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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Wed, July 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Science in the Summer July 2, 9,16, 23, and 30 from 3-4 PM. No registration required. Science in the Summer is a free, informal science program for children entering grades 2 - 6. Supported by GSK and offered in collaboration with The Franklin Institute, the goal of the program is to increase…
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***CANCELLED***Builder's Club
Wed, July 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO HVAC ISSUES***Drop in and build! We have Magnatiles, LEGOs, and more! Bring your imagination! From 3-4:30 p.m.
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Anime & Manga Club
Wed, July 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us at the library for our summer Anime & Manga Club! Discuss, read, or watch your favorite Anime and Manga. This program is for Teens (Ages 13-18). Held in the Community Room every Wednesday from 3pm-4pm during the month of July.
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Silent Book Club
Wed, July 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Need a recommendation to complete your Summer Reading Log? Don't hestitate to ask Librarian Kate for a good book and join other children in Silent Book Club for a chance to read a Summer Reading Prize!
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Procrastinator's Summer Reading Club
Wed, July 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
​Don't wait until the last week of August to do your required summer reading! Join us to set goals and tackle a little reading each week -- and have a chance to win summer reading prizes! Wednesdays at 3:30 pm, June 25th - August 20th
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Nutrition Workshop Series for Families with The Food Trust
Wed, July 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Haverford Library
Learn how everyone in the family can help to prepare meals! There will be a cooking demo; food tasting for 4 week. Participants will recieve a free bag of recipe ingredients and cooking utensils to take home. Learn how everyone in the family can help to prepare meals.…
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Visual Playwriting for Teens
Wed, July 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Learn how to bring your stories to life with both words and art. Templates will be provided. Location : Field Teen Center, Ground Floor Parkway Central Library Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18 . Organized groups (including camp groups…
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CANCELLED! Silent Book Club
Wed, July 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
HI FRIENDS, DUE TO LACK OF STAFF AND TRANSITIONING TO BEING BACK OPEN, THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED FOR TODAY. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE! Let's read to ourselves, together! Whether it's your prize book from joining Sumer of Wonder, assigned reading from a teacher, or something…
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CANCELLED: Business Tax 101
Wed, July 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us at the BRIC as we welcome the City of Philadelphia's Department of Revenue for a workshop going over the basics of business tax. We will cover the main taxes needed to run and operate a business in Philadelphia, and discuss self-service options like the Philadelphia Tax…
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(POSTPONED) 60 Years of LGBTQ+ Liberation in Philadelphia
Wed, July 9, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
This program has been postponed due to disruptions related to the union work stoppage earlier this week. We hope to find a new date for this program to announce shortly. On July 4, 1965, 39 members of gay and lesbian organizations from various Eastern cities across the U.S. picketed outside…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, July 9, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central 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 Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
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Basic English Literacy
Thu, July 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue, 19142
Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic English literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills in English. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email…
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English as a Second Language TESTING
Thu, July 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 7/8 and 7/10. Up to 30 individuals can…
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Summer Builders’ Club
Thu, July 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Want to build something amazing? Want to learn how to create with cardboard? Come learn with Leap how to build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 10:00am! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens - bring a friend!
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Music with Ms. Molly!
Thu, July 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Ms. Molly's music sessions are based on music appreciation, learning rhythms, incorporating elements of early childhood education into music, and are most of all, fun! Classes are themed around various children's interests found in music. This summer we'll be singing about…
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Family Storytime at Glen Foerd!
Thu, July 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Torresdale Library
Enjoy story time at the historic and beautiful Glen Foerd mansion. For ages 1 to 5 with an accompanying adult. Presented by Torresdale and Welsh Rd Libraries! Hope to see you there! Thursdays, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/31 Glen Foerd is located at 5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114,…
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Family Storytime at Glen Foerd!
Thu, July 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Welsh Road Library
Enjoy story time at the historic and beautiful Glen Foerd mansion. For ages 1 to 5 with an accompanying adult. Presented by Torresdale and Welsh Rd Libraries! Hope to see you there! Thursdays, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/31 Glen Foerd is located at 5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114,…
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Storytime Adventures!
Thu, July 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event…
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Preschool Storytime and Play!
Thu, July 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Preschool Storytime and Play! 10:30 a.m. Join us for fun stories and songs followed by creative play! For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.
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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup
Thu, July 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Calling all babies, toddlers and twos! Librarian Rachel will lead families in stories, songs, tickles, bounces, bubbles and maybe a few peek-a-boos! Afterwards, families can stay in our community room to explore baby toys and socialize. Older siblings welcome.