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New Play Reading Series with Philadelphia Dramatists Guild
Thu, September 28, 2023
6:30 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for the third new play in the series ! Drive-Thru Therapy by Nickolette Jones September 28, 2023 —Room 108 A lonely man, Frank, seeks solace at a Wendy's drive-thru to the dismay of Gabriel, the voice behind the speaker. Franks' desperation reveals every human's solemn…
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich | Lidia's From Our Family Table to Yours: More Than 100 Recipes Made with Love for All Occasions
Thu, September 28, 2023
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $17.50
TICKETS will be available at the door after 6:45p.m. In conversation with Heather Marold Thomason, Butcher & Founder of Primal Supply “The cookbook author who changed the way Americans cook Italian food” ( The New York Times ), Lidia Matticchio Bastianich is the author of 15…
Preschool Storytime with Ms. Scout
Fri, September 29, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Ms. Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street from the library's main…
The Armchair Adventurers' Club
Fri, September 29, 2023
3:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
A comedian joked that reading was the safest form of travel. It's also the cheapest. The Armchair Adventurers' Club will be reading and discussing adventure travel narratives ranging from historic reconstructions to contemporary explorations. HEIM Center Rm. 131-132 Friday,…
Teen Video Games
Fri, September 29, 2023
3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome. 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…
Philly Hip Hop Panel and Block Party
Sat, September 30, 2023
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Party People! Join the Free Library of Philadelphia as we celebrate Philly’s contributions to hip hop. Join Philly’s own Lady B and a panel of Philadelphia notables as they discuss and share their experiences and thoughts on the impact Philly has had on the world of hip…
The Art and Influence of John Dowell
Mon, October 2, 2023
9:00 A.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
The Art and Influence of John Dowell is the latest exhibition from the Free Library's Special Collections. The exhibition is on view Monday, October 2, 2023 through Friday, March 1, 2024 on the Second and Third Floors of Parkway Central Library. John Dowell (born 1941) is a…
The Art and Influence of John Dowell
Mon, October 2, 2023
9:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Art and Influence of John Dowell is the latest exhibition from the Free Library's Special Collections. The exhibition is on view Monday, October 2, 2023 through Friday, March 1, 2024 on the Second and Third Floors of Parkway Central Library. John Dowell (born 1941) is a…
Gadget Help?
Mon, October 2, 2023
9:00 A.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Need one on one help with your gadgets? Our Digital Resource Specialist are here to help. Bring your computer, tablet, smart phone and other electronic devices for troubleshooting. Service available during normal business hours. Appointments also available.
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, October 2, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Nice weather? We'll be in Shakespeare Park, across the street from the library! Unfavorable weather? We'll…
Computer Skills for Beginners (Intermediate Level)
Mon, October 2, 2023
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Space limited. Classes will take place in the Technology Training Lab, located on the Ground Floor in Room 15.
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, October 2, 2023
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday 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 Hour Room, within the Central…
Vertical Display: Molly Dwyer and Nate Garcia's Contemporary Cartoon Fiction Picture Circus
Now through Mon, October 2, 2023
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Comics by Philadelphia's Molly Dwyer and Nate Garcia are part of a display created by the artists using the historic announcement stands in the Art Department. Many of the comics were created in the library itself. Stop by anytime we're open to see the incredible…
Math for GED
Tue, October 3, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Our small learning group builds math skills you can use to pass tests, understand the world, and solve problems at work and at home. The topics we work with will be taken from various areas of math. Online materials are provided to explain concepts and give additional practice between group…
Parkway Pals: Fall Family Storytime!
Tue, October 3, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Fall Family Storytime will be taking place at Sister Cities Park, in conjunction with Center City District, on Tuesdays from September 5th-October 10th! Join Miss Mary at 10:30 am for stories, songs, and fun under the shady trees! In the case of unfavorable weather, this program will be…
Teen Video Games
Tue, October 3, 2023
3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome. 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…
Play Palooza!
Tue, October 3, 2023
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Come have fun with us, and explore new play-based activities each week! Join us on Tuesdays in the Story Hour Room!
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, October 3, 2023
5:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 5:00-7:30 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
Night Raven Gaming Society
Tue, October 3, 2023
6:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
New to 40k... come and learn to play... experienced players we have organized play.... Assemble forces for historical battles in WWII, Vietnam, Middle East and even Modern conflicts. The Masquerade continues to with Vampire the Eternal Struggle here... Chose a clan and direct your minions to…
Malcolm Jenkins | What Winners Won't Tell You: Lessons from a Legendary Defender
Tue, October 3, 2023
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $38 book with ticket
TICKETS In conversation with Michael Eric Dyson One of pro football’s all-time defensive greats, Malcolm Jenkins won Super Bowls with the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints, and appeared in three Pro Bowls. He won the prestigious Jim Thorpe Award as a senior at the Ohio State…