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Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight for the Vote: Self-Guided Tour
Now through Wed, June 16, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Making Her Mark exhibition, open by appointment weekday afternoons in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library, offers a look at the stories of Philadelphia women who built and sustained movements dedicated to voting rights. Making Her Mark was curated by Jennifer Zarro, Ph.D.,…
French Conversation Circle
Wed, June 16, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Virtual
Bonjour! Salut! Bonsoir! Looking to improve your French language skills? Join the Languages and Learning Center’s French Conversation Circle for weekly conversation practice. This FREE online group will build your knowledge and confidence in the French language all while…
Summer Reading Outside
Wed, June 16, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us outside at our Summer Reading table! Sign up for Summer Reading and get your swag bag with supplies, ideas, prizes and more, or stop by to grab a snack, share your progress, grab a free book and enter our end of summer raffles! Wednesdays and Fridays between 2:00 p.m. and…
Grab and Go Activity Kits
Wed, June 16, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Stop by our Summer Reading table to grab your weekly activity kit! Each week we’ll explore a different theme through take home crafts and activities. You can catch a sneak peak of each week’s theme on our Facebook page or the @cobbscreeklibrary Instagram. For children ages 6 and up,…
Teen Summer Reading: T-Shirt Printing
Wed, June 16, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Bring your own t-shirt and we will provide the machine. Make your own design or choose one of our pre-printed designs.
Virtual PAWS for Reading: Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, June 16, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 3:00-4:00 p.m. to read to a therapy animal friend from PAWS for people on a live video conference. Reading to a dog helps children develop confidence and skills for reading aloud! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PAWSFreeLibrary
Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight for the Vote: Self-Guided Tour
Now through Wed, June 16, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Making Her Mark exhibition, open by appointment weekday afternoons in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library, offers a look at the stories of Philadelphia women who built and sustained movements dedicated to voting rights. Making Her Mark was curated by Jennifer Zarro, Ph.D.,…
Online English Conversation Group
Wed, June 16, 2021
4:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join us for a free online English conversation circle. Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other international adults in a casual learning environment. 4:00-5:00 p.m. every Wednesday Class is currently full - for more information or to join the waitlist, call…
Virtual-Stay at Home Science!
Wed, June 16, 2021
4:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library
Join us every 2 weeks for a new "Stay at Home Science" program! Watch us on our Facebook page and follow along! For school age children.
Virtual-Stay at Home Science!
Wed, June 16, 2021
4:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library
Join us every 2 weeks for a new "Stay at Home Science" program! Watch us on our Facebook page and follow along! For school age children.
“Readers & Dreamers” Summer of Wonder Kickoff
Wed, June 16, 2021
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
New date: June 16, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Note: This event was originally scheduled for June 9, but had to be rescheduled due to rain. We hope to see you on June 16! Kick off Summer of Wonder 2021 with a special visit from local author Stephany Coakley in Shakespeare Park! This event is geared…
Virtual Teen Books & Filmmaking for Environmental Justice
Wed, June 16, 2021
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Register at bit.ly/EJTRL for Virtual Teen Reading Lounge with Blackwell Library on Wednesdays, May 5 to June 23 from 4-6 p.m. Youth, 12-18 years old, are invited to choose , discuss , and create media about environmental justice together on Zoom. Lil'…
Virtual Beginning French Learning Circle
Wed, June 16, 2021
5:00 P.M.
Virtual
This group meets each Wednesday from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Meet with other adults interested in learning French to explore the language. For beginners. Register here . Questions? Call 215-686-8664
Art Book Club online: Watercolor
Wed, June 16, 2021
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
at
Parkway Central Library
This informal group meets in a video-free private chat and image-sharing forum with a librarian from the Free Library's Art Department to discuss and be inspired by the different ways artists have used water-based paints like watercolor and its close relative, gouache. Join…
Cultures in Culture: Kombucha and Tapai
Wed, June 16, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Cultures in Culture puts two chefs in dialogue about the fermentation process and its cultural significance in their respective culinary traditions. In this interactive program, you'll learn the history and true science behind fermentation through demonstration, preparation, and…
The Life and Legacy of Kiyoshi Kuromiya
Wed, June 16, 2021
7:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Kiyoshi Kuromiya (1943-2000) was an icon in the struggles for civil rights and queer liberation in Philadelphia and beyond. In celebration of Pride Month, Kingsessing Library will host a virtual discussion between his long-time friend David Acosta and Abdul-Aliy Muhammad. Register for this…
VIRTUAL - Jason L. Riley | Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell
Wed, June 16, 2021
7:30 P.M.
Virtual
Cost: FREE
REGISTER HERE In conversation with Anthony B. Bradley, Professor and Chair of Religious and Theological Studies at The King's College (New York) and a Research Fellow at The Acton Institute Jason L. Riley ’s books include Let Them In: The Case for Open Borders ; False…
FIT for ALL | Virtual Strength Training
Thu, June 17, 2021
7:00 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Fitness where you are, with what you have. Exercise and strengthen your body with Healthy Communities and UliftU on Thursday mornings from 7-8 a.m. through May 17, 2021. Join us on Facebook @ OverbrookParkLibrary . Please note that medical approval is…
FIT for ALL | Virtual Strength Training
Thu, June 17, 2021
7:00 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Fitness where you are, with what you have. Exercise and strengthen your body with Healthy Communities and UliftU on Thursday mornings from 7-8 a.m. through May 17, 2021. Join us on Facebook @RoxboroughLibrary Please note that medical approval is always…
Essential Education Online GED® & HiSET® Preparation Courses
Thu, June 17, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Remote
Online Courses Available 24/7 May 1 2021 to May 1 2022 The Languages & Learning Center invites you to prepare for your GED or HiSET test. Both of these tests offer the same high school equivalency credential. Learn at your own pace in the comfort of your home or on the go, but know…