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Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, March 15, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Ella, a therapy dog with Comfort Caring Canines, will be visiting Whitman Library once a month! Reading aloud to a therapy dog helps children build their reading confidence in a low-pressure environment. Drop in any time between 10am and 11:30am to read to Ella (or to meet her if you’re…
Paper Craft Club
Sat, March 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Let’s craft together! We’ll make paper crafts we enjoy or learn new ones from each other. This includes card-making, junk journaling, scrapbooking, and anything you can create paper, scissors, and glue. Materials are provided but feel free to bring your own…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, March 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Charles L. Durham 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 volunteer Deitra. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Sit and Stitch
Sat, March 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us for a casual, drop-in meet-up for crafters of all varieties and levels. Bring your own knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other project for socializing and inspiration. We will meet in the adult area of the library. Meets February 15, March 15, April 19, and May 17.
Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, March 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Storytime with Ms. Maddie for Babies and Toddlers!
Sat, March 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Storytime with Ms. Maddie for Babies and Toddlers Saturdays 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/15, 3/29 11 AM Join Ms. Maddie every other Saturday for stories, songs and fun!
Family Playgroup
Sat, March 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Have some family fun at the library! From coloring to card games to building lego towers, join us on Saturdays for tons of family fun. This program is for all families.
Yoga in Olney!
Sat, March 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Come unwind & rejuvenate yourself! This is the opportunity to relax & stretch! Provided by the Olney Community Collaborative & Roots 2 Rise. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, March 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Independence 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 volunteer Gail. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, March 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Whitman 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 volunteer Sarah. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Sow It Goes: Plant Your Own Tomatoes
Sat, March 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Want to start a garden this spring? Get a head start before the last frost. Plant your own tomato seeds to bring home and grow on the windowsill. We'll also give you tips for transplanting and plant care. All materials provided (or bring your own container!).
Special Collections Showcase: Spotlight on Dox Thrash with the Print and Picture Collection
Sat, March 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Join Special Collections staff for a pop-up event highlighting material from the Print and Picture Collection . On Saturday, March 15 at 11 AM, we'll focus on material related to artist Dox Thrash , inspired by the current exhibition Black Histories of Philadelphia . This is a drop-in…
How to start a business workshop
Sat, March 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to launch and manage a successful business in this 2-hour workshop with Ebony Suns Enterprises. Open to aspiring, emerging, and established entrepreneurs. This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 11:00 - 1:00pm Join us for an…
Music with Ry
Sat, March 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Ry will be at the library to present a music program designed to get even the smallest kiddo clapping along! Kiddos and their caregivers are invited to join in.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, March 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, a certified therapy dog, to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Readers, both independent and learning, can practice reading skills with individual time allotted. Yes, you can just pet him too!
SJU Writing Center
Sat, March 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
In partnership with Saint Joseph's University Writing Center , the Wynnefield Library will offer free writing assistance to writers. Need help with an essay for school, cover letter, or resume? Come and see how the Writing Center can help! No appointment necessary.
Adult Writing Club
Sat, March 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a weekly drop in writing club for adults. For writers, authors and poets and any background or genre. Come bring your work and write along side other writers or chat about your inspiration and struggles. LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Neurodivergent friendly!
Reviewing Kirkus Reviews
Sat, March 15, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Kirkus Reviews may be responsible for more open bottles of champagne and tears of sorrow than any other entity associated with the worlds of children’s literature and publishing. As a result of its direct and unflinching book reviews, it is read, referenced, and trusted by…
Origami For All
Sat, March 15, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us on a Saturday afternoon full of origami fun. Learn how to fold paper into creations with local crafter Jill Saull. This is an inter-generational, family event.
Beneficial Bats
Sat, March 15, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join the University of Pennsylvania's Wildlife Futures Program as they discuss all things bats: their biology, the benefits of having bats around, and ongoing bat research. They will also have some animal artifacts, from skulls to specimens, and even some wildlife research tools, for…