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Computer Tutor
Fri, February 21, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Do you need help with the basics? Do you have a new device that needs to be set up? Need to learn how to type or just a little help with MS Word? Call 215-685-1758 for additional information. Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays 11:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Black History Month Film Series
Fri, February 21, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Our film series presentations give an exploration into the lives of notable Pan African figures and some historic, cultural, and fictional tales that highlight the social challenges and victories of communities of African descendant. Refreshments will be served. Films & Show Times: Red…
Black History Month Film Series: Daughters of the Dust
Fri, February 21, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Daughters of the Dust is the selection. Light refreshments provided.
Story Booth Recording Session
Fri, February 21, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
You have stories to share! Step inside the storybooth for a casual interview, and have your voice recorded to be part of neighborhood libraries oral history. Your story will be archived online at StoryCorps and the Library of Congress.
Computer Basics Workshop
Fri, February 21, 2020
2:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
A hands-on, introductory class designed for individuals with no previous computer skills. This class is offered on a first come, first served basis. We encourage attendees to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the class to get a registration ticket at the reference desk, in the Magazines…
Build It!
Fri, February 21, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Build with LEGO, Magna-Tiles, Keva Planks and more! For ages 7 and up.
Nintendo Fridays
Fri, February 21, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Come join us every Friday after school for Nintendo Fridays! We play games like Smash Bros and Mario Party. Open to kids and teens ages 8 and up.
Behind the Bookcase | Castaways: Displacement and Opportunity at Sea
Fri, February 21, 2020
3:00 P.M.
The Rosenbach
Pirates, enslaved people, shipwreck survivors, emigrants—for centuries people uprooted from lives on land took their chances on the sea. Some have gone willingly, but many had no choice. Look at and handle materials from the 17th to the 19th century by and about a diverse group of…
Nintendo Fridays
Fri, February 21, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Come join us every Friday after school for Nintendo Fridays! We play games like Smash Bros, Mario Party, and Just Dance. Open to kids and teens ages 8 and up.
Drama Club with Parks Plays Theater Group
Fri, February 21, 2020
3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Do you enjoy theater? Are you great at drawing and designing clothes? Do you like building things? The purpose of the group is to teach teens the ways of theater. We are looking for actors, actresses, artists, costume designers etc.. If this sounds fun, join us on Fridays in…
Hands On
Fri, February 21, 2020
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Learn how to do some old school crafts such as finger knitting, potholder making and origami. This program is intended for young school aged children. Parents and siblings are welcome.
Black History Craft Day
Fri, February 21, 2020
3:30 P.M.
Haddington Library
Learn about three highly celebrated African - Americans in history then make a craft of your choice based on them.
LEGO Club
Fri, February 21, 2020
3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Join other children and teens at our fun weekly Lego Club! Mega-blocks available for smaller children; all materials provided.
Video Games
Fri, February 21, 2020
3:30 P.M.
Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Need a little Mario party in your life? How about some more Smash Bros? We have you covered here in the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! Wondering what some of the games we have are? Nintendo Switch: Mario Party, Mario…
LEGO Club
Fri, February 21, 2020
3:45 P.M.
Andorra Library
Can't keep your hands out of a tub of LEGOs? We can't either! Do you dream of building something amazing with LEGOs? We do too! If this is you, come join us! Work on the building assignment, check out a project in one of our many LEGO books, or let your imagination soar…
Board Game Bonanza!
Fri, February 21, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
From Chutes and Ladders to Connect 4, from Bingo to Twister, play some games and make some friends! Find us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/parkwaycentralchildrens Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParkwayCCD
Philly Slam League
Fri, February 21, 2020
4:30 P.M.
Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library auditorium hosts the Philly Slam League, a weekly poetry slam competition for teen poets. All are welcome to attend the performances. If your school doesn’t have a team, join ours! The Free Library House Team practices Mondays 3:30-5:30 in the Teen Center. …
Saturday Morning Cartoons
Sat, February 22, 2020
9:00 A.M.
Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Need to get out of the house on Saturday morning but have nothing to do? Come join us at the Field Teen Center for some early morning cartoon watching! Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info.…
World Builders Author Support and Training Workshop
Sat, February 22, 2020
9:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Writers – Step into a free, creative atmosphere where imagination meets inspiration. Bring your biography, family history, fiction, fantasy, paranormal, urban lit, or science fiction project and receive suggestive feedback designed to propel your work to the next level. Read-time:…
Citizenship Class Session
Sat, February 22, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
The IndoChinese American Council at Tacony Library will host an information session about free Citizenship Classes on Saturday, February 22, at 10AM. 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,…