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Fiber Friends

Sat, March 8, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Fiber artists are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting and conversation with fellow artists. All skill levels are welcome. Assistance with knitting and sewing can be provided, and we have a sewing machine to use. Some supplies will be available. For Adults, teens and…

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, March 10, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, March 10, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, March 10, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection at Parkway Central Library

Workshops and Enrichment

LEAP Movie Matinee

Mon, March 10, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Shake off the Mondays and start your week with an afterschool movie. From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Movies and Television

Teen Video Game Hangout

Mon, March 10, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Join us for gaming and snacks after school! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the big screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Open to anyone ages 12-18.

Other Great Programs

Teen Video Game Hang-out

Mon, March 10, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Gaming and Snacks 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…

Other Great Programs

Afro-Caribbean Healing Dance Class

Mon, March 10, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library

Come out to Overbrook Park library to participate in Afro-Caribbean dance classes with MYDesires Traditional Arts, suitable for everyone. Through the universal language of dance, we will create spaces where individuals can come together, share experiences, and build lasting relationships.…

Workshops and Enrichment

Habitat Heroes

Mon, March 10, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Tacony Library

Join us with the Center for Aquatic Sciences and meet locally endangered animals and learn what they can do to help conserve the animals that live in their own backyards. For families of all ages.

LEAP: Art Day!

Mon, March 10, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Let your creativity shine! Join us from 4:00–6:00 PM for hands-on art projects and crafts like bracelet making and more.

Chess Club for Kids!

Mon, March 10, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…

Family Programs

StitchCraft

Mon, March 10, 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.

Other Great Programs

Read To a Therapy Dog

Mon, March 10, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that…

Chair Yoga with Lindsey

Mon, March 10, 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…

Mastering the Mouse

Tue, March 11, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Haverford Library

Learn how to effectively use the mouse and have an opportunity to practice with it. Limited space available.

Computer Classes

Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Information Table

Tue, March 11, 2025 2:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to pick up free COVID-19 test kits, masks, and updated information on keeping healthy this fall and winter. PDPH outreach staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide resources, from 2:30 until 4:30…

Health Programs

LEAP into the Computer Lab

Tue, March 11, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Join us in the Computer Lab for homework help, tips on safely surfing the World Wide Web, and hands-on learning with simple circuit projects.

LEAP