SmART Readers

Thu, June 20, 2019 3:45 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Students ages 7-12 can join us for an exciting visual art and literacy program! A visiting artist will engage students in fun art making experiences tied to literacy skills. Space is limited and registration is encouraged! See the Children's Librarian for more information and to register.…

School Age Family Programs Art Children

Chess Club

Thu, June 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Learn to play chess or improve your game! Students of all ages, and all levels welcome.  Register with Prashant at GhoksheP@freelibrary.org.  

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Chess

Academy of Natural Sciences: Amazing Adaptations!

Thu, June 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Amazing Adaptations! with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University What is an adaptation and what kinds are there? Learn about the wide variety of animals on Earth, and discover some features and behaviors that help them to survive.  

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

Get HYPE: Rainbow Jawnies

Thu, June 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

"Healthy You, Positive Energy" - If you love to cook (or love to eat), learn about science and nutrition through cooking with us. This month, we're making Rainbow Jawnies to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month. Teen and tweens are welcome at this event.     

Young Adult School Age Health Programs Culinary Literacy Children Cooking & Nutrition Health & Fitness Health Free Library of Pride

Tween Book Club

Thu, June 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

  Students ages 10-14 are invited to read and discuss great books with friends and library staff We will be reading Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson, Ghost by Jason Reynolds, Tumble & Blue by Cassie Beasley, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle, and The First Rule of…

Young Adult Discussion and Participation Summer Reading Book Clubs

Virtual Reality

Thu, June 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

For ages 13 plus, this drop-in program is a way for you to spend up to 15 minutes using the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality headset! Lots of fun games! Lots of cool education programs.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Summer Reading Teens Video Games

Kid's Yoga

Thu, June 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Join Roots2Rise for a Children's yoga session. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Space is limited. For ages 6 and up

School Age Health Programs Other Great Programs Children Summer Reading Yoga Five Senses

Build it Club!

Thu, June 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us on Thursdays for LEGOs, Magnatiles, K'Nex and other STEM building toys for Free Play with kids of all ages.  We also have pre-Duplo, Duplo and big kid LEGOs for kids at all stages and capabilities.  There is an optional snack after LEGO club.

School Age Family Programs Children STEM

Slimy, Squishy, Sensory Fun

Thu, June 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Kids age 11 & under are invited to make fun sensory DIYs, from slippery slime to edible orbeez! Young makers will take home their tactile creations to extend creative playtime. 

School Age Preschool Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Summer Reading STEM

Drum Classes at the Library

Thu, June 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library

Learn how to play various percussion instruments and discover how the drum has been a historically relevant method of communication.  The classes will culminate in a performance for friends and family.  Taught by Brother Mike.   Meets on selected Thursdays through June…

School Age Workshops and Enrichment Music Summer Reading

Edible Alphabet en Español: Learn Spanish Through Cooking at the Library

Thu, June 20, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Looking for a chance to brush up on your Spanish language skills? Interested in meeting new people, learning to cook a new recipe, explore a new culture and have a great time? In this class, we will travel to one of the most historic countries in South America: Peru . This presentation is part…

Adult Young Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Community Events Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Education Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Language Study Literacy Bilingual Programs World Traveling Trunk

Hands-On Tour: Villa Diodati, the Summer of Monsters

Thu, June 20, 2019 6:30 P.M.
The Rosenbach

In June of 1816, Mary Godwin, Percy Shelley and Mary’s stepsister, Claire Clairmont joined Lord Byron and his doctor John Polidori at a rented villa on Lake Geneva. Eighteen-year-old Mary had eloped with the already married poet Percy the year before, and Byron had fled England in…

Adult Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Literature Science Fiction

Yoga for adults!

Thu, June 20, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. except the second Thursday of every month. Please bring a mat.     

Adult Young Adult Health Programs Body, Mind & Spirit Yoga

Jason Baumann | The Stonewall Reader with Mark Segal, Karla Jay and Joel Hall

Thu, June 20, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the riots that started the fight for American LGBTQ+ rights, The Stonewall Reader highlights some of the movement’s most iconic moments and figures in the years before and after those tumultuous events. Assembling archival research and first-person…

Adult Author Events Speakers and Lectures Author Events - Free Series Author Events LGBTQ History

The Power of People: Investing in Your Nonprofit’s Most Valuable Resource - Your Staff!

Fri, June 21, 2019 9:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

If all nonprofits have one thing in common, it’s that they run on people power.  Sure, most organizations require all kinds of other resources to operate – funding, facilities, technology – but it’s the paid and unpaid staff we rely on to identify, cultivate, and…

Adult Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs Speakers and Lectures Workshops and Enrichment RFC Program Calendar Fundraising Nonprofit

Play Circle

Fri, June 21, 2019 10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Every Friday, join us for play time to connect with other families. Children and their caregivers are encouraged to imagine, build, create, and play! Drop-in anytime between 10 and 12. Blocks and other toys will be provided. Groups and daycares, please call the Children’s Librarian…

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Children Family

Baby Rhyming Time

Fri, June 21, 2019 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! Please email Liz at heidemane@freelibrary.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you! These programs are supported by a grant from the Philadelphia City…

Baby Family Programs Storytimes Children Summer Reading

Sleeping Mat Project

Fri, June 21, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Andorra Library

Did you know that recycled plastic bags can be turned into colorful woven mats for homeless individuals in our community? Join us to make a difference.  All ages are welcome to help - from 10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.. This program is a partnership with Integrate for Good.

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Senior Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Other Great Programs Environment & Nature Social Justice arts & crafts

Open Computer Lab

Fri, June 21, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Work on a special project and get one-on-one assistance. Lab is open for 2 hours. This class is offered on a first come, first served basis and space is limited. Register in the lab, by signing the clipboard.

Adult Senior Computer Classes Other Great Programs Computers

Resume Help

Fri, June 21, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

This is an opportunity to take your resume to the next level! Bring in a draft of your resume and a career development professional will help you improve it.  No appointment is necessary.  Drop in between 10:00am and 12noon.

Adult Young Adult Career Workshops