The Gibson School of Music presents: The Sound of Music

Sat, February 23, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Students from the Gibson School of Music will perform excerpts from their recent production.  This short concert will take place in the Children's Department peformance "pit". For all ages!

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DIY with Abigail

Sat, February 23, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

We’ll make something new that you can take home with you every time we meet, such as bouncy balls and some fun crafts that the group suggests! For kids in grades K-12.   

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Yoga for Beginners

Sat, February 23, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Whether you are seeking health, joy, peace, love, success in the world or inner exploration, these simple techniques are designed to help you cut through the struggle and walk through life with ease.  This program is presented by the Isha Foundation,  is designed for ages 7 and up and…

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Mosaic Crafting with Bella Mosaic Art

Sat, February 23, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Create your own mosaic craft with Jessica from Bella Mosaic Art.  This is a family program, best suited for ages 5 and up.  Space may be limited. This program is supported by The Friends of Lovett Library.

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Food, Ritual, and Community: For Teens

Sat, February 23, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Explore how food can play an important part in both community-building and resistance. Using vivid passages from Ghost Boys as inspiration, join Philadelphia-based culinary artists in cooking as a vehicle for change-making. In a small group setting, participants will make and taste foods that…

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Portable Studio: Our Stories

Sat, February 23, 2019 2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Portable Studio Artists Jess Conda and Bethlehem Roberson are professional Philadelphia artists who use theater and music to inspire and explore the boundless ways we all can tell stories, real or imagined, and from different perspectives. In the Wilma Theater’s Portable Studio, you will:…

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Donut Making for Families with Federal Donuts chef Matt Fein #2

Sat, February 23, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Due to popular demand, we are offering a second class! Caregivers with children ages 5 to 12 are invited to participate in our sweetest family cooking class yet! We will be learning how to make donuts from scratch with Philadelphia’s own Federal Donuts chef Matt Fein. Together, we’ll…

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Suite Talk I: Prelude

Sat, February 23, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Free talk and performance. February 23rd, 3pm-4pm, Music Department How to listen like Bach . We will examine how historically informed listening can deepen our experience of a piece in the concert hall. Excerpts by Gabrieli, Bach, and others will reveal the rich 350-year history of the cello.…

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GED Class for Adults

Sun, February 24, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

TutorMe Adult Education will be holding on-going GED classes at Northeast Regional Library for students 16 and up every Saturday 10am-12pm and Sunday 1pm to 3pm.  TutorMe Adult Education offers a GED experience that goes beyond the average GED classroom to help you get closer to your…

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Sundays on Stage: Titans of Song: A Musical Tribute to Paul Robeson and Marian Anderson

Sun, February 24, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Hear their dramatic stories - and glorious music - in this unique multimedia tribute created and performed by the musical group Follow the Drinking Gourd, which is composed of singers Ivan Woods and Beverly Owens and pianist Diane Goldsmith. Montgomery Auditorium Parkway Central Library 1901…

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Neil Simon: Celebrated Playwright

Now through Sun, February 24, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Enjoy the quotes, laughs, insights, and accomplishments of America’s most celebrated Broadway playwright Neil Simon (1927-2018) in this retrospective featuring reproductions of Playbills, posters, original letters, tickets, and more from the theater memorabilia collection of Eric…

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Movie Matinee

Mon, February 25, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Enjoy an after school movie at the library.

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STEAM

Mon, February 25, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Try your hand at simple circuits, engineering challenges, video games, and slime recipes, oh my!  Math Bingo: Monday, February 11 | Test your math skills while also playing a fun round of Bingo! Magnets: Monday, February 25 | Spend an afternoon learning about magnets, how they work,…

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Science Fiction Roleplaying Club

Mon, February 25, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West

CALLING ALL SUPER HEROES, ALIENS, AND ZOMBIE HUNTERS! Are you interested in Science Fiction? Have you ever wanted to play a tabletop role-playing game (RPG)? Unleash your inner-nerd and come play with us! Our group currently meets on Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. No…

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Black History Month Open Mic Night

Mon, February 25, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

The Wynnefield community is invited to share spoken word creative expressions on topics themed around the African American experience. 

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Film Screening: O' Brother, Where Art Thou?

Mon, February 25, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Loosely based on Homer's Odyssey, this is the story of three escapees froma prison farm in Mississippi and their adventure as they travel home in hopes of recovering something buried. (Rated PG-13)

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Moonstone Poetry Presents: New Voices: Philadelphia’s Emerging Poets

Mon, February 25, 2019 6:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

A voice for everyone, listen, share, and connect with other writers. Join us for readings by emerging poets under the age of 25. An open reading follows the featured poets.  

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Authors Up Close: Marquis Bey

Mon, February 25, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Cost: FREE

Marquis Bay will discuss his new book " Them Goon Rules:  Essays on Radical Black Feminism" (due out February 2019), which reads like a critical memoir and queries the function and implications of politicizing Blackness, Black feminism, and queerness. " Them Goon Rules"…

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Yoga

Mon, February 25, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Monday night yoga for all levels with certified instructor. Adults and teens of all skill levels are welcome to participate.  Please, bring your own mat.  New participants will be asked to sign a waiver. 

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ESL Conversation Group

Mon, February 25, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

This group is a great way to practice speaking everyday English.  ALL are welcome.

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