Drop-In Computer Help with Maryam

Sat, February 16, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Do you need some one-on-one help using your computer, tablet or smart phone? Maryam is here 2 days a week to help beginning mid-January to May from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adult Young Adult Senior Computer Classes Computers Technology

Career Help

Sat, February 16, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West

Support and assistance with resumes, cover letters, and job searching.

Adult Young Adult Senior Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers

Pathways Tax Prep - MUST RSVP

Sat, February 16, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

To schedule an appointment, please visit http://pathwaysvita.com/schedule-your-appointment or call 610-543-5022 or 800-209- 2914  You must RSVP to attend the tax prep sessions. Space is limited!  

Adult Senior Other Great Programs

Read, Baby, Read Storytime

Sat, February 16, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories, songs, and fun activities. All programs are for children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers. Expecting parents and siblings welcome.  Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and…

Toddler Baby Family Programs Children Family

Read, Baby, Read Play Group

Sat, February 16, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us for play time and connecting with other families. All programs are for children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers. Expecting parents and siblings welcome. Childcares and groups, please call the library to make an appointment.  Read, Baby, Read is a…

Toddler Baby Family Programs Children Family

BAE Cafe: Breastfeeding Awareness & Empowerment

Sat, February 16, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Meet up with other breastfeeding parents! Receive the latest breastfeeding information from a breastfeeding expert FREE Breastfeeding supplies Snacks SEPTA tokens provided Babies welcome For more information: Contact: Dr. Meg Kawan kawanmb@email.chop.edu or Jabina Coleman, LSW, IBCLC…

Adult Health Programs

PAWS Read to a Dog

Sat, February 16, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library

Read aloud to a trained therapy dog! Reading to a dog takes the pressure off and makes reading a positive experience.   

School Age Family Programs Children Family PAWS Read to a Dog

GED Class for Adults

Sat, February 16, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

TutorMe Adult Education will be holding on-going GED classes at Northeast Regional Library for students 16 and up every Saturday 10am-12pm and Sunday 1pm to 3pm.  TutorMe Adult Education offers a GED experience that goes beyond the average GED classroom to help you get closer to your…

Adult Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Education GED

The Wagner Free Institute of Science Presents: Environmental Geology: Humans and the Earth

Sat, February 16, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

This course will introduce environmental geology—the study of the interaction between humans and their geological environments. It will focus on topics in geology that are most relevant to the human experience, including geological impacts on human health, economics and culture, as well as…

Adult Workshops and Enrichment

Literacy Lab

Sat, February 16, 2019 12:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. South Philadelphia Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Literacy Lab

Sat, February 16, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Tacony Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Tacony  Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Crochet Club

Sat, February 16, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Learn how to crochet! No experience necessary; supplies will be provided. Recommended for children ages 7 and up.

School Age Family Programs Children Crafts & Hobbies Crochet

Literacy Lab

Sat, February 16, 2019 12:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. McPherson Square Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Literacy Lab

Sat, February 16, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Independence Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session I – 12:00 to…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Literacy Lab

Sat, February 16, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Kingsessing Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session I – 12:00 to…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Literacy Lab

Sat, February 16, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Logan Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session I – 12:00 to 1:30…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

SAT Prep

Sat, February 16, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Students will explore the SAT, a standardized test widely used for college admissions. The workshop will be led by College Prep Specialist, Aisha Alexander, covering the Reading, Writing and Language, and Essay sections of the test, sample problems, and best ways to prepare. Scholars will also…

Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Education Teens Test Preparation

Cookbook Club

Sat, February 16, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Do you enjoy cooking and eating with friends? Join us one Saturday a month as we explore a new cookbook. We’ll each choose a recipe from the featured cookbook, prepare it at home, and bring it to the library, where we will share a meal together. Registration is required and space is…

Adult Health Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Health

Black History Month with Read by 4th

Sat, February 16, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Children 3-10 are invited to come enjoy storytelling and interactive art projects centered around black history! Information on fun ways to engage your children as readers will be presented to parents by Read by 4th reading captains.

School Age Preschool Black History Month Literacy Read by 4th

Philadelphia: The Changing City Events Day

Sat, February 16, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

From 1:00-5:00, join your neighbors for an afternoon of programs for adults, as well as children, themed around the Rare Book Department’s fascinating special exhibition,  Philadelphia: The Changing City. Images of the city drawn from 300 years of prints, photographs, documents, and…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Toddler Community Events Black History Month Discussion and Participation Family Programs Live Performances Speakers and Lectures Other Great Programs One Book Author and Featured Events African American Philadelphia Philadelphia History Changing City