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Yarn It!
Thu, August 14, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Learn the calming art of finger knitting as we embark on fun and unique yarn art projects. This weekly club will give you the skills to make necklaces, scarves, hats and more! No experience necessary - all are welcome. Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30 PM
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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing
Thu, August 14, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
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Infant and Toddler Storytime and Playgroup
Fri, August 15, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join Mr. John for an hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays, with a playgroup after, every Friday morning!
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Library Playgroup
Fri, August 15, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’ve filled our meeting room with toys good for a range of ages. Come and socialize in the comfort of the library! Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766. Fridays at 10:00 AM
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Clark Park Storytime
Fri, August 15, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Bring a blanket & snack and meet us at 43rd St. & Chester Ave. near the Clark Park playground for stories, songs, fun & bubbles! In case of rain, storytime will be held at the Walnut Street West library at 201 South 40th Street; please check our socials for day-of updates. All ages…
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, August 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. This program has ASL interpretation. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street…
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Who's That Bird? Birding Basics for Kids
Fri, August 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us for a feather-filled adventure as we learn how to tell birds apart by their colors, beaks and feet! After a short storytime, we'll explore what makes each bird special, discover how they eat and live, and even try some real birdwatching tools. This program is presented with the…
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Fun Fridays
Fri, August 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of play! Each week we’ll do a different activity whether it be games, movies, obstacle courses, or an outdoor activity. Ages 7-14 - See you there!
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Builder Club: For Kids of All ages
Fri, August 15, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs or anything you can build? If so, then stop by Builder Club to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks.
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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, August 15, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…
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Birding Bingo with the Pennsylvania Game Commission!
Sat, August 16, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a Birding Bingo scavenger hunt for children and their adults. There will also be birding coloring pages and give-aways and opportunities to learn more about the Pennsylvania Game Commision. The Pennsylvania Game Commission - your state wildlife agency – is…
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Artsy Craftsy Storytime
Sat, August 16, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs and scarves in our community room. After storytime, stay for a craft. The last storytime of every month will be a STEM craft!
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, August 16, 2025
11:00 A.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 Gail. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Board Game Bonanza
Sat, August 16, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Chess, Blockus, Jenga, Mastermind and other favorites at both the children’s and teen tables.
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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, August 18, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, August 18, 2025
11:00 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 Nancy. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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State Representative Tarik Khan - Mobile Office Hours
Mon, August 18, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Come meet some of Representative Khan's staff. They will be available to provide constituents with information on state government-related programs and services available. They can also help with state services like unemploymen issues, renewing/applying for Senior SEPTA cards,…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, August 18, 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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GED Writing, Reading & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Mon, August 18, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Writing, Reading and Social Studies Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia June 2 to August 18, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO Class on June 18, June 19, and July 3 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET…
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Intermediate ESL
Mon, August 18, 2025
1:30 P.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…