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Community Flag Making
Mon, February 24, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Around the country there have been protests and movements to end demeaning depictions of Indigenous people, such as mascots and costumes created and used without the consent of those whom they depict. Are there ways in which your neighborhood is depicted or your identity is stereotyped? What do…
Maker Mondays!
Mon, February 24, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for Maker Mondays! We will be using different materials, including cardboard, and our imaginations to make amazing things! (This is intended for our school-age friends as part of LEAP.)
Theater and Storytelling Classes | Wilma Theater Portable Studio
Mon, February 24, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Logan Library
Come take part in free theater workshops led by the Wilma Theater's team of professional artists, as part of the theater's Portable Studio! Meet and work with professional Wilma artists in our library Share stories and ideas. See a show at the Wilma for free No prevous acting…
Playwright Workshop with Theatre Exile
Mon, February 24, 2020
4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Read scenes from plays about Philadelphia written by Philly playwrights, and discuss how to create theater that reflects our community's unique past and present with local playwright and educator, Jacqueline Goldfinger.
¡A Conversar! Spanish Conversation Group
Mon, February 24, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Is your Spanish rusty? Have nagging questions about grammar and vocabulary? Come practice conversing in Spanish, pick up new vocabulary, and connect with other Spanish learners. ¡Conversemos!
Black History Children's Quizzo
Mon, February 24, 2020
4:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Test your knowledge of black history facts at our trivia game that is just for children!
LEAP Maker Day at Donatucci
Mon, February 24, 2020
4:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Colorful craft projects, exciting art adventures, and more with Miss Sarah!
Advanced ESL Class
Mon, February 24, 2020
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
English Classes are FREE for adults (17 years+); Registration is preferred. REGISTER IN PERSON AT THE LIBRARY. Classes sponsored by the Penn GSE Educational Linguistics Division.
Art Adventures
Mon, February 24, 2020
4:30 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Each month come create a fun craft or art project to take home. For ages 7 and up. Groups cannot be accommodated.
CANCELLED TODAY: Writing Help from University of Pennsylvania Faculty
Mon, February 24, 2020
5:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Struggling with writer’s block? Don’t know where to start? Need a second pair of eyes on a document? Stop in to get free writing help from a University of Pennsylvania faculty member from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on projects like: Resumes Cover letters Filling out forms (*unable to help with…
Friends of the South Philadelphia Library Members Meeting
Mon, February 24, 2020
5:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
The Friends of the South Philadelphia Library hosts our monthly meeting on the third Monday of each month to discuss ways to grow membership, how to raise and spend funds, and get everyone up to speed on current library programming. This meeting is free and open to the public, and we'll have…
Let's Speak English | For International Adults
Mon, February 24, 2020
5:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Join us for a weekly conversation hour and build your confidence in speaking English. Topics may include: small talk, holidays, customs, and common slang. You can practice speaking English in a casual and relaxed environment without examinations. You will be able to make friends with other…
Philadelphia Stories Winter Issue Launch: Community & Traditions
Mon, February 24, 2020
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Celebrate the launch of the third annual One Book –themed issue of Philadelphia Stories magazine, with readings by local writers and a pop-up show of visual works featured in the issue. 5:30 p.m.: Exhibition Opens 6:00 p.m.: Reading Begins
First Person Arts Story Circle: Home and Identity
Mon, February 24, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
The power of personal storytelling is at the core of the 2020 One Book, One Philadelphia selection, There There . In this spirit, join a public Story Circle facilitated by First Person Arts to listen and share experiences around the topics of identity and home.
Club de Fotografia: Camera Basics for Beginners
Mon, February 24, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Increase your photographic creativity at one (or all) of these fun and educational workshops on Mondays in February at 6:00 pm. Class is conducted in Spanish with translations in English as necessary.
ZAIKA: Vegan Recipes from India Talk and Taste with Chef Romy Gill
Mon, February 24, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Chef Romy Gill on tour with her debut cookbook, ZAIKA. Participants will enjoy vegan tastings, including Khichdi prepared with Basmati rice and red lentils. Chef Gill will demonstrate chutney and kachumber salad recipes while sharing stories about her career as a restaurateur…
ESL Conversation Group
Mon, February 24, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
This group is a great way to practice speaking everyday English. ALL are welcome.
Chess Club for Children
Mon, February 24, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Thanks to the After School Activities Partnerships (ASAP), we now have several chess coaches to help you learn to play or improve your game. This program is intended for school age children, grades 2-12.
Bella Vista Book Club
Mon, February 24, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Get together with your neighbors to discuss great books! This month, the Book Club will be discussing My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite.
Local Author: Three Little Urban Pigs
Mon, February 24, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Meet local author Sharon D. Ulett and hear her version of the classic Three Little Pigs story.