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Edible Alphabet: Learn English Through Cooking
Tue, September 2, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Thursdays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (August 26 - September 30, 2025) Adults are invited to this FREE class for English language learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together. Register at www.bit.ly/EAEnglish Questions? Email us at kitchen@freelibrary.org…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, September 2, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. 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, Tuesdays from 4-6pm. Bring in…
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Intro to Nonprofit Grant Seeking with Foundation Directory Pro
Tue, September 2, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Regional Foundation Center
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Parkway Central Library
In this hour-long session you'll learn the 10 most important things about the grant-seeking process , what motivates funders , and create a winning research strategy . Includes a Foundation Directory Pro demonstration . (Does not cover government grants.)
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Baby Lap Sit Storytime
Wed, September 3, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! For ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Wed, September 3, 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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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, September 3, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Young readers are invited to share stories with Cene, a local certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Children can take turns of up to ten minutes reading aloud in a judgment free space. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Space may be limited; first come,…
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First Wednesdays with the Rare Book Department - Mushrooms
Wed, September 3, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join the Rare Book Department for extended evening hours on the first Wednesday of every month. The Department will be open until 7 p.m. and staff will be offering tours, pop-up programs, and sneak-peaks. Our September theme? Mushrooms! Can’t make it? Don’t forget about our free…
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Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, September 4, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
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Sew What?! Donatucci CANCELLED
Fri, September 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. 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, Fridays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Exhibition: The Voices of Sisterly Affection
Now through Fri, September 5, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Philadelphia's motto was officially expanded to "The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection" by the efforts of the godmother of Black Music Month, Dyana Williams. To continue amplifying the female voice in discussions about our city, SIMBY Presents: The Voices of…
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- Exhibitions
- Black History Month
- Community Events
- Discussion and Participation
- Arts and Crafts Programs
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Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends
Now through Sat, September 6, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
From June 2nd to September 6th, 2025, visit the Second Floor Gallery West at the Parkway Central Library to view the Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends exhibition. Birds have long captivated humankind with their graceful flight, unique plumage, and enchanting songs. Adapting to…
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Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends
Now through Sat, September 6, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
From June 2nd to September 6th, 2025, visit the Second Floor Gallery West at the Parkway Central Library to view the Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends exhibition. Birds have long captivated humankind with their graceful flight, unique plumage, and enchanting songs. Adapting to…
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Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends
Now through Sat, September 6, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
From June 2nd to September 6th, 2025, visit the Second Floor Gallery West at the Parkway Central Library to view the Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends exhibition. Birds have long captivated humankind with their graceful flight, unique plumage, and enchanting songs. Adapting to…
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Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends
Now through Sat, September 6, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Government Publications Department
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Parkway Central Library
From June 2nd to September 6th, 2025, visit the Second Floor Gallery West at the Parkway Central Library to view the Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends exhibition. Birds have long captivated humankind with their graceful flight, unique plumage, and enchanting songs. Adapting to…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, September 8, 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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Edible Alphabet: Learn English Through Cooking
Tue, September 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Thursdays 10: 30 am - 1:30 pm (August 26 - September 30, 2025) Adults are invited to this FREE class for English language learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together. Register at www.bit.ly/EAEnglish Questions? Email us at …
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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, September 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. 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, Tuesdays from 4-6pm. Bring in…
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Baby Lap Sit Storytime
Wed, September 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! For ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Wed, September 10, 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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The Apple of Our Eye: Beatrix Potter
Fri, September 12, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
***Please note, registration is required!*** In 2024, the Free Library of Philadelphia welcomed a new piece of art by author, illustrator, and conservationist Beatrix Potter . This untitled work depicts a pair of rabbits gathering apples in an orchard. To celebrate this new addition to…