Events: Calendar of Events

Free Monthly Saturday Drum & Percussion Workshops Featuring Karen Smith

Sat, December 14, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Back by immense popular demand - the Free Library's Music Department presents a stellar fifth season of percussion and drum workshops one Saturday a month from October to December! The series opens Saturday, October 12th, continues Saturday, November 2nd, and concludes December…

Holiday Card Crafting

Sat, December 14, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Want to add a unique, heartfelt touch to your holiday greetings this year? We'll provide you with all the materials to create handcrafted cards to spread holiday cheer! Registration is recommended but not required for this program. To sign up online and reserve a spot, click here .

Anime/Manga Discord Meetup for Adults & Older Teens

Sat, December 14, 2024 5:30 P.M.
Kensington Library

Catch up with other dedicated fans as we watch shows from varied genres (generally with subtitles) on the Discord platform. To receive the Discord invite or for more information, email palmers@freelibrary.org or text 215-948-2719.

Young Adult

Other Great Programs

Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance

Mon, December 16, 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

Mon, December 16, 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

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, December 16, 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

Mon, December 16, 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

Teen Video Game Hang-out

Mon, December 16, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…

Other Great Programs

After-School Meals

Mon, December 16, 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

Chess Club for Kids!

Mon, December 16, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…

Family Programs

Crocheting

Mon, December 16, 2024 4:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

Learn how to crochet with local artist Katie Brown. We have all supplies, just bring yourself.

Other Great Programs

Kids’ Bird Bonanza!

Mon, December 16, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Join the Audubon Mid-Atlantic from the Discovery Center at our branch for hand-on activities to learn about bird artifacts, bird adaptations, migration, watersheds and pollution, seeds and seed dispersal, garden work, and bird walks.

Other Great Programs

Middle School Hangout! Festive Cookie Decorating

Mon, December 16, 2024 4:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Come for snacks and stay for crafts! Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Winter Solstice... December is a month for celebrating! Join us for a cozy afternoon of cookie decorating and hot cocoa. Take home whatever you don't eat. All supplies and snacks will be provided. We'll…

Young Adult

Queer Film Club

Mon, December 16, 2024 5:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

LGBTQIA+ Movies with ACTUAL happy endings! Join us for a screening of a film, title to be announced. Program will be held in the 3rd floor meeting room, accessible via stairs or elevator. Open to adults. All are welcome!

Other Great Programs

Monday Poets 30th Anniversary Season: Jeffrey Ethan Lee and Cydney Brown

Mon, December 16, 2024 5:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get…

Monday Poets

Film Screening: Clash of the Titans (1981)

Mon, December 16, 2024 5:30 P.M.
Map Collection at Parkway Central Library

To accompany "Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art," the latest Special Collections exhibition on the 2nd floor of Parkway Central Library , we are showing three films related to mythology this fall! The series includes Jason and the Argonauts (1963) on Monday, October 28th, Puss…

Film Screening: Clash of the Titans (1981)

Mon, December 16, 2024 5:30 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection at Parkway Central Library

To accompany "Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art," the latest Special Collections exhibition on the 2nd floor of Parkway Central Library , we are showing three films related to mythology this fall! The series includes Jason and the Argonauts (1963) on Monday, October 28th, Puss…

Rare Books Roadshow

Tue, December 17, 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

Tue, December 17, 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

Tue, December 17, 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

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