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Treasures from the Literature Vault
Fri, July 5, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Fri, July 5, 2024
2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
Build It!
Fri, July 5, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to build with LEGO, Magna-Tiles, and more! For children ages 5-12. Younger siblings are welcome (we have blocks for them, too.) No large groups (10+ people) or camp groups please. Children under 7 years old must be supervised by an adult while in…
PA CareerLink® Workshop: Welcome to PA CareerLink®
Fri, July 5, 2024
2:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
This is an in-person workshop that offers an overview of PA CareerLink® services! We will also review the PA CareerLink® website and some online tools to assist with your job search endeavors. Please visit pacareerlink.pa.gov to register. If you aren’t able to register…
Builder Club for Kids of All Ages
Fri, July 5, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs, and anything that builds? Then stop by Builder Club all summer long to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks. Fridays in the Summer starting June 21
Dutch Blitz Card Tournament
Fri, July 5, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
If you've never heard of the fast-paced, delightfully chaotic card game Dutch Blitz, this is your chance to experience it! Join us to find out who's the fastest card-stacker of them all. Location : Field Teen Center, Ground Floor Parkway Central Library Programs at the Field…
Teen Gaming
Fri, July 5, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us on Friday afternoons from 3:00-4:30pm for video and board games! Feel free to bring your own games. For youth in grades 7-12.
Chess Club
Fri, July 5, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Lillian Marrero Library's Chess Club is open to players of all skill levels! From beginners to experienced players, any student that wants to deepen their understanding of chess tactics and strategies is welcome.
English Conversation Group - Advanced
Fri, July 5, 2024
3:45 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest 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 advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library staff Jane and Lily.
Family Storytime
Sat, July 6, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us Saturday mornings this Summer! Gather the family to enjoy picture books, rhymes, felt stories, and songs. Every storytime will end with bubbles and an opportunity to sign up for Summer of Wonder. Recommended to families with children aged 0-8
Ants on a Log presents: Rainbow Seekers (a Pride show for everyone!)
Sat, July 6, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join nationally acclaimed children's music band Ants on a Log for an interactive musical journey as we find the colors of the rainbow. During this fun, interactive musical, we'll all learn the superpowers we need to become official Rainbow…
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, July 8, 2024
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. Nice weather? We'll be in Shakespeare Park, across the street from the library! Unfavorable weather? We'll…
Free Beginner English Classes with IAC
Mon, July 8, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Free English Classes by IAC Summer Session July 8 – August 8, 2024 Mondays through Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays: Beginner Level Tuesdays and Thursdays: Intermediate Level Improve your ability to read, write and speak English!…
Gadget Help (Upon Request)
Mon, July 8, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Do you have a tablet, smart phone, or laptop that you don't know how to use? Stop by our Computer Lab in the Magazines and Newspapers Department on the 3rd floor beginning at 11 AM. Gadget Help Desk is open 11 AM until 1:30PM. There is a 30-minute time limit per…
State Representative Ben Waxman Mobile Office
Mon, July 8, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
State Representative Ben Waxman will be offering mobile office hours in South Philly! Every 2nd Monday from 11a-3p, you can find them at Santore Library. Rep. Waxman's staff can assist with a number of government programs, including: SEPTA Senior Key…
Family Pride Concert Featuring Ants on a Log
Mon, July 8, 2024
11:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness. Full of humor and harmony, Ants concerts are energetic, interactive, and engaging for both children and…
Read, Baby, Read Storytime!
Mon, July 8, 2024
11:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Read, Baby, Read storytime on Monday mornings at 11:30am. Stay after storytime for playtime! Intended for babies and toddlers ages 0-2, but all are welcome. This program will be held on the 3rd floor, accessible by stairs or elevator.
Monday Matinee Mondays
Mon, July 8, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for a movie for teens. Today we will be showing Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings. A meek Hobbit from the Shire, and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron. From 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.…
Summer Meal Program
Mon, July 8, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Stop by and have a light lunch at the library. This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, from noon - 1:00 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program sponsored by…
Kid's Art and Music Club
Mon, July 8, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Learn about our instrument of the week, and even try it out! Then, we will listen to music showcasing our star instrument while completing an art project. For children, ages 4 and up. most Mondays through August 12. An ASL interpreter is available upon advanced request; please email…