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Tablet and Phone Help
Wed, May 28, 2025
11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Need help printing a document from your phone? Can’t figure out how to work your iPad? Stop by our computer lab to receive help.
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Music Special Collections Showcase
Wed, May 28, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Fleisher Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Join Special Collections staff for a pop-up event highlighting materials from the Music Special Collections including the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music , the Drinker Collection of Choral Music, and Sheet Music. You will explore and learn…
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Game Day Wednesdays
Wed, May 28, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us in the Adult/Teen department for Scrabble, chess, trivia, checkers, card games, and more! We'll have games, or you can bring your favorites. For more information, please contact Ms. Claire Hand, Adult/Teen Librarian, at handc@freelibrary.org. Most Wednesdays from 12:00 -…
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Gretchen Gettes plays the Viola da Gamba
Wed, May 28, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Gretchen Gettes plays the viola da gamba in the Art & Literature Department balcony. Gretchen Gettes is a professional musician living in Philadelphia, whose life philosophy is to do more of what she loves. When she heard the beautiful, earthy tone of the viola da gamba, an instrument dating…
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health Giveaway & Info Table
Wed, May 28, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Join us on May 14th and May 28th at 2pm as we have a Health check-in. Check in with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health table for giveaways and COVID-19 test kits and accurate, up-to-date health information.
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Fiber Friends
Wed, May 28, 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…
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Digital Wellness Wednesdays
Wed, May 28, 2025
2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Would you like some help organizing your emails or Google photo album? Stop by the computer lab on Wednesdays from 2 pm – 4 pm for help decluttering your devices.
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COVID Resources at the Library
Wed, May 28, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to learn about resources available to you, such as testing, vaccination, information about mental health care, housing or other needs. Pick up a free mask or take-home test kit. PDPH outreach staff…
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Writing Wednesdays: Snail Mail Letters
Wed, May 28, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Join us every Wednesday from 2-4 PM as we encourage the lost art of letter writing. Practice your penmanship, enjoy a soothing, meditative hobby, or gain a new pen pal & brighten someone's mailbox with a handwritten letter. Supplies will be offered. All ages welcome!
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Sew What?! HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, May 28, 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. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
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Sew What?! in the HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, May 28, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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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. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
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LEGO Party! for K-12
Wed, May 28, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us for creative building with the library's sizable LEGO collection each Wednesday from 2:00-4:30pm on the library's 3rd floor! This event happens during LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program), the library's FREE Daily Drop-In After…
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Wednesday STEAM LEAP Activity
Wed, May 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
An activity that changes from week to week to explore language, art, and/or STEM topics in the children's section from 3pm-4:45pm.
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LEAP: Science Day!
Wed, May 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Explore the wonders of science with experiments and interactive activities like paper plane making and more! Meet us from 3:00–5:00 PM to discover something new and exciting.
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Craft & Create
Wed, May 28, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Description: Calling all kids ages 7 - 14! Show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting every Wednesday at 3:30pm. All materials will be provided.
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Art with Zerbe
Wed, May 28, 2025
3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Join us and learn some art skills from Mural Artist – John Zerbe
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A Taste of African Heritage
Wed, May 28, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Let's chat and learn about nutrition, and taste traditional African dishes together. This program has been developed by Oldways and is led by a Jefferson-Einstein Nutrition Educator. No registration is needed but space will be limited to 20 participants. For all ages. We will meet…
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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Threats to the Independence of PA's Judiciary
Wed, May 28, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Virtual
The independence of our Judiciary, the third branch of government, is crucial to the continuance of our democracy. There are various threats and challenges to this important instution. This will be a conversation about these threats, and how concerned Pennsylvanians can take action to defend…
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Squid Dissection with the Center for Aquatic Sciences
Wed, May 28, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Take a deep dive into the world of aquatic invertebrates as we explore the characteristics of these strange animals and examine one up close. For every 2 students the dissection will include 1 squid and a set of tools. This program is free and open to the public yet space is limited. …
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One Book, One Philadelphia Finale Celebration
Wed, May 28, 2025
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Spoken Soul: A Night of Poetry & Art Wednesday, May 28, 7:30 p.m. Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St. REGISTER A night infused with art and poetry celebrating the rhythm of storytelling. Local spoken word artists will perform original works inspired by themes from The Upcycled Self,…