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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, July 9, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 5:00-7:30 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
Trauma Processing Workshop for Teens (Ages 16-18)
Tue, July 9, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Empowering youth to develop skills to process community violence through storytelling. Workshops will use trauma-informed practices to support youth in building community connections and reducing the cycle of violence. Presented by First Person Arts. Please register here . Tuesdays, July…
Night Raven Gaming Society
Tue, July 9, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
New to 40k... come and learn to play... experienced players we have organized play.... Assemble forces for historical battles in WWII, Vietnam, Middle East and even Modern conflicts. The Masquerade continues to with Vampire the Eternal Struggle here... Chose a clan and direct your minions to…
Ants on a Log! Live at Dickinson Square Park
Wed, July 10, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Location: Dickinson Square Park, 1600 E Moyamensing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (4th Street Between Tasker and Morris) Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness. Full of humor and…
Wednesdays of Wonder: Ran'D Shine the Magician!
Wed, July 10, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Attend our first Wednesdays of Wonder program: Join magician Ran'D Shine for an hour of "Real Magic for Real People." Mr. Shine’s magical style draws from his playful interactive relationship with his audience combined with his psychological illusions, sleight…
Hellhounds & Heartache: An Introduction To The Blues
Wed, July 10, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Few people know Blues music and the people who played it as well as the New York Times best-selling author, critic, NPR contributor and musician Tom Moon. Please join us for this free Zoom presentation by Tom Moon on Wednesday, July 10th at 11:00 A.M. To sing the Blues, you have…
Summer Meal Program
Wed, July 10, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Stop by and have a light lunch at the library. This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, from noon - 1:00 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program sponsored by…
Summer of Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, July 10, 2024
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Wednesdays are wonder-ful at South Philadelphia Library! Join us for activities and crafts, to track your summer reading, check out new books, and win prizes!
Summer of Wonder Teen Hangout
Wed, July 10, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Escape the heat and join us for teen hangout with snacks and activities. Bring your friends, make new ones, and learn about what the library has for you!
Journaling for Teens
Wed, July 10, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Participants will receive a notebook to decorate and write or draw in. Write about how your day's going, your plans for the future, or whatever is on your mind. Or compose your own stories and poems. Enjoy a snack while you journal. All supplies provided.
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, July 10, 2024
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 2-4:30 pm in the…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, July 10, 2024
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 2-4:30 pm in the…
Lego Club
Wed, July 10, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Explore your creativity and build friendships with weekly Lego challenges and games! Questions? Email BeelerW@freelibrary.org or call the phone number below.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 10, 2024
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…
Queer Comics Club
Wed, July 10, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for a biweekly book club for young adults aged 14-24 where we'll explore and discuss graphic novels and manga that center queer stories and voices.
The Why Project's Media Workshop
Thu, July 11, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join students from the Why Project's Summer Media Development Institute for a hands-on workshop focusing on video and music production! For middle and high school students. Program runs on Thursdays, June 20th through July 25th. 12-2 PM
Summer Meal Program
Thu, July 11, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Stop by and have a light lunch at the library. This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, from noon - 1:00 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program sponsored by…
Microsoft Word Mail Merge: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Thu, July 11, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Use the Mail Merge Wizard to create valuable documents in Word. Create a recipient list, sort records, insert merge fields into a document, preview merged data, and create labels. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon registration. Full Circle Career…
Bird Walk
Thu, July 11, 2024
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Location: Columbus Square Park (13th & Wharton) Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the…
We Are What We Eat: Curator-Led Exhibition Tour
Thu, July 11, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s newest exhibition, We Are What We Eat, explores the intersection of food, community, and identity. With recipes and cooking techniques passed down through generations, culinary heritage helps preserve flavors and traditions of our ancestors. Food also connects us with…