Movie Double Feature

Sun, September 15, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Escape the heat this summer as with these essential movies each Sunday in the Field Teen Center! Program for teens ages 12-18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram. Teen programming at the Field Teen Center is…

Young Adult Film Screening Movies & Television Summer Reading Teens

Sundays on Stage: Free to Dance

Sun, September 15, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Travel from a 16th-century Brazillian slave plantation to Rio's Carnival in an exuberant, dance-based exploration of Afro-Brazillian history and culture led by Ginga Brasileira. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.Late seating is at the discretion of the library. Children, teens,…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Toddler Senior Live Performances Sundays on Stage Children Music Performing Arts

Bellydance Class

Sun, September 15, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Ever wanted to learn bellydance? Now is your chance! The Blackwell Library will offer a 4-week series focused on absolute beginners of all physical levels. The first three weeks will introduce basic bellydance movements. The final week will teach an easy choreography for all to enjoy! And…

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs dance

Baby Storytime

Mon, September 16, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun! For children birth through 18 months and their caregivers. School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

Baby Family Programs Storytimes Children Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia

Baby Play Group

Mon, September 16, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Creative Play for children birth to 18 months old and their caregivers!  Children's Department Story Hour Room. Free. No registration required.  School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

Baby Family Programs Storytimes Children Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia

Community Conversation with the 16th District

Mon, September 16, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Pizza will be served!  All ages are welcome! Join officers from the 16th District for a Community Conversation. 

Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Community Events

Chair Yoga

Mon, September 16, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

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 215-685-1758 before coming to class.

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

ESL Conversation Group - Monday Afternoon

Mon, September 16, 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

Mon, September 16, 2019 1:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Ground your mind and body with Mindfulness Meditation and Chair Yoga.

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

Chair Yoga

Mon, September 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

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 215-685-1758 before coming to class.

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

Read, Baby, Read: Baby Massage with Tiffany Silliman Cohen

Mon, September 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Come learn infant and pediatric massage through song, story, and hands on interactive skills. This FREE series will happen on third Mondays, June-Dec 2019, except August. Register today for one, two, or all! Each will give you new skills and ideas on how to have fun and support your babies…

Adult Toddler Baby Family Programs Body, Mind & Spirit Literacy

Chess Club

Mon, September 16, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Do you like to play chess?  Do you want to learn how to play, or how to play better? Join us for a friendly game.  All level players are welcome and some instruction is available.  For ages 8 and up.  We'll be playing from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m.

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Other Great Programs Summer Reading Chess

Writing Assistance

Mon, September 16, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Do you want to make your resume stand out, or put the finishing touches on college essay?   Or, maybe you need help filling out forms.  Never fear! Faculty members from the University of Pennsylvania will be on hand to help, on Wednesday evenings.  Drop by!

Adult Young Adult Career Workshops

Voter Registration Event

Mon, September 16, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Your vote counts! Do you, or someone you know, need to register to vote?  If so, stop by the library to register.  Volunteers from the League of Women Voters will be here from 3:00 to 6:30 pm to help.

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Voting and Elections

Teen Anime Club

Mon, September 16, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Teens interested in watching Anime are invited to join the Field Teen Center Teen Anime Club!  Mondays in the Field Teen Center from 3pm-5pm.   Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Teens Anime & Manga

Creative Writing Club

Mon, September 16, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Need an outlet for your writing skills or share a poem? Come join us for our weekly writing group! Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram.

Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Crafts & Hobbies Fiction Literacy Literature Teens

Wooden Block Party

Mon, September 16, 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

Monday Market

Mon, September 16, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Join us on selected Mondays for live music, kids stuff, vendors, food trucks and a beer garden.  Stroll through between 4:00 and 10:00 p.m. (the library closes at 9:00 pm.) and enjoy.  This event takes place in Lovett Park and there is no rain date;  inclement weather…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Senior Community Events Family Performing Arts

Read With A Dog!

Mon, September 16, 2019 4:15 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Independent readers are invited to read with Wally, a certified therapy dog.  Share a new book or an old favorite in a judgement free space.  Space may be limited.

School Age Other Great Programs PAWS Read to a Dog

English Conversation Group

Mon, September 16, 2019 5:00 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 English Language Learners