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Wonder Wednesdays (STEAM)
Wed, July 2, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Explore the wonderful world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math this July! Join us every Wednesday in July for some fun with STEAM. There will be Robots, magnets, slime and so much more!
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English for Beginners
Wed, July 2, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Build your confidence in listening to and speaking English in a welcoming atmosphere with other adult learners. No registration required, all are welcome. Space is limited so please arrive on time to get a spot. Questions? Speak to a librarian, email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org, or call…
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Chair Yoga for Adults in the Garden
Wed, July 2, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Join Instructor Janet for a mid-week stretch and recentering in our garden! Participants will practice gentle yoga while seated or using a chair for support. Open to all ages and abilities. Rain location: library meeting room.
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GED Writing, Reading & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Wed, July 2, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Writing, Reading and Social Studies Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia June 2 to August 18, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO Class on June 18, June 19, and July 3 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET…
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Sew What?! in theHEIM CENTER EAST Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, July 2, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
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? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
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Sew What?! in the HEIM CENTER EAST Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, July 2, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
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? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist!
Wed, July 2, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Want to be a Scientist and learn how to help others be healthier? This engaging STEM series will happen every Wednesday at 2 pm in July. This partnership is provided by the Franklin Institute, and invites children to play the role of different types of health scientists each…
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Movie Matinee
Wed, July 2, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for a screening of a newly released film in our downstairs meeting room. Please contact the library for movie titles (215-685-6621).
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, July 2, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional 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 staff.
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Anime & Manga Club
Wed, July 2, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us at the library for our summer Anime & Manga Club! Discuss, read, or watch your favorite Anime and Manga. This program is for Teens (Ages 13-18). Held in the Community Room every Wednesday from 3pm-4pm during the month of July.
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Teen Hangout
Wed, July 2, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Calling all 7th - 12th graders! Hangout with us this summer, for low-key Summer of Wonder meet-ups just for you. We'll have snacks, games, art supplies, books, and more. Meets June 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; August 8. Come one time, or all the time! This program will take place in…
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Silent Book Club
Wed, July 2, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Need a recommendation to complete your Summer Reading Log? Don't hestitate to ask Librarian Kate for a good book and join other children in Silent Book Club for a chance to read a Summer Reading Prize!
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Procrastinator's Summer Reading Club
Wed, July 2, 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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Let’s Go Neighborhoods: What’s a Caddisfly?
Wed, July 2, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Let’s Go Neighborhoods is bringing free nature lessons to your community! Visit our activity van to experiment with water, learn about birds, do crafts and more. Join these family friendly sessions and connect to environmental education in a new way Let’s Go Neighborhoods is a…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 2, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, July 2, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
7/2/25: This group will meet in BRIC Room 60 on the ground floor. 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…
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Basic English Literacy
Thu, July 3, 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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Celebrate Independence Day withThe Geography Lady, Alycia Larson
Thu, July 3, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
People from around the world have moved to the United States and made it their home. Learn how different culturs have shaped America, and how other countries celebrate their own independence days. For young children and their families.
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Storytime Adventures!
Thu, July 3, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event…
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中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, July 3, 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.