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Student Meal Distribution
Tue, August 3, 2021
12:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Student Meal Distribution, 12 to 2 pm Visit Olney Library to pick up FREE a seven meal kit, complete with breakfast and lunch, juices and milk! One box per child. First come, first served. Graciously provided by the Nutritional Development Services of the…
Virtual English Conversation Group
Tue, August 3, 2021
12:00 P.M.
Virtual
Tuesday 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. July 27 - September 14, 2021 This free online group will build your knowledge and confidence in the English language in a casual and fun learning environment. Register at https://bit.ly/FLPenglishTUES
Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight for the Vote: Self-Guided Tour
Now through Tue, August 3, 2021
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Making Her Mark exhibition, open by appointment weekday afternoons in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library, offers a look at the stories of Philadelphia women who built and sustained movements dedicated to voting rights. Making Her Mark was curated by Jennifer Zarro, Ph.D.,…
Games in the Park
Tue, August 3, 2021
1:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
The Kensington Library is partnering with Penn State Extension and Congreso this summer to bring a board games, books, and activities to Norris Square Park! Come out and meet us in the Northeast corner of the park every Tuesday from 1-3:30 (weather permitting). This program is suitable for…
Clay, Play, Read!
Tue, August 3, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Don't miss this six-week clay and early literacy program for children ages 3-8 and their families! This is a hybrid program: every other week the program will be held outdoors and in person; the remainder sessions will be held on Zoom. Participating families will receive art kits,…
Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight for the Vote: Self-Guided Tour
Now through Tue, August 3, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Making Her Mark exhibition, open by appointment weekday afternoons in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library, offers a look at the stories of Philadelphia women who built and sustained movements dedicated to voting rights. Making Her Mark was curated by Jennifer Zarro, Ph.D.,…
Free COVID-19 Testing
Tue, August 3, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Staff from Drexel University’s College of Medicine will be providing free Rapid Antigen COVID-19 testing outdoors in front of the library from 2:00-4:00 p.m. every Tuesday, open to anyone 8 years of age or older. No insurance necessary. Questions? (267) 507-6749…
Virtual Spanish Conversation Circle
Tue, August 3, 2021
2:30 P.M.
Virtual
Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Build your confidence in speaking Spanish while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. For intermediate and advanced speakers. This group is currently full. To sign up for the waitlist, register at the link here . …
Puppets with Amazing Mr Q!!!
Tue, August 3, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Join us for a wonderful puppet performance and animal balloon creations with the Amazing Mr. Q. There will also be fun giveaways for kids and teens. This event will take place outside the library. Recommended for families with children 2 and up. *The event will be held the next day vitually if…
Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight for the Vote: Self-Guided Tour
Now through Tue, August 3, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Making Her Mark exhibition, open by appointment weekday afternoons in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library, offers a look at the stories of Philadelphia women who built and sustained movements dedicated to voting rights. Making Her Mark was curated by Jennifer Zarro, Ph.D.,…
Animal Tales - Read to a Dog or Cat
Tue, August 3, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Calling all young readers! Would you like to read to your own personal dog or cat audience? These animals love to hear stories! Bring your favorite book and join us on Tuesday afternoons. Each virtual reading session lasts 15 minutes and is hosted by the Philadelphia…
Teen Reading Lounge
Tue, August 3, 2021
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Wanna share ideas and perspectives about different places, experiences, and books? Register @ bit.ly/SumTRL for Hybrid Teen Reading Lounge! CHOOSE NEW, FREE BOOKS, DISCUSS media and ideas, CREATE and share with the community, plus get GIFT CARDS for…
Bird Lover's Club for Kids
Tue, August 3, 2021
4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Each week children will learn about bird behavior through hands-on activities, stories and crafts. For ages 3 and up, siblings welcome. Groups must call ahead to reserve space. We will meet outside, in the library's garden, weather permitting. July 13, 20 & 27: August…
Art Book Club online: Cut Paper
Tue, August 3, 2021
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
at
Parkway Central Library
This informal group meets in a video-free private chat and image-sharing forum with a librarian from the Free Library's Art Department to discuss and gather inspiration from the different ways artists have used cut paper in their work. Join us if you are an art…
Virtual English Conversation Group
Tue, August 3, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Virtual Program
Join us for a free weekly conversation hour. Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other international adults in a casual learning environment. 6:00-7:30 pm every Tuesday. Class is currently full - for more information or to join the waitlist, call 215-686-8664 or register at…
Music and Mandarin: Learn and Practice Mandarin through Music and Song
Tue, August 3, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Learn and practice Mandarin through music and song. This group for beginning and intermediate Mandarin speakers will teach language and culture, as well as basic reading and writing skills. Register at https://bit.ly/mandarinmusicFLP Questions? Email…
The Quest of the Silver Fleece by W.E.B. Du Bois
Tue, August 3, 2021
7:00 P.M.
Literature Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for a virtual reading group of The Quest of the Silver Fleece by W.E.B. Du Bois. This book discussion group meets on Zoom on July 13th, 20th, 27th , and August 3rd @ 7pm . You will be given a copy of the book to keep. On a later date, we will conclude with a…
Beginning Italian Learning Circle
Wed, August 4, 2021
9:30 A.M.
Virtual
Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Starting June 28, 2021 Meet virtually with other adults interested in learning Italian. Explore the language with Free Library database Mango Languages. For beginners. This group is currently full. To join the waitlist, register at…
Virtual-Would You Rather
Wed, August 4, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Virtual Would you Rather Wednesdays? Play the popular game with us on social media with your family at home or comment with your answers! Questions will be added to Olney Library's Facebook and Instagram accounts by 10 am.
Goats to Storytime
Wed, August 4, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join the Philly Goats for a free goat walk, audience participation production of the Philly Goats Gruff and some shady story reading with friendly furry friends. All ages welcome! This program will be taking place in the Midvale Avenue garden. Rain date is Thursday, August 5th at 10am.…