Wooden Block Party

Thu, July 27, 2017 5:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

What can you build with wooden blocks? Come find out at this wooden block party! This family program is for children ages 3-7 and their caregivers, older siblings are welcome to attend.  Children and adults will participate and build together. Preschools, daycares, and other groups must…

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Jazz at Shakespeare Park with Ben Seltzer & Friends

Thu, July 27, 2017 5:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Hear some of Philly's newest jazz voices each Thursday evening during the Oval+ (July 20 to August 20). Picnic on the lawn or grab a chair in the amphitheater of the renovated Shakespeare Park, immediately in front of Parkway Central. Supported with generous funding from Knight…

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Indego Bicycle Street Skills

Thu, July 27, 2017 6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Do you want to try Indego , but need to build a little more confidence in your city biking skills? Indego Street Skills is a FREE 90 minute class that will give you the knowledge to start bicycling safely in Philadelphia. We cover everything you need to know to have fun and be safe. Includes: ?…

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Computer Lab: Open Lab

Thu, July 27, 2017 6:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Work on a project or enjoy some quiet time to practice.  Our Digital Resources Specialist will be available to assist. Seating is limited; first come, first seated. Don't forget to bring along your library card or valid ID.  Call the library for more details.

Adult Computer Classes Hot Spots Computers

Lawrence Wright | The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State

Thu, July 27, 2017 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

In conversation with Dick Polman, "Writer in Residence" at the University of Pennsylvania, and national political columnist at WHYY's Newsworks.org A longtime staff writer for The New Yorker , Lawrence Wright won the Pulitzer Prize for The Looming Tower , a “wrenchingly…

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STEM Fun

Fri, July 28, 2017 2:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Explore some basic science concepts and ideas, along with hands-on, interactive experiments. Did we mention... fun? Daycares, Camps, and other groups - please call to set up your own special visit!

School Age Other Great Programs Science Summer Reading STEM

Volunteer with AARP

Fri, July 28, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Meet representatives from AARP Experience Corps and learn about volunteer opportunities to assist children with reading. Interested? Contact Nadiyah at 267-592-4459 or email nowens@aarp.org

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Baby Rhyming Time

Fri, July 28, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Enjoy storytime with songs, tickles and bounces, followed by open play time for babies and time to talk with other adults!

Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children

Computer Lab: Open Lab

Fri, July 28, 2017 10:00 A.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Work on a project or enjoy some quiet time to practice.  Our Digital Resources Specialist will be available to assist. Seating is limited; first come, first seated. Don't forget to bring along your library card or valid ID.  Call the library for more details.

Adult Computer Classes Hot Spots Computers

Open Computer Lab

Fri, July 28, 2017 10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Visit the lab during this period to work on a special project or browse the internet. One-on-one assistance is available on a first-come, first served basis.

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Open Computer Lab

Fri, July 28, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Work on a special project and get one-on-one assistance.  This class is offered on a first come, first served basis and space is limited. Register in the lab, by signing the clipboard.

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CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop

Fri, July 28, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

FREE Cooking and Nutrition Workshops every Friday in January from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This workshop, led by a registered dietitian, is being offered by the Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative's Adult and Senior Nutrition Program in conjunction with CityLife Clinics. The Agatston Urban…

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Arts & Craft Storytime!

Fri, July 28, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

Arts & Craft Storytime! Ms. Taylor will host a seasonal or "book themed" craft project for kids, coupled with a read-aloud storybook.

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Preschool Storytime!

Fri, July 28, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Holmesburg Library

Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays!  For preschool children accompanied by an adult.  Groups are welcome, but must call in advance to assure space is available.

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Other Great Programs Storytimes Children Summer Reading

Storytime!

Fri, July 28, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Paschalville Library

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Nyia for stories and songs!

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Literacy

Storytime

Fri, July 28, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us for stories and more! For children, infant through 5, and their caregivers.

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Literacy

Play Group

Fri, July 28, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Young children and their caregivers can socialize and play with the library's toys after storytime!

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Preschool Story Hour

Fri, July 28, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays. For children ages 3-5, with an accompanying adult.

Preschool Family Programs Storytimes Children Summer Reading

Bricks & Blocks

Fri, July 28, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Fox Chase Library

Fun for all ages - Wooden blocks and Lego Duplos for the younger kids, and Legos for our bigger builders!  What will you construct?

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CareerLink Workshop

Fri, July 28, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Build Your Job Skills, Find a Career! Sign up with a certified PA CareerLink Navigator to develop your resume, search for jobs, learn about job skills training, and connect directly with PA CareerLink resources. Please speak to a staff member to sign-up or call 215.686.7502 for more information.

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