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Adult Fiber Arts Club at Whitman Library
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Are you a fan of crocheting, knitting, weaving, or any other fiber art? Feel free to bring a project or start a new one to our drop-in fiber arts club and meet other fiber artists! All skill levels are welcome. Limited materials will be provided.
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Block Party!
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for some free play with good, old fashioned wooden blocks. We will also create structures from cardboard boxes and tape! For preschooler through school age children, along with their families and caregivers. 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
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Bridging Blocks: A WHYY Community Conversation
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This event will be held in Parkway Central's Skyline Room - please take the gold lobby elevators to the 4th Floor. Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia. Host - Tony Cuffie…
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Rainbow Parent Book Club: I Will Die on This Hill
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us on Tuesdays in July from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be reading and discussing Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards' book I Will Die On This Hill as well as other issues surrounding raising autistic (and generally neurodiverse) kids. You do not need to attend all five dates. Please come…
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Music Department Movie Nights | Jurassic Park
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:30 P.M.
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Parkway Central Library
John Williams & Steven Spielberg created the most famous collaboration between a composer and a director (thanks IMBD!). The Music Department is hosting movie nights this summer on second Tuesdays of the month through August. Come watch with us! Can't make it in person? You can check out…
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English Conversation Group
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Fishtown Community 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 Gleb. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Toddler and Preschooler Storytime
Wed, July 9, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’re going to read books, sing songs and move our bodies at the library with Ms. Lindsay. This storytime is intended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Siblings welcome. Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766.
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Coloring Cool Down
Wed, July 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Cool off in the library or on the front steps. Sometimes we’ll have markers and new coloring pages. Sometimes we’ll have sidewalk chalk and water painting. Afterwards, continue the chill out with a fresh library book.
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Baby Lap Sit Storytime
Wed, July 9, 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.
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Read Baby Read Storytime-Outside!
Wed, July 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Meet us at the Goat Statue In Rittenhouse Square! Join Library Staff for bounces, songs, and stories specifically geared towards building early literacy in babies, now outside when weather permits!Afterwards, enjoy a special interactive baby playtime!
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Read, Baby, Read Family Storytime
Wed, July 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Family Storytime Wednesdays July 9, 16, 23, 30 at 11am Join us for stories, songs, bounces & rhymes! Best for children age 6 months to 4 years, but older siblings welcome! This program is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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Wednesdays of Wonder: Snake Party with Scott Prior!
Wed, July 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Attend our first of four Wednesdays of Wonder programs: Join snake expert Scott Prior to meet his favorite scaly friends as they visit the library. He'll share interesting facts about snake behaviors and habitats, and answer your questions. If you are brave enough, you can pet one! For all…
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Baby Storytime
Wed, July 9, 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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English Conversation Group
Wed, July 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is led by Free Library employee Catherine. Please note this class takes place on the 2nd floor of the library and there is no elevator access.
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English for Beginners
Wed, July 9, 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 9, 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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Wonder Wednesdays (STEAM)
Wed, July 9, 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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GED Writing, Reading & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Wed, July 9, 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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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Wed, July 9, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Science in the Summer is a free, informal science program for children entering grades 2 - 6. Supported by GSK and offered in collaboration with The Franklin Institute, the goal of the program is to increase children's interest and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist!
Wed, July 9, 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…