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Read With a Dog!
Mon, October 17, 2022
4:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Young readers can come meet Daisy, a certified therapy dog, and share a story with her. Children can practice reading out loud, in a safe, judgment free space. Daisy loves to hear stories! Space may be limited.
Free! Book Giveaway!
Mon, October 17, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Paschalville Library
Stop by Paschalville Library between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a book giveaway!
English Classes
Mon, October 17, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Tacony Library
Learn how to speak, read, and write English! Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 1 PM. Taught by IndoChinese American Council. For more information, please contact Matthew by text or whatsapp 215-571-9921 or email kastelberg@iacphila.org.
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime
Mon, October 17, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces at Shakespeare Park, across the street from the library! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Bad weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground…
Outdoor Preschool Storytime
Mon, October 17, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us at Malcolm X Park (5100 Pine Street) for Preschool storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, and fun! This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Weather-permitting. Please check Blackwell’s social media or call 215-685-7422 for day-of…
Preschool Story and Craft/Coloring
Mon, October 17, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Preschool Story and Craft or Coloring (In-Person) Children aged 2-5 and a caregiver are welcome to join us in the Picture Book Room for a themed story and art activity.
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Mon, October 17, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 11:00 a.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…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Mon, October 17, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Lawncrest Library
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 11:00 a.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…
Monday Matinees
Mon, October 17, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Movies shown will be adaptations of books. Most will be rated PG or PG-13, although some may be rated R. Movie titles will be posted in advance. For more information, please contact Ms. Claire Hand, Adult/Teen Librarian at handc@freelibrary.org. We'll meet most Mondays…
Start High School Equivalency or English Language Classes through Next Level Learning
Mon, October 17, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Logan Library
Are you looking to earn your high school equivalency (a high school diploma, GED, HiSET, etc.), take some refresher courses in math and reading, or improve you English language skills? Continue your educational journey through Next Level Learning, a network of adult education classes…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Mon, October 17, 2022
1:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call…
Teen Movie Mondays
Mon, October 17, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
A new movie every Monday screening at the Field Teen Center. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram. Teen programming at the Field…
Parents Progressing with Life, Classes
Mon, October 17, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for an informative, 12-week session. Participants will get help through counseling, parenting skills discussions, community resources linkages, and expert advice. These classes are led by experienced and certified staff, who are enthusiastic about parenting. Participation will…
Imagination Builders Club
Mon, October 17, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Let’s build our imaginations together! With blocks, Magna-Tiles, puzzles, figurines, and more there should be something for children of all ages to create with and enjoy.
Financial Literacy for Kids
Mon, October 17, 2022
3:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
For savers, in 2nd grade - 8th grade. Even kids can learn how to manage their money! Find out about savings accounts and checking accounts and why they are important and useful. Depending on time, you may fill out paperwork to make de We will explore and compare savings and checkin…
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, October 17, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday in October (except October 10) 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…
Writing Assistance
Mon, October 17, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Want to make your resume stand out - or put the finishing touches on your college essay? Or perhaps you could use some help writing your online dating profile? Or maybe you just need help filling out forms. Never fear! South Philly Reading Captains from right here in the…
Yoga
Mon, October 17, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Richmond Library
Join us for a one hour vinyasa flow with Christiane. Bring your yoga mat if you have one, if you don't have one we can supply one to use (supplies are limited). Free. Donations are accepted but not required. - inside. Text @ricadult to 81010 for reminders. Meets most Mondays, September…
Virtual Yoga-Based Movement Workshop
Mon, October 17, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for a yoga-based movement workshop with instructor Michele Tantoco. Please email hoopese@freelibrary.org for the Zoom registration link. This program series is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Philadelphia City Institute Library.
Worlds of Color: W. E. B. Du Bois Reading Group
Mon, October 17, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Join our W. E. B. Du Bois reading group for the third novel of Du Bois' Black Flame Trilogy: Worlds of Color It’s 1936 and Manuel Mansart, son of the lynched labor leader, Tom Mansart, is sixty years old. America is reeling from the Great Depression and picking up the pieces from the…