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Beginner English (In Person)
Thu, September 29, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-4:30 pm (September 6 - December 8, 2022) Join us to build your confidence in using English! Learn and practice English for daily life in this class taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. We will cover a variety of topics and conversations. For beginners.…
Wellness in Communities – Be WEHL: Activity and Rest
Thu, September 29, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Wellness Equity for a Healthy Life presented by CHOP. Learn about wellness practices that can help manage stress, boost mood, and support well-being! CHOP's Integrative Health Program is offering six 1-hour weekly classes in the community for youth ages 5 and older.
Creative Constructing!
Thu, September 29, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Come build something with us, with exciting new projects each week! Join us on Thursdays in the Story Hour Room!
In Person Yoga
Thu, September 29, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for in-person yoga classes with instructors Janet Faulis and Ann-Marie Mulgrew. Bring your own or use Whitman’s mats and blocks. This all level free class is capped to 8 participants. First come, first served. Wipes are available for cleaning. N/Kn95 masks will be available.
Teen Thursdays
Thu, September 29, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Join us on Teen Thursdays for a different activity each week. We’ll play our favorite games, cook our favorite meals, create arts and crafts projects, and more! Cannot accommodate camp groups.
Library Fall Festival
Thu, September 29, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Haddington Library
Join Haddington Library down in our Meeting Room for our Fall Festival. We will have a variety of activities for you to enjoy to celebrate the beginning of fall! Community Meeting Room, 4pm
Storytime in Butler Triangle
Thu, September 29, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for a storytime, outside in Butler Triangle. We welcome all kids, ages 0 to 8 years old to join us - children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. It's a small space so first come, first served. If the weather is inclement, storytime may be…
Arts & Crafts Club
Thu, September 29, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Get creative with us! We’ll focus on different art projects to create throughout the fall, including collages, embroidery, paper art, and more. Some projects will be available as take-home craft kits. Best suited for age 7 and up. Masking is encouraged in the library. Programs are subject…
Advanced English Spontaneous Conversation (Online)
Thu, September 29, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Virtual
Mondays and Thursdays 4:00-5:30 pm (September 26 - December 16, 2022) Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. For advanced speakers. Register at https://forms.gle/GgNffX9XP4w1AL5c9 Questions? Call 215-686-8664 or email…
Chess Club
Thu, September 29, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Learn to play chess, or learn to play better chess! This program is intended for school age children and teens, grades 2-12.
Industrial Revolution Inventions
Thu, September 29, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
What is the Industrial Revolution and how and when did it take place? What are some changes that resulted from the Industrial Revolution? Join us to learn about the textile industry, finding out how cloth was made before inventions and how this has changed with the use of looms. We…
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!
Thu, September 29, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Join us from 4-5:30 with artist Juan Delgado doing a canvas painting demonstration, view a photo exhibit documenting the urban life of Puerto Rican/ Latinos through the years by photographer Luzselenia Sala, and learn the basics of the Cuatro (Puerto Rico's national instrument) with cuatro…
CELEBRACIÓN DEL MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA
Thu, September 29, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
JUAN DELGADO ARTISTA Demonstración de pintura en canvas. LUZSELENIA SALAS FOTÓGRAFA Exhibición de la vida urbana de los puertorriqueños a través de los años. GABRIEL MUÑOZ CUATRISTA. Conceptos básicos para tocar el cuatro, el instrumento…
Pre-school Playdate
Thu, September 29, 2022
4:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Come to the library and join us for a Pre-School Playdate. Geared for ages 0-4. Just come on by and meet other parents and preschoolers in the area. Older kids are welcome to attend LEAP on the 3rd floor with Miss Sabrina.
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Thu, September 29, 2022
5:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Let's meditate together! We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program. Meditation has many benefits. It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…
Beginner II Latin (Online)
Thu, September 29, 2022
5:00 P.M.
Virtual
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6 pm (September 20 - December 13, 2022) Salve! Do you want to improve your Latin while reading about the daily life and adventures of a member of a Roman household? This class is a continuation of the beginning Latin class that started last year. We have covered many…
English Conversation Group (Online)
Thu, September 29, 2022
5:00 P.M.
Virtual
Thursdays 5-6 pm (September 22 - December 15, 2022) Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. This group is for intermediate speakers who can have short conversations in English and want to improve their pronunciation, vocabulary, and…
Virtual: English Learning through Theater and Storytelling
Thu, September 29, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
English Conversation - Theater and Storytelling (Online) Wednesdays 10:30 am - 12 pm (September 14 - December 14, 2022) Thursdays 6:30 - 8 pm (September 15 - December 15, 2022) Gain English language skills through sharing stories, streaming virtual performances, and bringing your whole self to…
Raven Society Pretzel Making Workshop Night 1
Thu, September 29, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Fall is almost here and that means pumpkin spice for some, Oktoberfest beer for others, and pretzels for all! Join us in the state-of-the-art Culinary Literacy Center for one of two sessions as we twist and bake our way through a Philly classic: the soft pretzel. We're delighted to…
Bridging Blocks: A Rift Over Reproductive Rights
Thu, September 29, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled there is no constitutional right to abortion. The overturning of Roe v Wade, which was considered by many to have been settled law, has sparked tense debates and protests across the country. But with the barrage of opinions and hot takes, are we truly…