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Construction Club
Thu, October 17, 2019
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Children aged eight and younger, accompanied by a caregiver, are invited to join us as we build with wooden blocks, magnetic tiles, Lincoln Logs, Mega Bloks, and more, with people, animals, and vehicles to inhabit their creations! In addition to being a lot of fun, construction play supports the…
Open Computer Lab
Thu, October 17, 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.
How to eFile/ePay Your Business Taxes Online
Thu, October 17, 2019
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Do you get overwhelmed when navigating the Revenue eFile/ePay tax website? Not sure which worksheets or schedules to file with your Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) and Net Profit Tax (NPT) returns? This hands-on workshop, presented by the City of Philadelphia Department of…
Mandarin Chinese Storytime
Thu, October 17, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Enjoy stories, songs, music, movements and lots of fun in Mandarin Chinese with Ms. Han from the Philadelphia Chinese Academy for children birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. No prior Chinese language experience necessary.
Dance me a Story
Thu, October 17, 2019
10:30 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Listen, move, and learn at this special storytime with the School of the Pennsylvania Ballet. This program is limited to children ages 3 and older.
Mindfulness Meditation
Thu, October 17, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Learn how to reduce stress, increase energy, and attention in this one-hour workshop with Deborah Cooper. The benefits accrue with practice. Ms. Cooper has been teaching Mindfulness Meditation for over a decade.
Storytime!
Thu, October 17, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West
Young children and families are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities!
Edible Alphabet - Learning English Through Cooking!
Thu, October 17, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Adults are invited to this FREE English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together! 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m Tuesdays (Languages and Learning Center - Floor 2) Thursdays (Culinary Literacy Center - Floor 4) October 15, 2019 - December…
Preschool Storytime
Thu, October 17, 2019
11:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, and interactive play.
Census Job Fair
Thu, October 17, 2019
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The 2020 Census is coming and the Philadelphia region hopes to employ over 3,000 people to ensure a complete and accurate count of everyone. Get a head start on these opportunities, by attending a job fair at the Blackwell Regional Library. Computers will be available on site to apply, and the…
Genealogy Club
Thu, October 17, 2019
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
This is a friendly, informal monthly gathering of genealogy enthusiasts. All levels are welcome. Come on in and learn about family history research resources and give Ancestry.com a try. We are all sharing and searching together.
Crimes and Mysteries Bookish Club
Thu, October 17, 2019
11:30 A.M.
Whitman Library
Join us each month for a casual chat about our favorite detective series, true crime podcasts, unsolved cases, cozy mysteries and more. We’ll pick a different book to read and discuss each month, but there’s no pressure to read along or finish the book before the meeting. …
Drop In Help for Job Seekers
Thu, October 17, 2019
12:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Looking for a new job or updating your resume? Stop in to speak with a Careerlink specialist for one on one help with applications, resumes, and job resources.
One on One Computer Help
Thu, October 17, 2019
1:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Sign up for one on one computer classes. Do you need help with the basics? Need to learn how to type or just a little help with MS Word. Call 215-685-1758 for additional information.
Tai Chi for Adults with Darrell Bryant
Thu, October 17, 2019
1:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
A healthy and stress relieving break in the middle of your day: Tai Chi for Adults with Darrel Bryant, instructor.
Female Justices of the Supreme Court
Thu, October 17, 2019
2:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Female Justices of the Supreme Court, presented by Trish Chambers Productions: It took 191 years after the founding of the Supreme Court for the first woman to be allowed to become part of that august body. Four magnificent women have achieved the position of Supreme Court Justice to date.…
Tai Chi
Thu, October 17, 2019
2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Based on Chinese soft-style martial arts, modern T’ai Chi is best known as a gentle slow-motion exercise that improves balance, leg strength, relaxation, deep breathing, calmness, focus and alertness. Please wear comfortable clothing. Registration is required. To register, please call…
Jewelry Making Workshop
Thu, October 17, 2019
3:00 P.M.
Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Intro to jewelry making, wire wrapping, and beading! Youth ages 12-18 are welcome to come create a piece of wearable art to keep. We'll be exploring the many jewelry making e-books on our digital resource Hoopla for inspiration and instructions. Materials provided. …
Sight Word Game Day
Thu, October 17, 2019
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Game play can be a fun and exciting way to practice reading skills and sight word recognition. Each week Miss Echo will provide games for beginner readers to play that will improve fluency, pronunciation, and confidence in early readers. This activity is suggested for Pre-K through 3rd grade.
Chair Yoga
Thu, October 17, 2019
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Ground your mind and body with a full hour of FREE chair yoga, led by certified yoga instructor Janet Faulls. This is a twist on traditional yoga, making it accessible for any age or ability.