Children's Movie

Wed, August 21, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library

Enjoy a movie and a light snack.

School Age Preschool Film Screening Children Summer Reading

Kids' Chess Club

Wed, August 21, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Learn or hone your chess skills with other kids!  Ages 7-12.

School Age Other Great Programs Children Chess

Mobile Story Booth

Wed, August 21, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Do you have stories to share? The Free Library Story Booth is coming to Whitman Library! Step inside the booth for a casual interview, and have your voice recorded to be part of the neighborhood libraries oral history archive. The audio of your story will be posted online at StoryCorps and the…

Adult Young Adult Community Events

Theater Workshop

Wed, August 21, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Learn the fundamentals of theater in an ASAP Drama workshop for children, 3rd-6th grade! Imagine, create, improvise, collaborate, and have fun! This program culminates with a performance for friends, family, and the library community. Participants are encouraged to attend the entire week.

School Age Workshops and Enrichment Children Performing Arts Summer Reading

Reading (Super) Heroes

Wed, August 21, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Do you want to practice your reading skills while having fun?  Join our Super Hero Reading Buddy program which will pair an adult with a young reader.  You can earn stickers for each book you read.  For kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.  

School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Read by 4th

Robot Challenge

Wed, August 21, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Beat the heat and crack the code! Children ages 8-12 will engage in problem solving, team-building, and critical thinking with a series of hands-on robotics challenges. Teach a robot how to draw, move through mazes, and more! Are you up to the task? 

School Age Workshops and Enrichment Children Science Summer Reading STEM

4-H Science Club

Wed, August 21, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Bushrod Library

Science fun made possible through a partnership with Philadelphia County Penn State Extension. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Groups must call to make an appointment. 215-685-1474

School Age Family Programs Other Great Programs Children Summer Reading Animals and Nature Five Senses

Community Walk

Wed, August 21, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join library staff members for a leisurely 30-minute walk around the neighborhood! We’ll choose a different route to explore each week. Please meet at the Reference Desk by 3:00 pm.

Adult Health Programs Health & Fitness

Crochet Club

Wed, August 21, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Come experience the joy of crochet. Whether you’re a beginner or have been crocheting for years, you’ll have fun in this club led by a crochet artist from the community.

Adult Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Crafts & Hobbies Crochet arts & crafts

Garden Time

Wed, August 21, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Widener Library

Join us in making our library and neighborhood greener and more beautiful.  Ages 7-12.

School Age Other Great Programs Children

Geekscapes

Wed, August 21, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Hang out in the Field Teen Center and geek out about all your favorite fandoms! Play Dungeons and Dragons, Yugi-oh, Magic the Gathering, board games, and more.  Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Teens Board Games and Role-Playing

Storytime!

Wed, August 21, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Young children and families are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities!

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Literacy

Music Makers

Wed, August 21, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Children 11 and under bring their creativity not only to the music but to the instruments themselves! Come make your own kazoos, guitars, and shakers.  Margaret S. Halloran Family Literacy Series

School Age Preschool Toddler Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Art Children Crafts & Hobbies Education Family Makers & Makerspaces Music arts & crafts

Game Night with Mr. Vince

Wed, August 21, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Frankford Library

3rd Wednesdays at 4:30PM

School Age Workshops and Enrichment Family Programs Other Great Programs Children Games and Gaming Summer Reading Five Senses

Dating Discovery Workshop Series | Recognizing Red Flags

Wed, August 21, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

What drives you? When do you feel most alive? What makes you feel heard, understood, and cherished? Join facilitator Missy of Millennium Connections as she guides participants towards recognizing their own needs and desires in interpersonal relationships. The first step in fostering meaningful…

Adult Young Adult Other Great Programs Teens

Let’s Speak English! | For International Adults

Wed, August 21, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Independence 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…

Adult New Americans New Americans ESL

LinkedIn for Beginners

Wed, August 21, 2019 5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

This workshop reviews how to create and optimize a profile on the popular professional networking website, LinkedIn®. Learn how to market your personal brand and build your professional network using your LinkedIn® profile! Register by calling 215-685-1866 or at the following link: …

Adult Other Great Programs

Game Night!

Wed, August 21, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Bring the family! Light snacks will be served. Play nostalgic board games like Checkers or Sorry and explore contemporary games like Dominion, Exploding Kittens, or Catan.  In partnership with Haven Philly www.havenphilly.com

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Family Programs Games and Gaming

Knitting and Crocheting Circle

Wed, August 21, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Join us for an informal get together for neighborhood people who knit and crochet. 

Adult Young Adult Senior Arts and Crafts Programs Other Great Programs Crochet Knitting

Sit and Stitch

Wed, August 21, 2019 6:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join a circle of knitters and crocheters for an informal evening of needlecrafts.  Any skill level welcome, though formal instruction will not be guaranteed. All are welcome!

Adult Family Programs Crafts & Hobbies Crochet arts & crafts