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Comix Club
Thu, November 21, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
This month we'll gather in Room 108 instead, on the Parkway Central Library's first floor , to read, talk and draw comics.If you're new to the club: simply stop by and bring your comics project to work on or just hang out and read comics from the Philadelphia Comics…
Sustainability: Part 1 Selected Themes of Sustainability in Architecture and Design
Thu, November 21, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join us at 5:30 pm. for a presentation on a selection of themes in architecture and design, which reflect and anticipate the expanding notion of sustainability both environmentally and culturally. Q&A with the audience will follow the presentation. Afterwards, at 7:00 pm., we'll…
Sustainability: Part 2 Sustainable Food
Thu, November 21, 2024
7:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Sustainability Part 2 is at 7:00 pm. in the Culinary Literary Center where Jonathan Deutsch will do a talk, demonstration, and tasting of upcycled food. Speaker: Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, CHE, CRC, is professor in the Departments of Food and Hospitality Management and Nutrition Sciences at…
Big Fall Book Sale
Fri, November 22, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Please join us as the Friends of the Falls of Schuylkill Library host their popular book sale. All proceeds will help support library programming and materials. You will find thousands of donated books in many genres along with DVDs, puzzles, children's materials and more! Books…
Big Fall Book Sale
Sat, November 23, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Please join us as the Friends of the Falls of Schuylkill Library host their popular book sale. All proceeds will help support library programming and materials. You will find thousands of donated books in many genres along with DVDs, puzzles, children's materials and more! Books…
Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, November 23, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Read To a Therapy Dog
Sat, November 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too!
Film Screening: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Sat, November 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
To accompany "Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art," the latest Special Collections exhibition on the 2nd floor of Parkway Central Library , we are showing three films related to mythology this fall! The series includes Jason and the Argonauts (1963) on Monday, October 28th, Puss…
COURTNEY BELL--MEDICARE--EVERY MONDAY
Mon, November 25, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 10 am- 12 pm to answer your Pennsylvania Medicare questions. Attend one of her free workshops and find the best plan for you! This is a free workshop. No reservations are required. Please meet at the Senior…
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, November 25, 2024
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…
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, November 25, 2024
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
Mobile Constituent Services with State Rep Regina Young
Tue, November 26, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Mobile Constituent Services with State Rep Regina Young Every Tuesday from 12:00 P.M.-4.00 P.M. The Office of PA State Representative Regina Young provides constituent services at the Donatucci Library every Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Representatives provide assistance with SEPTA…
Handling Holiday Depression with UPENN Nursing
Tue, November 26, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join students from University of Pennsylvania's Nursing Department as they share various techniques to help lessen holiday stress and depression. Then enjoy the fun of playful music and laughing yoga to keep holiday depression at bay. This program is free and open to the public…
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, November 26, 2024
4:00 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 4:00-7:00 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…
Teen Tuesdays: Friends. Food. Fun.
Tue, November 26, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
Evening Storytime
Tue, November 26, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Every other Tuesday, join us in the evening for a nighttime themed storytime and craft. This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.
Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, November 30, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
T-Rex Tea Party
Sat, November 30, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Celebrate the mighty T-Rex in Dinovember! Join us for a dinosaur themed storytime followed by activities and snacks with herbal tea. Meet and take your picture with the Mighty T-Rex! For children ages 11 and under and their families. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an…
COURTNEY BELL--MEDICARE--EVERY MONDAY
Mon, December 2, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 10 am- 12 pm to answer your Pennsylvania Medicare questions. Attend one of her free workshops and find the best plan for you! This is a free workshop. No reservations are required. Please meet at the Senior…
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, December 2, 2024
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…