Meet the ExpressVote XL: Philly's New Way to Vote

Thu, September 26, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Philadelphia will be using new voting machines for the November 2019 General Election. The new ExpressVote XL allows voters to securely mark their selections on a touch screen, or with an assistive device, and will produce a voter-verifiable paper ballot, providing an auditable paper trail. This…

Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Government Information Voting and Elections

Sight Word Game Day

Thu, September 26, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Game play can be a fun and exciting way to practice reading skills and sight word recognition. Each week Miss Echo will provide games for beginner readers to play that will improve fluency, pronunciation, and confidence in early readers. This activity is suggested for Pre-K through 3rd grade.

School Age Preschool Other Great Programs Literacy

Adulting 101 - Healthy Relationships

Thu, September 26, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Budgets, and Cleaning, And Laundry OH MY! We will help to demystify everything from relationships to renting an apartment. Healthy Relationships– Learn how to maintain healthy romantic and platonic relationships presented by Planned Parenthood  Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or…

Young Adult Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs Health Programs Education Health & Fitness House & Home Self-Help Teens Health

Thursday Crafternoons!

Thu, September 26, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us for a short storytime and craft for the whole family!

School Age Preschool Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Art Children Crafts & Hobbies Education Family Makers & Makerspaces arts & crafts

Chess Club

Thu, September 26, 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

Author Talk: Elyssa Friedland and Kermit Roosevelt

Thu, September 26, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Elyssa Friedland will present her novel The Floating Feldmans, in conversation with University of Pennsylvania Professor Kermit Roosevelt. Books will be available for purchase. The Floating Feldmans: Sink or swim… Or at least that's what Annette Feldman tells herself when she books a…

Adult Speakers and Lectures Other Great Programs Fiction

DIY Zine Workshop

Thu, September 26, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Join us on the last Thursday of each month to collage, craft, and create your own zines! A zine is a self-published magazine or mini comic that can be about any topic or interest. You’ll learn about simple folding techniques and design layout, and then have the time, space, and supplies to…

Adult Young Adult Other Great Programs Arts and Crafts Programs Teens arts & crafts

Mighty Fest Comic Book Workshop

Thu, September 26, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

The Mighty Fest Comic Book Workshop is back for the second year! School age children and teens are invited to join LEAP at the South Philadelphia Library to learn how to create their own 3 panel comic strip: from basic drawing to storytelling. Participants will engage in group activities and…

Young Adult School Age LEAP Children Comics & Graphic Novels Teens

Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids

Thu, September 26, 2019 4:45 P.M.
Andorra Library

We will be offering free kids yoga and mindfullness for the LEAP afterschool program on Thursdays. Please plan to wear comfortable, flexible clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one (mats may be available for kids that do not have their own).  Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign…

School Age LEAP Other Great Programs Yoga

Voter Registration Event

Thu, September 26, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Your vote counts! Are you registered to vote?  If not, stop by the library to register.  Volunteers from the League of Women Voters will be here from 6:00 to 7:30 pm to help.

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Voting and Elections

Portable Studio Workshop

Thu, September 26, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Come take part in free theater workshops led by the Wilma Theater's team of professional artists, as part of the theater's Portable Studio!  Meet and work with professional Wilma artist - Josh A. Campbell - in our library Experience a production from the Wilma's current…

Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs Performing Arts

Thank You! An evening of thanks and appreciation hosted by the Friends of the Donatucci Library

Thu, September 26, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

The Friends of the Donatucci Library are celebrating the return of Saturday hours, a new children's librarian and increased library funding. To thank all of our library and community supporters, the Friends are throwing a thank you celebration featuring the cool jazz sounds of the Sonny Troy…

Adult Community Events

Knife Skills: Pizza with Chef Clara Park

Thu, September 26, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Learn knife skills through pizza making. Vegetarian and meat options; tastings included. Pizza making, including a vegetarian version, is the focus of this hands-on class. Join Chef Clara Park in learning and practicing knife skills and techniques by chopping it up in the kitchen! Beginners and…

Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition

Judicial Independence

Thu, September 26, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts for a conversation exploring the meaning of judicial independence and the importance of the judiciary being free of undue influence from the other two branches of government and private interests. This program is free and open to the public; it will be…

Adult Community Events Other Great Programs Discussion and Participation Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Government Information Nonprofit Law Social Science Social Justice Reimagined Parkway Central

Artist talk: Jonathan Pinkett

Thu, September 26, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Jonathan D. Pinkett was born in Philadelphia and studied filmmaking at The Philadelphia College of Art followed by drawing and painting at the Grand Central Atelier in New York where he was mentored by Colleen Barry and Jacob Collins. Pinkett has exhibited broadly and his work can…

Adult School Age Senior Speakers and Lectures Discussion and Participation Art Artist Talk

Yoga for adults!

Thu, September 26, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. except the second Thursday of every month. Please bring a mat.     

Adult Young Adult Health Programs Body, Mind & Spirit Yoga

Malcolm Gladwell | Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know

Thu, September 26, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Irvine Auditorium | 3401 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Cost: $30 - $60 book included with ticket

EVENT SOLD OUT! With “an uncanny ability to simplify without being simplistic” ( Seattle Times ), Malcolm Gladwell synthesizes academic research and critical analysis with engaging prose and relatable anecdotes to fashion surprisingly counterintuitive conclusions about our everyday…

Adult Speakers and Lectures Author Events Author Events - Ticketed Series Author Events General Research Science Social Science

Baby Rhyming Time

Fri, September 27, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Enjoy storytime with songs, tickles and bounces, followed by open play time for babies and time to talk with other adults! Please email Liz at heidemane@freelibrary.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you! These programs are supported by a grant from the Philadelphia City…

Baby Family Programs Storytimes Children

CareerLink-Job Search Help

Fri, September 27, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Looking for a job? Or a better one?  One-on-one help with your resume, job search or interview. Stop in to see CareerLink! Browse jobs and apply. 10AM-12PM Free; no registration required.

Adult Senior Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers

Open Computer Lab

Fri, September 27, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Work on a special project and get one-on-one assistance. Lab is open for 2 hours. This class is offered on a first come, first served basis and space is limited. Register in the lab, by signing the clipboard.

Adult Senior Computer Classes Other Great Programs Computers