Teen Anime Club

Mon, September 23, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Teens interested in watching Anime are invited to join the Field Teen Center Teen Anime Club!  Mondays in the Field Teen Center from 3pm-5pm.   Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Teens Anime & Manga

Wooden Block Party

Mon, September 23, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Join us to play with wooden blocks in the library. Children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers are encouraged to imagine, build, and create!

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Children Literacy Mathematics STEM Wooden Block Party

Creative Writing Club

Mon, September 23, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Need an outlet for your writing skills or share a poem? Come join us for our weekly writing group! Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram.

Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Crafts & Hobbies Fiction Literacy Literature Teens

Yoga for Kids

Mon, September 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join yoga teacher Danielle Pramick for a free children’s yoga class at the library. This class will give kids a safe environment to play, explore and experience the wonderful benefits of yoga including grounding, self-expression, balance and flexibility. Class is centered around…

School Age Family Programs Children Health & Fitness Yoga

Therapy Dog Storytime

Mon, September 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Eleanor the dog will be at Fumo Family Library for one-on-one reading sessions! She is a trained therapy dog, who provides a judgement free environment and allows  children to open up and feel comfortable about reading aloud. This program is geared toward ages 6-12, but other children, such…

Preschool Family Programs Storytimes Children Literacy

Therapy Dog Storytime

Mon, September 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Eleanor the dog will be at Fumo Family Library for one-on-one reading sessions! She is a trained therapy dog, who provides a judgement free environment and allows  children to open up and feel comfortable about reading aloud. This program is geared toward ages 6-12, but other children, such…

Preschool Family Programs Storytimes Children Literacy

Kids Cooking Club

Mon, September 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Learn how to make healthy afterschool snacks with our Mobile Cooking Teacher, Keisha Prosser. Construct simple and delicious snacks from start to finish; such as, mini vegetable pizzas, granola bars, and fruit smoothies. You will also learn about healthy cooking and food safety, and will taste…

Adult Young Adult Health Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Health

Read With A Dog!

Mon, September 23, 2019 4:15 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Independent readers are invited to read with Orchid, a certified therapy dog.  Share a new book or an old favorite in a judgement free space.  Space may be limited.

School Age Other Great Programs PAWS Read to a Dog

Movement Monday

Mon, September 23, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Come join us each Monday as move, play, and have fun.  We will be doing activities like Simon Says, Obstacle Courses, Dance games with the PS4, Yoga, Balloon Games, and Hot Potato.  Meet us in the downstairs meeting room.

School Age LEAP Children Family Health & Fitness Makers & Makerspaces Teens Yoga

Woodwind Trio Concert presented by the Philadelphia Orchestra Musicians

Mon, September 23, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

The Philadelphia Orchestra Musicians present a Woodwind Trio concert at the Donatucci Library as part of their 5th annual audience appreciation concerts.    

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs Children Family Music

English Conversation Group

Mon, September 23, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Please join us for a free conversation hour as you build your confidence in speaking English. Topics may involve small talk, holidays and customs, and common slang. Participants will get to practice speaking in a casual environment and meet other international adults. This program will be held…

Adult New Americans English Language Learners

Advanced ESL Class

Mon, September 23, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

PEDAL@GSE ESL Classes are FREE for adults (17 years+); Registration is preferred. REGISTER IN PERSON AT THE LIBRARY. Classes sponsored by the Penn GSE Educational Linguistics Division.

Adult Senior New Americans New Americans ESL

LEGO Club

Mon, September 23, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Can't keep your hands out of a tub of LEGOs?  We can't either! Do you dream of building something amazing with LEGOs?  We do too! If this is you, come join us!  Work on the building assignment or let your imagination soar and build a creation all your own. Work to…

School Age Other Great Programs LEGO

Hora de cuentos en español

Mon, September 23, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Se invita a toda la familia a visitar nuestra biblioteca para compartir cuentos, rimas y canciones. El programa se dirige principalmente a niños y niñas pre-escolares. Para más información: Sara Palmer, 215-685-9996, palmers@freelibrary.org.

Preschool Toddler Family Programs New Americans Storytimes Children Family

Edible Alphabet en Español: Learn Spanish Through Cooking at the Library

Mon, September 23, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Looking for a chance to brush up on your Spanish language skills? Interested in meeting new people, learning to cook a new recipe and have a great time? Join us in the Culinary Literacy Center for a hands-on Spanish language cooking class! Monday, September 23, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Culinary…

Adult Young Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Education Bilingual Programs Languages and Learning Center

Lambda book group

Mon, September 23, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Lambda book group presents an opportunity to discuss a mix of LGBTQ+ gems, classics and new releases. Anyone interested in LGBTQ+ literature is welcome. Each month a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender book will be highlighted. Book for this session: Why be Happy When You Can Be Normal? by…

Adult Discussion and Participation LGBTQ Book Clubs

English Classes

Mon, September 23, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Tacony Library

Learn how to speak English! Rolling admission/Walk-ins welcome! Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8PM. Taught by IndoChinese American Council. For more information, please call 215-457-0272 x. 106.  

Adult Senior New Americans English Language Learners

Computer Basics

Mon, September 23, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

This class will introduce you to basic computer skills like understanding how to utilize your mouse and keyboard, searching the internet, creating documents, and sending e-mail.  

Adult Computer Classes Computers

Read to a PAWS Therapy Dog

Mon, September 23, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Bella the French Bulldog will be at Whitman Neighborhood Library for one-on-one reading sessions. She is a PAWS-trained therapy dog who provides a judgement free environment and allows children to open up and feel comfortable about reading aloud. This program is geared toward ages 6-12, but…

School Age Family Programs Storytimes Children Literacy Pets PAWS Read to a Dog

Spinning Yarns

Mon, September 23, 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