Family Book Club | Rising 4th – 5th grade

Mon, July 15, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Kids, it’s your turn to make a grown-up read! Pick a parent, grandparent, or other adult relative to read the following books with you. Discuss them together, then come to the library for our book club. Best of all, you get to keep the books! Rising 4th – 5th grade:  The…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Summer Reading Book Clubs

Bop and Cha-Cha

Mon, July 15, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

Mondays at 6:30! Join us for a fun time! Learn how to Bop and Cha-Cha, or show off your moves. No experience necessary. All ages invited! ***Classes provided by the North 5th Street Revitalization Project***

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Other Great Programs Children Family Summer Reading Teens dance

Chess Club for Children

Mon, July 15, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Thanks to the After School Activities Partnerships (ASAP), we now have several chess coaches to help you learn to play or improve your game.  This program is intended for school age children, grades 2-12.  

School Age Family Programs Children Summer Reading Chess

Beginning Ukulele Lessons

Mon, July 15, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

 Have you ever wanted to learn a really easy instrument? Now is your chance. Join Ray Verna for this fun summer class. Need a uke? Let us know.

Adult Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Other Great Programs Music Summer Reading

Bringing Books to Life with Music: Shake, Rattle and Roll

Mon, July 15, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Bringing Books to Life with Music: Shake, Rattle and Roll with Joe and Lara!! Don’t miss this fun and entertaining Music Program! For children ages 2-6 with their adult caregiver

School Age Preschool Toddler Family Programs Children Music Five Senses

ESL Conversation Group

Mon, July 15, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

This group is a great way to practice speaking everyday English.  ALL are welcome.

Adult Young Adult Senior New Americans New Americans ESL - English as a Second Language

Bella Vista Book Club

Mon, July 15, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Get together with your neighbors to discuss great books!  This month, the Book Club will be discussing  The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen.

Adult Other Great Programs Book Clubs

English Language Conversation Group

Mon, July 15, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library

Are you looking for a place to practice English?  Join us for a weekly group where all levels are welcome.  Come one time, or all the time.  For adults.

Adult Senior New Americans Discussion and Participation ESL - English as a Second Language English Language Learners

Spinning Yarns

Mon, July 15, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

For those who knit and crochet, bring your latest project and enjoy a relaxing, low-key evening of crafting at the library.  All fiber arts are welcome. This program is intended for adults.    

Adult Senior Arts and Crafts Programs arts & crafts

ESL Conversation Group

Mon, July 15, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

This group is a great way to practice speaking everyday English.  For adults.

Adult Senior New Americans New Americans ESL - English as a Second Language

Andrew Shaffer | Hope Rides Again: An Obama Biden Mystery

Mon, July 15, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

They’re back! In Andrew Shaffer’s sequel to the New York Times bestseller Hope Never Dies , the bromantic thriller that saw the former president and vice president tumble down a Delaware rabbit hole of conspiracy and murder, Obama and Biden are once again drawn into a web of intrigue…

Adult Author Events Speakers and Lectures Author Events - Free Series Author Events Fiction

Science in the Summer 2019 - Science of Me!

Tue, July 16, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library

GSK Science in the Summer™  is a fun and free science education program sponsored by GSK and administered by The Franklin Institute, which introduces students to the wonderful and fascinating world of science. Through classes held in local public libraries and…

School Age Family Programs Science in the Summer Children Science

Science in the Summer 2019 - Science of Me!

Tue, July 16, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

GSK Science in the Summer™  is a fun and free science education program sponsored by GSK and administered by The Franklin Institute, which introduces students to the wonderful and fascinating world of science. Through classes held in local public libraries and…

School Age Family Programs Science in the Summer Children Science

Music and Movement Storytime

Tue, July 16, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Dance, wiggle and sing along in our fun storytime for young independent movers. Siblings are always welcome at our programs. Preschools and other groups, please call to schedule alternate visits. Please contact Liz Heideman at 215-685-6621 for further information. These programs are supported by…

Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Summer Reading

WURD's Summer of Freedom Tour Returns to the Free Library!

Tue, July 16, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Widener Library

Join WURD radio (96.1FM / 900AM) for a LIVE broadcast from the library, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., as part of their annual Summer of Freedom tour. Additional Library broadcasts: Thursday, July 18, Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library Friday, July 19, Blackwell West Philly Regional Library…

Adult Young Adult Community Events African American

Toddler Storytime and Playgroup

Tue, July 16, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join us for stories, songs, and activities, with time to socialize and play with the library's toys after storytime! These programs are intended for children three years old and younger, accompanied by a caregiver.  Daycares, please call for separate appointments.  For more…

Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Summer Reading

Careerlink Workshops for Job Seekers

Tue, July 16, 2019 10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

CareerLink we be hosting workshops to support you through the job seeking process;  workshops will consist of Welcome to PA CareerLink, Do’s and Don’ts of Resumes, Modern Interviewing, and more.  

Adult Career Workshops

Nonprofit Legal Clinic

Tue, July 16, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

Attend this  PhillyVIP  legal clinic to ask an attorney about corporate governance issues, trademarks and logos, employees and consultants, contracts and other nonprofit legal issues. Attorneys will walk clients through PhillyVIP/LawWorks' Nonprofit Legal Assessment Checklist…

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Storytime

Tue, July 16, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library

Join us for rhymes, songs, movement activities, and stories! This program is intended for babies thru preschoolers and their caregivers; older siblings are always welcome. Daycares and other groups should call the Children's Librarian at 215-685-1754 to schedule their own storytime session.

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children

CareerLink Job Searching

Tue, July 16, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Looking for a job? Or a better one? Stop in to see CareerLink! Browse jobs, create a resume, and apply. 10 AM - 12 PM

Adult Senior Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers