Music and Movement Storytime

Tue, March 26, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Dance, wiggle and sing along in our fun storytime for young independent movers. Siblings are always welcome at our programs. Preschools and other groups, please call to schedule alternate visits. Please contact Liz Heideman at 215-685-6621 for further information. These programs are supported by…

Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children

Toddler and Preschool Storytime

Tue, March 26, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Let’s read stories, sing songs, and dance together! This program is intended for children 15 months to 4 years old, and their caregivers. Groups can call to arrange a visit at 215-686-1766.

Preschool Toddler Other Great Programs Storytimes Children

Big Kids (age 2-5) Story Time

Tue, March 26, 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. 

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Free Library of Philadelphia Literacy

Edible Alphabet - Learning English Through Cooking!

Tue, March 26, 2019 11:00 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! Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m  March 26 - May 16 Attendance is preferred at all 16 classes.  Where: Languages and Learning Center (2nd…

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

English as a Second Language Class

Tue, March 26, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Paschalville Library

The Paschalville Community Group provides English as a Second Language Classes for students of all levels. Registration for new students is held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

Adult New Americans ESL

PreK Storytime

Tue, March 26, 2019 11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Dance, listen, and sing along in this story time for independent movers. Stay after story time for a make and take craft. Daycares and groups please call the children's librarian at 215-685-1866 to make an appointment.

Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children

Chinese Language Storytime

Tue, March 26, 2019 11:15 A.M.
Walnut Street West

All storybooks are read in Chinese by local parents and volunteers. If you are interested in helping us provide other multilingual story time activities, please contact Jackie our Children's Librarian on the 2nd floor.

Preschool Toddler Family Programs New Americans Storytimes Children Bilingual Programs

Play Group

Tue, March 26, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Creative Play for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m., after Storytime. Socialize with other families, make new friends, and develop early literacy skills through play. 

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Children Family

Email Basics

Tue, March 26, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Frankford Library

Learn to use e-mail and set up your own free account, upload attachments, and learn how to navigate your email with our Digital Resource Specialist.  Also, utilize our new laptops for extended time.

Adult Computer Classes Computers Technology

Career Lab

Tue, March 26, 2019 12:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

CareerLink will host a session to answer questions and provide support to job-seekers, as well as introduce you to CareerLink Services. We highly recommend bringing a digital copy of your resume (flash drive or e-mail)!

Adult Career Workshops

Open Computer Lab

Tue, March 26, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Work on a special project and get one-on-one assistance. Lab is open for 2 hours. This class is offered on a first come, first served basis and space is limited. Register in the lab, by signing the clipboard.

Adult Senior Computer Classes Other Great Programs Hot Spots Computers

ESL Class - Beginner/ Low Intermediate

Tue, March 26, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

This 2-hour class runs once a week, on Tuesdays from mid-January to May.  Some basic knowledge of English is expected. Skill level will be assessed in class.  This class is free and registration is not required, however, regular attendance is recommended. Questions?  Call the…

Adult New Americans New Americans ESL - English as a Second Language

Friends Speaker Series | Truth vs. Fake News in the Trump Era

Tue, March 26, 2019 1:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us for an examination of the historic relationships between presidents and the press; the role of a free press in the democratic process; the consolidation of corporate media power and the collapse of local news.  What can we, in our quest to become better informed citizens, do to…

Adult Senior Speakers and Lectures Newspapers, Magazines, & Journals Politics

The Mystery of Amelia Earhart

Tue, March 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

Famed aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, disappeared in July, 1937 while attempting to circumnavigate the globe. Exactly what happened to Amelia Earhart, where her plane went down, and whether she might have survived a crash landing has been debated for more than 80…

Adult Young Adult Senior Speakers and Lectures Other Great Programs History

Knitting project

Tue, March 26, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Come learn to knit with us!  Elba, one of Teen Leadership Assistants, will be leading this program.  

School Age Family Programs LEAP Children Crafts & Hobbies Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia Makers & Makerspaces Teens Crochet arts & crafts

Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya

Tue, March 26, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Learn about Mama Miti and the Green Belt Movement in Kenya, then make your own tree of peace and seedling sprout in a bag.  For children ages 11 and under. 

School Age Preschool Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Children Women's History Month

Sisters in Freedom

Tue, March 26, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

In honor of Women's History Month we will be watching a portion of the film Sisters in Freedom: The Daring Battle to End Slavery . This film tells the story of the brave women, both black and white, who banded together to fight slavery for decades before the Emancipatoin Proclamation. This…

School Age Discussion and Participation Film Screening Other Great Programs History Women's History Month

Literacy Tuesdays

Tue, March 26, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join Ms. Abigail for story-telling, letter-writing, poem-crunching, and crafty fun with words.  LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program) homework help and literacy activities offered for grades K-12 while school is in session.

Young Adult School Age LEAP Literacy

STEAM Tuesdays

Tue, March 26, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Try your hand at simple circuits, engineering challenges, video games, slime recipes, technology and art making oh my!  For additional information, please contact the librarian at 215-685-1755. LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program) homework help and literacy activities…

Young Adult School Age LEAP Games and Gaming

Teen Job Workshop Series

Tue, March 26, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Haddington Library

Join Confident Career Women for the second Teen Job workshop that features the basics for a “L. I. T. (Leadership. Impact. Timing ) Resume”. Please bring a list of all past and current jobs, extra-curricular activities and awards.

Young Adult Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers Teens