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Yoga for Adults
Thu, July 11, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Free yoga every Thursday at Whitman Library, with instructors Janet Faulls and Anne-Marie Mulgrew! This class is for all levels of practice and beginners are welcome. Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available.This weekly class is sponsored by The Friends…
SAGA: Sexuality and Gender Acceptance Teen Hangout
Thu, July 11, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join the Field Teen Center's SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Acceptance) Club! SAGA is a space where LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies can socialize and discuss issues affecting the queer community. Location : Field Teen Center, Ground Floor Parkway Central Library Programs at the Field Teen…
Courageous Kids: Wilma Exhibit
Now through Thu, July 11, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
In partnership with Philadelphia Doll Museum Forward , we now have on display Wilma alongside related library materials and activities. Wilma was made to honor four brave Black girls named Ruby Bridges, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne Stripling, and Tessie Prevost who challenged school segregation. The…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, July 11, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, July 11, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, July 11, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Thu, July 11, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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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…
Urban Foraging: Food and Medicine Under Foot and Free (at Penn Treaty Park!)
Fri, July 12, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Program will be held at Penn Treaty Park. Meet at the entrance near the wooden sign. 1301 N. Beach St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 Join Lady Danni for an exclusive foraging tour uncovering the edible and medicinal properties of commonly overlooked plants; she affectionately refers…
Midsommar Cool-Off
Fri, July 12, 2024
11:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Cool off with free water ice, pretzels, and books! Celebrate the season with our midday mid-summer party. Get a library card or sign up for our summer reading raffle! Free for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Library.
Summer Meal Program
Fri, July 12, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Stop by and have a light lunch at the library. This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, from noon - 1:00 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program sponsored by…
Board Games for All
Fri, July 12, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Join us with friends, or come make new friends! Pick from our selection of board games. Fun for all ages. Meets most Fridays, through August 23.
Chess Club
Fri, July 12, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Lillian Marrero Library's Chess Club is open to players of all skill levels! From beginners to experienced players, any student that wants to deepen their understanding of chess tactics and strategies is welcome.
Teen Gaming
Fri, July 12, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us on Friday afternoons from 3:00-4:30pm for video and board games! Feel free to bring your own games. For youth in grades 7-12.
Teen Yu-Gi-Oh!
Fri, July 12, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game at Field Teen Center. Bring your favorite decks or borrow one of ours! Newcomers and seasoned players both welcome. Location : Field Teen Center, Ground Floor Parkway Central Library Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals…
Crochet Club
Fri, July 12, 2024
3:15 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? Learn the basics of crochet with us or work on your own project. Supplies and instruction will be provided. This is a multigenerational club; anyone age 8 and up is welcome. Meets most Fridays from 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.…
Art Making Club
Sat, July 13, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for this drop-in, informal art making group. We'll have a variety of materials, project prompts, and of course, books! Participants may choose to bring their own projects and materials.
Novels In Progress
Sat, July 13, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Molly’s Books & Records in partnership with the Literature Department of the Free Library of Philadelphia presents a salon-style reading and conversation featuring the work of writers deep in the process of a long project. This p rogram is in room 108. Admission is free and…
Summer Meal Program
Mon, July 15, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Stop by and have a light lunch at the library. This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, from noon - 1:00 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program sponsored by…
Monday Matinee Mondays
Mon, July 15, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for a movie for teens. Today we will be showing Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor, with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman and his hordes of Isengard. From…
Friendship Bracelet Party!
Mon, July 15, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Join us and make some fun and creative friendship bracelets! Keep them for yourself or trade them with your friends or family! For children and teens.