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Music and Movement!
Wed, September 27, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Ms Naomi for songs, dance, and fun explorations of rhythm and movement! This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. Wednesdays at 10:30am, outdoorin Shakespeare Park when weather permits, and indoors at Montgomery Auditorium when needed. Instagram:…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, September 27, 2023
2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4 pm in the…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, September 27, 2023
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4 pm in the Science…
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, September 27, 2023
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
Open Book: Philadelphia Center for the Book's Artists Working Group
Wed, September 27, 2023
5:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Open Book, sponsored by Philadelphia Center for the Book , showcases work by members of the organization’s Artists’ Working Group, celebrating its tenth year. At the group’s meetings, now numbering over 75, artists get feedback on work in progress, frequently projects that…
Owning and Owned: Freedom for Whom?
Wed, September 27, 2023
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia's Education, Philosophy, and Religion Department for a talk with Andrew Lamas (University of Pennsylvania) about owning and ownership through the lens of Philadelphia's urban landscape. Perhaps the most important—and most…
New Play Reading Series with Philadelphia Dramatists Guild
Wed, September 27, 2023
6:30 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for our second new play of the season! Waiting for the Day by Bill Savage September 27, 2023 —Room 108 The latest tragedy in a family stricken by tragedies hits a young man especially hard in 1938, but a few years later, now a World War II veteran, he meets a mother and her…
Virtual Author Event - Clifford Case and the Challenge of Liberal Republicanism
Wed, September 27, 2023
7:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Clifford P. Case was an exemplary “liberal Republican” during his 33 years in Congress, including 4 terms in the U.S. Senate. A strong advocate of civil and human rights, environmental protection, high ethical standards for public officials, and U.S. global leadership, Case was a…
Michael E. Mann | Our Fragile Moment: How Lessons from Earth's Past Can Help Us Survive the Climate Crisis
Wed, September 27, 2023
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: Pay What You Wish
REGISTER The Presidential Distinguished Professor and Director of the Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media at the University of Pennsylvania, climatologist and geophysicist Michael E. Mann has greatly contributed to science’s understanding of humanity’s 1,000-year role…
Strategies to Help Enhance Your Job Search 50+
Thu, September 28, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Re-entering the job force, changing careers, or needing to find a new job? Learn how to navigate online job boards like Indeed.com, age-proof resumes, and use LinkedIn. Open to ages 50+. Please register here .
Storytime Adventures!
Thu, September 28, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Liz each Thursday at 10:30am for a storytime adventure, where we'll read books, sing songs, and explore a new theme each week! Check facebook and instagram on the morning of the program to discover the day's theme! Intended for our friends age 6 and under and their caregivers.…
Military History Club: Conflicts in the Middle East - The Civil War in Syria
Thu, September 28, 2023
11:00 A.M.
Newspapers and Microfilm Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join our monthly discussion group! We are continuing a discussion series centered on military conflicts. This month, participate in a thoughtful, guided discussion of the Civil War in Syria. Group meets 11 AM to 12:30 PM in the Heim Center, Room 131/132.
LCD Office Hours: Tenants Rights - Illegal Lockouts
Thu, September 28, 2023
12:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Are you or someone you know is dealing with an illegal lockout? Join the Legal Clinic for the Disabled for a free in-take office hours session to learn about your rights as a tenant. Thursday, September 28, 2023 | Heim Center Room 138 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kids & Caregivers Yoga w/ Penn Nursing!
Thu, September 28, 2023
12:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
We’re excited to partner with nursing students from the University of Pennsylvania's Nursing program for a series of 3 afternoon yoga classes for kids & their caregivers! Join us for 3 Thursdays in a row (9/14, 9/21 & 9/28) from 12-1pm in the Story Hour Room for a half hour of…
Teen Role-Playing Game: Honey Heist
Thu, September 28, 2023
2:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
For fans of role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), Field Teen Center presents a silly new gaming experience. Join us for a game of Honey Heist! Teens ages 12-18 will have the opportunity to play as a criminal bear on a quest to steal some honey. This single-session…
Games Galore: Pokemon!
Thu, September 28, 2023
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us every Thursday afternoon for gaming! Our gaming afternoons will include a rotation of board games, Pokemon, Dungeons & Dragons and Challenge Club! This program is for children 8 years and up.
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, September 28, 2023
5:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, September 28, 2023
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Sew What?! Needle Crafts
Thu, September 28, 2023
5:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
New Play Reading Series with Philadelphia Dramatists Guild
Thu, September 28, 2023
6:30 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for the third new play in the series ! Drive-Thru Therapy by Nickolette Jones September 28, 2023 —Room 108 A lonely man, Frank, seeks solace at a Wendy's drive-thru to the dismay of Gabriel, the voice behind the speaker. Franks' desperation reveals every human's solemn…