Jerry Pinkney Days

Sat, March 23, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Spend the morning diving into illustrator Jerry Pinkney's books about Harriet Tubman and John Henry, and make a book about your own courageous dreams.  This program is part of a national celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards, and also ties into…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Family Programs Arts and Crafts Programs

Project BUILD: Power From Nature

Sat, March 23, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library

Join us and our friends from the Philadelphia Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers to learn about sustainable energy production. This hands-on STEM program is for children GRADES 2–5 and their parents or caregivers.  

School Age Family Programs STEM

Intermediate Word

Sat, March 23, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

 This class is offered on a first come, first served basis. We encourage people to come 15 minutes before the start of the class. Please come to the reference desk in the Magazines and Newspapers Department and get a ticket for the class. The first 12 people to show up for a given…

Adult Senior Computer Classes Hot Spots Computers Databases & Electronic Resources

Drop-In Computer Help with Maryam

Sat, March 23, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Do you need some one-on-one help using your computer, tablet or smart phone? Maryam is here 2 days a week to help beginning mid-January to May from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adult Young Adult Senior Computer Classes Computers Technology

Citizenship Class Session

Sat, March 23, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Tacony Library

The IndoChinese American Council at Tacony Library will host an information session about free Citizenship Classes. To apply for classes, you must: -be 18 years or older -be able to read, speak, and write English -have a Green Card -live in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, or Delaware…

Adult Young Adult Senior New Americans Other Great Programs Citizenship Government Information New Americans Test Preparation

Spring Face Painting

Sat, March 23, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Celebrate the beginning of Spring with Stacy's Face Painting!  Crafts and games will be available while you wait your turn.  For ages 2 - 12.  space is limited; first come, first served.  10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Supported by The Friends of Lovett Library

School Age Preschool Toddler Arts and Crafts Programs Other Great Programs arts & crafts

Read, Baby, Read Storytime

Sat, March 23, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories, songs, and fun activities. All programs are for children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers. Expecting parents and siblings welcome.  Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and…

Toddler Baby Family Programs Children Family Literacy

Storytime Yoga

Sat, March 23, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Yoga instructor Beth Heed from Oak and Acorn Wellness will host a class filled with stories, yoga and fun for 2- to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Move, play and explore your body in creative ways as we read stories!  No prior yoga experience is necessary.  Free! Wear something…

Preschool Family Programs Children Health & Fitness Yoga

Edible Alphabet - Learning English Through Cooking! (Aprender ingles a traves de cocinar!)

Sat, March 23, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Adults are invited to this FREE English class.  Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together! Los adultos estan invitados a esta clase de ingels GRATIS. Cada semana leemos, escribimos y hablamos en ingles - y cocinamos juntos! Fridays and Saturdays 11:00 a.m.…

Adult New Americans Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition New Americans ESL ESL - English as a Second Language English Language Learners

Read, Baby, Read Parent Circle

Sat, March 23, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Richmond Library

Parent Circle is a series of gatherings that provide support and enrichment to any caregiver with a child ages birth to 2 years around language and literacy development. Expectant mothers also welcome!  The topic for March 23rd is Developmental Milestones and Early Intervention. Each…

Toddler Baby Family Programs Family Literacy

Women’s History Month Celebration

Sat, March 23, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join us as Wynnefield Library and Sisters Interacting through Stitches honor the legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, those she inspired, and also local women who have impacted Wynnefield Library and our community.

Adult Young Adult Senior Community Events Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs Women's History Month

Read, Baby, Read Play Group

Sat, March 23, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us for play time and connecting with other families. All programs are for children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers. Expecting parents and siblings welcome. Childcares and groups, please call the library to make an appointment.  Read, Baby, Read is a…

Toddler Baby Family Programs Children Family

BAE Cafe: Breastfeeding Awareness & Empowerment

Sat, March 23, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Meet up with other breastfeeding parents! Receive the latest breastfeeding information from a breastfeeding expert FREE Breastfeeding supplies Snacks SEPTA tokens provided Babies welcome For more information: Contact: Dr. Meg Kawan kawanmb@email.chop.edu or Jabina Coleman, LSW, IBCLC…

Adult Health Programs

Preschool Storytime

Sat, March 23, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library

Join us on selected Saturdays for stories and songs!  For children ages 3 to 5, along with an adult caregiver. Daycares and camps - please call to set up your own special visit.

Preschool Other Great Programs Family Programs Storytimes Children Literacy

ACT Prep

Sat, March 23, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

  High school students will explore the ACT, the leading US college admissions test measuring what students learn in high school and determining their academic readiness for college. The workshop will be led by College Prep Specialist Aisha Alexander covering the English, Math, Science, and…

Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Education Teens Test Preparation

Literacy Lab

Sat, March 23, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Independence Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session I – 12:00 to…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Literacy Lab

Sat, March 23, 2019 12:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. South Philadelphia Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Literacy Lab

Sat, March 23, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Kingsessing Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session I – 12:00 to…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Literacy Lab

Sat, March 23, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Logan Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session I – 12:00 to 1:30…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Literacy Lab

Sat, March 23, 2019 12:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. McPherson Square Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab