Movie Double Feature

Sun, August 25, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Escape the heat this summer as with these essential movies each Sunday in the Field Teen Center! Program for teens ages 12-18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram. Teen programming at the Field Teen Center is…

Young Adult Film Screening Movies & Television Summer Reading Teens

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Mon, August 26, 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!

Toddler Baby Family Programs Storytimes Children Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia Literacy Literature Summer Reading children's literature Five Senses

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Mon, August 26, 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!

Toddler Baby Family Programs Storytimes Children Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia Literacy Literature Summer Reading children's literature Five Senses

Marvel Movie Mondays- ???!

Mon, August 26, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Escape the heat this summer as we recap the essential movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe each week in the Field Teen Center! Program for teens ages 12-18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram. Teen…

Young Adult Film Screening Comics & Graphic Novels Movies & Television Summer Reading Teens

Teen Anime Club

Mon, August 26, 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

Free Monday Night Opera: Verdi's Forza del Destino

Mon, August 26, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us in the Montgomery Auditorium! The Atlantic Coast Opera Festival and The Free Library of Philadelphia are excited to invite you to a special FREE  performance of Verdi’s “Most Dramatic Opera” Forza del Destino, as part of its 2019 Summer Season, under the baton of…

Adult Young Adult Community Events Live Performances Music Performing Arts

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online

Tue, August 27, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

Learn how to use everyone's favorite foundation funding database, Foundation Directory Online . The user-friendly interface makes it easy to find funders that are interested in supporting your organization's mission. During this workshop we will explore the database…

Adult Workshops and Enrichment Discussion and Participation RFC Program Calendar Fundraising Nonprofit

Big Kids Story Time

Tue, August 27, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers! Free! No registration required. Children's Department Story Hour Room School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Literacy Five Senses

Big Kids Play Group

Tue, August 27, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Creative Play for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers!  Children's Department Story Hour Room. Free. No registration required.  School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Education Family

Teen Chess Club

Tue, August 27, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Teens of any skill level are welcome to join us for Chess Club. Tuesdays in the Field Teen Center from 12pm-2pm.   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 Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Teens Chess

Video games

Tue, August 27, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Need a little Mario party in your life? How about some more Smash Bros? We have you covered here in the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! Wondering what games we have?             Nintendo Switch: Mario Party, Mario Kart, Smash…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Teens Video Games

Kids Yoga

Tue, August 27, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

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 around a series of yoga poses that…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Body, Mind & Spirit Children Family Health & Fitness Sports & Recreation Yoga meditation Health

Spanish Language Learning Circle

Tue, August 27, 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

Resume Review

Wed, August 28, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Workplace at Parkway Central Library

Stop by the Workplace in the Business Resource and Innovation Center  (BRIC) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to have your resume reviewed by a hiring manager with over two decades of experience hiring, firing, and managing employees.  No registration is required! You will be…

Adult Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers

Geekscapes

Wed, August 28, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Hang out in the Field Teen Center and geek out about all your favorite fandoms! Play Dungeons and Dragons, Yugi-oh, Magic the Gathering, board games, and more.  Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Teens Board Games and Role-Playing

Music Makers

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

Children 11 and under bring their creativity not only to the music but to the instruments themselves! Come make your own kazoos, guitars, and shakers.  Margaret S. Halloran Family Literacy Series

School Age Preschool Toddler Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Art Children Crafts & Hobbies Education Family Makers & Makerspaces Music arts & crafts

Video games

Fri, August 30, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Need a little Mario party in your life? How about some more Smash Bros? We have you covered here in the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! Wondering what games we have?             Nintendo Switch: Mario Party, Mario Kart, Smash…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Teens Video Games

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Sat, August 31, 2019 9:00 A.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Need to get out of the house on Saturday morning but have nothing to do? Come join us at the Field Teen Center for some early morning cartoon watching! Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram. Teen programming at the…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Teens Digital Media

Becoming US: Food and Culture

Sat, August 31, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Food is one of the strongest identifiers of place and home, and as such it can unite and separate us. This updated program will feature a panel discussion and cooking demonstration with culinary leaders in Philadelphia whose identities have informed their approach to cooking and food as vehicles…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition New Americans

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Sat, August 31, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Feeling crafty? In addition to our regular weekday crafting we have Maker Studio! We will do different project every week! Program for teens ages 12-18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram. Teen…

Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Crafts & Hobbies Teens