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Children's Meal Distribution & Book Give Away!
Fri, October 23, 2020
9:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
The School District of Philadelphia is offering a free, weekly meal distribution to school children, or families of school children, up to 18 years old. Each student will receive one meal box per day. Parents can pick up meals for their children. While you are here, we…
VIRTUAL Song of the Day with Ms Naomi!
Fri, October 23, 2020
9:30 A.M.
Virtual
Join Ms Naomi every morning for a song! Sometimes the song of the day will be in a book, sometimes a fingerplay, sometimes a dance. Sometimes Ms Naomi will bring her guitar, or another instrument. Tune in each morning to see what's happening today!…
Online Intermediate English Class
Fri, October 23, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Join us for a FREE Intermediate English class online, taught by graduate students in the University of Pennsylvania TESOL program. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays September 23 - November 13, 2020 To register, click the link here. For more information, email…
Chair Yoga
Fri, October 23, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join us each Friday at 10:00 a.m. for Chair Yoga live on the Fumo Family Library Facebook Page . The program will be taught by Kate Howell, a certified yoga teacher with over seven years of experience teaching in the Philadelphia area. Chair Yoga is a twist on traditional yoga making it…
Community PEDAL English Classes
Fri, October 23, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West
All classes will meet online via Zoom Penn GSE will be offering 3 levels of ESL instruction this fall for adult (17+) English language learners in Philadelphia. Teachers will determine each student’s level after the first class. To learn which level is right for you, visit the PEDAL…
Outdoor Fall Family Event
Fri, October 23, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Families are welcome to a fun outdoor event! There will be several mini stations featuring a snack grab-and-go kit, crafts and much more! All visitors must wear a mask and stay 6 ft apart. The event will run from 11:00 to 12:30. Schedule is weather permitting and subject to change. Please…
Virtual Teen Program | Jewelry Making
Fri, October 23, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us live as we create wearable art. We’ll be exploring various techniques in jewelry making. From wire wrapping to beading and chain mail! We’ll offer tips and advice for those who want to try it themselves at home. Watch live on Instagram .
Writing Skills for English Language Learners
Fri, October 23, 2020
12:00 P.M.
Virtual
Fridays October 2 - December 18, 2020 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Online Learning Circle - Join our study group to improve your English writing skills. Every week, participants will complete one lesson from 'ESL Basic Writing Skills' from UniversalClass (free with your library card). On…
Virtual Chapter Book Read Aloud
Fri, October 23, 2020
12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Take a break to snack, make art, or play while listening to a great chapter book for ages 10 and up. Fridays at 12:00PM LIVE on Instagram IG @LillianMarreroLibrary
Book Arts Workshop: Building with the Map Fold
Fri, October 23, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
This workshop, originally scheduled for May 9th is now scheduled to take place outdoors, weather permitting, at the Lovett Memorial Library of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Facial covering is required to attend and social distancing will be observed. Starting with the classic map fold, we…
Virtual Mandarin Chinese Conversation Circle
Fri, October 23, 2020
4:30 P.M.
Virtual
Join the Languages and Learning Center’s online Mandarin Chinese Conversation Circle! This FREE online class will build your knowledge and confidence in Mandarin Chinese in a casual and fun learning environment! This class will meet on: Fridays from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. …
VIRTUAL - Colin Quinn |Â Overstated: A Coast-to-Coast Roast of the 50 States
Fri, October 23, 2020
7:30 P.M.
Virtual
Cost: $32.00- Book with Ticket and shipping (handling fees separate)
Comedian, writer, and actor Colin Quinn’s decades-long career includes stints as anchor of Saturday Night Live ’s “Weekend Update,” his own titular talk show, numerous standup specials, and appearances in multitudinous sitcoms, movies, and talk shows. He is referred…
Read & Play Give-Away Kits for Kids
Sat, October 24, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Library families, we have missed you! Stop by for your own Read & Play Give-Away pack. They contain books, art supplies and build-it toys. We look forward to seeing you, on the steps, with our masks on! For babies to 5th graders, from 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. Read…
Spooky Halloween Treats with Chef Monica Glass
Sat, October 24, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Celebrate Halloween with this family-friendly baking class taught by Pastry Chef Monica Glass. Halloween might look a little different this year, but there's no reason to forgo sweet treats! Cook along from home with Chef Monica Glass, as we make bewitching baked goods. This spooktacular…
(Virtually) Give Yourself Goosebumps
Sat, October 24, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Brave children ages 8-13 are invited to join Miss Echo for a spooky online reading of one of R.L. Stine’s “Give Yourself Goosebumps” books where YOU choose the ending! Like an escape room for your ears, Miss Echo will read the book and ask YOU to vote on which direction the…
Virtual Program | Sundays with Dracula
Sun, October 25, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Zoom
Every Sunday for 27 weeks, we’ll be having a live virtual conversation about Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula and highlight one chapter per week. The novel begins on May 3 and ends 27 weeks later on November 6. Join us for one program or all 27! Joining Edward G. Pettit of The…
Virtual Sundays on Stage: City Love
Sun, October 25, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Performing "music for the world we need," these local musicians and educators play community-minded songs that spread love and understanding, celebrate differences and fairness, and bring people together. This show will be shared live on our Facebook page (…
English Conversation Group: Art and Architecture
Mon, October 26, 2020
9:00 A.M.
Virtual
Join us to learn and practice English while discussing famous art and architecture of Philadelphia. Every Monday, starting October 5, 2020. 9-10:15 am This program is virtual and will take place on Zoom. Register using the link here.
VIRTUAL Song of the Day with Ms Naomi!
Mon, October 26, 2020
9:30 A.M.
Virtual
Join Ms Naomi every morning for a song! Sometimes the song of the day will be in a book, sometimes a fingerplay, sometimes a dance. Sometimes Ms Naomi will bring her guitar, or another instrument. Tune in each morning to see what's happening today!…
Virtual Mindfulness Meditation via Facebook Live
Mon, October 26, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join Miss Abbe on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. live ( Fumo Family Library ) for some calm Mindfulness Meditation using a body scan and breathing techniques, ground your body and mind.