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Philly Career Launch - Fall Career Fair
Tue, October 12, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Thinking about starting a career or wanting to change your line of work? Attend the Free Library’s Fall Career Fair -- outdoors ! Connect with training programs that lead to career opportunities in Philadelphia industries with family-sustaining wages. Participating organizations…
Early Literacy Skills Workshop
Tue, October 12, 2021
4:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
You are your child’s first advocate in their right to read! For parents of early elementary-aged children, learn about the skills your child will master on the road to reading. Attending this workshop, parents will be able to both to foster those skills at home and to collaborate with…
VIRTUAL - Keisha N. Blain | Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America
Tue, October 12, 2021
7:30 P.M.
Virtual
Cost: Free or $28.95-Book with ticket and signed book plate
REGISTER In conversation with Mitchell S. Jackson Keisha N. Blain ’s Set the World on Fire , a history of some of the early 20th century’s leading Black nationalist women, won the Berkshire Conference of Women Historians Book Prize and was named one of Smithsonian…
Beginning Italian Learning Circle
Wed, October 13, 2021
9:30 A.M.
Virtual
Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Meet virtually with other adults interested in learning Italian. Explore the language with Free Library database Mango Languages. For beginners. This group is currently full. To join the waitlist, register at…
Virtual Ask a Nonprofit Expert: Fundraising
Wed, October 13, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Ask a Nonprofit Expert about fundraising! Raising money for a nonprofit is an important activity for all organizations, yet it can be very challenging. During your session with a consultant, you can discuss the different ways to raise money, how to determine your goals, how to select the…
Storytime and Giveaways
Wed, October 13, 2021
10:30 A.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library
Join us for a storytime, outside, with Mr. Tom. During this time we will also have some giveaways which can include books, and other goodies. Look for us in the parking lot, or the playgound next door. Feel free to bring a blanket. Weather permitting.
Read Baby Read Storytime
Wed, October 13, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Storytime for babies and toddlers aged 0-24 months. Ms. Rachel will lead us in stories, songs, tickles & bounces. Big siblings can join as we learn fun early literacy activities to share with the smallest members of our families. Storytimes will either be outdoors in the park or downstairs…
Artsy Crafty Storytime
Wed, October 13, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Storytimes for preschool children followed by art time. Ms. Rachel will provide a half hour of stories and songs and then provide either an in-person or take home craft. Storytimes will either be outdoors in the park or downstairs in the meeting room depending on present weather and health…
Outdoor Preschool Storytime
Wed, October 13, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library
Join Ms. Meghan in front of the library for stories, songs, and fun at our in-person, outdoor storytimes! Recommended for ages 4 and under with caregivers. Siblings welcome. Please follow current masking making guidelines. Check our Facebook page for weather cancellations. Text @ricprescho to…
Read, Baby, Read! Storytimes for Babies and Toddlers
Wed, October 13, 2021
11:00 A.M.
https://www.instagram.com/read.baby.read/
Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories and songs. All programs are for children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers. Expecting parents and siblings welcome. This program will appear on Read, Baby, Read's Instagram: @read.baby.read Read,…
Ask a Librarian - Career Training Database
Wed, October 13, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking to change careers or learn new workplace skills? The Free Library of Philadelphia's new Career Training Database can help you explore training opportunities and career readiness programs across the city! The Career Training…
Virtual Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, October 13, 2021
1:00 P.M.
Virtual
Mondays and Thursdays 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. This FREE online class will build your knowledge and confidence in the Spanish language all while introducing you to other Spanish-speaking adults in a casual, fun learning environment. This group is currently full. To join the waitlist,…
Virtual Bite-Sized Baby & Toddler Storytime
Wed, October 13, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Do you or your child have a favorite board book Miss Mary reads? Or perhaps a favorite song or fingerplay? Join Miss Mary virtually for a bite-sized Baby & Toddler Storytime video of one book and one song! This program is intended for our friends 2 and under. Instagram:…
Make Your Own WPA Poster with Posters for The People
Wed, October 13, 2021
2:30 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Drop in between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. for a free hands-on screen printing workshop. All ages welcome and no experience required. A teaching artist from Posters for the People will guide you in making your own poster based on W.P.A. posters from the Print and Picture…
The History of Trails in Greater Philadelphia
Wed, October 13, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Trails have been an important part of Greater Philadelphia since ancient times. This illusrated talk will explore their fascinating origins, growth and change up to modern times. Our speaker is Bob Thomas, who's been involved in trail building since the 1970s. …
VIRTUAL - Jonathan Franzen | Crossroads (A Key to All Mythologies, 1)
Wed, October 13, 2021
7:30 P.M.
Virtual
Cost: $37.00-Book-with-Ticket
TICKETS In conversation with Taffy Brodesser-Akner, a writer for The New York Times Magazine and bestselling author of Fleischman is in Trouble Meelya Gordon Memorial Lecture Jonathan Franzen won the National Book Award for The Corrections , the story of a Midwestern family’s journey…
Read Baby Read Storytime
Thu, October 14, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Storytime for babies and toddlers aged 0-24 months. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces in our courtyard! Limited spots available. Please register by calling the Library at 215-685-0547. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation
Outdoor Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Thu, October 14, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library
Join Ms. Meghan in front of the library for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces at our in-person, outdoor storytimes! For babies with caregivers. Siblings welcome. Please follow current masking making guidelines. Check our Facebook page for weather cancellations. Text @ricbaby to…
Preschool Storytime - Outdoors
Thu, October 14, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Meet your children's librarians in Vernon Park for storytime with your preschooler, ages 3 to 5 years old. We'll have fun sharing stories, songs, and rhymes that will help your child further develop those important early literacy skills! Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and…
Storytime
Thu, October 14, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Children under 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Betsy at the Franklin Square Park in the pavilion (west of the mini golf course) for storytime! Please remember to wear your masks and social distance.