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BACK TO SCHOOL BINGO
Fri, August 8, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
We’re playing BINGO at the library! We have snacks and BACK TO SCHOOL prizes for the whole family.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Club
Fri, August 8, 2025
3:15 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Come and play the trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh! Both new and seasoned players are welcomed. Staff will be present to teach the basics of the game. We'll have snacks and cards for you to use! Ages(9-18) - Fridays from 3:15 to 4:45pm until August 29th - See you there!
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End of Summer Reading Bash
Fri, August 8, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Helps us celebrate the end of Summer Reading. This is an event for all ages. Come play some games, get prizes and free books. Grab some water ice & soft pretzels.
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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, August 8, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…
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End of Summer of Wonder party
Fri, August 8, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Join us for a low-key pizza party to celebrate the end of the Summer of Wonder! Don't forget to finish your Summer Reading log to get a prize!
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Friday Gamer's Club
Fri, August 8, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Haverford Library
Join us for gaming and special treats! Play our Nintendo Switch and/or Playstation on the big screen or learn a new board game with a new friend. Every 2nd and 4th Friday of Gamer's Club is a Pizza Party for all. Open to all ages! 3:30 to 5:00 PM
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Chess Club
Fri, August 8, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for casual chess play at the library! Boards will be provided. Open to all skill levels.
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Walking Club
Sat, August 9, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Looking to get active? Enjoy the local scenery? Relieve stress? Walk with us at Cobbs Creek Library! Every other Saturday beginning on June 14th. We will meet at the front of the library at 10am and return by 11:00am. Everyone is welcome!
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Palestine Storytime & Crafts
Sat, August 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join us for a storytime presented by Families for Ceasefire Philly! We will read and learn about Palestine, followed by crafts inspired by the stories we've read. For children of all ages and their families.
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Queer Comics Club
Sat, August 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join our book club where we explore graphic novels and manga centering queer stories and voices. Open to all ages!
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, August 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Independence 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 Gail. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Sound The Chimes of My Abstract Body
Sat, August 9, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
The final event of artist Ana Woulfe ’s residency in the art department ! She will be showing four original drawings inspired by trans history that she researched using the library catalog, as well as The World's Tallest Comic hanging up from the ceiling of our main…
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Summer STEM Camp with Stevie the Inventor
Sat, August 9, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Hosted by beloved STEM educator and entrepreneur Stevie The Inventor, the camp invites children to dive into science, technology, engineering, and invention through exciting, hands-on activities. Each session will feature DIY projects, Nanobot building classes, invention challenges, and a…
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Adult Writing Club
Sat, August 9, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a weekly drop in writing club for adults. For writers, authors and poets and any background or genre. Come bring your work and write along side other writers or chat about your inspiration and struggles. LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Neurodivergent friendly!
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Switch Saturdays
Sat, August 9, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Saturday for Nintendo Switch games! We will take turns playing multiplayer games like MarioKart and Super Smash Bros on our TV. You can also bring your own Switch to play our games handheld. Don’t forget you can check out video games from the library! Please note,…
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Board Game Bonanza
Sat, August 9, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Chess, Blockus, Jenga, Mastermind and other favorites at both the children’s and teen tables.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, August 9, 2025
2:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia 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 Christine. Questions? Email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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English as a Second Language
Mon, August 11, 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: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, August 11, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…
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Grab & Go Craft Bags
Mon, August 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Grab & Go Craft Bags Visit the library on select Mondays this summer to pick up a Grab & Go Craft bag for children in K-5th grade! Instructions are included in the bag. Supplies are limited and are first-come, first-served.