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Fiber Arts Group
Tue, February 18, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Stop by the library and bring a portable craft project (knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, embroidery, etc) that you are working on. Don't know how, but want to learn to hand-craft from others who are passionate about their work? Stop in and watch and learn some basics. This program is…
Intermediate English
Tue, February 18, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Tuesdays and Fridays 2-3:30 pm (January 28 - April 15, 2025) The course is for students with a basic understanding of English and interested in developing their communication skills. Learn and practice English for daily life in the in-person course taught by the University of…
Cookin’ Black Legacy Pop-Up
Tue, February 18, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Incredible foods and writings from the African diaspora — rooted in the nourishing legacy that continues to propel us towards liberation. Featuring recipes and excerpts from books like “In Bibi’s Kitchen” and “How Long Til Black Future Month.” Register…
Black History Month: Vinegars, Rock Sugar & The Legacy of Ms. Emma Dupree
Tue, February 18, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Vinegars, Rock Sugar & The Legacy of Ms. Emma Dupree Tuesday, 2.18.2025 @ 3:30 p.m. Celebrating the inspiring story of Emma Dupree, a renowned Black folk herbalist, and explore the roles of vinegar and rock sugar in traditional herbalism. This hands-on workshop includes…
Movie Afternoon with Leap
Tue, February 18, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Join us for a movie Black History Month with Leap Feburary 18th, 2025 at 3:30pm to 5:30pm and light refreshments. Movie will be PG or below. This program is for kids, teens, and families. Tuesday the 18th: Into the Spider-Verse
Chess Club
Tue, February 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Learn to play chess or improve your game! All ages and all levels welcome.
Community Crafting Circle
Tue, February 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Bring your crafting hobby of choice to the library and stitch with your neighbors at this low-key crafting circle. This program is intended for teens and adults.
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, February 18, 2025
4:00 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 4:00-7:00 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…
Bridging Blocks: Gentrification
Tue, February 18, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Philadelphia has seen a sharp increase in new housing units in the city but, affordability is a huge issue plaguing residents. According to data from The Pew Charitable Trust, the median price for a single-family, entry-level home increased 171 % from $59,000 in 2000 to $160,000 in…
James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, February 18, 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…
Art Book Club: February
Tue, February 18, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
We call it a "club" but this recurring event is simply an opportunity for anyone to stop by and page through rare and special items from the Art Department's vault, archival collections, closed reference shelves and offsite stacks, to discover the wide…
Songs of Love and Other Struggles: Bethlehem and Sad Patrick Performance
Tue, February 18, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for a free concert with local rising stars Bethlehem and Sad Patrick. Bethlehem and Sad Patrick perform songs of love and other struggles. Combining her soaring vocals and driving percussion with his sparse guitar, they deliver powerful songs about being in and out of love, keeping…
Get Out (A Black Excellence Film Series)
Tue, February 18, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join Us Every Tuesday in February from 4:30 - 6:30pm! Celebrate Black History Month with a powerful lineup of films that honors the richness of Black stories, from historical struggles to visionary futures. Through the lens of Black creators, we explore themes of resilience, identity, and…
Germantown Jazz: The Josh Lee Trio
Tue, February 18, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for a black history month concert presented by The Germantown Jazz Festival with The Josh Lee Trio. More information about the 2025 Germantown Jazz Festival can be found here: https://germantownjazzfestival.com/
Chess Club
Tue, February 18, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
The Lovett Chess Club has been in existence for nearly a decade! Intermediate players of all ages are welcome. This is a cross-generational group that plays based on ability, not age. Come play with us! We'll be meeting in the Quiet Room. Most Tuesdays, from 5:00 -…
Falls Writing Group
Tue, February 18, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Connect with other writers for motivation, accountability, and inspiration via free writing, prompts and writing games, group sharing, feedback sessions and more. This will be a positive and non-judgmental community open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Meets most…
Holmesburg Library Book Club
Tue, February 18, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Holmesburg Library Book Club The Holmesburg Library's Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30PM. Join us for a lively discussion on some great books. For more information on how you can join and what book we are reading, please contact Adult/Teen Librarian David Koch…
Return to Innocence: Adult Arts & Crafts
Tue, February 18, 2025
5:45 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Are you an adult who misses read-alouds and summer camp style arts & crafts? If you answered “YES!” join us for an adults-only arts & crafts event where we will read a short story while you work on a simple craft and/or coloring page. All materials will be provided.
English Conversation Group
Tue, February 18, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Gleb. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Trans By Trans Book Club | Miss Major Speaks: conversations with a Black trans revolutionary by Toshio Meronek and Miss Major
Tue, February 18, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary readers aged 25–45. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free…