Events: Calendar of Events

Twilight Tales Family Story Time

Mon, December 23, 2024 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us every Monday at the library for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family! Program is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families!

Family Programs

Storytimes

Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Playgroup

Fri, December 27, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us every Friday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is for babies and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.

Baby

Family Programs

Storytimes

Kwanzaa Family Celebration

Mon, December 30, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us this holiday season in celebrating Kwanzaa! Learn all about the seven principles, engage in some fun crafts and activities. Enjoy some delicious snacks and spend quality time with your family. We look forward to seeing you!

Twilight Tales Family Story Time

Mon, December 30, 2024 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us every Monday at the library for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family! Program is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families!

Family Programs

Storytimes

Countdown to Noon

Tue, December 31, 2024 11:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Celebrate the new year without missing bedtime! Join us for a countdown with music, crafts, and friends! Intended for children under 12 and their families.

Class Full Computer Skills for Beginners

Tue, January 7, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

* Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to find an alternate class location. * Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy, please call to…

Adult
Senior

Computer Classes

James Baldwin Reading Group

Tue, January 7, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…

Discussion and Participation

PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance

Wed, January 8, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…

Adult
Senior

PA CareerLink® Workshop: Welcome to PA CareerLink®

Wed, January 8, 2025 2:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

This is an in-person workshop that offers an overview of PA CareerLink® services! We will also review the PA CareerLink® website and some online tools to assist with your job search endeavors. Please visit pacareerlink.pa.gov to register. If you aren’t able to register…

Adult
Senior

LIHEAP / Crisis Application Assistance

Mon, January 13, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Utility Emergency Services Mobile Office (UESF) can help with: LIHEAP / Crisis; CAP (Customer Assistance Program); CRP (Customer Responsibility Program); Senior Food Box. UESF can see people up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. To be eligible, individuals and families must be any one…

Adult
Senior

Other Great Programs

Social Services