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Movie Double Feature
Sun, December 8, 2019
1:00 P.M.
Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Come watch these essential movies each Sunday in the Field Teen Center! Program for teens ages 12-18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram. Teen programming at the Field Teen Center is made possible in…
Pathway Forward: G.E.D Preparation Class
Sun, December 8, 2019
1:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Pathway Forward and the Free Library of Philadelphia's Languages and Learning Center for FREE G.E.D. and Adult Basic Education classes on Saturdays and Sundays. Free classes on Saturdays starting October 12 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. English/Social Studies GED Prep 10:00 am…
Intermediate English Classes | Clases de inglés gratis
Sun, December 8, 2019
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Our weekly class for English learners at the Intermediate level has started back up! Intermediate classes are every Sunday from 1pm-2:30pm.
Literacy Lab
Sun, December 8, 2019
1:15 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. The core components of the program are: Read Alouds, Writing Activities, Independent Reading, and Literacy Activities, Games and Crafts. The Literacy Lab…
Literacy Lab
Sun, December 8, 2019
1:15 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. The core components of the program are: Read Alouds, Writing Activities, Independent Reading, and Literacy Activities, Games and Crafts. The Literacy Lab…
Literacy Lab
Sun, December 8, 2019
1:15 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. The core components of the program are: Read Alouds, Writing Activities, Independent Reading, and Literacy Activities, Games and Crafts. The Literacy Lab…
Sundays on Stage: The Nutcracker
Sun, December 8, 2019
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Pages to Pirouettes brings the story of Marie and the nutcracker to life, accompanied by the enchanting music of Tchaicovsky. This Sundays on Stage tradition closes with a ballet lesson for the whole audience. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.Late seating is at the discretion of…
Holiday Concert with Philadelphia Freedom Band
Sun, December 8, 2019
3:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Philadelphia Freedom Band, Philly's own LGBTQ wind ensemble and marching band, will perform a selection of Christmas and Hanukkah favorites for your enjoyment. The band formed at Philly OutFest in 2008 and has appeared at Pride events, parades, and concerts around the Philadelphia area.…
Literacy Lab
Sun, December 8, 2019
3:15 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. The core components of the program are: Read Alouds, Writing Activities, Independent Reading, and Literacy Activities, Games and Crafts. The Literacy Lab…
Literacy Lab
Sun, December 8, 2019
3:15 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. The core components of the program are: Read Alouds, Writing Activities, Independent Reading, and Literacy Activities, Games and Crafts. The Literacy Lab…
Literacy Lab
Sun, December 8, 2019
3:15 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. The core components of the program are: Read Alouds, Writing Activities, Independent Reading, and Literacy Activities, Games and Crafts. The Literacy Lab…
Once Upon a Book
Now through Sun, December 8, 2019
5:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Who doesn’t love children’s books? We all have a favorite book that was read to us as a child or one that we read to our own children, or even grandchildren. For some of us, it was the start of a passion for all things book-related. The Delaware Valley Chapter of the…
Love Is All Around
Now through Sun, December 8, 2019
5:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
The Delaware Valley Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers celebrates love each February with a member-to-member Valentines Day card exchange. Members send handmade cards that show off their artistic skills. This min-exhibition features a sampling of cards made by members over the last few…
The Book as Art: Highlights from the Book Arts Collection
Now through Sun, December 8, 2019
5:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While artists have illustrated books for centuries, an artists’ book is a medium unto itself. Artists’ books draw inspiration from the form or the function of a book to create a piece of artwork. Depending on the artist’s intent, the book may be limited to one copy or…
Meet Author/Illustrator Oge Mora!
Mon, December 9, 2019
10:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for a very special event, welcoming picture book author/illustrator Oge Mora to the library, where she will share her books and talk about her life! Creator of Thank You, Omu! and Saturday , Oge is a Caldecott Medal honoree and the recipient of the Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award…
Toddler Storytime
Mon, December 9, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join us for Toddler Storytime every Monday where we will explore exciting new worlds through stories, songs, and crafts. Toddlers must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Siblings are welcome! Daycares welcome by appointment only.
Family Preschool Storytime
Mon, December 9, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Lawncrest Library
Stories, Music, and Movement for children ages 2-5 and their caretakers. Day Care and Preschool Groups must contact the librarian for individual appointments.
Baby Storytime
Mon, December 9, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun! Storytime will be followed by a half hour playgroup. For children birth through 18 months and their caregivers. School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369
Arabic/English Language and Cultural Exchange
Mon, December 9, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Interested in learning Arabic and helping Arabic speakers practice English? Come join our free cultural connections group, where we will explore language, customs, foods, and other aspects of culture. Mondays, starting October 7, 2019 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 2M Classroom in…
Baby Play Group
Mon, December 9, 2019
11:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Creative Play for children birth to 18 months old and their caregivers! Children's Department Story Hour Room. Free. No registration required. School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369