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Sew What?! Evening HEIM CENTER EAST Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, June 26, 2025
5:00 P.M.
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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, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the HEIM…
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Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection
Fri, June 27, 2025
10:00 A.M.
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Parkway Central Library
In celebration of Philadelphia hosting the 2025 American Library Association's Annual Conference, we are hosting a Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection . Visit us on the second floor of Parkway Central Library to see materials from the Free…
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Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection
Fri, June 27, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
In celebration of Philadelphia hosting the 2025 American Library Association's Annual Conference, we are hosting a Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection . Visit us on the second floor of Parkway Central Library to see selections from the Free…
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, June 27, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. This program has ASL interpretation. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Fri, June 27, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central 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 Philip. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Papercutz Kid Event with Mike Kunkel and Herobear!
Fri, June 27, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Meet Author Mike Kunkel and his beary good friend Herobear! The author will sign copies of HEROBEAR & THE KID preview. There will also be drawing workshops and a live reading of the book. This event is perfect for all ages and will take place in The Central Children's Department
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Teen Video Games
Fri, June 27, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups (including camp groups and school…
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Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection
Sat, June 28, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
In celebration of Philadelphia hosting the 2025 American Library Association's Annual Conference, we are hosting a Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection . Visit us on the second floor of Parkway Central Library to see materials from the Free…
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Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection
Sat, June 28, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
In celebration of Philadelphia hosting the 2025 American Library Association's Annual Conference, we are hosting a Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection . Visit us on the second floor of Parkway Central Library to see selections from the Free…
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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, June 30, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, June 30, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central 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 Nancy. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Free Library Staff Art Exhibit
Now through Mon, June 30, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Artwork by Free Library of Philadelphia staff will be on display in the Art Department hallway gallery and vertical displays from April 29th until June 30th, 2025. This exhibition showcases the varied talents within the Free Library of Philadelphia. Mediums on display include woodworking,…
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Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, June 30, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 4:00-4:45pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, July 1, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of unfavorable weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date…
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Baby and Toddler Playtime!
Tue, July 1, 2025
12:00 P.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Play, talk, sing and explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. This program is intended for babies and toddlers along with parents, grandparents or caregivers. We will be meeting in the Storyhour Room.
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, July 1, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, July 1, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
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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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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…