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Honoring the Seven Principles: A Kwanzaa Celebration
Sat, December 27, 2025
2:00 P.M.
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Parkway Central Library
This culturally rooted program will celebrate the legacy and values of Kwanzaa through the lens of Black heritage and collective empowerment. Participants will learn about the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles), experience storytelling and cultural expression, and explore how Kwanzaa connects to…
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Woke and Well Read Book Club
Sat, December 27, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
In this book club, we will read African American authors to support, promote and start the dialog of these great works of artistry. We will be reading both fiction and non-fiction that lifts the Black voice to the table. All backgrounds are welcome to attend. Meetings are planned for the fourth…
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Japanese Conversation Group- Beginner
Mon, December 29, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking Japanese while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for beginning Japanese learners and is led by Free Library volunteer Stephanie. The classes will take place on the Ground floor in BRIC…
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Family Storytime and Playgroup
Mon, December 29, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us for an all ages storytime and playgroup every Monday. There will be songs, stories, and a ton of fun! Storytime will be followed with fun playgroup!
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime!
Mon, December 29, 2025
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. In the colder months this event will be held indoors on the library's 3rd floor, accessible…
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Kwanzaa Story and Kinara Coloring
Mon, December 29, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Kwanzaa Story & Kinara Coloring Monday 12/29 at 2:30pm Join us for Kawnaa stories and then choose a kinara to color! This program is for children of all ages.
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Marevelous Mondays: STEAM Programming
Mon, December 29, 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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Mr. Bey’s Builders Club
Mon, December 29, 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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Knitting with Ms. Merrily
Mon, December 29, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Ms. Merrily shares her knitting skills. All school age children (and parents) are welcome to try their hand at this fun and creative craft. Materials provided.
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Teen Video Game Hang-out
Mon, December 29, 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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Cooking club for Teens and Tweens
Mon, December 29, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Learn basic cooking skills by helping Ms. Vera prepare a delicious dish each month! We will work together to read the recipe, measure ingredients and cook the food -- and of course we will eat what we made! Open to youth ages 10-18.
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English Conversation Group - Mixed Level
Mon, December 29, 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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Stitch Craft
Mon, December 29, 2025
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability.
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Twilight Tales Family Story Time
Mon, December 29, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Monday at the library for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family! Program is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families!
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Advanced English Conversation Group
Mon, December 29, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
We host a weekly conversation table for advanced English Language learners. Our informal group talks and learns together emphasizing casual conversation, idiomatic expression, and often, humor. We will meet most Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.on the 2nd floor. Adults are welcome to join us.
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Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, December 29, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
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Community Storytime Adventures
Tue, December 30, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Come dance, wiggle, read aloud, and have tons for fun! for kids under 7 and their caregivers. Call/e-mail Ms. Kate at 215-685-2766 or GoodmanK@freelibrary.org to register larger groups or request visits at your center.
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, December 30, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement with your children's librarian! Best suited for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
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Crafty Mornings
Tue, December 30, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Join Miss Chelsea the Children's Librarian for an hour of crafts. Craft is decided each week at the librarian's discretion. This program is intended for children and their families.
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Intermediate ESL
Tue, December 30, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join us as we read about and talk about a variety of topics, including current events, American cultural issues, English grammar, current American expressions, etc. - all with the goal of improving participants' proficiency in spoken and written English. Each week participants…