A Free Tour of Our Five Senses: A Family Friendly, Interactive Exhibition.

Tue, May 28, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Sign up for your free curator-led tour of Our Five Senses, the first family friendly, fully-interactive exhibition at the Free Library. Tours begin at 3:00 p.m and are 45 minutes. While the exhibition is geared for all ages, the suggested minimum age for the tour is 10 years old. Tours are…

Adult Young Adult School Age Family Programs Children Education Family Humor Literacy Literature Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Digital Collections Science Special Collections History Five Senses

Kids Yoga

Tue, May 28, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Kids yoga with instructor Danielle Pramick. FREE! Mats are available, or bring your own.  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…

School Age Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Health & Fitness Yoga meditation Health

Marbled Paper Making with the Rosenbach Museum

Tue, May 28, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Paschalville Library

Come make a marbled paper bookmark with us! We'll try two different paper marbling techniques and see how science makes it all possible. You'll also get a free family pass to visit the Rosenbach Museum where you'll discover some examples of marbled paper and…

Adult Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs arts & crafts

Literacy Tuesdays

Tue, May 28, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join Ms. Abigail for story-telling, letter-writing, poem-crunching, and crafty fun with words.  LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program) homework help and literacy activities offered for grades K-12 while school is in session.

Young Adult School Age LEAP Literacy

Teen Job Workshop Series

Tue, May 28, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Haddington Library

Join Confident Career Women for the fourth Teen Job workshop, a continuation of the  “L. I. T. “(Leadership. Impact. Timing ) Resume”. This time we will focus on matching our  resume bullets to the jobs that we want. Please bring a list of all past and current jobs,…

Young Adult Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers Teens

Snake Party!

Tue, May 28, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Kick off our Summer of Wonder with some slithery fun!  A snake expert will introduce you to a bunch of his snake friends and he'll tell you about the interesting lives they have.  Your snake questions will be answered and, if you are brave enough, you can pet one.  For…

School Age Family Programs Other Great Programs Summer Reading Animals and Nature

Brews & Views: The Library's Rooftop Beer Garden Series!

Tue, May 28, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

The Free Library’s rooftop beer garden series, Brews & Views, held in partnership with  Brûlée Catering , pops back up at the  Parkway Central Library ! On May 21, 22, and 23, and May 28, 29, and 30, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., join us on…

Adult Community Events Beer Gardens

Spanish Language Learning Circle

Tue, May 28, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in learning Spanish or brushing up on your existing Spanish language skills? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's…

Adult Discussion and Participation Databases & Electronic Resources Education Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Language Study Literacy Online Learning

English as a Second Language Class

Wed, May 29, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Paschalville Library

The Paschalville Community Group provides English as a Second Language Classes for students of all levels. Registration for new students is held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

Adult New Americans New Americans

Preschool Storytime

Wed, May 29, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Logan Library

Join us for stories, songs and fun!  For preschoolers and their families. Groups should call ahead to make sure we have room for your kids.

Preschool Other Great Programs Storytimes

Storytime!

Wed, May 29, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library

Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 for storytime! Children aged 3-5 and their grownups are welcome – no sign up required. Just drop on by! Large groups please call in advance so we can be sure we have enough space

Preschool Family Programs Storytimes Children Literacy

Preschool Storytime

Wed, May 29, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Andorra Library

We will read a few books, dance to a few songs, and learn a new rhyme with Sign Language along with Children's Librarian - Miss Molly.  For kids ages 2 to 5 years old, along with an adult caregiver. Children and parents can work on listening and participation skills together.  If…

Preschool Toddler Other Great Programs Storytimes

Spring Toddler Storytime

Wed, May 29, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Kensington Library

Join us for toddler storytime! Together, we’ll explore stories and activities that help the reading habit in children . This program is intended primarily for children from one to three years of age and their caregivers, but siblings of other ages are welcome. For more information, contact…

Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family

Sip and Swipe - Using a Tablet, for Seniors

Wed, May 29, 2019 11:00 A.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Do you have a digital tablet but aren't sure how to work it?  Bring it along (fully charged) and we'll help you get started. Call the library to register for upcoming trainings.

Senior Workshops and Enrichment Other Great Programs Computers Digital Media

Baby & Toddler Storytime (Encore)

Wed, May 29, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Wednesdays at 11 a.m. (a repeat of Monday's Storytime program)  Parkway Central Library Children's Department Ground Floor, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.686.5369 ***Programs are…

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Open Computer Lab

Wed, May 29, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Work on a special project and get one-on-one assistance. Lab is open for 2 hours. This class is offered on a first come, first served basis and space is limited. Register in the lab, by signing the clipboard.

Adult Senior Computer Classes Other Great Programs Hot Spots Computers

CareerLink-Job Search Help

Wed, May 29, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Looking for a job? Or a better one?  One-on-one help with your resume, job search or interview. Stop in to see CareerLink! Browse jobs and apply. 12PM-2PM Free; no registration required.

Adult Senior Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers

CareerLink-Job Search Help

Wed, May 29, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Looking for a job? Or a better one?  One-on-one help with your resume, job search or interview. Stop in to see CareerLink! Browse jobs and apply. 12PM-2PM Free; no registration required.

Adult Senior Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers

Themed Lab: Digital Learning

Wed, May 29, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Hot Spot at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries | 1939 West Venango Street | 19140

1:00 to 3:00 PM Get hands-on assistance with the Free Library's Digital Learning resources! Required: Basic computer navigation skills including operating a mouse and keyboard Registration not required.   

Adult Computer Classes Hot Spots Computers

Computer Basics

Wed, May 29, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness at Parkway Central Library

Join us in  Science & Wellness  and learn how the use the computer. This class is offered on a first come, first served basis. We encourage attendees to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the class.

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