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DIY Phone Cases
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Come and design your own phone case or keychain! Clear phone cases for a variety of phones and keychains will be provided for decorating, along with charms, glue and more to add some flair to your everyday. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to…
Hair Flair Experience
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Philadelphia's own Tanisha Singleton Thompson will teach young people how to care for their natural hair. Tanisha is a certified hair stylist who, along with her daughters, will teach you how to use professional styling tools, hair products, and answer any questions about hair…
Teen Video Game Hang-out
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…
Movie Matinee
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Enjoy a movie in the library. Bring your own snacks. Movie chosen on day, PG or below rating.
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, November 25, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
Knitting with Miss Merrily
Mon, November 25, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Ms. Merrily shares her knitting skills. All school age children (and parents) are welcome to try their hand at this fun and creative craft. Materials provided.
Crocheting
Mon, November 25, 2024
4:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Learn how to crochet with local artist Katie Brown. We have all supplies, just bring yourself.
Friends of the Oak Lane Library - Monthly Meeting
Mon, November 25, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
The Friends of the Oak Lane Library is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aims to support programming and services at our library. Interested community members can get involved by attending monthly meetings or volunteering at events. Snacks provided, and all adults are welcome. We will…
CPR and Safety Skills
Mon, November 25, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Joins us and learn CPR and other life saving safety skills. Classes will include an information session as well as some hands on practice. Please note that this training does not offer certification. Please register for this class by calling 215-678-0072. Classes provided…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, November 25, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional 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 Trainee Faith.
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, November 25, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Kensington 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 John. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Claymobile
Mon, November 25, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
The Claymobile brings a pop-up ceramics studio to the library! Participants will learn skills from professional teaching artists using clay to nurture imagination, critical thinking, and persistence. All materials provided. Space may be limited. For children.
Simply Good Food: With Verna Swerdlow
Mon, November 25, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Everyone can cook! Join local cook Verna Swerdlow of Simply Good Food at Home for hand-on, seasonal, budget-friendly cooking classes. This beginner-friendly series focuses on easy recipes, whole foods, and kitchen basics. Limited to 12 participants. Open to adults…
English Conversation Group
Mon, November 25, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required, but it is encouraged ( https://www.remind.com/join/8cchfh ).
Roxborough Writing Club
Mon, November 25, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Come join us for some free-writing, prompts, and sharing of each other’s work. This is a positive and nonjudgmental community for motivation and inspiration. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Meets most Monday evenings, from 5:30 - to about 6:45 p.m.
Falls Book Club
Mon, November 25, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join the Falls Book Club - one of the Free Library's longest running programs. The book selection for this month will be The First Ladies, by Marie Benedict. The group is open to all and new members are welcome. For more information please reach out to the Branch Manager. Our…
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, November 25, 2024
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, November 25, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
at
Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
Math for GED
Tue, November 26, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Our small learning group builds math skills you can use to pass tests, understand the world, and solve problems at work and at home. The topics we work with will be taken from various areas of math. Online materials are provided to explain concepts and give additional practice between group…
Play Group
Tue, November 26, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Come to the children’s room of the library, where we’ll have various toys out for your little one, such as train tracks, magnet tiles, and floor puzzles! Connect with others in your community. This program is intended for kids aged 2-5; siblings welcome. We cannot accommodate groups…