Tagged Events at the Library
Juneteenth at the Library: Freedom, Culture, and Community
Juneteenth is a powerful celebration of freedom, resilience, and putting the "unity" in community. The Free Library is proud to honor this important day with a series of vibrant cultural events for all ages. From…
Be a Health Scientist with Science in the Summer!
Summer is the perfect time to explore the world around us, to play and be active, and to learn about new things for fun! This summer, students entering grades 2–6 will have the chance to enjoy all the best parts of summer while…
News Matters: Why Local Journalism is Crucial to Democracy
Join the Newspapers and Microfilm Center on Thursday, May 29, at 6:00 p.m. as we explore the vital role that local journalism plays in our communities. We’ll be screening News Matters , a powerful documentary by Brian…
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the Free Library
This June, the Free Library of Philadelphia celebrates Pride Month with events, programs, and resources that amplify LGBTQ+ voices and stories. Everyone is welcome and everyone belongs at the Free Library. We value…
Celebrate Pride with Ready, Set, Rainbow at Haddington Library!
Join us at Haddington Library on Monday, June 2, at 3:30 p.m. for Ready, Set, Rainbow , a fun and inclusive Pride Month event for families with children ages 3 to 10. This free event features Ants on…
Discover, Explore, Create: Summer of Wonder 2025!
What is your favorite summertime activity in Philadelphia? Do you hike through Wissahickon Park? Do you spend all day at your local Parks and Rec. swimming pool with your friends? Do you read new books at your neighborhood library?…
Now Spinning: Join the Vinyl Record Listening Club
There’s a new club starting up at Parkway Central Library ! Please welcome the Vinyl Record Listening Club ! What does your club do? We are going to get together, listen to, and discuss vinyl records! We’ll have a…
Southwest Philly Job Fair on May 21 at Kingsessing Library
Don’t miss this chance to connect and learn about exciting job opportunities! Join us at the Kingsessing Library on Wednesday, May 21 , from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for a fantastic opportunity to explore job…
Start Your Career with the City of Philadelphia!
Have you ever thought about working for the City of Philadelphia, but don’t know where to begin, thought you had to know someone to be considered, or didn’t think you would qualify? Join the City of…
Get Spellbound at the Field Teen Center’s 2025 Alternative Prom!
On Friday, May 30, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. , Parkway Central Library 's Field Teen Center will host their Second Annual Alternative Prom ! This year's theme is Spellbound: A Night in the Enchanted Forest . Get ready for an…
Experience Nature in the City at Your Library!
This spring and summer, the Free Library is buzzing with opportunities to connect with nature, dig into gardening, and explore the great outdoors — no special gear or experience required! From borrowing a fully stocked…
Learn from Award-Winning Inventor Andrea Rose with Inventing to Win® Workshop
The Business Resource and Innovation Center is proud to welcome award-winning inventor, author, entrepreneur, and Philadelphia native Andrea Rose to the Free Library of Philadelphia on Saturday, May 3, at 1:30…
Enjoy Free Concerts for Kids and Families With the Ants on a Long Library Tour
The Ants on a Log Library Tour is coming to many neighborhood Free Library locations this spring, bringing feel-good, fun live music for the whole family! Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their…
The Third Annual printPHILLY! Fair Moves to Parkway Central Library!
Join us on Saturday, April 12, 2025 , for the Third Annual printPHILLY! Print Fair . Organized by the Philadelphia Print Consortium, printPHILLY! celebrates the diversity and richness of Philadelphia’s printmaking community. This…
Resources for Displaced Federal Workers and Job Seekers
The Free Library Workplace Department provides programming and resources to help you through your job search or career transition. Here is a collection of resources from the Free Library and beyond for job-seeking support. …
Join Philly Career Launch for Our Career Exploration Workshops
Philly Career Launch sessions will take place in April and May at various library and community locations throughout Philadelphia. Have you experienced job disruption over the past few years? Are you stuck in a low-paying job or want a…
Languages of Philadelphia: A Bilingual Family Storytime Series
Join us at Parkway Central Library for a special storytime series celebrating the many languages of Philadelphia! Each storytime in this series will be bilingual, highlighting different languages spoken in the city . These…
Now on Display: Kurt Vonnegut Jr. As a Visual Artist
Philadelphia is now home to more than 20 rarely seen marker drawings by novelist Kurt Vonnegut thanks to the efforts of local art collector, Heather Rose. Kurt Vonnegut’s artwork, like his writing, invites us to reflect on…
Discover Your Options With Medicare Mondays
Questions about Medicare? Unsure about your benefits? Turning 65 soon? Attend Medicare Mondays to learn more about your options and find the best plan for you! Medicare Benefits Advisor Courtney Bell will be on hand at…
Bilingual Spanish Storytime for Families: A Journey to Colombia
Get ready for an exciting adventure as we bring the magic of storytelling to life at our Family Bilingual Spanish/English Storytime ! As part of the Languages of Philadelphia series, this special event celebrates bilingualism, cultural…