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Roxborough Writing Club
Mon, October 21, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Come join us for some free-writing, prompts, and sharing of each other’s work. This is a positive and nonjudgmental community for motivation and inspiration. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Meets most Monday evenings, from 5:30 - to about 6:45 p.m.
Monday Poets 30th Anniversary Season: Vernita Hall and Lindo Jones
Mon, October 21, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get…
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, October 21, 2024
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…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, October 21, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
Horror Book Club
Mon, October 21, 2024
6:00 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 our HORROR BOOK CLUB every third Monday of the month. 18+ only! Text @ricadult to 81010 for reminders.
Active Interviewing Strategies: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Tue, October 22, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
An interview is an opportunity to sell (convince) an employer you are the best person for the job. In today’s competitive employment marketplace, job candidates need to take an active role in interviews. During this workshop you will learn a more active and successful approach to winning…
Teen Tuesdays
Tue, October 22, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for all sorts of activities including theater workshops, BOT projects, game tournaments, poetry, guest speakers, and more! Meets most Tuesdays from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. For tweens and teens. Bring a friend!
Teen Jewelry Making
Tue, October 22, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us at the Field Teen Center on Tuesday, October 22nd from 3:30-5:00pm for jewelry making. We have lots of beads, string, wire, & more! Make a bracelet, necklace, pendant, earrings, waistbeads or whatever you like to adorn yourself. Programs at the Field Teen Center are…
Teen Video Games
Tue, October 22, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups (including camp groups and school…
Dungeons & Dragons
Tue, October 22, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop role-playing game which relies on imagination and teamwork. Players gather together at a table, using dice, miniature figurines, maps, game rules and their imaginations to tell an exciting story together. For ages 11 - 17, weekly on Tuesdays at 4 pm…
Chess Club
Tue, October 22, 2024
4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Learn to play chess or improve your game. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome!
Life of an Undertaker!
Tue, October 22, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Life of an Undertaker Tuesday, October 22, 2024 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Meet local undertaker Joe Sannutti and his wife. Discover the secrets of the mortuary business, see the inside of a casket, and have your death mask painted on! https://www.fallfortacony.com …
Teen Tuesdays: Friends. Food. Fun.
Tue, October 22, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, October 22, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
Mindfulness Meditation | Practice Session
Tue, October 22, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in this beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, we will practice and discuss the benefits of mindful meditation. Thirty minutes will be devoted to a guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational Science…
Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Tue, October 22, 2024
4:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Do you need extra assistance on the computer or a longer timeframe to apply for jobs, take a test, or fill out applications? Walk in to receive computer help or call 215-685-1866 to register for a longer computer reservation (up to 1.5 hours) during our open computer lab hours!
Chess and Board Games
Tue, October 22, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Checkmate your boredom! Join us at the library most Tuesdays for our Chess Club and board game night! Whether you're a chess master, looking to learn, or a board game enthusiast, we've got something for everyone. Bring your own games or explore our collection. It's the…
Teen Yoga
Tue, October 22, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
These vinyasa yoga sessions will concentrate on breath work, yoga poses, movement and strength. All levels are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, towel, or a blanket. Meets October1, 8, 15 & 22. Attend one time, or all the time.
Falls Writing Group
Tue, October 22, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us as we launch the new Falls Writing Group! Connect with other writers for motivation, accountability, and inspiration via free writing, prompts and writing games, group sharing, feedback sessions and more. This will be a positive and non-judgmental community open to writers of…
Barbara Gittings Gay & Lesbian Collection Community Visioning Session
Tue, October 22, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Independence Library
What could our largest library of LGBTQIA2+ books mean to you? Join us for a community visioning session for the Barbara Gittings Gay & Lesbian Collection—the second largest circulating collection of LGBTQIA2+ books in the United States. Help us breathe life into this living…