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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, September 12, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…
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Philly Civics Fair and Panel Discussion
Sat, September 13, 2025
9:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
The 2nd annual Philly Civics Fair will be held at Parkway Central Library. This event is free and open to all ages. A variety of Philadelphia non-profits, educational, and government agencies will offer information on civics, justice, law, and the courts. At 10:00 a.m. there will…
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Tatreez Workshop with Samar Dahleh
Sat, September 13, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Learn about the cultural significance and history of the Palestinian embroidery practice known as tatreez, and try it for yourself through guided hands-on practice. Free and open to adults of all skill levels. All materials provided! This program will be held on the library's 3rd floor,…
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Portraits of America: Miniature Painting Workshop
Sat, September 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Who gets to be remembered in history? Who has been overlooked or deliberately erased? Who should have their portrait hanging in the museum? Come look at examples of historical and contemporary portrait painting and be inspired to create your own unique portrait. All supplies will be provided.…
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Chess Club @ Coleman
Sat, September 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Are you already a chess enthusiast? Or, maybe you want to learn to play chess? Whether you are an experienced chess player or are new to the game, we welcome you to join the Chess Club @ Coleman for some afternoons of chess learning and competition. We will meet on select Saturday afternoons…
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Saturday Sew-cial Club (for Adults)
Sat, September 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us for our Saturday Sewcial Club! This is an adult sewing group that will meet one Saturday a month. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own project or one will be provided for you. This is a class involving sewing machines, not hand-sewing. Please call 215-685-0547 or…
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Pickling and Fermentation Meet Up
Sat, September 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us each month if you're interested in pickling, fermentation, and other food preservation projects. Share your pickles, preserved fruits, sauces, drinks and knowledge! For adults and teens.
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English as a Second Language
Mon, September 15, 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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Blind Date with a Book!
Mon, September 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Ready to fall in love with a new book? Join us for Blind Date with a Book, a fun week-long event where teens and adults choose a wrapped book by genre and check it out without knowing the title. Each week features a fresh selection of mystery reads so come back and take a chance on something new.
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Would You Rather...?
Mon, September 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Each week, check out our "Would You Rather?" wall prompt in the library! Grab a sticky note, write your answer, and stick it up to share your opinion. It’s a fun and exciting way to see what everyone thinks—all week long!
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PuzzlePalooza
Mon, September 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Get ready to piece together some fun with Drop-In Puzzle Making. Teens and adults are invited to stop by anytime during the week to work on community puzzles or start one of their own. A new set of puzzles will be available each week, and you're welcome to bring your own to share or complete!
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, September 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Kingsessing…
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English as a Second Language Class
Mon, September 15, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 9/15/2025. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 8/25/2025 and…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Mon, September 15, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. This service will be available today from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you have questions, you can email…
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Computer Skills for Beginners **1st in series**
Mon, September 15, 2025
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy. Please call to register at 215-474-1235.
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Drawing Club
Mon, September 15, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Work on your drawing skills at the library's drawing club! Draw from your imagination or a still life, join Quinn and let's flex those artsy muscles! For kids in High School and adults. No art skills are needed and materials will be provided.
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State Representative Tarik Khan - Open Office Hours
Mon, September 15, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Come meet some of State Representative Khan's staff. They will be available to provide constituents with information on state government-related programs and services available. His staff can also assist you with government-related problems you may have. Please note that…
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English Conversation Group - Mixed Level
Mon, September 15, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
No registration required, all are welcome. Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. This group is for speakers of all levels. Questions? Email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664.
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PMC Shares Workshop: Threats to the Independence of PA's Judiciary
Mon, September 15, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
The independence of our Judiciary, the third branch of government, is crucial to the continuance of our democracy. There are various threats and challenges to this important institution. This will be a conversation about these threats, and how concerned Pennsylvanians can take action to defend…
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Civil War Artifacts with the Grand Army of the Republic Museum!
Mon, September 15, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Learn the history of the Grand Army of the Republic Museum; a hidden gem in this area. View artifacts from the Civil War.