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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, December 3, 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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Bibliophiles Reading Group
Wed, December 3, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
The Oak Lane Bibliophiles is our adult book club that meets at the library to enjoy snacks and lively discussion. This month the Biblios will be discussing Lovely One: A Memoir, by United States Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. A limited number of copies will be available…
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LEAP Chess Club at Whitman Library
Wed, December 3, 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. Every Wednesday fro 3:00 to 4:45 PM! For Kids ages 7 and up - and Teens!
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, December 3, 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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Jewelry-Making & Arts-and-Crafts (all ages)
Wed, December 3, 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.
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, December 3, 2025
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.
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Worldwide Wednesdays
Wed, December 3, 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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First Wednesdays with the Rare Book Department
Wed, December 3, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join the Rare Book Department for extended evening hours on the first Wednesday of every month. The Department will be open until 7 p.m. and staff will be offering tours, pop-up programs, and sneak-peaks. Can’t make it? Don’t forget about our free daily tours at 11 a.m.,…
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Thought Club
Wed, December 3, 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, December 3, 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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Free Intermediate English Classes
Thu, December 4, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, December 4, 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. …
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, December 4, 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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Feeling Puzzled? All Day Puzzling!
Thu, December 4, 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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Storytime Adventures!
Thu, December 4, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event…
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Music with Ms. Molly!
Thu, December 4, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Ms. Molly's music sessions are based on music appreciation, learning rhythms, incorporating elements of early childhood education into music, and are most of all, fun! Classes are themed around various children's interests found in music. This summer we'll be singing about…
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Preschool Storytime
Thu, December 4, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Come join Ms. Susan and Ms. Haley for stories, songs, and interactive fun for children 2-5 years old! Stay afterwards for playtime with manipulatives and themed activities.
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Échange linguistique anglais-français
Thu, December 4, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Avez-vous envie d'apprendre le français et d'aider les francophones à pratiquer l'anglais? Vous souhaitez apprendre l'anglais et aider les anglophones à pratiquer le français? Rejoignez notre groupe informel gratuit. Formulaire…
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English/French Language Exchange
Thu, December 4, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Interested in learning French and helping French speakers practice English? Interested in learning English and helping English speakers practice French? Come join our free informal group. Sign up for the interest list: https://bit.ly/BRLEnglishFrench2025
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Family Storytime
Thu, December 4, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Paschalville Library
Join us for a storytime with fun activities for the whole family. Filled with stories, rhymes, songs, and activities meant to encourage literacy skills and child development. For children aged 6 and under. All ages are welcome!