Becoming US: Food and Culture

Sat, August 31, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Food is one of the strongest identifiers of place and home, and as such it can unite and separate us. This updated program will feature a panel discussion and cooking demonstration with culinary leaders in Philadelphia whose identities have informed their approach to cooking and food as vehicles…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition New Americans

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Sat, August 31, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Feeling crafty? In addition to our regular weekday crafting we have Maker Studio! We will do different project every week! Program for teens ages 12-18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram. Teen…

Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Crafts & Hobbies Teens

Intermediate Knitting Class

Sun, September 1, 2019 1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

In this 8 week course, you will learn how to swatch in the round, learn to knit in the round on both circular and double pointed needles, and learn how to cable and knit lace. Projects include a hat, a cabled coffee cup cozy, and a cable and lace cowl. You will be responsible for all your own…

Adult Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Crafts & Hobbies Teens Knitting

CareerLink Workshop

Tue, September 3, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Build Your Job Skills, Find a Career! Sign up with a certified PA CareerLink Navigator to develop your resume, search for jobs, learn about job skills training, and connect directly with PA CareerLink resources.  

Adult Young Adult Senior Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers

Tabletop Tuesdays

Tue, September 3, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

We'll play classic board games like Checkers or Candy Land, and also explore contemporary games like Codenames or Magic: The Gathering.  Bring a friend. For teens and adults.

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs Games and Gaming

Scrabble Club

Tue, September 3, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Build vocabulary, spelling, critical thinking, and math skills through Scrabble!  All ages and levels are welcome.  

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Games and Gaming

Free Library Story Booth Recording Session

Wed, September 4, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

You have stories to share! Step inside the storybooth for a casual interview, and have your voice recorded to be part of neighborhood libraries oral history. Your story will be archived online at StoryCorps and the Library of Congress.

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Discussion and Participation

Guitar Lessons

Thu, September 5, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Local musician Anthony Pena will offer free guitar lessons.  We will have a very limited number of instruments to share.  Strum on by.

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs Workshops and Enrichment Music

Free Library Story Booth Recording Session

Thu, September 5, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Bushrod Library

Free Library Story Booth Recording Session Do you have stories to share? The Free Library Story Booth is coming to [location] and is open for drop-in sessions. Step inside the booth for a casual interview, and have your voice recorded to be part of the neighborhood libraries oral history…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Community Events Other Great Programs

Chess Club

Thu, September 5, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Learn to play chess or improve your game! Students of all ages, and all levels welcome.  Register with Prashant at GhoksheP@freelibrary.org.  

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Chess

Yoga for adults!

Thu, September 5, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. except the second Thursday of every month. Please bring a mat.     

Adult Young Adult Health Programs Body, Mind & Spirit Yoga

Northeast Philadelphia History

Sat, September 7, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Learn about Northeast Philadelphia historical landmarks from the 18th and 19th Centuries.   Presented by Fred Moore Local Historian   Free. No registration required.

Adult Young Adult Senior Speakers and Lectures Other Great Programs Philadelphia History History

Intermediate Knitting Class

Sun, September 8, 2019 1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

In this 8 week course, you will learn how to swatch in the round, learn to knit in the round on both circular and double pointed needles, and learn how to cable and knit lace. Projects include a hat, a cabled coffee cup cozy, and a cable and lace cowl. You will be responsible for all your own…

Adult Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Crafts & Hobbies Teens Knitting

Our 5 Senses Community Day

Sun, September 8, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

On Sunday, September 8, join us with your family in the Rare Book Department for a special Storytime in celebration of the Our 5 Senses exhibition. Taste candy made by a Historic Drop Roller Candy Machine demonstration with Shane’s Confectionary. Listen to a live performance by Sundays on…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Senior Family Programs Speakers and Lectures Other Great Programs Children Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Digital Collections Special Collections

Sundays on Stage: Zydeco-a-go-go

Sun, September 8, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Stomp your feet and dance in the aisle to this popular local band's spicy gumbo of irresistible rhythms. Enjoy special activities before and after as part of the Our 5 Senses Community Day. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.Late seating is at the discretion of the library.…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Toddler Senior Live Performances Sundays on Stage Children Music Performing Arts Five Senses

Chess Club

Mon, September 9, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Do you like to play chess?  Do you want to learn how to play, or how to play better? Join us for a friendly game.  All level players are welcome and some instruction is available.  For ages 8 and up.  We'll be playing from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m.

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Other Great Programs Summer Reading Chess

Pop-Up Cooking Classes with the Mobile Cooking Teachers

Mon, September 9, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Stop by once a month for Ree & Kei’s Pop-up Mobile Cooking classes. Bringing the fun back into the kitchen! Lessons include: knife skills, team building, cooking and baking principles, food safety, healthy choices, and how to cook with less sugar and salt.  You will enjoy a…

Adult Young Adult Health Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Health

Monday Poets | Aria D. Matthews and Brian Teare

Mon, September 9, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Airea D. Matthews is the author of  Simulacra  (Yale University Press, 2017), selected by Carl Phillips as the winner of the 2016 Yale Series of Younger Poets. Matthews received an MFA from the Helen Zell Writers’ Program at the University of Michigan. A Cave Canem…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Live Performances Monday Poets Reading Series African American Author Events Literature

Tabletop Tuesdays

Tue, September 10, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

We'll play classic board games like Checkers or Candy Land, and also explore contemporary games like Codenames or Magic: The Gathering.  Bring a friend. For teens and adults.

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs Games and Gaming

Teen Advisory Board

Tue, September 10, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Young friends from 12-19 years old are invited to join our Teen Advisory Board. These monthly meet ups are a great way to make a difference in your community, plan events, recommend books, and earn community service credit. Snacks provided, new members welcome.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Teens