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Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Tue, December 16, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
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Intermediate ESL
Tue, December 16, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join us as we read about and talk about a variety of topics, including current events, American cultural issues, English grammar, current American expressions, etc. - all with the goal of improving participants' proficiency in spoken and written English. Each week participants…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, December 16, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…
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Baby and Toddler Playtime!
Tue, December 16, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Play, talk, sing and explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. This program is intended for babies and toddlers along with parents, grandparents or caregivers. We will be meeting in the Storyhour Room.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, December 16, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Independence 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 Stan. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Teen's Space
Tue, December 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Bored after school? Need a quiet space to do homework? Want to play board games or relax? Teen's Space will be the weekly club for teens to hang out at the library! Program will be held in the Community Room.
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Tuesday STEM Experiments!
Tue, December 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Paschalville Library
Each week, learn about new concepts in science, technology, engineering, or math in fun hands-on experiments. Learn about robots, magnets, volcanoes, slime, and more!
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Intermediate English Classes
Tue, December 16, 2025
3:45 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will host two intermediate English Classes on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:45. These classes are free. This program was made possible through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Miriam Spector Endowment for…
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Kid’s Sewing Club
Tue, December 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us in the Children's Room as we explore a variety of hand-sewing techniques and stitches. Design and create pouches, stuffed toys, cross stitch patterns, accessories, and more! This program is for school-aged children.
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Kids Can Bake!
Tue, December 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Kids and caregivers of all ages are invited to join us as we make and taste cookies, brownies, holiday treats, and healthy veggie dishes!
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Teen Lounge Tuesdays
Tue, December 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join Blackwell Regional Library for the all-new Teen Tuesdays, now transformed into a Teen Lounge. Teens can drop in for video games, board games, monthly crafts, and more every Tuesday. It’s your space—come make it yours!
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, December 16, 2025
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…
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Twilight Tales Family Story Time
Tue, December 16, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Tuesday at the library for an interactive Storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that are fun for the whole family!
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English Conversation Group
Tue, December 16, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Fishtown Community 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 Gleb. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, December 16, 2025
5:45 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 Elizabeth. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Trans By Trans Book Club
Tue, December 16, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary adult readers. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free paperback…
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Free Beginner English Classes
Wed, December 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Learn how to speak, read, and write English! Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Three hours per week. Every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. To inquire or sign up, please Contact Matthew at 215-571-9921 or Kastelberg@iacphila.org.
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English as a Second Language
Wed, December 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 9/22 and 9/24. Up to 15 individuals can…
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Toddler and Preschooler Storytime
Wed, December 17, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’re going to read books, sing songs and move our bodies at the library with Ms. Lindsay. This storytime is intended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Siblings welcome. Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766.
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Toddler Storytime & Play Group
Wed, December 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library
Join Ms. Meghan for stories, songs, and fun for ages 4 and under with caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play. Siblings welcome.