Baby & Toddler Storytime

Mon, April 22, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Mondays at 11 a.m. (with an encore on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.)  Parkway Central Library Children's Department Ground Floor, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.686.5369 ***Programs are…

Toddler Baby Family Programs Storytimes Children Education Literacy

Office Hours: Registered Patent Agent

Mon, April 22, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Interested in protecting your invention or design with a patent? Would you like to talk to a registered patent agent for free? We are pleased to announce that we are scheduling appointments for free 1 hour Patent consultations with registered Patent Agent Scott Keeley from the Intellectual…

Adult Business Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Nonprofit Business & Entrepreneurs Patents & Trademarks

Mindfulness Meditation | Chair Yoga

Mon, April 22, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Ground your mind and body with Mindfulness Meditation and Chair Yoga. Spend a peaceful half-hour with a guided meditation. Chair yoga is a twist on traditional yoga, making it accessible for any age. This program is for adults and groups of 2 or more people, must call the librarian at…

Adult Family Programs Health and Wellness Body, Mind & Spirit Yoga

Beginner/Intermediate English Language Class

Mon, April 22, 2019 12:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

A weekly class for English learners at the Beginner and Intermediate levels. Register with the librarian at 215-685-1866.

Adult New Americans New Americans ESL

ESL Conversation Group - Monday Afternoon

Mon, April 22, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

This group is a great way to practice speaking everyday English.  ALL are welcome.

Adult Senior New Americans New Americans ESL - English as a Second Language

Mindfulness Meditation | Chair Yoga

Mon, April 22, 2019 1:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Ground your mind and body with Mindfulness Meditation and Chair Yoga. Spend a peaceful half-hour with a guided meditation. Chair yoga is a twist on traditional yoga, making it accessible for any age. This program is for adults and groups of 2 or more people, must call the librarian at…

Adult Family Programs Health and Wellness Body, Mind & Spirit Yoga

Wooden Block Party

Mon, April 22, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Join us to play with wooden blocks in the library. Children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers are encouraged to imagine, build, and create!

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Children Literacy Mathematics STEM Wooden Block Party

Ping-Pong Tournament

Mon, April 22, 2019 3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

Come join us for our first Ping-Pong Tournament!  Who thinks they will be McPherson's first Champion?  This activity is lead by our TLA (teen leadership assistant), Bishop.  

School Age Family Programs LEAP Children Family Games and Gaming Health & Fitness Makers & Makerspaces Teens

Crotchet project

Mon, April 22, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Come learn to crotchet with us!  Elba, one of Teen Leadership Assistants, will be leading this program.  

School Age Family Programs LEAP Children Crafts & Hobbies Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia Makers & Makerspaces Teens Crochet arts & crafts

Earth Day Celebration

Mon, April 22, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Earth Day is April 22nd! Come learn about the Earth and how you can protect it! There will be stories, games and crafts! Recommend for kids in grades K-12 and their caregivers, but siblings of other ages are welcome.

School Age Preschool Family Programs Arts and Crafts Programs Storytimes Children

Art Splash!

Mon, April 22, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library

Have fun doing art activities with us.  For after-school art lovers.  

School Age Preschool Arts and Crafts Programs Art

Sound Meditation for Children with Luna Maye

Mon, April 22, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Luna has introduced a new dimension of sound meditation to the community. Her vocal-immersion sound meditation practice helps new and seasoned peace-seekers release tension, improve focus, embrace the power of mindfulness and increase creativity, energy and connectedness to self and the world…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Body, Mind & Spirit Family Self-Help

Story to Stage Playwriting Class

Mon, April 22, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Calling All Students in Grades 4-7!!! Are you interested in theater? Do you like to write? Would you like to learn how to write a play and perform it for an audience? Join us for a free playwriting class on Mondays from March 25 through June 3 More info and registration at…

School Age Other Great Programs Workshops and Enrichment Literacy Literature Performing Arts children's literature

¡A Conversar! Spanish Practice for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Mon, April 22, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Has your Spanish gotten rusty? Do you have nagging questions about grammar and vocabulary? Stop by to practice conversing in Spanish, pick up new vocabulary, and connect with other Spanish learners. ¡Conversemos! For more information, or to let us know you’re coming, contact Sara…

Adult Young Adult School Age Discussion and Participation Language Study

Movement Mondays

Mon, April 22, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join us for some exercise and fun activities. LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program) homework help and literacy activities offered for grades K-12 while school is in session.

Young Adult School Age LEAP

The Chris Coyle Trio Performs!

Mon, April 22, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

The Chris Coyle Trio features the brilliant Matt Scarano on drums, the athletic Ben Karp on guitar, and bassist and lead composer/arranger Chris Coyle.  These three create music that meshes jazz sensibility with modern sounds that are at times groove-oriented, explorative and wildly…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Live Performances Music

Jazz Appreciation Open Mic

Mon, April 22, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Share your words as we incorporate jazz music in the mix.

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Literacy Literature Music Poetry

Advanced ESL Class

Mon, April 22, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

PEDAL@GSE ESL 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.

Adult Senior New Americans New Americans ESL

Keys to Home-Ownership

Mon, April 22, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Get empowered to take charge of your financial well-being! Identify spending habits, broaden money management skills, and create new tools to help stay on track and manage your financial future.   Workshops Series made possible by Senator Vincent Hughes and Clarifi.  RSVP to Tammy…

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment Personal Finance & Investing

English Conversation Group

Mon, April 22, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Please join us for a free conversation hour as you build your confidence in speaking English. Topics may involve small talk, holidays and customs, and common slang. Participants will get to practice speaking in a casual environment and meet other international adults. This program will be held…

Adult New Americans New Americans ESL