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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, July 17, 2024
2:00 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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, July 17, 2024
2:00 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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
Journaling for Teens
Wed, July 17, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Participants will receive a notebook to decorate and write or draw in. Write about how your day's going, your plans for the future, or whatever is on your mind. Or compose your own stories and poems. Enjoy a snack while you journal. All supplies provided.
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Wed, July 17, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. Our social worker is generally here for approximately 3 hours. If you have questions, you can email…
Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!
Wed, July 17, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Explore Mars with GSK and the Franklin Institute's Science in the Summer program. Learn about rockets, engineering, astronauts, and more. For students going into 2nd through 6th grade.
PA CareerLink® Workshop: Do’s and Don’ts of Resumes
Wed, July 17, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Job seekers receive instructions and tips on creating an effective resume. Please visit pacareerlink.pa.gov to register! If you aren’t able to register online, you can still attend! You can always arrive earlier to register prior to the workshop. PA CareerLink® Philadelphia is an Equal…
PA CareerLink® Workshop: Do’s and Don’ts of Resumes
Wed, July 17, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Job seekers receive instructions and tips on creating an effective resume. Please visit pacareerlink.pa.gov to register! If you aren’t able to register online, you can still attend! You can always arrive earlier to register prior to the workshop. PA CareerLink® Philadelphia is an Equal…
Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!
Wed, July 17, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
The Free Library is teaming up with The Franklin Institute for a free, informal science summer program for children. The goal of Science in the Summer is to increase children's interest and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers!
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 17, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
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 17, 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.
Outdoor Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Thu, July 18, 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…
Playtime with Pippi
Thu, July 18, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
It's storytime with beloved Swedish book character Pippi Longstocking. Play some of Pippi's favorite games from Villa Villekulla and make a Pippi craft to take home. This program is lead by educators from the American Swedish Historical Museum.
Free Intermediate English Classes with IAC
Thu, July 18, 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!…
Toddler Art Studio
Thu, July 18, 2024
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Come explore process art for toddlers as we experiment with colors, shapes, and a variety of unconventional art materials. Prepare to get messy! This program will be held outdoors at the Goat Statue in Rittenhouse Square.
The Why Project's Media Workshop
Thu, July 18, 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
Life at Sea!
Thu, July 18, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
The Museum of the American Revolution presentsLife at Sea! Climb aboard as we learn about life on a privateer ship, including what a sailor might have eaten, what his job might have been, and how he would have passed the time. Meet some of the Revolution’s most famous sailors. All…
Microsoft Excel
Thu, July 18, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Learn the basics of using Microsoft Excel to make spreadsheets and more! This course requires proficiency in using a mouse and keyboard. Spots are limited and given to the first folks to show up. Call for 215-685-0525 with questions.
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Thu, July 18, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!
Thu, July 18, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Explore Mars with GSK and the Franklin Institute's Science in the Summer program. Learn about rockets, engineering, astronauts, and more. For students going into 2nd through 6th grade.
Crafternoon for Kids
Thu, July 18, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for a new self-directed craft every week in July and August! Drop-in on Thursday afternoons 2:00-4:30 p.m. July 18: Bookmarks July 25: Make Your Own Comic Book August 1: Suncatchers August 8: DIY Jigsaw Puzzles August 15: Scratch Art August 22: Origami August 29: Assortment of crafts…