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2025 MLK Service Day at Haverford Library
Mon, January 20, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Haverford Library
You are invited to join us in beautifying the Haverford Branch Library! Make this Library an inviting space for all. All are welcome to create a colorful and greener space for the Haddington community to learn, commune and build. Please register to be a part of Martin Luther King's…
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Mon, January 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Speak with a representative from Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health! Resources will be available as well as free COVID tests, pads, condoms, and other health-related supplies.
Spanish Conversation Group - High Intermediate/Advanced
Mon, January 20, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Build your confidence in speaking Spanish while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. For high-intermediate/advanced speakers. This group is led by Kensington Library Supervisor Sara and Free Library volunteer Geoff. Sign up for the interest list here:…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, January 20, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Kensington Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer John. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Online English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, January 21, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by librarian Sara Palmer. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664.
Read, Baby, Read: Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, January 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that will help your young child develop important pre-literary skills while you bond and have fun together! This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under, and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
Family Storytime
Tue, January 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, we will have a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
Storytime Yoga
Tue, January 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Take a fun and playful yoga journey led by Sarah of Surya Moon Yoga! We'll learn individual and partner poses through songs and storytelling, all while building confidence, creativity, and strong, healthy bodies. Children and parents will practice how to center themselves through…
Rare Books Roadshow
Tue, January 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Rare Books Roadshow
Tue, January 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Rare Books Roadshow
Tue, January 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Free Intermediate English Classes with IAC
Tue, January 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Free English Classes by IAC Mondays through Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays: Beginner Level Tuesdays and Thursdays: Intermediate Level Improve your ability to read, write and speak English! Questions? Beginner level: text or whatsapp…
Toddler Storytime
Tue, January 21, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join Library Staff on Tuesdays for toddler storytime. We will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and follow up with a special toddler playtime!
Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Tue, January 21, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, stories, rhymes and lap time! Stick around for playtime afterward. This program is intended for ages 0 - 24 months, along with their caregivers. This program has been made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Tue, January 21, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
Baby and Toddler Playtime!
Tue, January 21, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Play, talk, sing and explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. This program is intended for babies and toddlers along with parents, grandparents or caregivers. We will be meeting in the Storyhour Room.
Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, January 21, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga 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 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, January 21, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Margie. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Active Interviewing Strategies: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Tue, January 21, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
An interview is an opportunity to sell (convince) an employer you are the best person for the job. In today’s competitive employment marketplace, job candidates need to take an active role in interviews. During this workshop you will learn a more active and successful approach to winning…
Gretchen Gettes plays the Viola da Gamba
Tue, January 21, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Gretchen Gettes plays the viola da gamba in the Art & Literature Department balcony. Gretchen Gettes is a professional musician living in Philadelphia, whose life philosophy is to do more of what she loves. When she heard the beautiful, earthy tone of the viola da gamba, an instrument dating…