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African Americans and the Vote: Book and Picture Display/Collage
Sat, February 29, 2020
9:00 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library
The display will highlight the journey of African American suffrage. It will support and mirror the 2020 national theme. Exhibition or display…what to do? This display will be on view all month.
Saturday Morning Cartoons
Sat, February 29, 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.…
Citizenship Class Session
Sat, February 29, 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,…
Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes
Sat, February 29, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Pathway Forward and the Free Library of Philadelphia's Languages and Learning Center for FREE GED. and Adult Basic Education classes on Saturdays and Sundays. Free Classes on Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. English/Social Studies GED Prep 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m.…
Yoga Storytime with Ms. Becky
Sat, February 29, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for yoga stories, yoga songs, yoga games, and yoga adventures for children and their caregivers! FREE! Ms. Becky is a Children's Librarian and the Head of the Parkway Central Library Children's Department. She has over 50 hours of Children's Yoga training at Wake Up Yoga in…
Pathways Tax Prep - MUST RSVP
Sat, February 29, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West
To schedule an appointment, please visit http://pathwaysvita.com/schedule-your-appointment or call 610-543-5022 or 800-209- 2914 You must RSVP to attend the tax prep sessions — space is limited! You must RSVP to attend the tax prep sessions. Space is limited!
Toddler Storytime
Sat, February 29, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Children ages 15-35 months and their adult caregivers. Stories, songs, finger plays and action rhymes. Saturdays. Daycares and camps - please call to set up your own special visit.
In the Kitchen with Brûlée Catering: Pâte à Choux Puffs
Sat, February 29, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Learn the French art of making puffs (Pâte à Choux) through this demonstration led by pastry chef Jacqueline Jones. Tastings included. Choux pastry, or pâte à choux, is a light pastry dough used in many pastries. It contains only butter, water, flour and eggs. Instead…
Computer Tutor
Sat, February 29, 2020
11:00 A.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.
Let's Speak English! for International Adults
Sat, February 29, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Meet other adult English learners for conversation. Topics may involve small talk, holidays, customs, and common slang. Practice in a casual environment—no exams! Program is free.
Friendly Bridge Club
Sat, February 29, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Andorra Library
Please join us to play Contract Bridge, socially. All levels are welcome - learners, experienced players and teachers.
Open Computer Lab
Sat, February 29, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Work on a special project and get one-on-one assistance. Lab is open for 3 hours. This class is offered on a first come, first served basis and space is limited. Register in the lab, by signing the clipboard.
Origami Leap Frogs
Sat, February 29, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Celebrate Leap Day by joining us to make origami leap frogs! Stop by the children's area during the day (11:00 a.m. through 4:45 p.m.).Origami paper will be provided and we will have books on Origami available to check out. Ms. Natalie will be on hand to provide directions…
Read, Baby, Read Storytime and Playgroup
Sat, February 29, 2020
11:15 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories, songs, and fun activities. All programs are for children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers. Expecting parents and siblings welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and…
Gentle Yoga with Roots to Rise
Sat, February 29, 2020
11:15 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Roots2Rise is bringing yoga to the South Philly Free Library this fall! Join Becca for a gentle flow, suitable for beginners and older adults. We will have some mats handy for those who do not have their own. Class is free to attend and all are welcome!
Saturday Storytime
Sat, February 29, 2020
11:30 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
For families and kids of all ages. Hear great books and have a good time at the Library with your child. Every other Saturday a children's librarian will read a story and have some related fun mini activities planned out. Just drop in and join the fun.
Crochet with Gigi!
Sat, February 29, 2020
11:30 A.M.
Logan Library
Join our crochet club. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite materials. For all ages.
Urban Medicine Cabinet
Sat, February 29, 2020
12:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Make and take home your own tinctures, salves, and syrups using native wild plants such as plantain herb, yarrow herb, and elderberry and learn more deeply about ceremonial healing practices that, like the ones in Tommy Orange's novel There There , “come from a long way…
Literacy Lab
Sat, February 29, 2020
12:00 P.M.
Logan 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
Sat, February 29, 2020
12:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia 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…