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Book Paper Scissors
Sat, December 3, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Book Paper Scissors is an artists’ book fair, free and open to the public. 2022 marks the 13th year of the fair held at the library in collaboration with the Philadelphia Center for the Book . This festive event features artists’ books, handmade paper, prints, zines,…
Financial Aid Prep Workshop for Teens | VIRTUAL
Sat, December 3, 2022
12:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join the Field Teen Center and The Alexander Advantage in-person for a FREE Financial Aid Workshop for teens virtually on Zoom. The 2022–23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available to high school seniors on October 1, 2022. Students will learn about financial aid…
Winter Solstice Party
Sat, December 3, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Logan Library
The Winter Solstice is on December 21, but celebrate a little early with us! Join us outdoors at the Stenton Museum for family-friendly seasonal activities and treats. Enjoy S'mores, hot chocolate, crafts, stories, and music! The event is free, but RSVPs are requested by clicking…
Virtual Sundays on Stage: Keepers of the Culture
Sun, December 4, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join us for the Annual Family Day Celebration with Keepers of the Culture ( kotcinc.org ), this year entitled "I'll Never Forget ... Stories of Holidays and Traditions." Celebrate the African and African-American oral tradition, with storytelling from the Philadelphia ensemble…
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime
Mon, December 5, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces in the auditorium on the ground floor! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy…
English Classes
Mon, December 5, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Tacony Library
Learn how to speak, read, and write English! Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 1 PM. Taught by IndoChinese American Council. For more information, please contact Matthew by text or whatsapp 215-571-9921 or email kastelberg@iacphila.org.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, December 5, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for Preschool storytime! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. This program is intended for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
Preschool Story and Craft/Coloring
Mon, December 5, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Preschool Story and Craft or Coloring (In-Person) Children aged 2-5 and a caregiver are welcome to join us in the Picture Book Room for a themed story and art activity.
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Mon, December 5, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Mon, December 5, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Lawncrest Library
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call…
Einstein Presents: Stop the Bleed
Mon, December 5, 2022
12:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
In response to increased violence throughout Philadelphia, an experienced RN will teach non-medical individuals the proper steps to aid an injured person until help arrives. In one hour, you can learn to save a life. This session is presented by The Einstein Trauma Center. …
Start High School Equivalency or English Language Classes through Next Level Learning
Mon, December 5, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Logan Library
Are you looking to earn your high school equivalency (a high school diploma, GED, HiSET, etc.), take some refresher courses in math and reading, or improve you English language skills? Continue your educational journey through Next Level Learning, a network of adult education classes…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Mon, December 5, 2022
1:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call…
Teen Movie Mondays
Mon, December 5, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
A new movie every Monday screening at the Field Teen Center. 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. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram. Teen programming at the Field…
Bike Light Give-Away
Mon, December 5, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Light up the night and be safe with our bike light giveaway, while they last. Thank you to Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for the lights. .
Arts and Crafts Mondays
Mon, December 5, 2022
3:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
We'll have supplies, you provide the creativity.
Japanese Conversation Group (Advanced) (Virtual)
Mon, December 5, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Zoom
Build your confidence in speaking Japanese while meeting with other adults in a casual learning environment. For advanced speakers. Register at https://forms.gle/pcxXbcMU7mCLqXbw8
Countdown to Noon! with Music Play Patrol
Mon, December 5, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join music educators from Music Play Patrol for an afternoon of music & movement. Get ready to count down to the New Year by doing a variety of marching and movement activities while playing drums! This event will be held in the library's Montgomery Auditorium, on the ground floor. For…
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, December 5, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday except (11/21, 12/19, 12/26 & 1/2) from 3:30-4:30pm 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…
Writing Assistance
Mon, December 5, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Want to make your resume stand out - or put the finishing touches on your college essay? Or perhaps you could use some help writing your online dating profile? Or maybe you just need help filling out forms. Never fear! South Philly Reading Captains from right here in the…