Come And Chat With The Digital Navigators

Wed, June 25, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Science and Wellness at Parkway Central Library

Help is available. Stop into the Lobby between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to learn more about the services provided by the Drexel Digital Navigators. The Drexel Digital Navigator program is designed to assist the local…

Philly's Professional Development Day

Wed, June 25, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Small businesses and career professionals are invited back to Philly’s Professional Development Day with the Free Library's Business Resource and Innovation Center. Join us on June 25, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for the event hosted…

TALKING TECH W/WAYNE

Wed, June 25, 2025 1:30 P.M.
Senior Services at Parkway Central Library

Drag Queen Visit!

Wed, June 25, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Meet Brittany Lynn, Drag Queen Extraordinaire, at our Summer of Wonder Carnival! Children and families are invited to this family Pride event and kickoff to Summer Reading.  Brittany Lynn will be looking fabulous and will be sharing some stories and songs. This event will be taking…

Sew What?! in the HEIM CENTER EAST Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, June 25, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement at Parkway Central Library

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more.  Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn.  In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…

Summer of Wonder Carnival!

Wed, June 25, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Kickoff summer the right way at the Summer of Wonder Carnival! Join us outdoors on Wood St. at the Parkway Central Library for a carnival full of games, face painting, balloon art, a magic show, free food and more. Children, teens and their families are invited to sign up for summer reading…

Summer of Wonder Carnival!

Wed, June 25, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Kickoff summer the right way at the Summer of Wonder Carnival! Join us outdoors on Wood St. at the Parkway Central Library for a carnival full of games, face painting, balloon art, a magic show, free food and more. Children, teens and their families are invited to sign up for summer reading…

Sew What?! in the HEIM CENTER EAST Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, June 25, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more.  Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn.  In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…

Vinyl Record Listening Club

Wed, June 25, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

New club alert! The Music Department is starting a club for folks to listen to and discuss vinyl records! We welcome music lovers of all levels, whether you are brand new to vinyl records or an old hat at crate digging. We will be meeting on last Wednesdays of the month, in the Music…

Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Judicial Ethics & Discipline

Wed, June 25, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Virtual

Learn about Pennsylvania’s judicial ethics requirements with Alicia Hickok, Attorney of Counsel at DLA Piper Law Firm. We will discuss the recusal and disciplinary processes for judges. Pennsylvania has a Judicial Code of Conduct, a Judicial Conduct Board, and a Judicial Ethics Advisory…

English Conversation Group - Intermediate+

Wed, June 25, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

6/25/25: This group will meet in BRIC Room 60 on the ground floor. 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…

*NEW DATE* Headshots at the BRIC!

Thu, June 26, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

*NO HEADSHOTS DURING THE MONTH OF JULY, HEADSHOTS WILL RESUME IN AUGUST* Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more.  Use your photo to enhance your…

Networking: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Thu, June 26, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Virtual

Networking is the #1 most successful strategy for landing a job. Attend this workshop to learn networking strategies and how networking is used most effectively in job search. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon registration. Full Circle Career Workshops…

Margaret Ann Philbrick | Caravaggio, Art, Crime and House of Honor - the Heist of Caravaggio's Nativity

Thu, June 26, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE

Award-winning author Margaret Philbrick discusses art crime and the role of master painter and Renaissance bad boy Caravaggio in her latest thriller. Her husband will also reveal why Philbrick Hall is called Philbrick Hall. This program will be held in the Art Department

Teen Slide Show and Tell/Yap-athon

Thu, June 26, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Got a topic you're dying to yap about? Make a short presentation (up to 5 minutes) and share it at the Teen Center! Email us your presentations in advance at TeenCenter@freelibrary.org , then present on Thursday, June 26th at 3:30 p.m. Anyone without a presentation is welcome…

Sew What?! Evening HEIM CENTER EAST Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, June 26, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement at Parkway Central Library

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more.  Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn.  In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the HEIM…

Sew What?! Evening HEIM CENTER EAST Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, June 26, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more.  Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn.  In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the HEIM…

Cuban Rueda de Casino: Dance Class

Thu, June 26, 2025 6:30 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Rueda de Casino is a high energy dance, similar to salsa, but danced in a circle with rotating partners. All levels welcome! Come alone or bring friends. Teacher Lana Corrales of Philly P'Arriba . creates joy, community, and connection through dance!

Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection

Fri, June 27, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Map Collection at Parkway Central Library

In celebration of Philadelphia hosting the 2025 American Library Association's Annual Conference, we are hosting a Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection . Visit us on the second floor of Parkway Central Library  to see materials from the Free…

Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection

Fri, June 27, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Print and Picture Collection at Parkway Central Library

In celebration of Philadelphia hosting the 2025 American Library Association's Annual Conference, we are hosting a Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection . Visit us on the second floor of Parkway Central Library  to see selections from the Free…