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What Happened to the Historic Wingohocking Creek?
Wed, January 29, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Historic maps of Philadelphia show two creeks, the Wissahickon and WingohockingCreeks. Modern maps only show the Wissahickon. The Wingohocking Creek and its tributaries were encased in large combined sewers and buried in the late 1800s and early 1900s. While the creek still flows in…
Book Discussion: There There
Wed, January 29, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join a free public discussion of the 2020 One Book, One Philadelphia selection, There There by Tommy Orange . Limited copies of the novel will be available on-site for participants to take home. Reading the book prior to the discussion is not required.
Chess for All Ages
Wed, January 29, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
The Lovett Chess Club has been in existence for nearly a decade! Beginners, as well as experience players are welcome. This is a cross-generational group that plays based on ability, not age. Come play with us!
Census 2020 - Job Fair
Thu, January 30, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Workplace
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Parkway Central Library
The Census Bureau is hiring! Stop by to talk with a Census Bureau representative about the great job opportunities available, ask questions, and gather information. A table will be staffed from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Parkway Central Library |…
Open Computer Lab
Thu, January 30, 2020
10:00 A.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.
Drop In Help for Job Seekers
Thu, January 30, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Looking for a new job or updating your resume? Stop in to speak with a Careerlink advisor at Whitman Library for workshops and one-on-one help with applying for jobs online, resumes, cover letters, interview tips, and local job resources. Thursday January 30, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. …
Toddler Story Time
Thu, January 30, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Torresdale Library
Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, coloring and interactive play. For children ages 1 to 3 years old with an accompanying adult. To schedule a group program contact Miss Ann at 215-685-0494
Baby Massage Intro Class
Thu, January 30, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Whitman Library
Come learn infant and pediatric massage through song, story, and hands-on interactive skills! Tiffany Silliman Cohen is an Advanced Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist (CPMTII) and Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT). Bring a blanket and anything you may need to take care of you and your…
Mindfulness Meditation
Thu, January 30, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Learn how to reduce stress, increase energy, and attention in this one-hour workshop with Deborah Cooper. The benefits accrue with practice. Ms. Cooper has been teaching Mindfulness Meditation for over a decade.
Storytime!
Thu, January 30, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West
Young children and families are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities!
Storytime!
Thu, January 30, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West
Young children and families are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities!
Baby Storytime
Thu, January 30, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children and their adult caregivers. Program is designed for babies, birth to 23 months. Also on February 6 & 27; March 12 & 26; April 9 & 23; May 7 & 28.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, January 30, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Widener Library
Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to join Miss Tiffany for preschool storytime.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, January 30, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Preschoolers (ages 2 to 5 years old) and their caregivers are welcome to come listen to stories and participate in some small fun activities afterwards. Groups please call to set up an appointment.
Mandarin Chinese Storytime
Thu, January 30, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Enjoy stories, songs, music, movements and lots of fun in Mandarin Chinese with Ms. Han from the Philadelphia Chinese Academy for children birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. No prior Chinese language experience necessary.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, January 30, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Come join Ms. Susan for a fun-filled time of stories, music, and STEM- based interactive play.
Explore the World | Storytime and Play!
Thu, January 30, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us for a special Preschool Storytime. We'll read stories, listen to music, and play with the items from one of our World Traveling Trunks. Today, we'll explore the West African trunk. Don't forget to get your passport stamped. For children ages two to six,…
Resume and Job Help
Thu, January 30, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Create a resume. Get help with online job searching and applications.
A Splash of Paint Workshop
Thu, January 30, 2020
12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Spend an hour painting with us.
CANCELLED - Office Hours: Registered Patent Agent
Thu, January 30, 2020
12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Interested in protecting your invention or design with a patent? Would you like to talk to a Registered Patent Agent for free? We are pleased to announce that we are accepting requests for free 30 minute patent consultations with registered Patent Agent Scott Keeley from the…