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Chess Club
Tue, December 5, 2023
4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Learn to play chess or improve your game! Students of all ages, and all levels welcome.
Artist in Residency: Featuring the Talent of The NoName Gallery
Tue, December 5, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Local professional artists whose work has been exhibited at The NoName Gallery of Chestnut Hill will lead workshops with rotating thematic programs. These workshops are perfect for school-age children in grades 4-8. Younger children must be accompanied by their grown-up. Meets most…
Tuesday Chess Club with Mx. Kate
Tue, December 5, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from Mx. Kate. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! Chess Club will be held inside the library in the meeting room.
Chess Club for Adults
Tue, December 5, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Chess Club for Adults Join us on Tuesdays in the Humanities Department on the 2nd floor for an evening of chess from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with exceptions to holidays and early closures. Use one of our sets or bring your own. Participants should have basic knowledge of…
Chess Club for Kids and Teens
Tue, December 5, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Learn to play chess, or learn to play better chess! This program is intended for school age children and teens, grades 2-12.
Community Crafting
Tue, December 5, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join library staff for a community crafting circle! We'll meet on the first and thurd Tuesdays of the month on the library's lower level from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Feel free to bring your own project, or show up to learn the basics of crochet or knitting.
Holiday Cards for Teens
Tue, December 5, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Get in the holiday spirit by crafting a greeting card using watercolor paints! Taught by Michelle Reiman of the Tacony LAB. For ages 12 and up. For more information or to sign up, please call the Tacony Library at 215-685-8755.
Poetry in the Park: Open Mic Night!
Tue, December 5, 2023
4:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Join an open mic event where you and other participants can showcase your talents!
Read-A-Thon Tuesdays
Tue, December 5, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Every Tuesday at 4 PM kids 5 and up will read for 20 minutes and then we will do a fun craft or game afterwards!
Dungeon & Dragons with Kass
Tue, December 5, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Calling preteen and teen adventurers! Join us at the library for weekly questing in Dungeons and Dragons. Encounter fantastic lore, fierce combat, inventive roleplay, and collaborative storytelling. We will explore the basics of D&D tabletop play and character creation as we campaign.…
Creative Greeting Card Making
Tue, December 5, 2023
4:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Design and craft your own one-of-a-kind greeting cards with Minna Aaparyti, local artist and owner of The Craft Foundry We’ll explore color combinations, stamping techniques, and embossing powders. Surprise and delight your loved ones with a personalized card fit for any…
English for Beginners
Tue, December 5, 2023
4:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join other adults to learn to read, write, and speak English. You’ll practice English for daily communication and build your confidence in this in-person course. Register for the class by calling 215-685-1866 or by visiting the South Philadelphia Library.
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, December 5, 2023
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…
Latin IV
Tue, December 5, 2023
5:00 P.M.
Zoom
Salve! Do you want to improve your Latin while reading about the daily life and adventures of a member of a Roman household? This class is a continuation of the beginning Latin class that started in 2021. We have covered many parts of Latin grammar and syntax, such as declensions,…
Hands Only CPR
Tue, December 5, 2023
5:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Participants will receive non-certified emergency training. Hands-Only CPR is a natural introduction to CPR, and the AHA encourages everyone to learn conventional CPR as a next step. You can find a CPR class near you at heart.org/CPR
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, December 5, 2023
5:00 P.M.
Holmesburg 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 Lydia. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Lights Around the World with the Geography Lady!
Tue, December 5, 2023
5:15 P.M.
Torresdale Library
We will look at how people around the world use light for holiday celebrations. Let's explore these different holidays and places with stories, crafts and more! Sponsored by the Friends of Torresdale Library. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Free Library Foundation Supporters Bar
Tue, December 5, 2023
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Make a night of it at the Free Library! Free Library Members and Supporters attending the Author Event for Sohla El-Waylly are invited to come early for Happy Hour and to network with other Library lovers. If you don't yet have tickets, overflow tickets are still available. The…
Holiday Origami
Tue, December 5, 2023
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Learn to make holiday ornaments and classic origami cranes with local crafter Jill Saull. This is an intergenerational, family event.
Mlanjeni Magical Theater and the Amazing Mr. Q Present: Hanukkah
Tue, December 5, 2023
5:30 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Celebrate the holidays with Mlanjeni Magical Theater and the Amazing Mr. Q! Learn about the customs and origin of each holiday through storytelling, puppets, music, and magic! All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.