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Preschool Storytime
Wed, November 19, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Experience fun and welcoming storytimes with books, laughter, songs to sing, and play. Best for families with children ages 0-5. Caregivers are required to be present during storytime
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Community Legal Services - Housing Information
Wed, November 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Stop by and see what resources Community Legal Services (CLS) may be able to provide to you and your family. Today's focus will be on housing issues. CLS can provide legal advice and/or representation for income eligible tenants facing eviction, habitability issues, and…
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Reel Perspectives: Stories From The African Diaspora – Cry Freedom (1987)
Wed, November 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Reel Perspectives is a monthly film series that highlights the richness and diversity of stories from the African Diaspora. Each screening is followed by an open discussion, creating space for community members to share insights, reflections, and connections. From classic cinema to contemporary…
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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, November 19, 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! Our staff of library workers can help you learn to use a…
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Dinovember Dinosaur Crafts
Wed, November 19, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join LEAP after school every Wednesday in November and celebrate Dinovember with crafts! Each week we’ll create a different dinosaur themed craft and share dino books from our collection. These crafts are geared towards kids in graded K-5, but younger kids may be able to enjoy…
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LEAP Chess Club at Whitman Library
Wed, November 19, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Learn how to play or practice your skills at Whitman Lirary's new Chess Club! This weekly program is part of LEAP, the Free Library's after-school program. No groups, please, due to limited space. We will take next week off for an early closing - Please join us NEXT NEXT Wednesday on…
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Chess Club
Wed, November 19, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Back by popular demand, the Wyoming Chess Club is back! Come after-school to both learn and play one of the oldest games in the world. Ages 8 and up. Starts at 3:00 p.m.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, November 19, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Charles Santore Library (932 South 7th Street, 19147) Wednesdays 3:30-5 pm 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…
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, November 19, 2025
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended. Next week on Nov. 26th there will be no Storytime - We will close early for Thanksgiving - please join us the following week on December 3rd at 3:30 - See you there!!
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Jewelry-Making & Arts-and-Crafts (all ages)
Wed, November 19, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Children of all ages, their caregivers, and teens are invited for a weekly make-and-take craft. Activities will include jewelry-making, DIY fancy pens, clay, print-making, and paper crafts. Next Week we close early - Please join us the FOLLOWING week on December 3rd - see you there!
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Worldwide Wednesdays
Wed, November 19, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Come along as we travel the world! Every other Wednesday, we'll explore different countries and their cultures through music, crafts, books, and more. If you'd like to share about your own country and culture, please call the Widener Branch at 215-685-9799 and ask for the…
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Interactive Show + Tell
Wed, November 19, 2025
3:30 P.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library
Brian Rudnick, "The Pocket Guide", will conduct a show + tell of interesting pocket-sized, nature-themed items. Participants will get to handle the objects, ask questions, and share their own knowledge. This educational and fun program is ideal for school-age children and their…
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VIRTUAL Office Hours: Penn Law Intellectual Property Clinic
Wed, November 19, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Patent and Trademark Resource Center
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Parkway Central Library
Have a question to ask a legal professional about patents, trademarks, copyrights or trade secrets? Entrepreneurs, nonprofit directors, artists and inventors: you can reserve an appointment to attend free consultations with the University of Pennsylvania Law School…
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Thought Club
Wed, November 19, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, November 19, 2025
6:00 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 Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
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Chris Matthews | Lessons From Bobby
Wed, November 19, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Chris Matthews | Lessons From Bobby In Conversation with Michael Smerconish From the host of Hardball with Chris Matthews (now on Substack) and acclaimed Kennedy biographer comes a centennial tribute about why Robert F. Kennedy’s…
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Feeling Puzzled? All Day Puzzling!
Thu, November 20, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Everyday life can get stressful. Join us if you want to sort out your feelings and get lost in an awesome puzzle. Every Thursday, all day from 10am to 5 pm, we supply a puzzle on a communal table to Puzzle it out! We can also supply The New York Times crossword puzzles for your entertainment.…
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Free Intermediate English Classes
Thu, November 20, 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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Toddler Storytime
Thu, November 20, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, November 20, 2025
10:00 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 Elizabeth. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …