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Paws for Reading
Mon, May 16, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
Young readers are invited to read with Carmen, a certified therapy dog. Children can practice reading out loud in a safe, judgment-free space. Carmen loves to hear stories - share a favorite with her. Space may be limited.
Art and Illustration Class
Mon, May 16, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
The Kingsessing Library will host a free Art and Illustration class led by artist, Martha O’Connell. Participants will play with art materials and learn techniques in drawing, collage, and printmaking in a relaxed and generative space. Please RSVP to RemsenB@freelibrary.org.
National Pet Month Story and Craft
Mon, May 16, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Listen to Not Norman: A Goldfish Story by Kelly Bennett and make a tissue paper fish bowl
Our Names and Their Meanings: Collage Workshop
Mon, May 16, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
In this workshop for children of all ages and caregivers, we'll read the One Book, One Philadelphia 2022 children's book, Alma and How She Got Her Name, and celebrate the stories and meanings of our own names with a collage activity. Sign up for this free event here. …
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Mon, May 16, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Bring your stuffed animal to the library for a stuffed animal sleepover! You will return Tuesday, May 17th between 12 and 4 to pick up your friend and learn all about their sleepover adventure! Sign up is required as spaces are limited to 10 stuffed friends. Adult caretakers will receive and…
Story to Screen: Free Filmmaking Program for Teens
Mon, May 16, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Lil’ Filmmakers presents a free, five week program for aspiring teen filmmakers! Make a short film, meet new people, and learn everything from scriptwriting, cinematography, acting to directing. Snacks provided. Mondays, April 25th-May 23rd from 4-5:30
VIRTUAL | Teen Reading Lounge | Field Teen Center
Mon, May 16, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Teen Reading Lounge is an award-winning, nontraditional book club for teens ages 12-18. Teens help to create the reading list for the program and, working with trained facilitators, to design creative and civic engagement projects that bring big ideas to life. The current session takes…
Online English Conversation Group
Mon, May 16, 2022
4:30 P.M.
Virtual
Mondays 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Join us for a free conversation circle. Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other international adults in a casual learning environment. This group is currently full. Questions? Call 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning @…
Art on the Road
Mon, May 16, 2022
4:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us for a fun and exciting art program! Professional Artists Mr. Abdul Karim and Mr. Ali Salman engage budding artists as they work together to create a one of a kind collaborative, community-created art piece. The art piece is inspired by a…
Online Beginning Latin
Mon, May 16, 2022
5:00 P.M.
Virtual
Mondays and Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Salve! Do you want to learn Latin while reading about the daily life and adventures of members of a Roman household? Join us on Mondays and Thursdays 5-6 pm as we get to know Iulius, Aemilia, Medus, Lydia, and others! This class is suitable for beginner…
VIRTUAL Bite-sized Yoga Storytime
Mon, May 16, 2022
5:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Bite-Size Yoga Storytime is the new name for our weekly mindfulness activity for children & families. Get a bite-sized taste of yoga storytime with a yoga and/or mindfulness themed book, song, or activity each week! Ms. Becky will post Bite-size Yoga Storytime on Instagram…
Tasting Freedom Author Talk
Mon, May 16, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Pulitzer Prize winner Dan Biddle and Murray Dubin share oft-overlooked moments from American Civil Rights history: The 19th Century; drawing from their book Tasting Freedom: Octavius Catto and the battle for equality in Civil War America. Learn about African-American educator,…
W. E. B. Du Bois Reading Group
Mon, May 16, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Starting May 9th, 2022 until June 20th 2022 Mondays at 6:00pm until 7:30pm Meeting VIRTUALLY over Zoom, hosted by the Walnut Street West Branch Our W. E. B. Du Bois Reading Group is continuing on to the next book in Du Bois’s Black Flame Trilogy. The Black Flame Trilogy is a trilogy…
Online Book Discussion: My Broken Language
Mon, May 16, 2022
6:30 P.M.
Online
Join the Charles Santore Library for an online, interactive discussion of the One Book, One Philadelphia 2022 featured selection , My Broken Language , Quiara Alegría Hudes’ musical memoir of coming of age in 1980s and 90s Philadelphia. The discussion will…
Holmesburg Library Book Club
Mon, May 16, 2022
6:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Holmesburg Library Book Club Location: Holmesburg Library The Holmesburg Library's Book Club meets every two weeks on Monday night at 6:30PM. Join us for a lively discussion on some great books. For more information on how you can join and what book we are reading, please…
CareerLink® Job Search Help
Mon, May 16, 2022
11:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
Looking for a Job? Need to update your resume? Learn how to apply for jobs online Learn about resources PA CareerLink® has to offer from 11:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Virtual English Conversation Group
Tue, May 17, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Join our free conversation circle, where adults from different countries come together to speak English (lower to intermediate level) in a friendly setting. This series is sponsored by the Kensington Library. For more information or to register, complete the form at the link here…
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 17, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us as we share books, singing, bouncing, and rhymes geared towards children from infant to 24 months and their caregivers.
Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime
Tue, May 17, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join us for baby songs and stories with Mr. Rich! Dress for jumping around! If the weather is very nice, we might meet outside. Storytimes will take place most Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.. Come one time, or all the time!
Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English
Tue, May 17, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Virtual
Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call). This class will meet on: TUESDAYS from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Attendance is preferred at class…