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LEAP: Science Day!
Wed, April 2, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Explore the wonders of science with experiments and interactive activities like paper plane making and more! Meet us from 3:00–5:00 PM to discover something new and exciting.
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Book Buddy
Wed, April 2, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Share a love of reading at the library with our Book Buddy! Ages 5 to 11 All English levels are welcome! Excellent opportunity to practice reading in English Build comprehension and confidence
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Chess Club
Wed, April 2, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Learn to play chess at Wyoming Library every Wednesday from 3 to 4:30 PM! Recommended for ages 8 and Up! Sharpen Your Skills of Collaboration, Visualization, risk/benefit analysis, critical thinking and problem solving! This program is brought you in partnership with the Free…
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Wednesday STEAM LEAP Activity
Wed, April 2, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
An activity that changes from week to week to explore language, art, and/or STEM topics in the children's section from 3pm-4:45pm.
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Why? Wednesday: Circuits & Program a Robot
Wed, April 2, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for Why? Wednesday , where we will explore scientific concepts and embark on a variety of challenges. Today we will explore circuits with our two circuit kits which includes switches, music boxes, light bulbs, a fan, and more. We will also experiment with programming a robot using…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, April 2, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
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 staff.
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Baby Rave: Music with Ry
Wed, April 2, 2025
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join us for an afternoon of music, dancing, and family fun! Electronic dance music for children and their caregivers, led by DJ, professional music teacher, and performer Music with Ry. (Instagram: @music_with_ry)
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Art with Zerbe
Wed, April 2, 2025
3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Join us and learn some art skills from Mural Artist – John Zerbe
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Craft & Create
Wed, April 2, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Description: Calling all kids ages 7 - 14! Show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting every Wednesday at 3:30pm. All materials will be provided.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, April 2, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
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 volunteers Robin and Ted. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Who Gets to Decide: A Conversation About How Local Govt. Actually Works (TEEN)
Wed, April 2, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join Field Teen Center and Committee of 70 for a nonpartisan discussion about how local government works in the real world. Participants will identify problems faced by Philly students, learn how to connect with their city representatives, and plan for the futures they want to see. Pizza…
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Monthly Book Club
Wed, April 2, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us to discuss books and life and eat snacks! This book club is ideal for fourth through sixth graders. This month we will be discussing The Eyes & the Impossible by Dave Eggers. Copies of each book will be available to check out at the reference desk.
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We're Not Blowing Smoke: The Facts About Medical Marijuana
Wed, April 2, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Come learn facts about medical marijuana in this program led by Ruth Charbonnearu, RN, JD from Thomas Jefferson University. We will learn about the pros and cons of medical marijuana from an expert in the field. This program is for adults.
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Teen Time's Game Day
Wed, April 2, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Come hang out and play Jackbox Party games like Trivia Murder Party and Quiplash!
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Origami + Crafts with Ms. Safiya
Wed, April 2, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Origami + Crafts with Ms. Safiya and Master the art of paper-folding on Wednesdays at 4 pm. Learn how to make paper animals, flowers, and more during our after-school program.
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Federal Employee Transition Workshop
Wed, April 2, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join fellow federal workers for a workshop aimed at updating resumes, leveraging LinkedIn and other job search tools, and networking to help transition to your next rewarding role. Registration is required, please register here: tinyurl.com/libraryFETW Workshop Features: - Resume and cover…
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Maria Shriver | I Am Maria
Wed, April 2, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $35.00 (Auditorium with Book)
The Author Events Series presents Maria Shriver | I Am Maria REGISTER In Conversation with Dr. Martha Beck Special Guests: Bob Roth & Kate Baer Please join us in celebrating Maria Shriver’s I Am Maria: My Reflections and Poems on Heartbreak, Healing, and Finding…
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Resource Table - Community Wellness
Thu, April 3, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Stop by the resource table from the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS). See how they can help you, your family, or friends. 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
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English as a Second Language
Thu, April 3, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 3/25/25. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 3/18 and 3/20/25. …
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Basic English Literacy
Thu, April 3, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue, 19142
Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic English literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills in English. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email…