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Virtual Course | Alice Dunbar-Nelson: Reading from Inside the Archive
Thu, February 11, 2021
6:30 P.M.
Zoom
“Reading from Inside the Archive” is a unique opportunity offering an exploration of Alice Dunbar-Nelson’s life and work through her published writing and literary archive. Questions throughout center on how public persona and personal experience intersect and the degree to…
Radical Self-care in an Era of Activism: A Virtual Salon
Now through Thu, February 11, 2021
7:00 P.M.
Zoom
A shared space for self care inspired by the Harlem Renaissance and the life and legacy of Alice Dunbar-Nelson. Join chef Jena Harris and Professor Pysche Williams-Forson for an evening of self care grounded in the salon-style traditions of the Harlem Renaissance. Chef Jena will use accessible…
VIRTUAL - Melissa Broder | Milk Fed
Thu, February 11, 2021
7:30 P.M.
Virtual
Cost: FREE
Register Here In conversation with Nomi Eve, author of Henna House and The Family Orchard , Director of the Creative Writing MFA program, Drexel University. Melissa Broder is the author of The Pisces , a darkly erotic yet tender tale of academia, break-ups, and compulsive merman love.…
Intermediate Online English Classes
Fri, February 12, 2021
9:30 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Join us for a FREE Intermediate English class online, taught by graduate students in the University of Pennsylvania TESOL program. 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays February 3 - April 16, 2021 To register, click the link here . For more…
Virtual Introduction to Foundation Directory Online Essential
Fri, February 12, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Learn how to use everyone's favorite foundation funding database, Foundation Directory Online (FDO). The user-friendly interface makes it easy to find funders that are interested in supporting your organization's mission. While our physical location is closed you are…
Chair Yoga
Fri, February 12, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join us each Friday at 10:00 a.m. for Chair Yoga live on the Fumo Family Library Facebook Page . The program will be taught by Kate Howell, a certified yoga teacher with over seven years of experience teaching in the Philadelphia area. Chair Yoga is a twist on traditional yoga making it…
Online English Conversation Group
Fri, February 12, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Virtual
Fridays 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. starting February 5 Join us for a free conversation circle. Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other international adults in a casual learning environment. Register at the link here and we will email you the information for Zoom. …
"What If Lincoln Had Lived?" A Virtual Presentation by Dr. Allen Guelzo
Fri, February 12, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Virtual Program
Join the Parkway Central Senior Services to celebrate Lincoln's birthday with an expert who has devoted his career to studying the thoughts, actions, and hopes of America's sixteenth president. This event will be presented virtually on Zoom. To register, please click here . While Lincoln…
English Writing 101 Learning Circle
Fri, February 12, 2021
12:00 P.M.
Virtual
Fridays 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. starting February 5 Meet with other English language learners to improve your writing skills using the Universal Class database. For intermediate/advanced/fluent English learners. Register at the link here . For more informaiton, call…
Family Wellness Club: Rooted
Sat, February 13, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Virtual
Join members of the Nourishing Literacy team and Mieka Moody, librarian and Lillian Marrero Library Branch Manager, for energizing activities that support wellness and togetherness. Our event theme is "Rooted" and we will be exploring ways to feel more grounded, centered, and strong.…
Sundays with Frankenstein
Sun, February 14, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Zoom
Following our very successful series, Sundays with Dracula, which ran from May 3–November 15, 2020 (you can watch past episodes here!) we now bring to you a fifteen week exploration of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Shelley’s landmark monster novel was a…
Virtual Mindfulness Meditation via Facebook Live
Mon, February 15, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join Miss Abbe on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. live ( Fumo Family Library ) for some calm Mindfulness Meditation using a body scan and breathing techniques, ground your body and mind.
Virtual Course | Ulysses
Mon, February 15, 2021
6:30 P.M.
Zoom
Registration Tuition for this course is $250 Rosenbach members (including the Dracula Club) receive a 10% discount on tuition. If you have questions about discounted tuition please call (215) 732-1600 x 138 or email gdonahue@rosenbach.org. Not a member? We invite…
Virtual Program | Watching wit Sisi
Mon, February 15, 2021
8:00 P.M.
www.facebook.com/PhilbrickHall
Join library assistant Sisi every Monday as she reviews streaming movies on a scale of one to five unruly quarantine eyebrows!
Intermediate English Virtual Classes
Tue, February 16, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for a FREE Intermediate English class online, taught by graduate students in the University of Pennsylvania TESOL program. 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays February 2 - April 15, 2021 To register, click the link here . For more…
Virtual Preschool Storytime
Tue, February 16, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join Mr. John for Storytime on Facebook live ( Fumo Family Library ) Tuesdays at 10:00 am! Enjoy stories, songs, and fun! This program is intended for preschoolers.
Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Jumping Over Age Barriers
Tue, February 16, 2021
12:00 P.M.
Workplace
at
Parkway Central Library
Age can be a barrier or just a speed bump! Mature workers face job search challenges that younger workers don’t. However, they also provide important workplace advantages that are becoming more valuable every day. Savvy mature workers are landing good high paying jobs because they…
Virtual Spanish Conversation Circle
Tue, February 16, 2021
2:30 P.M.
Virtual
Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. starting February 16 Build your confidence in speaking Spanish while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. For intermediate and advanced speakers. Register at the link here . For more information, call/text 856-477-3553 or email…
Virtual PAWS for Reading: Read to a Therapy Dog
Tue, February 16, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 3:00-4:00 p.m. to read to a therapy animal friend from PAWS for people on a live video conference. Reading to a dog helps children develop confidence and skills for reading aloud! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PAWSFreeLibrary
Virtual PAWS for Reading: Read to a Therapy Dog
Tue, February 16, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 3:00-4:00 p.m. to read to a therapy animal friend from PAWS for people on a live video conference. Reading to a dog helps children develop confidence and skills for reading aloud! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PAWSFreeLibrary