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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, December 7, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero 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 Daniel. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Book Paper Scissors
Sat, December 7, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Book Paper Scissors is an artists’ book fair, free and open to the public. 2024 marks the 15th year of the fair held at the library in collaboration with the Philadelphia Center for the Book . This festive event features artists’ books, handmade paper, prints, zines,…
Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, December 7, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime
Sat, December 7, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for an in-person storytime on our storytime rug! We'll read, sing, dance, and learn together. For children ages 0 to 5 years old along with their families.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, December 7, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, a certified therapy dog, to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Readers, both independent and learning, can practice reading skills with individual time allotted. Yes, you can just pet him too!
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, December 7, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Independence 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 Gail. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Friends of Whitman Library Winter Party
Sat, December 7, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Celebrate the winter season with the Friends of Whitman Library! Join us outside in front of the library for hot cocoa, treats, and other wintry giveaways. For all ages, sponsored by the Friends of Whitman Library. This event will be held inside the meeting room in case of inclement weather.
Exhibition Tour: Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art
Sat, December 7, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Join us Saturday, December 7 at 11 AM for a tour of the latest exhibition from the Free Library's Special Collections Division: Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Ar t . Meet on the Second Floor of Parkway Central Library in West Gallery 2. All ages can enjoy the…
Exhibition Tour: Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art
Sat, December 7, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Join us Saturday, December 7 at 11 AM for a tour of the latest exhibition from the Free Library's Special Collections Division: Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Ar t . Meet on the Second Floor of Parkway Central Library in West Gallery 2. All ages can enjoy the…
SJU Writing Center
Sat, December 7, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
In partnership with Saint Joseph's University Writing Center , the Wynnefield Library will offer free writing assistance to writers. Need help with an essay for school, cover letter, or resume? Come and see how the Writing Center can help! No appointment necessary.
Santa Visits the Donatucci Library
Sat, December 7, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
The Friends of the Donatucci Library invite you to drop by the library on Saturday, December 7th to meet Santa! Come early for holiday story time, and stay longer for cookies, cocoa, children's crafts, and holiday gift raffles. Event begins at noon. Raffle drawing at 2pm. No need to be…
Interactive Show + Tell Program
Sat, December 7, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Brian Rudnick, "The Pocket Guide", will conduct a show + tell of interesting pocket-sized art items. If you like, bring along a family-friendly item of your own to show + tell us about. The program will conclude with a little art project to take home. For school-age and up.
Shirley Jackson & the Haunted House: A Guided Discussion
Sat, December 7, 2024
1:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
This Saturday session will take a look at the works of Shirley Jackson, focusing primarily on several short stories and the book The Haunting of Hill House. Horror Host Lex Wilson will discuss the significance of haunted houses in the stories while analyzing underlying themes of familial…
Novels In Progress - Thorns & Roses: A Stem by Lauren Holguin and STOPPING by Nikki Volpicelli
Sat, December 7, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Molly's Bookstore presents Novels in Progress Series. Thorns & Roses: A Stem by Lauren Holguin Poet and burnt out elementary teacher Lola is devastated by the death of her beloved Abuela. Rushing from Philly to the Los Angeles she worked to get away from, Lola misses her opportunity…
Kids Art Workshop
Sat, December 7, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Aurora-Christine School of the Arts is partnering with Wynnefield library to offer a variety of artistic activities from painting and drawing to sculpting and mixed media. Registration is required. Please visit the link: …
Movement Adventures with Thembi Palmer
Sat, December 7, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
A series for kids encouraging creativity, mindfulness, and a deeper understanding of the world. 12/7 Arts & Crafts: Moving with Creativity 12/21 Geography: Movement Around the World
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, December 7, 2024
2:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia 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 Christine. Questions? Email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Young Mindz Neuro Meeting
Sat, December 7, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Field Teen Center and Young Mindz Neuro invite teens to learn about brain function together! Participants will read scientific papers together, watch student neuroscience presentations, and prepare for careers in the neuroscience field. The meeting will be held in room 25 between Field Teen…
Adult English Class
Sat, December 7, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Connect with your community and enhance your English skills at this free 12 week class presented by Language Lighthouse. To register and for more information, email ESOL@thomaslearning.org or call 267-571-6537.
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, December 9, 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…