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Read, Baby, Read! Storytimes for Babies and Toddlers
Wed, August 4, 2021
11:00 A.M.
https://www.instagram.com/read.baby.read/
Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories and songs. All programs are for children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers. Expecting parents and siblings welcome. This program will appear on Read, Baby, Read's Instagram: @read.baby.read Read,…
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[Outdoors] Summer Reading 2021 Giveaways
Wed, August 4, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Stay busy this summer! Whitman Library staff will be tabling in the back patio area with new & free books (for adults, teens, and children) and summer reading activity packets (for teens and children.) Enter through the 2nd St. gate to find us. Wednesdays 11 am-2 pm
Online English Conversation Class
Wed, August 4, 2021
12:30 P.M.
Virtual Program
Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Practice English listening and speaking online. Every week, participants will listen to/watch clips from Voice of America's 'Learning English' series and converse in English. Class is currently full - for more information or to join the…
Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight for the Vote: Self-Guided Tour
Now through Wed, August 4, 2021
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Making Her Mark exhibition, open by appointment weekday afternoons in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library, offers a look at the stories of Philadelphia women who built and sustained movements dedicated to voting rights. Making Her Mark was curated by Jennifer Zarro, Ph.D.,…
Rap It Up! Virtual Workshop with Jeffery Weatherford
Wed, August 4, 2021
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Hip Hop and high tech collide, in this virtual workshop from spoken word artist and award-winning illustrator Jeffery Weatherford. Learn about hip hop history and the technology behind the beats and rhymes; see the hardware and software for recoding and mixing tracks at home; and compose your…
Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight for the Vote: Self-Guided Tour
Now through Wed, August 4, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Making Her Mark exhibition, open by appointment weekday afternoons in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library, offers a look at the stories of Philadelphia women who built and sustained movements dedicated to voting rights. Making Her Mark was curated by Jennifer Zarro, Ph.D.,…
Summer Reading Outside
Wed, August 4, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us outside at our Summer Reading table! Sign up for Summer Reading and get your swag bag with supplies, ideas, prizes and more, or stop by to grab a snack, share your progress, grab a free book and enter our end of summer raffles! Wednesdays and Fridays between 2:00 p.m. and…
Grab and Go Activity Kits
Wed, August 4, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Stop by our Summer Reading table to grab your weekly activity kit! Each week we’ll explore a different theme through take home crafts and activities. You can catch a sneak peak of each week’s theme on our Facebook page or the @cobbscreeklibrary Instagram. For children ages 6 and up,…
French Conversation Circle
Wed, August 4, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Virtual
Bonjour! Salut! Bonsoir! Looking to improve your French language skills? Join the Languages and Learning Center’s French Conversation Circle for weekly conversation practice. This FREE online group will build your knowledge and confidence in the French language all while…
#Whatitdoteens
Wed, August 4, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Teens, have any ideas and/or plans that you want to do this summer? If so, let’s see how we can get it done! And, if not, let us know what programs you want to participate in! Ages (12-18) Program will be held in person outdoors, weather permitting.
Summer Creative Writing Workshops for Teens
Wed, August 4, 2021
2:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Virtual Teens Write is back at Wynnefield Library! Our Saint Joseph's University Writing Center partner is offering a virtual creative writing workshop for teens on Wednesdays, July 7th through August 4th from 2:30 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. To register, go to …
Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight for the Vote: Self-Guided Tour
Now through Wed, August 4, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Making Her Mark exhibition, open by appointment weekday afternoons in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library, offers a look at the stories of Philadelphia women who built and sustained movements dedicated to voting rights. Making Her Mark was curated by Jennifer Zarro, Ph.D.,…
Online English Conversation Group
Wed, August 4, 2021
4:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join us for a free online English conversation circle. Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other international adults in a casual learning environment. 4:00-5:00 p.m. every Wednesday Class is currently full - for more information or to join the waitlist, call…
Virtual-5-Minute Storybreak
Wed, August 4, 2021
4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us Wednesdays and Fridays at 4:00 PM on our Facebook page Northeast Children's for a quick pre-recorded story! All are invited to watch!
Crafter Gather
Wed, August 4, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Makers, crafters, artists! You are invited to join us Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m! Log in with your latest project and enjoy an evening of crafting and conversation with fellow craftsters. Assistance with knitting and crochet projects usually available. All skill levels welcome!…
Talk + Walk
Thu, August 5, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Weather permitting let’s talk + walk the community of Fairhill! Family friendly
Virtual-Crafty Kids
Thu, August 5, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Virtual Crafty Kids What will we make today? Grab your construction paper, glue, markers, and pencil! Join us on Olney Library's Facebook and Instagram accounts by 10 am to see instructions and an example of a craft you can create at home. Post your…
The Art Librarian is IN: Comics and narrative art edition with Sequential Philly
Thu, August 5, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Art Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Stop by for a 45 minute video chat with a librarian from the Art Department to virtually browse a library shelf one book at a time, see what new circulating books and magazines have arrived, get some topical recommendations and ask questions. Your librarian can help locate an item in the…
Virtual Beginner Japanese Learning Circle
Thu, August 5, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Virtual
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11 a.m. Meet with other adults interested in learning Japanese to explore the language through the Free Library database Mango Languages, as well as grammar and writing lessons. For beginners. For more information, call 215-686-8664. This group is…
Outdoor Storytime
Thu, August 5, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West
On the Green on Locust Walk (behind the fruit stand) Join Ms. Echo and Mr. Bruce for In-person Storytime on Locust Walk! Masks (for kids over 2) and social distancing required. Space is limited; first-come first-served. Ages 0-5. Bring Your Own Blanket. Note: Weather permitting. Please…