club is back! Come after-school to both learn and play one of the oldest games in the world. Ages 8 and up. Starts at 3:00 p.m.
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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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, November 12, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Charles Santore Library (932 South 7th Street, 19147) Wednesdays 3:30-5 pm 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…
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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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Toddler Storytime
Wed, November 12, 2025
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, November 12, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, November 12, 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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Jim Clyburn | The First Eight : A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation
Wed, November 12, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Jim Clyburn | The First Eight : A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation Update: Tickets are sold out! No standby line will be available. To join the ticket waitlist, please RSVP through our registration page. Additional tickets…
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Irene Levy Baker | Cheers to McGillin's
Wed, November 12, 2025
7:00 P.M.
McGillin's Olde Ale House
Cost: Free
The Author Events Series presents Irene Levy Baker | Cheers to McGillin's Presented in partnership with McGillin's Olde Ale House Note: Doors open at 5:30 pm for a pre-event celebration at McGillin's, followed by the book talk at 7 pm. Step inside one of Philadelphia's most…