Saturday Stroll

Sat, April 21, 2018 10:00 A.M.
Kingsessing Library

Calling all Nature Explorers! Join us for a Saturday Stroll from Kingsessing Library to Bartram's Garden. Explore nature themes along the walk. Enjoy FREE Boating at Bartram's Garden from 11 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Toddler Senior Family Programs Environment & Nature Philadelphia Animals and Nature

Pathways Tax Prep - MUST RSVP

Sat, April 21, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

To schedule an appointment, please visit http://pathwaysvita.com/schedule-your-appointment or call 610-543-5022 or 800-209- 2914  You must RSVP to attend the tax prep sessions. Space is limited!  

Adult Senior Other Great Programs

Singing City at the Library

Sat, April 21, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Enjoy a free choral performance by Singing City. Join an audience-participation song and meet the performers at a short reception afterwards. For singers (and non-singers!) of all ages. This program will take place outside, weather permitting.

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Toddler Senior Live Performances Family Programs Family Music

Self Defense Class for Women

Sat, April 21, 2018 12:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Join us for an eight class series to teach awareness strategies and tactics for preserving physical safety. The class will be taught by Grand Master William Hollman of The Southern Shaolin Academy.

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs

Earth Day Block Party

Sat, April 21, 2018 1:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Join us for a Block Party celebrating Earth Day and the residents of Fairhill! We'll have music, dancing, food, crafts, face painting and more for all ages! Stop by any time between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to take part in the festivities.  The event will also kick off the Healthy…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Toddler Senior Baby Health Programs New Americans Family Programs Community Events Health and Wellness

English as a Second Language Class

Sat, April 21, 2018 3:15 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

FREE English as a second language CLASSES Please join us for ESL classes and English tutoring. Our classes are open to all nationalities and skill levels and are completely free. Even if you can't attend every class, please come when you can! Childcare will be offered at all…

Adult Young Adult Senior New Americans Language Study ESL

Sundays on Stage: MOVE! with Lolly and Yoyo

Sun, April 22, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join Lolly and Yoyo, authors of the hit book MOVE for a singing, dancing good time. This series is made possible by funding from the Philadelphia City Institute Board of Managers. Montgomery Auditorium Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street   All programs begin at 2:00 p.m. Doors open at…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Toddler Senior Family Programs Live Performances Sundays on Stage Children Family Music

Philadelphia Reads W.E.B. Du Bois

Sun, April 22, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library

Discover the power of W.E.B. Du Bois’s ideas and their significance in our time.  This reading group focuses on the “The Souls of Black Folk,” his seminal study of African-American civilization at the turn of the 20th Century.  Led by Du Bois scholar and activist, Dr.…

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation African American Philadelphia History Social Science

Advanced ESL Class

Mon, April 23, 2018 5:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

PEDAL@GSE ESL Classes are FREE for adults (17 years+); Registration is preferred. Advanced Class: Mondays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Novice Class: Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m Intermediate Class: Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. REGISTER IN PERSON AT THE LIBRARY. Classes…

Adult Senior New Americans New Americans ESL

Spinning Yarns

Mon, April 23, 2018 6:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

For those who knit and crochet, bring your latest project and enjoy a relaxing, low-key evening of crafting at the library.  All fiber arts are welcome. This program is intended for adults.    

Adult Senior Arts and Crafts Programs arts & crafts

Tai Chi

Tue, April 24, 2018 12:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us for a healthy and stress relieving break in the middle of your day.  Our instructor, Henry Vuong, has been studying Tai Chi since childhood.  Those with medical conditions should check with their doctor before participating.  This free, 6-week program is…

Adult Senior Health Programs Health & Fitness Tai Chi

Snake Party!

Tue, April 24, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Snake expert Scott Prior will bring some of his favorite live snakes so we can get up-close-and-personal with these fascinating creatures.  You will learn about their behaviors and habitats, and have your questions answered.  If you are brave enough, you can pet one!

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Senior Discussion and Participation Animals and Nature

Computer Tutoring

Tue, April 24, 2018 5:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us in the Lab for individualized assistance provided by our Digital Resource Specialist.

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs Digital Media

Mystery Book Club

Tue, April 24, 2018 6:30 P.M.
Andorra Library

Love a good mystery?  Enjoy talking about books?  Join us for a Mystery Book Club.  We will be meeting on the last Tuesday of the month, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Stop by to see what we are reading next.

Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Book Clubs

Yoga for Adults

Tue, April 24, 2018 7:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

An inclusive yoga class for people of all skill levels and abilities.  Wear something comfortable and come to the library for wellness, stretching, and relaxation.

Adult Young Adult Senior Health Programs Workshops and Enrichment Yoga

Computer Tutoring

Wed, April 25, 2018 12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us in the Lab for individualized assistance provided by our Digital Resource Specialist.

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs Digital Media

DNA & Genealogy

Wed, April 25, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Learn about DNA and how it relates to genealogy with Northwest Village Network and Natline Thornton.

Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Genealogy

English as a Second Language Class

Wed, April 25, 2018 4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

FREE English as a second language CLASSES Please join us for ESL classes and English tutoring. Our classes are open to all nationalities and skill levels and are completely free. Even if you can't attend every class, please come when you can! Childcare will be offered at all…

Adult Young Adult Senior New Americans Language Study ESL

Email Basics | Part 2

Wed, April 25, 2018 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Learn how to stay safe online. We will review the following topics: Virus, Phishing, Spam, Email Scams, Spyware Emails, Strong Passwords, and Security Symbols for Web Addresses.

Adult Young Adult Senior Computer Classes Technology

Self Defense Class for Women

Wed, April 25, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Join us for an eight class series to teach awareness strategies and tactics for preserving physical safety. The class will be taught by Grand Master William Hollman of The Southern Shaolin Academy.

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs