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Keep it Moving: A Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
Wed, October 16, 2019
12:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Are you an adult, age 60 or older, with chronic pain that lasts months or years at a time? Do you have arthritis, fibromyalgia, lower-back pain, neck pain, pelvic pain? Do you find yourself being grumpy, having negative thoughts, and feeling helpless? This workshop can help…
Intermediate ESL Class
Wed, October 16, 2019
12:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
English 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.
Spanish Storytime
Wed, October 16, 2019
2:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Join us for bilingual storytime with stories and songs in Spanish and English.
Brian Sanders JUNK - 2nd Sanctuary - Phantom Portal Virtual Reality Telecom Tour
Wed, October 16, 2019
3:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
For two weeks in October, the Parkway Central Library’s Heim Center for Civic and Cultural Engagement will host free performances from the Phantom Portal Virtual Reality Telecom Tour . This mind-bending virtual reality adventure is a satellite installation of 2nd Sanctuary , a…
High School Choices Program
Wed, October 16, 2019
3:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Come see what the difference High Schools have to offer your child. We will have informaiton on all local schools, City-Wide schools, and Select Enrollment schools, as well as many of the top charter schools. We have information on the selection process and will do our best to answer any…
Garden Time
Wed, October 16, 2019
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Join us in making our library and neighborhood greener and more beautiful. Ages 7-12.
Storytime!
Wed, October 16, 2019
3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Young children and families are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities!
Geekscapes
Wed, October 16, 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, Chess, board games, and more. Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow…
PDPH Free Narcan Day
Wed, October 16, 2019
3:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
With Philadelphia, and the nation, in the grips of an opioid overdose crisis, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is now offering FREE training on overdose awareness and overdose reversal using naloxone, or Narcan. Trainings will be held at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Drug abuse…
Challenge Club
Wed, October 16, 2019
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Can you build a bridge? Send a message in Morse Code? Solve a riddle? Come learn the challenge of the day, and work together to solve it in creative and fun ways!
Healthy Hangout
Wed, October 16, 2019
4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Students of all ages are welcome to our Healthy Hangout! Staff from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will be here after school with healthy activities and information on health topics for kids.
Builder Club
Wed, October 16, 2019
4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Let's build with LEGOs, Keva planks, Magna-Tiles and more! Best for ages 3 and up.
Kids Trivia Contest
Wed, October 16, 2019
4:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Kids in kindergarten to fifth grade test your general knowledge at our fun after school LEAP - Free Library of Philadelphia Trivia program. Great prizes awarded for great minds! Sign up at the front desk or call 215-685-1758 until the 14th.
Fall Celebration
Wed, October 16, 2019
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Fall is here. Come celebrate this wonderful season. There will be stories, crafts, food, and lots of fun! This program is intended for children and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
Crochet Club
Wed, October 16, 2019
4:00 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.
Pumpkin Painting
Wed, October 16, 2019
4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Paint your own mini pumpkins! We'll have the supplies, you bring your creativity. Space is limited - one pumpkin per child and it will be first come, first served.
Kids' Chess Club
Wed, October 16, 2019
4:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Learn or hone your chess skills with other kids! Ages 7-12.
Kids' Chess Club
Wed, October 16, 2019
4:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Learn or hone your chess skills with other kids! Ages 7-12.
Straight Talk for Teens: Social Media & Body Image
Wed, October 16, 2019
4:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Teens and pre-teens (10-18) are invited to join experienced staff from Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania for a discussion focused on social media and body image.
Literacy Wednesdays
Wed, October 16, 2019
4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join us on Wednesdays for a literacy-based activity! LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program) homework help and literacy activities offered for grades K-12 while school is in session.