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Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, June 13, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen on Fridays at 10:30am for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime. Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from The William…
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Intermediate ESL
Mon, June 16, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Join us as we read about and talk about a variety of topics, including current events, American cultural issues, English grammar, current American expressions, etc. - all with the goal of improving participants' proficiency in spoken and written English. Each week participants…
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Picture Book PRIDE Storytime with Andrea Tsurumi
Tue, June 17, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Independence Library
Join local author/illustrator Andrea Tsurumi as they read their picture books with LGBTQ+ themes and share the behind-the-scenes of making a story. Andrea is the creator of Crab Cake, Accident! and I'm On It (an Elephant & Piggie Like Reading Book) and the illustrator of There's…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, June 17, 2025
2:00 P.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 Stan. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Storytime at Franklin Square
Wed, June 18, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen for storytime every other Wednesday (5/7 – 10/22)! There will be storytelling, songs, rhymes, dancing, and crafts in the Pavilion at Franklin Square (6th and Race St.) as we explore different themes throughout the spring, summer, and fall! Bubbles and fun crafts at the end of…
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Claymobile Youth Ceramics Workshop
Wed, June 18, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join us for a pop-up youth ceramics workshop! Learn the basics of working with clay to shape, paint, and glaze your own clay creation in this workshop led by The Clay Studio.
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English for Beginners
Wed, June 18, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Build your confidence in listening to and speaking English in a welcoming atmosphere with other adult learners. No registration required, all are welcome. Space is limited so please arrive on time to get a spot. Questions? Speak to a librarian, email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org, or call…
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Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, June 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen on Fridays at 10:30am for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime. Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from The William…
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Summer Wonder Party
Fri, June 20, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Celebrate the season with our kickoff Summer party! Cool off outside with free water ice, pretzels, and books in front of the Independence library! Get a library card or sign up for our summer reading raffle! Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Library.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, June 21, 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…
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Queer Yoga for All
Sat, June 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Independence Library
Queer Yoga for All - For all experience levels, bodies and identities! Enjoy Pride by honoring your body and cultivating, rest, strength, and an open heart. Whether it's your first time in a yoga class or you are a yoga veteran -- join in! Honor your body and breath through this…
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Philly Baby Jam
Sat, June 21, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Families with children 0-5 years old are invited to join theatre company Ninth Planet for a special PRIDE celebration! Infants, crawlers, toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy 1 hour of interactive live music, dance and play in a soft environment made just for them - with rainbow surprises!…
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Intermediate ESL
Mon, June 23, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Join us as we read about and talk about a variety of topics, including current events, American cultural issues, English grammar, current American expressions, etc. - all with the goal of improving participants' proficiency in spoken and written English. Each week participants…
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Pride Craft Party!
Mon, June 23, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Rainbows, pride, and love! Celebrate pride month with some fun crafts, stickers, and coloring! There will be activities for kids of all ages.
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Mon, June 23, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours 2pm-5pm on Monday June 23rd with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. If you have questions, you can email socialservices@freelibrary.org. Social Workers are…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, June 24, 2025
2:00 P.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 Stan. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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English for Beginners
Wed, June 25, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Build your confidence in listening to and speaking English in a welcoming atmosphere with other adult learners. No registration required, all are welcome. Space is limited so please arrive on time to get a spot. Questions? Speak to a librarian, email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org, or call…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, June 26, 2025
2:00 P.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 Stan. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, June 27, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen on Fridays at 10:30am for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime. Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from The William…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, June 28, 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…