Literacy Lab

Sat, February 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Kingsessing Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session I – 12:00 to…

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Literacy Lab

Sat, February 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Independence Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session I – 12:00 to…

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Amulets Workshop

Sat, February 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Learn how to create an amulet for power and protection-- like the gris-gris bag Jojo’s grandfather makes for him.

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Blues in Hip Hop for Teens

Sat, February 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Listen to samples of early blues, soul, and contemporary hip hop to find common threads and learn to create your own blues-inspired song.

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Beginners Hand Sewing

Sat, February 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Whether you are interested in embroidery or just want to learn a new skill, Miss Oumou will teach you the basics of hand sewing.

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Mae Among the Stars: Mae Jemison in Outer Space

Sat, February 16, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Learn about Mae Jemison’s space trip and make outer space slime for a hands on lesson about stars and planets.  

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Hands-on History at The Free Library: Better Philadelphia

Sat, February 16, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

The Better Philadelphia exhibition of 1947 symbolized a key moment in Philadelphia’s history of planned change. Designed by planners and architects, the exhibition introduced visitors to the field of professional urban planning, and its longstanding tradition in Philadelphia. The…

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Literacy Lab

Sun, February 17, 2019 1:15 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library will host two sessions of the Literacy Lab program on Sundays from November 18th until May 19th. …

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Literacy Lab

Sun, February 17, 2019 1:15 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Northeast Regional Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Sundays from January 6th – May 19th. Session I – 1:15 to 2:45…

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Literacy Lab

Sun, February 17, 2019 1:15 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library will host two sessions of the Literacy Lab program on Sundays from November 18th until May 19th.  Session I…

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Hail to the Chief! Presidents' Day Program

Sun, February 17, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

What do you know about your favorite President? Join the fun! For school-age children.

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Literacy Lab

Sun, February 17, 2019 3:15 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library will host two sessions of the Literacy Lab program on Sundays from November 18th until May 19th.  Session I…

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Literacy Lab

Sun, February 17, 2019 3:15 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Northeast Regional Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Sundays from January 6th – May 19th. Session I – 1:15 to 2:45…

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Literacy Lab

Sun, February 17, 2019 3:15 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library will host two sessions of the Literacy Lab program on Sundays from November 18th until May 19th. …

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Tech Tuesday

Tue, February 19, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Hands on exploration of various technical devices and  applications. Learn to write a song or music to GarageBand or make a video and direct your very own  short movie!

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Mindful Breathing for Kids

Tue, February 19, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Breath in.... and then out.... Learn some tools to navigate and process the emotions and stresses you might feel throughout your day.  We'll practice minful breathing techniques together.  For school-age kids.

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DIY Virtual Reality Glasses

Tue, February 19, 2019 3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

McPherson Square is hosting a virtual reality program on today.  If you enjoy that program, stay afterward and make a pair of VR glass to take home.  

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LEAP into Science

Tue, February 19, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Come do science experiments with us!   Our Teen Leader Assistant, Tianna will host a program featuring one of our LEAP into Science kits.

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Guess What This Is?

Tue, February 19, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Widener Library

Participants will guess at what various liquids are by using their senses of smell and feel to see if they can correctly name them.      

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Black History Month Poetry Readings

Tue, February 19, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

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