Kente Cloth and Doves (Solidarity activity)

Thu, February 28, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Come join us.  

School Age Family Programs Black History Month LEAP African American Children Education Family Makers & Makerspaces Teens History arts & crafts

Black History Month Quizzo

Thu, February 28, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Haddington Library

Join us for Black History Month Quizzo. Snacks and prizes provided!

Young Adult School Age Black History Month African American

Game Time

Thu, February 28, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Enjoy our large and rotating collection of tabletop games with our friendly LEAP staff.  Marble Games :  Monday, February 4 | Join us as we play a variety of fun and interesting marble games. Rover Play: Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 20 | Come join us in using our new…

School Age Family Programs LEAP Children Games and Gaming Board Games and Role-Playing

Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids

Thu, February 28, 2019 4:45 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us every Thursday for yoga and mindfulness.  Please plan to wear comfortable, flexible clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one (mats may be available for kids that do not have thier own).  Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign up for LEAP.  For kids in K-12 only (no…

School Age LEAP Other Great Programs Yoga

Book Discussion: Sing, Unburied, Sing

Thu, February 28, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Bushrod Library

Sit down at your local library to discuss this year’s One Book, One Philadelphia selection, a novel about family and time.   Reading the book beforehand is not required to join! Free books will be given out on a first-come basis.  

Adult Discussion and Participation Black History Month One Book, One Philadelphia Literature One Book, One Philadelphia

Creative Crochet with Ms. Traci

Thu, February 28, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Paschalville Library

Join Ms. Traci for Creative Crochet! Beginners are welcome!

Young Adult School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Art Crafts & Hobbies Crochet Knitting

Yoga for adults!

Thu, February 28, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. except the second Thursday of every month. Please bring a mat.     

Adult Young Adult Health Programs Body, Mind & Spirit Yoga

(Non)Fiction: A Discussion of Jesmyn Ward’s Memoir and Novel

Thu, February 28, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Shakespeare & Co.,1632 Walnut Street

Join this public discussion of Jesmyn Ward’s novel, Sing, Unburied, Sing , and its connections to her memoir, Men We Reaped . Afterward, watch a demonstration of Shakespeare + Co.'s Espresso Book Machine, a state-of-the-art printer that enables you to publish your own memoir or novel.…

Adult Community Events Discussion and Participation One Book, One Philadelphia One Book, One Philadelphia

Hands-On Tour: Picturing Cervantes

Thu, February 28, 2019 6:30 P.M.
The Rosenbach | 2008 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Join us in a new evening time slot for Hands-On Tours. “Picturing Cervantes” explores the ways Don Quixotehas been imagined and illustrated through the centuries, featuring remarkable drawings and prints by notable artists such as Gustave Doré and Honoré Daumier.…

Adult Other Great Programs Art Literature Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Digital Collections Rosenbach Museum & Library

Don Winslow | The Border

Thu, February 28, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

The author of numerous international bestselling crime novels, Don Winslow is the recipient of dozens of awards and spots on myriad best-books-of-the-year lists. These books include The Winter of Frankie Machine , The Force , and Savages , for which he wrote the screenplay for the Oliver…

Adult Author Events Speakers and Lectures Author Events - Free Series Author Events Fiction Literature Politics Hearing Loop

Baby Rhyming Time

Fri, March 1, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Enjoy storytime with songs, tickles and bounces, followed by open play time for babies and time to talk with other adults! Please email Liz at heidemane@freelibrary.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you! These programs are supported by a grant from the Philadelphia City…

Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children

Play Circle

Fri, March 1, 2019 10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Every Friday, join us for play time to connect with other families. Children and their caregivers are encouraged to imagine, build, create, and play! Drop-in anytime between 10 and 12. Blocks and other toys will be provided. Groups and daycares, please call the Children’s Librarian…

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Children Family

Big Kids Storytime

Fri, March 1, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Literacy

Rock n' Roll Sing-Along for Toddlers

Fri, March 1, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library

In this program, toddlers can rock out and add their own twist to classic children’s songs with shakers and other fun sound-makers.

Preschool Toddler Family Programs One Book, One Philadelphia Family Music One Book, One Philadelphia

AARP Tax Preparation

Fri, March 1, 2019 10:30 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Volunteers from AARP offer free in-person tax preparation service for seniors. Reservations required. Call 215-803-6402 for appointment.

Senior Other Great Programs

Preschool Storytime

Fri, March 1, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Have fun with stories, songs and rhymes.  For kids ages 3 to 5, along with an adult caregiver. Daycares and camps - please call to set up your own special visit.

Preschool Toddler Other Great Programs Storytimes Children Family Literacy

BAE Cafe: Breastfeeding Awareness & Empowerment

Fri, March 1, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Meet up with other breastfeeding parents! Receive the latest breastfeeding information from a breastfeeding expert FREE Breastfeeding supplies Snacks SEPTA tokens provided Babies welcome For more information: Contact: Dr. Meg Kawan kawanmb@email.chop.edu or Jabina Coleman, LSW, IBCLC…

Adult Health Programs

Baby Rhyming Time

Fri, March 1, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Enjoy storytime with songs, tickles and bounces, followed by open play time for babies and time to talk with other adults! Please email Liz at heidemane@freelibrary.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you! These programs are supported by a grant from the Philadelphia City…

Baby Family Programs Storytimes Children

Laptops for Tax Time

Fri, March 1, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library

Laptops for Tax Time Need computer access and a space to spread out and file your taxes?  We’ve got that! Reserve one of private study rooms for 3 hours.  Bring your own laptop and use our free Wifi Or use one our laptops while you’re here!  Call to reserve your…

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Computers

First Friday Genealogy

Fri, March 1, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Our genealogy roundtable is held the first Friday of each month from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.  All are welcome regardless of experience from beginners to advanced. Bring your questions, brick walls, and successes and share with an enthusiastic group of amateur genealogists.    

Adult Discussion and Participation Genealogy General Research