Events: Calendar of Events

Step to the Line Workshop

Thu, December 12, 2024 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Unlock your experiences and step confidently into 2025 so you can focus with greater purpose and passion. This empowering session blends motivational insights with practical strategies, to allow you to quickly explore and enhance your impact and your possibility. In this one-hour workshop you…

Animal Tales with the Philadelphia Zoo

Thu, December 12, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Each month, Charles L. Durham Library will be hosting the Philadelphia Zoo! Come listen to a story read by the librarian. Then, meet an animal from the story and discover and learn more about the animal with knowledgeable educators of the Philadelphia Zoo.

After-School Meals

Thu, December 12, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Stop by after school and eat a light supper! This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This After School Meal Program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program…

Other Great Programs

Social Services

Yoga for Adults

Thu, December 12, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Whitman Library

Free yoga every Thursday at Whitman Library, with instructors Janet Faulls and Anne-Marie Mulgrew! This class is for all levels of practice and beginners are welcome. Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available.This weekly class is sponsored by The Friends…

Yoga

Teen Thursdays

Thu, December 12, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Teens in grades 7-12, please join us for fun craft, food, and literacy activities! From homemade milkshakes to tiny food, bad art to DIY lip balm, and book spine poetry to a gingerbread challenge, we have something for everyone!

Young Adult

Arts and Crafts Programs

Arts and Crafts

Art Book Club: December

Thu, December 12, 2024 4:30 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

We call it a "club" but this recurring event is simply an opportunity for anyone to stop by and page through rare and special items from the Art Department's vault, archival collections, closed reference shelves and offsite stacks, to discover the wide…

Art of the Book

Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, December 12, 2024 5:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness at Parkway Central Library

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…

Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, December 12, 2024 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…

Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance

Fri, December 13, 2024 11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Do you need extra assistance on the computer or a longer timeframe to apply for jobs, take a test, or fill out applications? Walk in to receive computer help or call 215-685-1866 to register for a longer computer reservation (up to 1.5 hours) during our open computer lab hours!

Computer Classes

Rare Books Roadshow

Fri, December 13, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Fri, December 13, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Fri, December 13, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…

Workshops and Enrichment

Chess Club

Fri, December 13, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Lillian Marrero Library's Chess Club is open to players of all skill levels! From beginners to experienced players, any student that wants to deepen their understanding of chess tactics and strategies is welcome.

Video Game Hang

Fri, December 13, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Come play MarioKart, Super Smash Bros and more! For teens and school-aged children.

Other Great Programs

Scrabble Club

Fri, December 13, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Come join us for an afternoon of fun playing Scrabble, Scrabble Slam, Bananagrams, and more with friends! We start at 3:00 pm and if you can spell (a little), you can play!

Other Great Programs

Scrabble Events

After-School Meals

Fri, December 13, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Stop by after school and eat a light supper! This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This After School Meal Program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program…

Other Great Programs

Social Services

Crochet Club

Fri, December 13, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in crochet? Learn how to crochet or practice your skills with Mady and other children and teens. All supplies will be provided. This event will take place in the public area of The Central Children's Departmen

Read To a Therapy Dog

Sat, December 14, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too!

Music Special Collections Showcase

Sat, December 14, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Fleisher Collection at Parkway Central Library

Join Special Collections staff for a pop-up event highlighting materials from the Music Special Collections including the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music , the Drinker Collection of Choral Music, and Sheet Music. You will explore and learn…

Workshops and Enrichment

WinterFest!

Sat, December 14, 2024 12:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

Winter Fest Saturday, 12.14.2024 from 12 to 3 pm Come join us for a fun-filled event everyone will love! Enjoy food from local businesses and complete holiday activities at the Library. Don’t forget to visit the Olney Community Collaborative at 5458 N. 5th Street to listen to…

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