Virtual Reality

Tue, June 18, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Video Game Club is a weekly group for kids and teens to play new games. For avid gamers and newbies, play different games each week for some healthy competition. For a limited time, teens 13+ can try the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality headsets on Club nights. Try new and exciting games while…

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Read-A-Latte

Wed, June 19, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

We will read 2 books over the course of the summer regarding mental health issues.  Participants will vote on which books to read.  Each week we will discuss chapters we have read. The group will meet at Starbucks for lots of latte.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading

Lankenau Live Healthy Series: Pedestrian Safety

Wed, June 19, 2019 2:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Educators from Lankenau Medical Center will lead a workshop on health and wellness.

Young Adult School Age Health Programs Health & Fitness

Get HYPE: Rainbow Jawnies

Thu, June 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

"Healthy You, Positive Energy" - If you love to cook (or love to eat), learn about science and nutrition through cooking with us. This month, we're making Rainbow Jawnies to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month. Teen and tweens are welcome at this event.     

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Self-Care Saturday

Sat, June 22, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. in the Field Teen Center, Ground Floor. Come take time for yourself as we explore efforts and crafts to help meet our physical, emotional, and mental health needs.   Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more…

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Adulting 101: Mental Health and Wellness

Mon, June 24, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Students age 15-24 are invited to join us for a series of six free workshops on important life skills needed to succeed in adulthood. All workshops will be held from 6:00-7:30 pm, in the meeting room on the library’s lower level. We regret there is no elevator. Registration is required at…

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Elaine Welteroth | More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say)

Tue, June 25, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

The firebrand former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue and the first African American ever to hold the post of beauty and health director in Condé Nast’s 107-year history, Elaine Welteroth “masterminded the reinvention of the beauty and fashion magazine as a voice for social…

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Read-A-Latte

Wed, June 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

We will read 2 books over the course of the summer regarding mental health issues.  Participants will vote on which books to read.  Each week we will discuss chapters we have read. The group will meet at Starbucks for lots of latte.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading

Read-A-Latte

Wed, July 3, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

We will read 2 books over the course of the summer regarding mental health issues.  Participants will vote on which books to read.  Each week we will discuss chapters we have read. The group will meet at Starbucks for lots of latte.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading

Self-Care Saturday

Sat, July 6, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. in the Field Teen Center, Ground Floor. Come take time for yourself as we explore efforts and crafts to help meet our physical, emotional, and mental health needs.   Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more…

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Pop-Up Cooking Classes with the Mobile Cooking Teachers

Mon, July 8, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Stop by once a month for Ree & Kei’s Pop-up Mobile Cooking classes. Bringing the fun back into the kitchen! Lessons include: knife skills, team building, cooking and baking principles, food safety, healthy choices, and how to cook with less sugar and salt.  You will enjoy a…

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Teen Cooking

Tue, July 9, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Let's work on our culinary literacy skills by making healthy snacks and desserts.  The food we prepare will require no cooking or baking.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Cooking & Nutrition Summer Reading

Read-A-Latte

Wed, July 10, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

We will read 2 books over the course of the summer regarding mental health issues.  Participants will vote on which books to read.  Each week we will discuss chapters we have read. The group will meet at Starbucks for lots of latte.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading

Teens Cook!

Tue, July 16, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Teens entering grades 7-12, please join us for four free, fun-filled afternoons of preparing food and eating together! We’ll learn simple techniques for cooking healthy and delicious meals. Registration is required; please email hoopese@freelibrary.org, call 215-685-6621, or stop by the…

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Teen Cooking

Tue, July 16, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Let's work on our culinary literacy skills by making healthy snacks and desserts.  The food we prepare will require no cooking or baking.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Cooking & Nutrition Summer Reading

Read-A-Latte

Wed, July 17, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

We will read 2 books over the course of the summer regarding mental health issues.  Participants will vote on which books to read.  Each week we will discuss chapters we have read. The group will meet at Starbucks for lots of latte.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading

Self-Care Saturday

Sat, July 20, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. in the Field Teen Center, Ground Floor. Come take time for yourself as we explore efforts and crafts to help meet our physical, emotional, and mental health needs.   Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more…

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Teens Cook!

Tue, July 23, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Teens entering grades 7-12, please join us for four free, fun-filled afternoons of preparing food and eating together! We’ll learn simple techniques for cooking healthy and delicious meals. Registration is required; please email hoopese@freelibrary.org, call 215-685-6621, or stop by the…

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Teen Cooking

Tue, July 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Let's work on our culinary literacy skills by making healthy snacks and desserts.  The food we prepare will require no cooking or baking.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Cooking & Nutrition Summer Reading

Read-A-Latte

Wed, July 24, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

We will read 2 books over the course of the summer regarding mental health issues.  Participants will vote on which books to read.  Each week we will discuss chapters we have read. The group will meet at Starbucks for lots of latte.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading