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Spoken Word Workshop with Jaylene Clark Owens
Fri, April 23, 2021
7:00 P.M.
Online
Presented by the North Central Philadelphia Libraries Join poet, playwright, and actress Jaylene Clark Owens as she guides us through the process of creating a spoken word poem. The workshop will include tools, examples, prompts, and the option to perform for the group. No experience necessary,…
Outdoor Big Kid Storytime
Sat, April 24, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Ms. Rachel will be providing outdoor, socially distanced storytimes for children aged 2-5 on the 4th Saturday of the month. All members of the family who are able are encouraged to wear a mask and households will be asked to socially distance themselves from other households. Ms. Rachel will…
Virtual Baby Storytime
Sat, April 24, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Richmond Library
Join Ms. Meghan on our Facebook page each Saturday for a short virtual baby storytime full of stories, songs, and fun activities. Geared toward children ages 2 and under. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
VIRTUAL | SATurdays: SAT and College Prep Workshops for Teens
Sat, April 24, 2021
12:00 P.M.
Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Join the Field Teen Center for a virtual SAT prep workshop. We'll review practice tests and test-taking strategies to help you do your best on the big test! This program is intedended for high school students. Registration is required and space is limited. Email…
Virtual LEAP at Home
Sat, April 24, 2021
12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
STEAM arts and crafts ideas by Ms. Laurin and Ms. Kesha, LEAP Maker Mentors. Mondays and Saturdays, 12pm. FB @ LillianMarreroBranch IG @ LillianMarreroLibrary
Virtual Sundays on Stage: Dreams of Land with Hua Hua Zhang
Sun, April 25, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
In this series of dream vignettes, puppet artist Hua Hua Zhang uses puppets, shadows, living sculptures, and stylized movement to explore relationships, emotional states, and how we process them using her own unique lens of both Asian and Western viewpoints and attitudes. We will learn…
Sundays with Frankenstein
Sun, April 25, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Zoom
Following our very successful series, Sundays with Dracula, which ran from May 3–November 15, 2020 (you can watch past episodes here!) we now bring to you a fifteen week exploration of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Shelley’s landmark monster novel was a…
FIT for ALL with Overbrook Park Library
Mon, April 26, 2021
7:00 A.M.
Virtual
Fitness where you are, with what you have. Exercise and strengthen your body with Healthy Communities and UliftU on Monday mornings from 7-8 a.m. from March 1 to May 3, 2021. Join us on Facebook @ OverbrookParkLibrary . Please note that…
FIT for ALL Mondays - Virtual Strength Training
Mon, April 26, 2021
7:00 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Fitness where you are, with what you have. Taking care of your whole self is an act of resistance. Exercise and strengthen your body with Healthy Communities and UliftU. Join us on Facebook @OverbrookPark Library on Mondays from March 1 until May 3.
English Conversation Group: Art and Architecture
Mon, April 26, 2021
9:00 A.M.
Virtual
Join us to learn and practice English while discussing famous art and architecture of Philadelphia. Every Monday, starting October 5, 2020. 9-10:30 am Class is currently full - for more information or to join the waitlist, call 215-686-8664 or register at the link here.
Mindful Monday with Haikus and Tarot
Mon, April 26, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Mindful writing exercises for adults and teens. Join us on Facebook or Instagram
Virtual Baby Storytime with Miss Mary
Mon, April 26, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for Baby Storytime on Facebook live (ParkwayCentralChildrens) Mondays at 10:30 am! Enjoy stories, songs, and fun! The storytime will be available on our Facebook page after the live event is over! This program is intended for our friends 2 years and under but anyone…
Virtual JEVS Career Strategies Workshop: Getting Motivated for Your Job Search
Mon, April 26, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Workplace
at
Parkway Central Library
Learn from our expert career advisors about the job search essentials that will get you interviews and get you hired. Join us for a FREE ZOOM WEBINAR to discuss: Searching for and finding a remote job Using keywords and optimizing your résumé to get noticed by hiring managers…
Virtual LEAP at Home
Mon, April 26, 2021
12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
STEAM arts and crafts ideas by Ms. Laurin and Ms. Kesha, LEAP Maker Mentors. Mondays and Saturdays, 12pm. FB @ LillianMarreroBranch IG @ LillianMarreroLibrary
Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight for the Vote: Self-Guided Tour
Now through Mon, April 26, 2021
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Making Her Mark exhibition, open by appointment weekday afternoons in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library, offers a look at the stories of Philadelphia women who built and sustained movements dedicated to voting rights. Making Her Mark was curated by Jennifer Zarro, Ph.D.,…
Virtual Spanish Conversation Group
Mon, April 26, 2021
1:00 P.M.
Virtual
Mondays and Thursdays 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. This FREE online class will build your knowledge and confidence in the Spanish language all while introducing you to other Spanish-speaking adults in a casual, fun learning environment. This group is currently full. To join the waitlist, register…
Virtual Spanish Conversation Group
Mon, April 26, 2021
1:00 P.M.
Virtual
Mondays and Thursdays 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. This FREE online class will build your knowledge and confidence in the Spanish language all while introducing you to other Spanish-speaking adults in a casual, fun learning environment. This group is currently full. To join the waitlist, register…
Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight for the Vote: Self-Guided Tour
Now through Mon, April 26, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Making Her Mark exhibition, open by appointment weekday afternoons in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library, offers a look at the stories of Philadelphia women who built and sustained movements dedicated to voting rights. Making Her Mark was curated by Jennifer Zarro, Ph.D.,…
Virtual Reference Desk
Mon, April 26, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
at
Parkway Central Library
BRIC’s business librarian misses you! Stop by the Virtual Reference Desk if you have a quick question for the librarian. The Virtual Reference Desk will be staffed from 2:00pm to 3:00pm via Zoom. There is no pre-registration for this event. Questions are limited to five to ten…
Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight for the Vote: Self-Guided Tour
Now through Mon, April 26, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Making Her Mark exhibition, open by appointment weekday afternoons in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library, offers a look at the stories of Philadelphia women who built and sustained movements dedicated to voting rights. Making Her Mark was curated by Jennifer Zarro, Ph.D.,…