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Create and chill for teens
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Are you working on a short story, a novel or a poem? Are you an artist looking for a chill space to work on your next piece? Just want to meet up with other teen readers, writers and artists? Join us for an afternoon of creativity and connection. Open to anyone ages 12-18. Snacks provided by…
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Chess Club for Tween, Teens, and Adults
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
Come in for an evening of chess from 4:00 to 6:30 PM. Use one of our sets or bring your own. Participants should have basic knowledge of chess.
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Reading with Coco
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Young readers are invited to read with miniature poodle Coco, a certified therapy dog. Children can practice reading out loud in a safe, judgement free space. Coco loves to hear stories - share a favorite with her. Recommended for young school-age children. Space may be limited.
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Bubbles and Rainbows: A Family Pride Event
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join the Blackwell Library community for an evening celebrating Pride! This event features a special performance by world-renowned bubble expert and magician, Meadow Perry. After the show, families can enjoy snacks, Pride-themed crafts, and browse a selection of books chosen by our librarians.…
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Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 4:00-4:45pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
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Give & Take Jugglers Performance
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Get ready to be dazzled with juggling, balancing acts, and plenty of comedy! The Give & Take Jugglers inspire and delight with their impressive skills, warm humor, and engaging audience participation.
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Crafternoons
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Join Librarian Kate in the children's section for a weekly craft! This craft program is intended for kids 5-11. Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
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LEAP Into Art
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Sock puppet making, Grab a sock and get crafty! Create your own sock puppet friend using colorful decorations, googly eyes, and your wildest ideas. Then, put on a show with your new character!
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Kensington 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 John. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Beyblades Training Club
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Train your body and mind to be the best Beyblades trainer. We will talk about the science behind the Beyblades and train to become the very best we can be. Some Beyblades will be provided, and feel free to bring your own supplies. This program will take place from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.,most…
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LEAP Friendship Bracelet Craft
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us and create a friendship bracelet. For children ages 6+
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, June 16, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional 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 staff member Chloe.
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StitchCraft
Mon, June 16, 2025
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability.
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"1865 Frequencies/Freedom is a Sound" Juneteenth Concert
Mon, June 16, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The sonic duo, Jupiter Blue , will present a live performance program in celebration of Juneteenth "Jubilee" Day entitled: "1865 Frequencies/Freedom is a Sound", featuring special guest percussionist Tom Lowery. ABOUT JUPITER BLUE : From the engine room of Sun…
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Summer Book Club for Kids
Mon, June 16, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
Book Club: Do you want your child to read more this summer? Would you like them to sharpen their comprehension skills and imagination? Sign them up for the Summer Book Club! Every week they will read with peers and journal about the reading. At the end of the summer they will create a…
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Philly’s Black LGBTQ+ Nightlife Scene: A Panel Discussion
Mon, June 16, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
4th Floor Skyline Room Join the Philadelphia Trans Oral History project to discuss Philly’s Black LGBTQ+ nightlife scene, the history of queer/trans performance, how the scene has changed since the 1980’s, how it endures in the present political conjuncture, and how it will thrive…
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Women in the Law: A Presentation by the Honorable Carolyn Engel Temin
Mon, June 16, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
In the 1950s, law schools that admitted women had two or fewer women students in each class. One-fifth of law schools then had no women students. By 2016 there had been an astounding flip, and there were more women in law schools than men. In 2023, women accounted for 56% of law school students.…
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Music 101: Theory
Mon, June 16, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Explore your musical creativity at these 3 workshops led by musician and teacher Salina Kuo! Each workshop includes a 60-minute hands-on class and 30 minutes to play with instruments and build on concepts with other participants. The creativity workshops will take place in the…
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Music 101: Theory
Mon, June 16, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Explore your musical creativity at these 3 workshops led by musician and teacher Salina Kuo! Each workshop includes a 60-minute hands-on class and 30 minutes to play with instruments and build on concepts with other participants. The creativity workshops will take place in the…
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June Adult Book Club - The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Mon, June 16, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for our June Adult Book Club as we read and discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Limited library copies will be available at the librarian's desk for participants. Please come to the meeting ready for discussion!