Events: Calendar of Events

Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, January 30, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness at 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, January 30, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at 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…

Today We Are Possible Exhibit

Now through Fri, January 31, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

"Today We Are Possible" is an exploration of the connections between gender and wealth. Photographer Gregory Wright skillfully captures vibrant and intimate portraits depicting the captivating stories of six remarkable Philadelphia women—Faith, Ingrid, Ivy, Taina, Tamara,…

Exhibition: Our Flesh of Flames by Theodore Harris and Amiri Baraka

Now through Fri, January 31, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

An exhibition of artwork by Philadelphia-based artist Theodore Harris will be on display in the hallway galleries of the Art & Literature departments through the end of January 2025. This exhibit will take place in conjunction with a reading from the new and expanded…

Exhibitions

SAT Reading

Sat, February 1, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

College and test prep workshops return to the Free Library for the 2024-2025 school year, hosted by Field Teen Center in partnership with The Alexander Advantage . This free series is for high school students up to age 18 and their parents. This in-person workshop will…

Young Adult

Workshops and Enrichment

James Baldwin Reading Group

Tue, February 4, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…

Tuesday night yoga

Tue, February 4, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Join us for a free weekly yoga class taught by Anne-Marie Mulgrew, All levels welcome! Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. No need to register, just show up! This weekly class series will begin on October 1, 2024 and end on June 24, 2025.

Yoga

Wednesday STEAM LEAP Activity

Wed, February 5, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

An activity that changes from week to week to explore language, art, and/or STEM topics in the children's section from 3pm-4:45pm.

LEAP

Science

Music Special Collections Showcase

Sat, February 8, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Fleisher Collection at Parkway Central Library

Join Special Collections staff for a pop-up event highlighting materials from the Music Special Collections including the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music , the Drinker Collection of Choral Music, and Sheet Music. You will explore and learn…

Workshops and Enrichment

Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Information Table

Tue, February 11, 2025 2:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to pick up free COVID-19 test kits, masks, and updated information on keeping healthy this fall and winter. PDPH outreach staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide resources, from 2:30 until 4:30…

Health Programs