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IN-PERSON - Celeste Ng | Our Missing Hearts
Fri, October 7, 2022
7:30 P.M.
Academy of Natural Sciences | 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cost: $16.50 ticket or $36.30 book with ticket
TICKETS FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC ON THIS PAGE, AUGUST 24 at 10:00 A.M. Venue: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway In conversation with Anthony Marra Writing “with the wisdom of a hundred lives lived” ( Harper’s Bazaar ), …
Fall Family Storytime at Sister Cities Park!
Tue, October 11, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Get bundled up for storytime! Friends are welcome to join Miss Mary for Fall Family Storytimes at Sister Cities Park, in conjunction with Center City District! Enjoy fall-themed stories and songs! In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled.
Outdoor Storytime at Marconi Plaza
Wed, October 12, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Meet us at Marconi Plaza, located at 2800 South Broad Street. Find us on the West side of Broad, on the slope next to the stairs, SE of the playground. Bring a towel or blanket to sit on! All programs are subject to change. Storytime will be cancelled in case of rain; check for…
Virtual JEVS Career Strategies Workshop: How to Answer Tough Interview Questions
Wed, October 12, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Do you know how to answer the first question, “Tell me about yourself”, which makes your first impression and significantly influences your chances of acing the rest of your interview? We will help you prepare for your virtual and in person interviews, which will increase your…
Vote 2022! Live Q&A with the League of Women Voters
Wed, October 12, 2022
12:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
The general election is November 8. Join us anytime between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to get your questions about the 2022 voting and election process answered! Representatives from the League of Women Voters will be available to answer the questions you may have. Wednesday, October 12, 12:00…
Unplugged Gamers
Wed, October 12, 2022
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Calling all table-top game enthusiasts, join us once a month for a rotating selection of board games, card games, and more! Program intended for children age 5-12 and their families.
Knitty Gritty Craft Circle
Wed, October 12, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Want to share what you're making with other crafters or pick up new hobbies? All skill levels are welcome! Find us on the 2nd floor. For more information, email librarian Kelly at daviske@freelibrary.org
Quilting Workshop: Raw Edge Applique Class
Thu, October 13, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for a beginner friendly quilting class to explore raw edge applique. We will use fabric and sewing techniques to create a different wall hanging in each workshop. For more information and to register for the workshops, please contact Leslie G. Harris…
Hybrid Event - PMC Shares: Family Court
Thu, October 13, 2022
12:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Register When it comes to the sensitive topic of parents and children going to court, better knowledge of the court system and your rights help prepare you for the justice system and for any of its outcomes. This program will cover three topics of Family Court: Dependency, Divorce, Child…
Puzzle of the Month
Thu, October 13, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come to the library and try your hand at a new type of puzzle each month. Secret codes, number puzzles, hidden images, and more! You can even make your own to challenge your friends!
Teen Thursdays
Thu, October 13, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Join us on Teen Thursdays for a different activity each week. We’ll play our favorite games, cook our favorite meals, create arts and crafts projects, and more! Cannot accommodate camp groups.
Rebellious Love: Exploring Queer History, Art and Literature at The Rosenbach | Behind the Bookcase tour (in-person)
Thu, October 13, 2022
6:00 P.M.
The Rosenbach
For many centuries, Queer people have faced marginalization by mainstream society. Yet their obstacles have also given them unique perspectives on the human experience, and inspired important contributions to art, literature, politics, and social organizing. In this tour, we will…
Outdoor Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Fri, October 14, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Friday at Malcolm X Park (5100 Pine Street) for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces at our in-person, outdoor storytime! This program is for babies and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Weather-permitting. Please check Blackwell’s social media or…
Fiber Art Fridays
Fri, October 14, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join Wynnefield Library and Sisters Interacting Through Stitches to create craft projects by sharing skills at all levels in quilting, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and felting. Throughout the year we will engage in special projects for Autism Awareness, Women’s History, Heart…
Dracuthon at the Trinity Center for Urban Life
Fri, October 14, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Trinity Center for Urban Life, 2212 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Join us as we read aloud the entire novel Dracula by Bram Stoker from dusk till dawn. Late Friday afternoon, we’ll begin with Jonathan Harker’s journal account of his visit to Dracula’s Castle and we’ll end on Saturday morning with the pursuit of Dracula back to his…
Outdoor Preschool Storytime
Mon, October 17, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us at Malcolm X Park (5100 Pine Street) for Preschool storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, and fun! This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Weather-permitting. Please check Blackwell’s social media or call 215-685-7422 for day-of…
Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Excel Range Names and PivotTables
Tue, October 18, 2022
12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Learn how to use named ranges and to assign names to a cell or range of cells in a workbook. We’ll also explore PivotTables, a powerful tool for summarizing, analyzing, exploring and presenting data, extracted from larger amounts of data elsewhere in an Excel workbook. Come…
Outdoor Storytime at Marconi Plaza
Wed, October 19, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Meet us at Marconi Plaza, located at 2800 South Broad Street. Find us on the West side of Broad, on the slope next to the stairs, SE of the playground. Bring a towel or blanket to sit on! All programs are subject to change. Storytime will be cancelled in case of rain; check for…
Pokémon at the Library
Wed, October 19, 2022
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come to the library for a different Pokémon-themed activity each month! If you play Pokémon Go, stick around for Raid Hour afterwards.
Headshots at the BRIC!
Thu, October 20, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique 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…