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Virtual Mindful Wednesdays with Ms. Becky
Wed, August 12, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us on Instagram Stories @freelibraryccd and Facebook Stories (Facebook.com/Parkwaycentralchildrens) for a children's mindfulness activity with Ms. Becky. Activities will include mindful writing prompts, read-alouds, music & movement, and more! The videos will be…
Perloo: Low Country Chicken & Rice
Wed, August 12, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Cook along with Chef Valerie Erwin, one of Philadelphia's finest chefs, and learn how to make a delicious Low Country dinner--Perloo. This chicken and rice dish, served with a crisp salad, will be ready and on your table in about an hour. The menu comes from Carolina Lowcountry Geechee…
Virtual Introduction to Proposal Writing
Thu, August 13, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Our Grant Writing Series is going virtual! Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? This workshop will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal. It will include: The basic elements of a proposal The "do's" and…
Virtual Toddler Storytime with Miss Mary
Thu, August 13, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for Toddler Storytime on Facebook live (ParkwayCentralChildrens) Thursdays at 10:30 am! Enjoy stories, songs, and fun! The storytime will be available on our Facebook page after the live event is over! This program is intended for our friends 2-3…
Reading, Mathing, Making: Maker Thursdays
Thu, August 13, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Young makers will create a project based on a new book each day. All you need is a paper and pencil, but scissors, glue, and any odds and ends from your home never hurt! This program is in conjuction with UPenn's Urban Teaching Apprenticeship Program. Registration is required:…
Family Food and Wellness: Wellness
Thu, August 13, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for Family Food and Wellness, a series on cooking and exercise for children and caregivers. Wellness classes highlight fun and accessible ways to keep you and your children physically active. Tune in to the Culinary Literacy Center's Facebook Live to exercise along…
Virtual PAWS for Reading: Read to a Therapy Dog
Thu, August 13, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us on Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00-4:00 p.m. to read to a therapy animal friend from PAWS for People on a live video conference. Reading to a dog helps children develop confidence and skills for reading aloud! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PAWSFreeLibrary
Virtual Thursday Crafternoons!
Thu, August 13, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Ready to get crafty? Miss Mary will post a video every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. on our social media pages for Thursday Crafternoons! She'll share a story and then talk about a craft that relates. This program is intended for our friends 12 and under. Instagram:…
Virtual Teen Program | Drawing With Yona
Fri, August 14, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
A live drawing and chatting session with Yona, the After School Leader at the Field Teen Center. Hosted on the Teen Center Instagram . We tend to talk about drawing tips and advice, books we're reading, musicals, and ponies. Draw along at home or just watch and chat. Watch live on…
CANCELLED - World Builders Author Support and Training Workshop
Sat, August 15, 2020
9:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Writers - Bring you curiosity and leave inspired. The limit is your imagination. Dare to chip away writer's block with exciting tips, tools and insightful feedback. Please bring a current project or start a new one. Read time: 5-10 minutes per participant. Meeting will be held on…
CANCELLED - Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes
Sat, August 15, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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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.…
Summer Crafts Sundays
Sun, August 16, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Let's get crafty! Check out our social media platforms to follow step-by-step instructions on creating a fun Summertime craft! Easy craft with little supplies needed. Instagram: freelibraryccd Facebook: ParkwayCentralChildrens Twitter: ParkwayCCD
CANCELLED - Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes
Sun, August 16, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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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.…
Virtual Baby Storytime with Miss Mary
Mon, August 17, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for Baby Storytime on Facebook live (ParkwayCentralChildrens) Mondays at 10:30 am! Enjoy stories, songs, and fun! The storytime will be available on our Facebook page after the live event is over! This program is intended for our friends 2 years and under but anyone…
Virtual Intermediate Grant Writing
Tue, August 18, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Our Grant Writing Series is going virtual! Intermediate Grant Writing is an interactive webinar that will build on the teachings of the first two parts of the Grant Writing Series. In this session, participants will learn and review aspects of a good grant proposal and practice reviewing actual…
Virtual Storytime with Ms. Becky on Instagram Live
Tue, August 18, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Live virtual Storytime with Ms. Becky! Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement and lots of fun for children age 2-7. This Storytime program has a yoga & mindfulness twist, incorporating yoga songs for children! Watch on Instagram Live @freelibraryccd each Tuesday morning at 10:30…
Reading, Mathing, Making: Literacy Tuesdays
Tue, August 18, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
This program is in conjuction with UPenn's Urban Teaching Apprenticeship Program. Young readers will enjoy a variety of literacy activities focused on a new book each day. Registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/readingmathandmaking All programs are live and online.
Virtual Claymobile Visit
Tue, August 18, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join The Clay Studio weekly for a hands-on, virtual crafting session! Each week we will have a new lesson inspired by clay and a craft project using simple materials you likely have at home! We will meet on Tuesdays at 1 pm starting July 21 and ending August 25. Each session is 45-minute in…
Family Food and Wellness: Cooking
Tue, August 18, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for Family Food and Wellness, a series on cooking and exercise for children and caregivers. Cooking classes feature recipes that are delicious and healthy while being quick and inexpensive to make-and get the whole family working together in the kitchen! Tune in to the Culinary Literacy…
Virtual PAWS for Reading: Read to a Therapy Dog
Tue, August 18, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us on Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00-4:00 p.m. to read to a therapy animal friend from PAWS for People on a live video conference. Reading to a dog helps children develop confidence and skills for reading aloud! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PAWSFreeLibrary