Stories Alive: Family Story Hour for Incarcerated Parents and Their Children

Sat, October 21, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Stories Alive gives incarcerated parents the opportunity to read and connect with their children during a live videoconference call. Families who participate will get books to take home and keep! Stories Alive is available to children and caregivers with family members at the Curran-Fromhold and…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Toddler Senior Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Literacy Social Justice

Tangled Deeds Workshop: Deed, Property, Tenant, Estate Issues

Sat, October 21, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Meet with representatives from The Philadelphia Corporation on Aging, The Philadelphia Department of Deeds and Records, Department of Revenue, and an Estate Planning Attorney as they answer your questions regarding these issues.  If you are currently or anticipate having problems with a…

Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Personal Finance & Investing

Hazael Haven Presents: First Responders to Intimate Partner Violence

Sat, October 21, 2017 1:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us for a thought provoking presentation on Intimate Partner Violence and communities of faith as first responders.

Adult Discussion and Participation

Building Bridges with Books Family Night!

Tue, October 24, 2017 3:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Families of K-3rd grade students from W. C. Bryant Promise Academy are invited to join us at Blackwell Regional Library for reading support, games, free books and prizes, and FUN! Please contact the Building Bridges with Books program at 215-686-5372 for more information.

School Age Family Programs Building Bridges with Books

Coil Bowl Workshop for Teens and Adults

Tue, October 24, 2017 6:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join fiber artists Petra Floyd and Joy Ude to learn basic coiling techniques to transform plain cotton cording into colorful coiled bowls. This workshop is a great starting point for textile and fiber beginners, but will also give advanced students new approaches and skills for surface design.…

Adult Young Adult Senior Arts and Crafts Programs Art Teens

Pajama Story Time

Tue, October 24, 2017 6:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Pajama Storytime | Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.  Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun!  For children ages infant to five and their caregivers. Optional: wear pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal.  Pajama Play Group |  Tuesday…

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Literacy

Pajama Play Group

Tue, October 24, 2017 7:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Enjoy creative play in your pajamas! Bring your favorite stuffed animal if you like (NOT REQUIRED). Meet, talk, and play together with other families in your community.

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Family

Costume & Candy Parade

Wed, October 25, 2017 4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us for a spooky read-aloud and costume parade here at the library! Collect candy as you parade through the library. Costumes are not required. Both programs for ages 11 and younger. Ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver.

School Age Preschool Toddler Family Programs

Fiber Craft Group

Wed, October 25, 2017 6:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Fiber artists are invited to join us every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Bring your latest project and enjoy an evening of crafting and conversation with fellow artists. Assistance with knitting and crochet projects usually available. All skill levels welcome. 

Adult Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Art Crafts & Hobbies Crochet Knitting

Storytime

Fri, October 27, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us for stories and more! For children, infant through 5, and their caregivers.

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Literacy

Play Group

Fri, October 27, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Young children and their caregivers can socialize and play with the library's toys after storytime!

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Children Family

Stories Alive: Family Story Hour for Incarcerated Parents and Their Children

Sat, October 28, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Stories Alive gives incarcerated parents the opportunity to read and connect with their children during a live videoconference call. Families who participate will get books to take home and keep! Stories Alive is available to children and caregivers with family members at the Curran-Fromhold and…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Toddler Senior Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Literacy Social Justice

Pajama Story Time

Tue, October 31, 2017 6:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Pajama Storytime | Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.  Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun!  For children ages infant to five and their caregivers. Optional: wear pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal.  Pajama Play Group |  Tuesday…

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Literacy

Pajama Play Group

Tue, October 31, 2017 7:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Enjoy creative play in your pajamas! Bring your favorite stuffed animal if you like (NOT REQUIRED). Meet, talk, and play together with other families in your community.

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Family

Fiber Craft Group

Wed, November 1, 2017 6:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Fiber artists are invited to join us every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Bring your latest project and enjoy an evening of crafting and conversation with fellow artists. Assistance with knitting and crochet projects usually available. All skill levels welcome. 

Adult Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Art Crafts & Hobbies Crochet Knitting

Storytime

Fri, November 3, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us for stories and more! For children, infant through 5, and their caregivers.

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Literacy

Play Group

Fri, November 3, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Young children and their caregivers can socialize and play with the library's toys after storytime!

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Children Family

Vacant Land 215 Skill Share and Seed Swap

Sat, November 4, 2017 7:37 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Presented by the Garden Justice Legal Initiative, the Philadelphia Seed Exchange and the Free Library’s Culinary Literacy Center. Learn more about land access, seed saving and starting your own garden. This free program is family-friendly and open to gardeners of all skill levels. …

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Community Events Culinary Literacy Animals and Nature Social Justice Health

Stories Alive: Family Story Hour for Incarcerated Parents and Their Children

Sat, November 4, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Stories Alive gives incarcerated parents the opportunity to read and connect with their children during a live videoconference call. Families who participate will get books to take home and keep! Stories Alive is available to children and caregivers with family members at the Curran-Fromhold and…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Toddler Senior Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Literacy Social Justice

Financing Your Future: Spotlight on Scholarships

Sat, November 4, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

THIS EVENT IS FOR ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS INTERESTED IN CREATING A PLAN TO PAY FOR COLLEGE. Learn about: Scholarships - How to effectively search for scholarships Grants - FREE MONEY Loans - Creating a savvy plan for the use of student loans RSVP  bit.ly/financingyourfuturephiladelphia

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