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Big Fall Book Sale
Sat, November 23, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Please join us as the Friends of the Falls of Schuylkill Library host their popular book sale. All proceeds will help support library programming and materials. You will find thousands of donated books in many genres along with DVDs, puzzles, children's materials and more! Books…
Read To a Therapy Dog
Sat, November 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too!
Exhibition Tour: Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art
Sat, November 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Join us Saturday, November 23 at 11 AM for a tour of the latest exhibition from the Free Library's Special Collections Division: Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Ar t . Meet on the Second Floor of Parkway Central Library in West Gallery 2. All ages can enjoy the…
Exhibition Tour: Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art
Sat, November 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Join us Saturday, November 23 at 11 AM for a tour of the latest exhibition from the Free Library's Special Collections Division: Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Ar t . Meet on the Second Floor of Parkway Central Library in West Gallery 2. All ages can enjoy the…
Fox Chase Library Family Resource Fair
Sat, November 23, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us for an informative afternoon with a number of fantastic local organizations! The Children's Scholarship Fund of Philadelphia, FELS Early Learning Services, SPIN, PATH, and the Immunization Program of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health will have tables at the event,…
Black Diaspo-Rican Vegan
Sat, November 23, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Inspired by “Diasporicans—the 5.5 million people living Stateside who continue to cook the food of our homeland.” Register at bit.ly/diaspovegan . Share foods and stories of the Afro-Indigenous Diaspo-Rican intersecting identities and plant-based ancestral…
RESCHEDULED - Scholarships 101 for Teens
Sat, November 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
College and test prep workshops return to the Free Library for the 2024-2025 school year, hosted by Field Teen Center in partnership with The Alexander Advantage . This free series is for high school students up to age 18. This in-person workshop will explore available…
Film Screening: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Sat, November 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
To accompany "Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art," the latest Special Collections exhibition on the 2nd floor of Parkway Central Library , we are showing three films related to mythology this fall! The series includes Jason and the Argonauts (1963) on Monday, October 28th, Puss…
Artist talk and book launch: Theodore Harris
Sat, November 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Theodore Harris for a reading from the new and expanded edition of his book, Our Flesh of Flames: Collages by Theodore A. Harris and Captions by Amiri Baraka (2024). The reading will be followed by a conversation between Harris and Taji Ra’oof Nahl / TR7 and will take…
Film Screening: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Sat, November 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
To accompany "Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art," the latest Special Collections exhibition on the 2nd floor of Parkway Central Library , we are showing three films related to mythology this fall! The series includes Jason and the Argonauts (1963) on Monday, October 28th, Puss…
Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Mon, November 25, 2024
11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Do you need extra assistance on the computer or a longer timeframe to apply for jobs, take a test, or fill out applications? Walk in to receive computer help or call 215-685-1866 to register for a longer computer reservation (up to 1.5 hours) during our open computer lab hours!
Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, November 25, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, November 25, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, November 25, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
SJU MSET Tutoring
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:15 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Are you a middle or high school student looking for some homework help in geometry, algebra I or II, biology, chemistry or physics? Join us for a session of the Math and Science Enrichment Program (MSET) this fall. St. Joseph's University (SJU) is sponsoring this community program…
Movie Matinee
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Enjoy a movie in the library. Bring your own snacks. Movie chosen on day, PG or below rating.
DIY Phone Cases
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Come and design your own phone case or keychain! Clear phone cases for a variety of phones and keychains will be provided for decorating, along with charms, glue and more to add some flair to your everyday. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to…
Hair Flair Experience
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Philadelphia's own Tanisha Singleton Thompson will teach young people how to care for their natural hair. Tanisha is a certified hair stylist who, along with her daughters, will teach you how to use professional styling tools, hair products, and answer any questions about hair…
After-School Meals
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Stop by after school and eat a light supper! This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This After School Meal Program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program…
Movie Matinee
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for a screening of a newly released film for school age kids and teens. Please stop by or contact the library for movie titles (215-685-9790).