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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, July 10, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 10, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
Lego Club
Wed, July 10, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Explore your creativity and build friendships with weekly Lego challenges and games! Questions? Email BeelerW@freelibrary.org or call the phone number below.
Queer Comics Club
Wed, July 10, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for a biweekly book club for young adults aged 14-24 where we'll explore and discuss graphic novels and manga that center queer stories and voices.
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, July 10, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor. …
Basic English Literacy
Thu, July 11, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue, 19142
Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic English literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills in English. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email…
Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Play Group
Thu, July 11, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library
Join Ms. Meghan for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces for babies with caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play. Siblings welcome. Text @ricbaby to 81010 for reminders. This program is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
Outdoor Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Thu, July 11, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! We will meet on the front lawn outside of the library. If it's over 85 degrees by 9:00 a.m., we will meet inside. Best for children from birth to age 2; siblings welcome. Most Thursdays through August 15. Read, Baby, Read is made…
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Thu, July 11, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs & dancing! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers
Storytime Adventures!
Thu, July 11, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. This program will be held on the…
Preschool Storytime
Thu, July 11, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Preschool Storytime Thursdays, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, Aug 1, 8 10:30 a.m. Join us for fun stories, songs, and fingerplays! For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.
Bustleton Book Club
Thu, July 11, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Join the Bustleton Library for a discussion of the July book club choice: THE DRY by Jane Harper, an atmospheric, page-turning mystery about a small town hiding big secrets. The discussion will invite participants to share their own experiences. Reading the book beforehand is encouraged but not…
Free Intermediate English Classes with IAC
Thu, July 11, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Free English Classes by IAC Summer Session July 8 – August 8, 2024 Mondays through Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays: Beginner Level Tuesdays and Thursdays: Intermediate Level Improve your ability to read, write and speak English!…
Chinese Storytime - ä¸æ–‡æ•…事時間
Thu, July 11, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
ä¸æ–‡æ•…事時間 Stick around for Chinese storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese. Children under 7 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
How Close Is Too Close? The Ethical Challenges of Making Documentaries About Living People
Thu, July 11, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
This is the Golden Age of personal documentaries. Forced out of Hollywood by the high cost of fictional studio films, a record number of women are devoting their lives to producing films about the challenges confronting real people in a variety of different nations and cultures. This,…
The Why Project's Media Workshop
Thu, July 11, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join students from the Why Project's Summer Media Development Institute for a hands-on workshop focusing on video and music production! For middle and high school students. Program runs on Thursdays, June 20th through July 25th. 12-2 PM
Summer Meal Program
Thu, July 11, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Stop by and have a light lunch at the library. This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, from noon - 1:00 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program sponsored by…
Google Drive
Thu, July 11, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Want to be able to keep your files with you, wherever you go? Rather than rely on a flash drive, your files can live in the cloud and be pulled up from any computer, tablet, or phone. Learn about how cloud storage works and how to start using Google Drive. Spots are limited and given to the…
Headshots at the BRIC!
Thu, July 11, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
During July, headshot sessions will take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Use your photo to…
Headshots at the BRIC!
Thu, July 11, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
During July, headshot sessions will take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Use your photo to…