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Monday Poets 30th Anniversary Season: M. Nzadi Keita and Mabel Lee
Mon, November 18, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get…
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, November 18, 2024
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
Short Story Book Club
Mon, November 18, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Philbrick Hall
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Parkway Central Library
On the second Monday of each month, join us for short story book club. We’ll meet from 6:00-7:30 pm among the Philbrick Hall Short Story Collection. Because the library will be closed for Veterans Day, this month’s meeting will instead be on the third Monday, November 18th.…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, November 18, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
Horror Book Club
Mon, November 18, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Looking for folks who share a passion for quality literature that give you the creeps? Richmond Library is happy to offer our HORROR BOOK CLUB every third Monday of the month. 18+ only! Text @ricadult to 81010 for reminders.
Whitman Adult Book Club
Mon, November 18, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for our November Adult Book Club as we read and discuss The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer. Check out a copy with the library or read your own. Limited library copies will be available at the librarian's desk for participants to check out. Please come to the meeting ready for…
RESCHEDULED Street Dance Classes: Beginner House
Mon, November 18, 2024
6:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Back by popular demand! Urban Movement Arts returns to the Free Library of Philadelphia to offer a series of dance classes. These are all 1 hour long classes for adult beginners. In the Fall, we're having Waacking, House, and Hip-Hop classes. Our second class is House with…
Play Group
Tue, November 19, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Come to the children’s room of the library, where we’ll have various toys out for your little one, such as train tracks, magnet tiles, and floor puzzles! Connect with others in your community. This program is intended for kids aged 2-5; siblings welcome. We cannot accommodate groups…
Math for GED
Tue, November 19, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Our small learning group builds math skills you can use to pass tests, understand the world, and solve problems at work and at home. The topics we work with will be taken from various areas of math. Online materials are provided to explain concepts and give additional practice between group…
Languages of Philadelphia: German Storytime/Deutsche Familien-Vorlesestunde
Tue, November 19, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us at Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special French storytime! Part of our Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under and their caregivers. Besuchen Sie uns in der Montgomery Auditorium in der Parkway…
Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking! (Online)
Tue, November 19, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Zoom
Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call). Free grocery pick up available. Register at www.bit.ly/EAEnglish Edible Alphabet English is made possible…
City Planning Club - Philadelphia Bio Tech Campus
Tue, November 19, 2024
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 topics related to Philadelphia history, connecting local history with city planning and development. This month, participate in a thoughtful, guided discussion of the history of the Philadelphia Bio Tech Campus.…
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Tue, November 19, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Join us for a fun morning filled with singing, dancing, and stories followed by a short play session. For children 5 and under and their caregivers.
State Rep. Ben Waxman Mobile Office Hours
Tue, November 19, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
State Rep. Ben Waxman’s Office is providing mobile office hours in Rittenhouse Square. They will be available to provide constituents with information on state government-related programs and services available. The staff can also assist you with government-related problems you may have.…
Family Storytime
Tue, November 19, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, we will have a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
Read, Baby, Read: Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, November 19, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that will help your young child develop important pre-literary skills while you bond and have fun together! This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under, and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Tue, November 19, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, stories, rhymes and lap time! Stick around for playtime afterward. This program is intended for ages 0 - 24 months, along with their caregivers. This program has been made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.
Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime in the Park
Tue, November 19, 2024
11:15 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join Mr. Rich for stories, songs, rhymes, and dances perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers! Free play with baby-friendly toys and a baby-friendly climbing wall will wrap up the program. Siblings are always welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs…
Toddler Storytime
Tue, November 19, 2024
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join Ms. Blake on tuesdays for toddler storytime. We will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and follow up with a special toddler playtime!
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Tue, November 19, 2024
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.