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Open Office Hours: Office of State Representative Tarik Khan
Tue, September 17, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
The staff of PA House of Representatives Tarik Khan will be at the branch to provide local support for state services. Neighbors are welcome to come seek help with unemployment issues, renewing/applying for their senior SEPTA card, and more. Notary services will not be available…
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, September 17, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
at
Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
Chess Club for Kids
Tue, September 17, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Learn to play chess, or learn to play better chess! This program is intended for school age children and teens, grades 2-12.
Chess Club
Tue, September 17, 2024
4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Learn to play chess or improve your game. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome!
Page to Stage: Ages 5 - 12
Tue, September 17, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
In this one-hour session we invite children to listen to a story and then will ask them how it can be told as a play. We will do some theater warm-ups and then talk about the characters in the play. Each week we will focus on stories from Aesop's Fables. Children may volunteer to…
Teen Tuesdays: Friends. Food. Fun.
Tue, September 17, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
LEAP into Fun!
Tue, September 17, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join the LEAP team for craft and construction projects in our Story Hour Room. All ages (12 and under) are welcome! The Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP) offers K-12 out-of-school programming that fosters an inclusive, informal learning environment for children,…
Tuesday Chess Club with Mx. Kate
Tue, September 17, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from Mx. Kate. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! Chess Club will be held inside the library in the meeting room.
Learn to Make Traditional Korean Kimchi!
Tue, September 17, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Learn how to make traditional Korean kimchi! Join us as we delve into the tradition of Korean fermentation and the art of making kimchi - a traditional side dish of salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and Korean radish. In this hands-on class, you will learn the history…
WHYY Bridging Blocks: Public Education
Tue, September 17, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join WHYY News and the Bridging Blocks program for a conversation on Public Education. Don't miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and contribute to a pivotal discussion that affects us all
*Class Full* Computer Skills for Beginners
Tue, September 17, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional 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 call to…
Page to Stage: Ages 13 - 18
Tue, September 17, 2024
5:15 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
In this one-hour session we invite children to listen to a story and then will ask them how it can be told as a play. We will do some theater warm-ups and then talk about the characters in the play. Children may volunteer to perform the scenes and then discuss some of the lessons the…
Interactive Circus Workshop
Tue, September 17, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Learn entry level circus skills with us with skill challenges tailored to your age and grade. Participants will learn how to juggle, balance feathers, spin plates, and spin lassos, all in a safe and encouraging environment.
Make a comic about your Chinatown experience!
Tue, September 17, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Taught by Shebani Rao. Make a comic about your connection to Chinatown! This workshop will explore comics as a medium for storytelling and social justice. We'll warm up with some fun drawing exercises and reflect on why Chinatown matters to us. We'll then make comics that explore…
The Vidocq Society: Solving Cold Case Homicides
Tue, September 17, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Howard Lebofsky, Deputy Commissioner of the Vidocq Society, and John "Jack" Maxwell, Chief Inspector of the Philadelphia Police Department's Detective Bureau (retired) will offere a slide presentation and talk about how the Society was formed to solve "cold case"…
Let Freedom Ring. ("Power Up!" Civics & Citizenship Month Program)
Tue, September 17, 2024
5:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
SESSION 4. There is nothing greater than knowing your own rights as a citizen. Learn about local, state, and federal laws and how they work for you, instead of against you. The more you know, the further you will go! Part 4 of the Power Up! Civics & Citizenship Month…
English Conversation Group
Tue, September 17, 2024
5:45 P.M.
Fishtown Community 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 Gleb. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Night Raven Gaming Society
Tue, September 17, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
at
Parkway Central Library
New to 40k... come and learn to play... experienced players we have organized play.... Assemble forces for historical battles in WWII, Vietnam, Middle East and even Modern conflicts. The Masquerade continues to with Vampire the Eternal Struggle here... Chose a clan and direct your minions to…
Mobile Constituent Service Day: Councilmember Young
Wed, September 18, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
This is an opportunity for constituents who live in the 5th District, to receive information, resources and support from City Services including, but not limited to, senior assistance programs and 311 issues.
State Senator Nikil Saval Mobile Office Hours
Wed, September 18, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Drop in any time from 10:00am-1:00pm to meet with staff from State Senator Nikil Saval's office! Get FREE assistance with your needs as a constituent, including: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications Utilities Assistance (LIHEAP) SEPTA Senior Passes Unemployment Compensation CHIP and…