How to Protect Your Network while Networking: An Update on the Changing Cyber-security and Data Privacy Landscape in 2019

Thu, June 27, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Privacy and security of information is a concern for every business owner. Employers need to protect their employee’s data; businesses need to protect their client’s data; and contractors need to prepare to be compliant with corporate privacy and information security guidelines. The…

Adult Business Speakers and Lectures RFC Program Calendar Nonprofit Business & Entrepreneurs

"Wonder"-ful Discoveries: Fun in the Sun

Thu, June 27, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Margaret S. Halloran Literacy Seiries Discover science, literature, art, poetry, and more through hands-on activities at your library! The last Thursday of each month will be a special "fun in the Sun" outdoor session of "Wonder"-ful discoveries. 

School Age LEAP Family Programs Art Children Crafts & Hobbies Environment & Nature Literature Science Animals and Nature STEM

We Are La Cocina: Recipes in Pursuit of the American Dream

Thu, June 27, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Join us for an evening of food, drink, and conversation in celebration of the new cookbook,  We Are La Cocina: Recipes in Pursuit of the American Dream (2019). Chef Valerie Erwin will moderate a panel discussion with participants of  La Cocina , an incubator for low-income…

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Business & Entrepreneurs

Song-Poems: The Great Cackler

Thu, June 27, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

This experimental folk/punk duo formed from the West Philly underground arts scene of which both Mnady Katz (violin) and Justin Duerr (guitar) have been a part of since the 1990s. They build an alternative musical world using an intuitive process and incorporating both of their visions as visual…

Adult Community Events Music

Libraries for Illustrators

Fri, June 28, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

Do you make picture books? Are you interested in illustrating books for children? With nearly100,000 picture books in the collection, the Free Library of Philadelphia is an incredible resource for authors and illustrators. But that’s only scratching the surface; from art books to special…

Adult Young Adult Senior Arts and Crafts Programs Author Events Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment Art Makers & Makerspaces Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Digital Collections Special Collections Maps Print and Picture Collection arts & crafts Book Arts children's literature Five Senses

Office Hours: Registered Patent Agent - FULL

Fri, June 28, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Interested in protecting your invention or design with a patent? Would you like to talk to a registered patent agent for free? We are pleased to announce that we are accepting requests for free 1 hour Patent consultations with registered Patent Agent Scott Keeley from the Intellectual…

Adult Business Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Nonprofit Business & Entrepreneurs Patents & Trademarks

BalletX Pop-Up Performance: The Little Prince

Fri, June 28, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Join BalletX for their return to Parkway Central Library, this time for a very special performance on the grand Beaux-Arts building’s Skyline Terrace, boasting 360° scenic views, and one of the most exciting civic spaces to gather with friends and fellow Philadelphians. As part of…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Live Performances Performing Arts dance

Roots2Rise Wellness: Yoga on the Rooftop Summer Series

Sat, June 29, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join Roots2Rise for an eight week yoga series on the beautiful rooftop at Parkway Central Library! You're invited to $5.00 yoga every Saturday--beginning June 1 and continuing through July 20--from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. All proceeds go towards yoga and wellness programming in neighborhood…

Adult Young Adult Senior Community Events Yoga

Teddy Bear Tea Party with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania

Sat, June 29, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

All girls going into grads k-3 are invited to join this event. Bring your favorite teddy bear, get ready to have some fun, and learn more about joining Girl Scouts. Enjoy cookies, tea, activities, and make a vest for your teddy! A parent must be present.  Email rdesandies@gsep.org for more…

School Age Family Programs Community Events Arts and Crafts Programs Children Crafts & Hobbies Family Summer Reading arts & crafts

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Mon, July 1, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!

Toddler Baby Family Programs Storytimes Children Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia Literacy Literature Summer Reading children's literature Five Senses

Marvel Movie Mondays- Iron Man

Mon, July 1, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Escape the heat this summer as we recap the essential movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe each week in the Field Teen Center! Program for teens ages 12-18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram. Teen…

Young Adult Film Screening Comics & Graphic Novels Movies & Television Summer Reading

Teen Anime Club

Mon, July 1, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Teens interested in watching Anime are invited to join the Field Teen Center Teen Anime Club! Mondays in the Field Teen Center from 3pm-5pm.   Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Teens Anime & Manga

What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?

Mon, July 1, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

A special exploration of At these Crossroads will be followed by a discussion of Frederick Douglass' famous speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Registration is recommended for this event. To register, visit blackresistencelab.eventbrite.com.  

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation African American History

Big Kids Story Time

Tue, July 2, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers! Free! No registration required. Children's Department Story Hour Room School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Literacy Five Senses

Big Kids (age 2-5) Story Time -

Tue, July 2, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. Stay for Play Group on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. 

Preschool Family Programs Children Family Five Senses

Big Kids Play Group

Tue, July 2, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Creative Play for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers!  Children's Department Story Hour Room. Free. No registration required.  School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Education Family

Teen Chess Club

Tue, July 2, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Teens of any skill level are welcome to join us for Chess Club. Tuesdays in the Field Teen Center from 12pm-2pm. Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Chess

A Free Tour of Our Five Senses: A Family Friendly, Interactive Exhibition.

Tue, July 2, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Sign up for your free curator-led tour of Our Five Senses, the first family friendly, fully-interactive exhibition at the Free Library. Tours begin at 3:00 p.m and are 45 minutes. While the exhibition is geared for all ages, the suggested minimum age for the tour is 10 years old. Tours are…

Adult Young Adult School Age Family Programs Children Education Family Humor Literacy Literature Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Digital Collections Science Special Collections History children's literature Five Senses

Spanish Language Learning Circle

Tue, July 2, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in learning Spanish or brushing up on your existing Spanish language skills? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's…

Adult Discussion and Participation Databases & Electronic Resources Education Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Language Study Literacy Online Learning

ENAensemble presents the Serial Opera Project

Tue, July 2, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

ENAensemble’s new Serial Opera project is a multi-month performance of a new chamber opera. Each month, the next scene will be premiered, along with solo and chamber music performances by ENAensemble’s players. The opera, with a premise by the award-winning author and librettist…

Adult Live Performances Music Performing Arts