Hands-On Tour: Dracula

Wed, July 10, 2019 6:30 P.M.
The Rosenbach

Get up close and personal with Bram Stoker’s handwritten notes (character and chapter outlines, chronologies, and more!) for Dracula as Rosenbach staff explore what it takes to create an enduring monster. After the tour stay for Continuing The Conversation to discuss the program with our…

Adult Young Adult Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment Literature Science Fiction

Jammin' on the Porch

Wed, July 10, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Come to play, come to listen!  Join our library jam session.  Bring your own instruments. Program will be held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdaya and will be canceled if the weather is inclement. July 10 & 24; August 14 & 28; September 11 & 25

Adult Young Adult Senior Community Events Music

WURD's Summer of Freedom Tour Returns to the Free Library!

Thu, July 11, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Join WURD radio (96.1FM / 900AM) for a LIVE broadcast from the library, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., as part of their annual Summer of Freedom tour. Additional Library broadcasts: Tuesday, July 16, Widener Library Thursday, July 18, Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library Friday, July 19, Blackwell…

Adult Young Adult Community Events African American

Teen Summer Cooking Classes

Thu, July 11, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Come cook up some simple meals for the summer. Lessons include knife skills, cooking and baking principles. So come on out and enjoy a great meal you cooked!  

Young Adult Health Programs Cooking & Nutrition Teens

Monthly Movie Matinee

Thu, July 11, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

Join us for a movie matinee!  Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Young Adult School Age Family Programs Movies & Television Summer Reading Five Senses

Podcasting Workshop

Thu, July 11, 2019 1:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Interested in learning what it takes to create a podcast? In this workshop our LEAP Maker Mentor, Mr. Bey, will help teens learn each step to developing their ideas and sharing their voices with listeners.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Makers & Makerspaces Summer Reading Teens

Glitter Tattoos

Thu, July 11, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Join us for some fancy glitter tattoos. This program is supported with a grant from the Penn Treaty Special Services District.

Young Adult School Age Preschool Family Programs Family Summer Reading

Sphero Sprk+

Thu, July 11, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library

Learn programming the fun way!   The Robot Challenge STEAM Trunk for Teens is coming to your library.   Two Sphero Sprk+ robots will be available. Call Marcela or Brian at 215-685-0549 to register.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Summer Reading Teens Five Senses

Teen Virtual Realty Thursdays

Thu, July 11, 2019 2:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

We will be using the Oculus Rift to travel to exotic places using Google Earth and play fun VR games like Beat Saber.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Summer Reading Technology Teens Video Games Five Senses

Teen Thursdays

Thu, July 11, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Frankford Library

June 13 (CodeNames) June 20 (Mystery in the Library) June 27 (Robot Challenge) July 11 (Bring Your Own Book) July 18 (Mindful Reminders) July 25 (Origami) August 1 (Blokus) Teens Only

Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Summer Reading Teens Five Senses

Teen and Family Gaming

Thu, July 11, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Join us for a family friendly games on Thursdays at 3PM! For ages 5 and up. Children ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Young Adult School Age Preschool Family Programs Other Great Programs Children Family Games and Gaming Summer Reading Teens Five Senses

Teen Book Club

Thu, July 11, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

The Field Teen Center Book Club will wrap up our discussion of Angie Thomas'  On the Come Up . Don't worry if you haven't read the book, we'll also share the books we are loving this summer! Snacks will be provided. Program for teens ages 12-18.  Contact…

Young Adult Discussion and Participation Teens Book Clubs

Marbled Paper Making with the Rosenbach Museum

Thu, July 11, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Come make a marbled paper bookmark with us! We'll try two different paper marbling techniques and see how science makes it all possible. You'll also get a free family pass to visit the Rosenbach Museum where you'll discover some examples of marbled paper and…

Adult Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs arts & crafts

Board Game Buddies

Thu, July 11, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Widener Library

It's game time! All ages welcome to learn, play, and share! 

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Summer Reading Board Games and Role-Playing

Movie Matinee

Thu, July 11, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Join us for a family-friendly film shown every other Thursday. Snacks provided for participants when available.  Groups must call to schedule a visit in advance.  

Young Adult School Age Family Programs Film Screening Children Family Movies & Television Summer Reading

Summer Poetry Slam!

Thu, July 11, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Poetry readings are open to adults and teens.  Participants will read poetry and other writings of their own and other works in the adult/teen department.  

Adult Young Adult Other Great Programs Poetry Summer Reading

Virtual Reality

Thu, July 11, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

For ages 13 plus, this drop-in program is a way for you to spend up to 15 minutes using the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality headset! Lots of fun games! Lots of cool education programs.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Summer Reading Teens Video Games

Tween Book Club

Thu, July 11, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

  Students ages 10-14 are invited to read and discuss great books with friends and library staff We will be reading Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson, Ghost by Jason Reynolds, Tumble & Blue by Cassie Beasley, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle, and The First Rule of…

Young Adult Discussion and Participation Summer Reading Book Clubs

Chess Club

Thu, July 11, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Learn to play chess or improve your game! Students of all ages, and all levels welcome.  Register with Prashant at GhoksheP@freelibrary.org.  

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Chess

Yoga in the Park

Thu, July 11, 2019 4:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

Root2Rise will be teaching yoga to all who are interested. We will provide a mat. Bring your own water bottles.

Adult Young Adult School Age Health Programs Summer Reading Yoga Health