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Amateur (HAM) Radio Testing Session (Philadelphia Volunteer Examiners)
Sat, September 20, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
This event is an Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner (VE) Session hosted by the Free Library Amateur Radio Club and the Philly VEs. Available for anyone who wishes to take a US FCC Amateur Radio exam. All license classes (Technician, General, and Amateur Extra) are available to…
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Friends of the Andorra Library Book Sale
Sat, September 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for the Friends of the Andorra Library fundraising Book Sale! We'll have something for all ages and interests. All proceeds benefit the Friends and in turn, our local library. The sale will run from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. outside on the Patio. Want to donate books? Please contact Sue…
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Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, September 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional 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 12 and up, weekly on Saturdays from…
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Play Dungeons & Dragons With Us!
Sat, September 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Do you want to go on an adventure? Then join our Dungeons & Dragons party! Newcomers are always welcome. Recommended for age 10 and up, experience is not required, anyone can play. This program runs from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. and meets most Saturdays.
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Online Games with Toontown Rewritten
Sat, September 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Are YOU toon enough? Create your own toon and join us online in playing this fan-made revival of one of the first family-friendly MMOs and stop the cogs from taking over. Learn how to play this game in person or join us online to help us beat the cogs!
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Guitar Showcase with Thomas Schuttenhelm
Sat, September 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
2:00 PM in the Music Department Join the Music Department and Thomas Schuttenhelm (Artistic Director, Network for New Music) for a guitar recital showcasing instruments from our circulating Musical Instrument Collection! Thomas Schuttenhelm is a Philadelphia-based composer, guitarist, and the…
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Printmaking by the People: Silkscreens and Signatures
Sat, September 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join artist Kathryn Lien and civics teacher Grace Palladino in exploring Philly’s rich printmaking history, the world’s most famous break-up letter and how to start a revolution! Participants will take a deep dive into the history of the Declaration of Independence, the writers and…
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Latin Dessert & Dancing with Dee!
Sat, September 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Latin Dessert & Dancing with Dee A Family Program September 20, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. If you have a sweet tooth or love dancing, don’t miss this event! Our presenter will demonstrate how to prepare Tres Leches cake. We’ll also listen to popular music from Latin America and…
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West Philly Skill Share: Sashiko Mending
Sat, September 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come learn the Japanese art of mending with Sarah Tremain, a local textile artist and seamstress. Sarah Culbertson, founder of sustainable fashion brand Sarah Tremain, transforms mending into a practice of healing, creativity, and community care. Take home a free sewing kit, while supplies last.…
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American Sign Language (ASL) Workshop
Sat, September 20, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Topics will include Deaf culture and etiquette, a basic introduction to ASL, learning 10 - 15 everyday common signs, and practicing finger spelling of names through group learning. This program will be facilitated by Ms. Sakya Geiger, a CODA, ASL interpreter, doula and medicine woman. From 3:00…
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Legacy In Ink: Honoring Our Past, Writing Our Future | Exhibition
Now through Sat, September 20, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Legacy In Ink: Honoring Our Past, Writing Our Future highlights individuals and groups who have contributed their writing, illustrating, editing, and publishing skills to materials that stand out as beacons of the independent publishing world over the decades. Featuring the illustrations of…
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Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Mon, September 22, 2025
11:00 A.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? Stop by the computer lab at South Philadelphia Library.
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PuzzlePalooza
Mon, September 22, 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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Blind Date with a Book!
Mon, September 22, 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 22, 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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Film Club: Carmen Jones
Mon, September 22, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Philbrick Hall
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Parkway Central Library
Room 108 Join Philbrick Hall's Film Club for a special presentation of Carmen Jones , starring Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge Follows the flirtatious Carmen Jones, who sets her sights on Joe, a soldier about to go to flight school, despite his engagement to Cindy Lou. Carmen's…
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Teen RPG Day
Mon, September 22, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us at the Field Teen Center for an afternoon of RPG adventures! This is an ongoing campaign every Monday at the Field Teen Center, open to both drop-ins and consistent players. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18 . Organized groups…
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FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament
Mon, September 22, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
*** Registration is only open until September 15, 2025. Call or ask a librarian in person for signup info.*** Teens 12-18 are invited to participate in the 2025 FLoP (Free Library of Philadelphia) Bowl! Join one of ten library teams to compete weekly in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo…
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FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament
Mon, September 22, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
*** Registration is only open until September 15, 2025. Call or ask a librarian in person for signup info.*** Teens 12-18 are invited to participate in the 2025 FLoP (Free Library of Philadelphia) Bowl! Join one of ten library teams to compete weekly in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo…
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FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament
Mon, September 22, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
*** Registration is only open until September 15, 2025. Call or ask a librarian in person for signup info.*** Teens 12-18 are invited to participate in the 2025 FLoP (Free Library of Philadelphia) Bowl! Join one of ten library teams to compete weekly in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo…