History Book Club

Sat, January 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Adult Discussion and Participation Book Clubs

Personal Finance Seminar

Sat, January 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Learn about Stocks, Bonds, Money Market Accounts, and the variety of retirement accounts available in this Personal Finance Seminar.

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs

Get on the Bus!

Sat, January 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Children will read Last Stop on Market Street , discuss their own bus experiences, and create 3D paper buses to drive along a large map of Philadelphia bus routes.  

Young Adult School Age Toddler Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs One Book, One Philadelphia Art Family Literature One Book, One Philadelphia

Science Lab - Sound Edition!

Sat, January 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Explore the science of sound with experiments, crafts, and musical activities!

School Age LEAP Family Programs Children Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia Makers & Makerspaces Science Teens STEM

Meditation for Beginners

Sat, January 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

This workshop will give you a good introduction into the practice of meditation. Practicing 12 to 18 minutes per day is all it takes to bring a profound transformation in your life.  Daily practice can bring health, dynamism, peace and well-being.  This program is presented by the Isha…

Adult Young Adult Senior Health Programs Other Great Programs Body, Mind & Spirit

Literacy Lab

Sat, January 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Logan Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session I – 12:00 to 1:30…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Literacy Lab

Sat, January 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Independence Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session I – 12:00 to…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Literacy Lab

Sat, January 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Kingsessing Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session I – 12:00 to…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Friends of the South Philadelphia Library Members Meeting

Sat, January 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Support your local branch with the Friends of the South Philadelphia Library! At this meeting we'll discuss ways to grow our membership, how we want to raise and spend funds, and get everyone up to speed on current library programming. This meeting is free and open to the public. Learn more…

Adult Community Events

Literacy Lab

Sat, January 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. South Philadelphia Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Literacy Lab

Sat, January 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. McPherson Square Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Literacy Lab

Sat, January 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Tacony Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Tacony Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session I – 12:00 to…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Let's Make Slime!

Sat, January 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Let's make some slime together using different household ingredients.  For school-age kids.

School Age LEAP Arts and Crafts Programs arts & crafts

Theater and Storytelling Workshop with Wilma Theater Portable Studio

Sat, January 26, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Join Wilma Theater's Portable Studio program, with the Friends of Independence Library, to collaborate with professional theater artists, share stories and ideas, and meet your neighbors. No previous acting experience is required, and workshop attendees receive complimentary tickets to the…

Adult Community Events Discussion and Participation Live Performances Workshops and Enrichment Humanities Shakespeare in the World

ESL Class

Sun, January 27, 2019 1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

A weekly class for English learners at the Beginner and Intermediate levels. Register with the librarian at 215-685-1866.      

Adult New Americans New Americans ESL

Literacy Lab

Sun, January 27, 2019 1:15 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Northeast Regional Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Sundays from January 6th – May 19th. Session I – 1:15 to 2:45…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Literacy Lab

Sun, January 27, 2019 1:15 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library will host two sessions of the Literacy Lab program on Sundays from November 18th until May 19th.  Session I…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Literacy Lab

Sun, January 27, 2019 1:15 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library will host two sessions of the Literacy Lab program on Sundays from November 18th until May 19th. …

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Sundays on Stage: Lion Dance Plus

Sun, January 27, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Performed by Dance China New York, Lion Dance introduces students to beloved Chinese folk art pieces, including excerpts from Beijing Opera featuring the popular Monkey King character, as well as the Chinese ribbon dance. Montgomery Auditorium Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street   Free…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Toddler Senior Baby Family Programs Live Performances Sundays on Stage Children Family Music Hearing Loop

Literacy Lab

Sun, January 27, 2019 3:15 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library will host two sessions of the Literacy Lab program on Sundays from November 18th until May 19th. …

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab