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Anime All Day (for Teens!)
Sat, September 14, 2024
9:00 A.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Teen anime fans are invited to join the us at the Field Teen Center from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm! Request your favorites, or enjoy the surprise staff pick. Saturday, September 14th Saturday, September 21st Saturday, September 28th Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages…
Storytime at Clark Park Farmers’ Market
Sat, September 14, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Gather in the grass for a fun Saturday morning storytime as you explore the Farmers’ Market. We’ll enjoy new and classic pictures books, flannel board games, songs and bubbles! Afterwards Ms. Rachel can answer your questions about the library.
We the People. ("Power Up!" Civics & Citizenship Month Program)
Sat, September 14, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
SESSION 3. It’s Election Season! Let’s talk about the power of elections, and how local elections can affect our everyday lives, for better or for worse. Part 3 of the Power Up! Civics & Citizenship Month Programming. All programs are free and open to the…
Fishadelphia’s Seafood Stories Extravaganza!
Sat, September 14, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Come learn about local seafood, learn to shuck an oyster, and make some fish prints! Philadelphia’s own community seafood program Fishadelphia is highlighted in the PBS docuseries Hope in the Water . This event will include a brief screening of the show and a panel of community members…
POSTPONED - Author Event: Dr. Louis Parascandola- A Black Philadelphia Reader
Sat, September 14, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The Free Library of Philadelphia will not be opening on Saturday 9/14. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check back soon for more information, and the date of the rescheduled program. Louis J. Parascandola is a Professor of…
Art Making Club
Sat, September 14, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for this drop-in, informal art making group. We'll have a variety of materials, project prompts, and of course, books! Participants may choose to bring their own projects and materials.
CANCELLED - We Are What We Eat: Curator-Led Exhibition Tour
Sat, September 14, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
***Unfortunately, due to staffing issues, this tour has been cancelled. We hope you can join us at another time.*** The Free Library’s newest exhibition, We Are What We Eat, explores the intersection of food, community, and identity. With recipes and cooking techniques passed down through…
COURTNEY BELL--MEDICARE--EVERY MONDAY
Mon, September 16, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 10 am- 12 pm to answer your Pennsylvania Medicare questions. Attend one of her free workshops and find the best plan for you! This is a free workshop. No reservations are required. Please meet at the Senior…
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, September 16, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Nice weather? We'll be in Shakespeare Park, across the street from the library! Unfavorable weather? We'll…
Beginner English
Mon, September 16, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Mondays and Thursdays 10:30 am -12 pm (September 16 - December 5, 2024) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For…
Health Department Information
Mon, September 16, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Staff members from the Philadelphia Department of Health will be share information on immunizations and hand out masks, Covid-19 tests, and hand sanitizers.
Read Baby Read Storytime and Playgroup
Mon, September 16, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us every Monday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.
Homeschooler Hangout at Donatucci Library
Mon, September 16, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join us for our weekly Homeschooler Hangout. Sample activities include coloring, read-a-longs, blocks, and more!
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, September 16, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central 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 Nancy. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
Gadget Help (Upon Request)
Mon, September 16, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Do you have a tablet, smart phone, or laptop that you don't know how to use? Stop by our Computer Lab in the Magazines and Newspapers Department on the 3rd floor beginning at 11 AM. Gadget Help Desk is normally open 11 AM until 1:30PM, except during early closures…
*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, September 16, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
*Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to find an alternate class location.* Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy, please arrive…
Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, September 16, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional 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 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Blackwell West…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Mon, September 16, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Mon, September 16, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
Beginner English
Mon, September 16, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
September 16, 2024 - December 4, 2024, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners. Register…