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Languages of Philadelphia: French | Heure du conte bilingue en français pour toute la famille
Wed, December 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Bilingual French Family Storytime Have you ever wanted to learn another language? Join us at Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special French storytime! Part of our Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under and their…
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Infant/Toddler Storytime
Wed, December 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Come join Ms. Susan and Ms. Haley for stories, songs, and interactive fun for children 0-2 years old! Stay afterwards for playtime with manipulatives and themed activities.
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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Wed, December 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for Preschool storytime every Monday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Baby Storytime
Wed, December 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Bring your little one for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. This program is intended for children birth to 14 months and their caregivers. Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766.
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Wed, December 17, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kingsessing 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 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Kingsessing…
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Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, December 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.
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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, December 17, 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! Our staff of library workers can help you learn to use a…
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Reel Perspectives: Stories From The African Diaspora - Desert Flower (2009)
Wed, December 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Reel Perspectives is a monthly film series that highlights the richness and diversity of stories from the African Diaspora. Each screening is followed by an open discussion, creating space for community members to share insights, reflections, and connections. From classic cinema to contemporary…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, December 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Charles Santore Library (932 South 7th Street, 19147) Wednesdays 3:30-5 pm 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…
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Jewelry-Making & Arts-and-Crafts (all ages)
Wed, December 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Children of all ages, their caregivers, and teens are invited for a weekly make-and-take craft. Activities will include jewelry-making, DIY fancy pens, clay, print-making, and paper crafts.
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Worldwide Wednesdays
Wed, December 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Come along as we travel the world! Every other Wednesday, we'll explore different countries and their cultures through music, crafts, books, and more. If you'd like to share about your own country and culture, please call the Widener Branch at 215-685-9799 and ask for the…
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, December 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.
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Thought Club
Wed, December 17, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a philosophy reading and discussion group facilitated by FLP librarian Jessica Brown. Every other Wednesday we will dive into text excerpts, essays, lectures in the field of philosophy- reading together and discussing along the way.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, December 17, 2025
6:00 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 Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, December 18, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-4 recommended.
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Free Intermediate English Classes
Thu, December 18, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Join our classes for adults to study and improve your English. We will work on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Three hours per week. Every Thursday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. To inquire or sign up, please Contact Matthew…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, December 18, 2025
10:00 A.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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Feeling Puzzled? All Day Puzzling!
Thu, December 18, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Everyday life can get stressful. Join us if you want to sort out your feelings and get lost in an awesome puzzle. Every Thursday, all day from 10am to 5 pm, we supply a puzzle on a communal table to Puzzle it out! We can also supply The New York Times crossword puzzles for your entertainment.…
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Or Not to Be: Curator-Led Tour
Thu, December 18, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s exhibition, Or Not to Be: Representations of Death in Special Collections , is inspired by Shakespeare’s famed “To be, or not to be” soliloquy in Hamlet, and looks at death from a wide variety of cultural perspectives.…
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Storytime Adventures!
Thu, December 18, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event…