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Film Club: Addams Family Values

Mon, November 17, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Philbrick Hall at Parkway Central Library

Room 108 Join Philbrick Hall’s Film Club for a special presentation of Addams Family Values Wednesday and Pugsley will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby adored by their parents Gomez and Morticia.

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Film Screening

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Movies and Television

FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Mon, November 17, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

*** Registration is only open until September 15, 2025. Call or ask a librarian in person for signup info.*** Teens 12-18 are invited to participate in the 2025 FLoP (Free Library of Philadelphia) Bowl! Join one of ten library teams to compete weekly in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo…

FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Mon, November 17, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

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Young Adult

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Other Great Programs

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Video Games

FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Mon, November 17, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

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Young Adult

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Other Great Programs

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Video Games

FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Mon, November 17, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

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Young Adult

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Other Great Programs

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Video Games

FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Mon, November 17, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

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Young Adult

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Other Great Programs

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Video Games

Teen RPG Day

Mon, November 17, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Join us at the Field Teen Center for an afternoon of RPG adventures! This is an ongoing campaign every Monday at the Field Teen Center, open to both drop-ins and consistent players. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18 . Organized groups…

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Young Adult

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LEAP Into Gratitude Week: Craft Circle

Mon, November 17, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane

Create gratitude cards to share with friends and family. This program is for all ages. Children under 7 years old must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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Arts and Crafts

Kids’ Bird Bonanza! with Audubon Mid-Atlantic

Mon, November 17, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Join the Audubon Mid-Atlantic from the Discovery Center at the Cecil B. Moore Library for hand-on activities to learn about bird artifacts, bird adaptations, migration, watersheds and pollution, seeds and seed dispersal, garden work, and bird walks

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Other Great Programs

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Mr. Bey’s Builders Club

Mon, November 17, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Want to build something amazing? Want to learn how to create with cardboard? Come learn with LEAP how to build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 3:30 pm! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens!

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Stevie the Inventor's Rubberband Car Grand Prix

Mon, November 17, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library

Stevie the Inventor will lead a hands-on STEM challenge to design, build, and race a rubberband powered car. Using everyday materials, students will learn how science and engineering come together to create motion and speed. Space is limited. This program runs from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. and is for…

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STEM

Teen Study Hall

Mon, November 17, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us on Mondays for an after-school study space for teens! Work on homework and school projects in a quiet space, with light refreshments. Mondays, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., through the end of December.

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Young Adult

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Grow with the Flow: Wellness Through Movement and Mindful Eating

Mon, November 17, 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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Youth City Planning Workshop

Mon, November 17, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

What would your ideal Philly look like? Our friends from the Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development (DPD) are teaming up with the Free Library to host creative, hands-on workshops where youth can imagine and design the future of their neighborhoods! Join us for collage,…

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Marevelous Mondays: STEAM Programming

Mon, November 17, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Join us every Monday for a marvelous time as we explore the world of STEAM. Each week will feature fun activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. All ages welcome!

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Donatucci Chess Club!

Mon, November 17, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Every Monday we will have Chess Club for Adults from 4-6:30 pm. Join us for the challenge and stay for the game while meeting others of the same mindset. Bring yourself and be ready to checkmate!

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Teen Video Game Hang-out

Mon, November 17, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Gaming every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…

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Other Great Programs

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LET'S DANCE SERIES : BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED w/ SHIRLADELPHIA

Mon, November 17, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Senior Services at Parkway Central Library

Join us in the Central Senior Services area for an introductory dance class. We are beginning our series with BALLROOM Dance Styles. This series is dedicated for those who are blind and visually impaired. Registration is preferred. Drop in welcomed. MONDAYS OCTOBER 6, 2025 THRU…

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Central Senior Services Calendar

Junk Journaling

Mon, November 17, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library

Got scraps? Make them into art at our Junk Journaling program! We will create journal pages using scraps from magazines and newspapers. We'll have everything you need but you are welcometo bring your own journals or supplies. Come be creative in a low-pressure, welcoming environment. Drop in…

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Horror Book Club

Mon, November 17, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Richmond Library

Looking for folks who share a passion for quality literature that give you the creeps? Richmond Library is happy to offer the Horror Book Club every third Monday of the month. 18+ only!