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Experiment Wednesday - Oobleck
Wed, September 24, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
Every Wednesday we'll conduct a new experiment. Join us this week for color experiments. We'll set up a rainbow walk and see what happens when the colors meet. Paints will be available for further mixing experiments. For preschool and school-age kids.
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, September 24, 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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Grow with the Flow: Wellness Through Movement and Mindful Eating
Wed, September 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Black Girls with Green Thumbs is offering a 16-week wellness program providing twice-weekly yoga classes. These inclusive and trauma-informed sessions will support participants' physical, emotional and mental well-being through gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. In addition to…
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Library Mixtape & WRTI present: Sonny Rollins at 95
Wed, September 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Vinyl Record Listening Club >> Library Mixtape! Library Mixtape meets on last Wednesdays of the month, in the Music Department, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. You can both bring your own records from home, or we can have a librarian-led listening journey through the library's…
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Thought Club
Wed, September 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a philosophy reading and discussion group facilitated by FLP librarian Jessica Brown. Every other Wednesday we will dive into text excerpts, essays, lectures in the field of philosophy- reading together and discussing along the way.
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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Expungement
Wed, September 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Virtual
In this presentation, we will navigate the process of expungement and clearing your record after a criminal incident, including a review of the documents required for completion and where to go to file documents. Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is a nonpartisan nonprofit that envisions a…
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Jill Lepore | We the People : A History of the U.S. Constitution
Wed, September 24, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Jill Lepore | We the People : A History of the U.S. Constitution Meelya Gordon Memorial Lecture Montgomery Auditorium is now sold out, but tickets are still available for a live simulcast screening in a separate room at the Parkway Central Library. In…
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, September 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-4 recommended.
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GET ORGANIZED and GET SHREDDING
Thu, September 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Looking to get more organized? Join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025, when Yasmine Goodman will share helpful tips on decluttering and organizing. After the talk, a shredder truck will be on Wood Street from noon to 4 PM—a great chance to clear out old papers. Come with your questions…
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Free Intermediate English Classes
Thu, September 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Join our classes for adults to study and improve your English. We will work on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Three hours per week. Every Thursday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. To inquire or sign up, please Contact Matthew…
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Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Thu, September 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Do you need extra assistance on the computer or a longer timeframe to apply for jobs, take a test, or fill out applications? Stop by the computer lab at South Philadelphia Library. Program time: 10:00AM to 12:00PM
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Career Building Blocks
Thu, September 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Receive help applying for jobs and get access to a resume generator.
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Or Not to Be: Curator-Led Tour
Thu, September 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s exhibition, Or Not to Be: Representations of Death in Special Collections , is inspired by Shakespeare’s famed “To be, or not to be” soliloquy in Hamlet, and looks at death from a wide variety of cultural perspectives.…
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English as a Second Language
Thu, September 25, 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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Storytime with Ms. Prather
Thu, September 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join our Children's Librarian, Ms. Prather, for stories, songs, rhymes, dance and play. Best for infants through preschool aged children, along with their caregivers. Groups must reserve their spot in advance by calling the library.
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Storytime Adventures!
Thu, September 25, 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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Storytime in the Park at Starr Garden
Thu, September 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Storytime for the whole family (just like at the library!) Located on the field inside Starr Garden. Bring your own blanket! Starr Garden is located at 600 Lombard Street.
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, September 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Logan Library
We will sing and read to our toddlers. There will be songs, books, an activity, and don't forget laughter and giggles. Stay for playtime immediately following storytime. For ages 2 and up, along with a caregiver.
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Preschool Storytime and Play!
Thu, September 25, 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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Read, Baby, Read! Storytime
Thu, September 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Bushrod Library
Babies and toddlers aged two and under and their caregivers are invited to join Mr. Jeremy for stories, songs and rhymes! Siblings are welcome. Call 215-685-1471 to register, or simply drop in!