Big Kids Story Time

Tue, September 3, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers! Free! No registration required. Children's Department Story Hour Room School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

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Big Kids (age 2-5) Story Time -

Tue, September 3, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. Stay for Play Group on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. 

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Big Kids Play Group

Tue, September 3, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Creative Play for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers!  Children's Department Story Hour Room. Free. No registration required.  School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

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Edible Alphabet - Learning English Through Cooking!

Wed, September 4, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Adults are invited to this FREE English class.  Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together! Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m September 4, 2019 - October 9, 2019 Attendance is preferred at all 6 classes.  Where: Parkway Central Library…

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Headshots at the BRIC!

Wed, September 4, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC)! Headshots are a new service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more! Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the…

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Introduction to Fundraising Planning

Thu, September 5, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success. Start thinking about your organization’s fundraising strategies! This introductory…

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LEGO Club

Thu, September 5, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Calling all young engineers! Join us for an afternoon of building and collaborative, creative play with LEGO bricks. Build a kit or make a creation of your own design! Children ages 6-12. 4:00-5:00 p.m. Part of the Margaret S. Halloran Family Literacy Programming Series

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Free First Saturday Percussion Workshops Featuring Karen Smith

Sat, September 7, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Back by immense popular demand -  the Free Library's Music Department presents another series of percussion and drum workshops every first Saturday of the month from September to January! The series opens Sept 7 and features  Malik Henry, and continues every first Saturday of…

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Our 5 Senses Community Day

Sun, September 8, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

On Sunday, September 8, join us with your family in the Rare Book Department for a special Storytime in celebration of the Our 5 Senses exhibition. Taste candy made by a Historic Drop Roller Candy Machine demonstration with Shane’s Confectionary. Listen to a live performance by Sundays on…

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Sundays on Stage: Zydeco-a-go-go

Sun, September 8, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Stomp your feet and dance in the aisle to this popular local band's spicy gumbo of irresistible rhythms. Enjoy special activities before and after as part of the Our 5 Senses Community Day. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.Late seating is at the discretion of the library.…

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Philly Loves Romance | Natasha Washington and William iezzi

Sun, September 8, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Philbrick Hall at Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

First Floor Heim Center - Room 131 Natasha Washington lives in Philadelphia, where she writes queer love stories in both YA (as Sonia Belasco) and romance. She has spent much of her professional life working with young people as a mentor, tutor, or therapist. When not writing, she is likely…

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Board Game Bonanza!

Mon, September 9, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

From Chutes and Ladders to Connect 4, from Bingo to Twister, play some games and make some friends!   Find us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/parkwaycentralchildrens Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParkwayCCD

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African American Interest Book Discussion

Mon, September 9, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Philbrick Hall at Parkway Central Library

The African American Interest Book Discussion Group will hold its next meeting on September 9, 2019 in Room 405 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.  This will be a book and movie discussion of If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin. Please RSVP to librarian Lisa Hardy (215-686-5320) or…

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Monday Poets | Aria D. Matthews and Brian Teare

Mon, September 9, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Airea D. Matthews is the author of  Simulacra  (Yale University Press, 2017), selected by Carl Phillips as the winner of the 2016 Yale Series of Younger Poets. Matthews received an MFA from the Helen Zell Writers’ Program at the University of Michigan. A Cave Canem…

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Business Plan Toolkit

Tue, September 10, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Learn to use free library resources to research your business plan professionally! Get an introduction to business plans and industry codes Start researching the competition Target your audience by learning to find and use demographic information Gain executive perspective by learning…

Adult Business Databases & Electronic Resources Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Business & Entrepreneurs

Kids Yoga

Tue, September 10, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

FREE! Mats are available, or bring your own.  This class will give kids a safe environment to play, explore and experience the wonderful benefits of yoga including grounding, self-expression, balance and flexibility. Class is centered around a series of yoga poses that…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Body, Mind & Spirit Children Family Health & Fitness Sports & Recreation Yoga meditation Health

14 Week Beginner Spanish Learning Circle

Tue, September 10, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in learning Spanish or brushing up on your existing Spanish language skills? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's…

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9 Week Intermediate Spanish Learning Circle

Tue, September 10, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in learning Spanish or brushing up on your existing Spanish language skills? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's…

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Databases & Electronic Resources Language Study Literacy Online Learning English Language Learners

Resume Review

Wed, September 11, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Workplace at Parkway Central Library

Stop by the Workplace in the Business Resource and Innovation Center  (BRIC) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to have your resume reviewed by a hiring manager with over two decades of experience hiring, firing, and managing employees.  No registration is required! You will be…

Adult Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers

Edible Alphabet - Learning English Through Cooking!

Wed, September 11, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Adults are invited to this FREE English class.  Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together! Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m September 4, 2019 - October 9, 2019 Attendance is preferred at all 6 classes.  Where: Parkway Central Library…

Adult Senior New Americans Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Education Language Study Literacy New Americans ESL ESL - English as a Second Language English Language Learners