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Waging Peace in Vietnam: U.S. Soldiers and Veterans Who Opposed the War
Sun, November 17, 2019
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The robust anti-war movement in Vietnam has a history that is largely unknown. Join Don Carver, co-editor of "Waging Peace in Vietnam: US Soldiers and Veterans Who Opposed the War", in partnership with several soldier-poets featured in the book for an engrossing discussion…
Community Conversation with the 16th District
Mon, November 18, 2019
12:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Pizza will be served! All ages are welcome! Join officers from the 16th District for a Community Conversation.
Friends of the South Philadelphia Library Members Meeting
Mon, November 18, 2019
5:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
The Friends of the South Philadelphia Library hosts our monthly meeting on the third Monday of each month to discuss ways to grow membership, how to raise and spend funds, and get everyone up to speed on current library programming. This meeting is free and open to the public, and we'll have…
Lise Funderburg | Apple, Tree: Writers on Their Parents with Leland Cheuk, Donna Masini, and Lauren Grodstein
Wed, November 20, 2019
6:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Cost: FREE
A masterful collection of new essays, Apple, Tree follows twenty-five writers as they explore a trait they’ve inherited from a parent, reflecting on how it affects the lives they lead today—how it shifts their relationship to that parent (sometimes posthumously) and to their sense of…
Mandarin Chinese Storytime
Thu, November 21, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Enjoy stories, songs, music, movements and lots of fun in Mandarin Chinese with Ms. Han from the Philadelphia Chinese Academy for children birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. No prior Chinese language experience necessary.
Family Court
Thu, November 21, 2019
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
When it comes to the sensitive topic of parents and children going to court, better knowledge of the court system and your rights help prepare you for the justice system and for any of its outcomes. This program will cover three topics of Family Court: Dependency, Child Custody and Child…
Haddington Library Friends Meeting
Tue, November 26, 2019
6:00 P.M.
Haddington Library
Support our library, join us for a Friends Meeting or become a member!
Storytimes at the Christmas Village
Mon, December 2, 2019
11:30 A.M.
Love Park
The Free Library will be providing festive storytimes at the Christmas Village on Mondays at 11:30 AM from Monday, December 3nd to Monday, December 23rd. You can find us on the Christmas Village stage with cozy blankets.
Friends of Whitman Library Meeting
Mon, December 2, 2019
6:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Curious about getting involved with your neighborhood library? The Friends of the Whitman Library will be holding their monthly meeting to plan programs, fund raise, and advocate for the library. Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month. New friends are always welcome.
Mandarin Chinese Storytime
Thu, December 5, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Enjoy stories, songs, music, movements and lots of fun in Mandarin Chinese with Ms. Han from the Philadelphia Chinese Academy for children birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. No prior Chinese language experience necessary.
Kingsessing Library Centennial Celebration
Thu, December 5, 2019
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
You're invited to celebrate the Kingsessing Library's hundredth birthday. There will be food, music, games, give-aways, speakers, and more. All are welcome!
Book Paper Scissors
Sat, December 7, 2019
9:00 A.M.
Art Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Book Paper Scissors is an artists’ book fair, free and open to the public. 2019 marks the 12th consecutive year of the fair held at the library in collaboration with the Philadelphia Center for the Book . This festive event features artists’ books, handmade paper, prints, zines,…
Friends of the Donatucci Library presents Library Holiday Craft Bazaar
Sat, December 7, 2019
11:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
All spaces are first come, first served. For more information and to reserve your table, contact Mark Turner at 267-808-6103. For more information, please call David at 215-685-1755. All proceeds benefit the library.
Winterfest 2019
Sat, December 7, 2019
12:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Join us for a festive celebration. Enjoy holiday food, music, crafts, historic trolley tours, and fun for the whole family. We'll also have a visit from Santa! We'll be here from 12:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m.
Storytimes at the Christmas Village
Mon, December 9, 2019
11:30 A.M.
Love Park
The Free Library will be providing festive storytimes at the Christmas Village on Mondays at 11:30 AM from Monday, December 3nd to Monday, December 23rd. You can find us on the Christmas Village stage with cozy blankets.
Mandarin Chinese Storytime
Thu, December 12, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Enjoy stories, songs, music, movements and lots of fun in Mandarin Chinese with Ms. Han from the Philadelphia Chinese Academy for children birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. No prior Chinese language experience necessary.
Storytimes at the Christmas Village
Mon, December 16, 2019
11:30 A.M.
Love Park
The Free Library will be providing festive storytimes at the Christmas Village on Mondays at 11:30 AM from Monday, December 3nd to Monday, December 23rd. You can find us on the Christmas Village stage with cozy blankets.
Community Conversation with the 16th District
Mon, December 16, 2019
12:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Pizza will be served! All ages are welcome! Join officers from the 16th District for a Community Conversation.
Friends of the South Philadelphia Library Members Meeting
Mon, December 16, 2019
5:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
The Friends of the South Philadelphia Library hosts our monthly meeting on the third Monday of each month to discuss ways to grow membership, how to raise and spend funds, and get everyone up to speed on current library programming. This meeting is free and open to the public, and we'll have…
Mandarin Chinese Storytime
Thu, December 19, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Enjoy stories, songs, music, movements and lots of fun in Mandarin Chinese with Ms. Han from the Philadelphia Chinese Academy for children birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. No prior Chinese language experience necessary.