Self-Care Saturday

Sat, July 6, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. in the Field Teen Center, Ground Floor. Come take time for yourself as we explore efforts and crafts to help meet our physical, emotional, and mental health needs.   Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more…

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Playable Zines: Workshop & Game Jam

Sat, July 6, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Playable Zines: Workshop & Game Jam Learn free open-source game design tools to create interactive experiences. Contact Cybee at Cybee.Bloss@gmail.com to preregister. Trigger Warning: mature content (i.e. sexuality, violence, self-harm, depression) Sponsored by the Leeway Foundation Art and…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Teens

Maker Studio -Slime!

Sat, July 6, 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…

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Teen Parent Storytime and Play Group

Sat, July 6, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories, songs, and fun activities. This free program is for teen parents with children ages birth through 2 years.  Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and their families, using new library spaces and materials…

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Movie Double Feature

Sun, July 7, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Escape the heat this summer as with these essential movies each Sunday in the Field Teen Center! 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 programming at the Field Teen Center is…

Young Adult Film Screening Movies & Television Summer Reading

Summer of Wonder Storytime

Mon, July 8, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Haddington Library

Listen to a story with Ms. Jessica and sign up for the Summer Reading Game.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Summer Reading

Marvel Movie Mondays- Captain America: The First Avenger

Mon, July 8, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Escape the heat this summer as we recap the essential movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe each week in the Field Teen Center! 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 Film Screening Comics & Graphic Novels Movies & Television Summer Reading

Movie Day

Mon, July 8, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Enjoy an afternoon movie at the Library.

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Play Fit with Mr. Bey

Mon, July 8, 2019 1:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Join our LEAP Maker Mentor, Mr. Bey, for weekly fun and exercise using our climbing wall and play space.

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Discover and Explore Your Ancestry

Mon, July 8, 2019 2:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Learn basic research strategies, interview living relatives and create a one-of-a-kind keepsake book.  We recommend that you attend all 6 sessions.  From 2:00 to 4:30 p.m., for teens and adults. We'll meet on July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; along with August 5

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Chess Club

Mon, July 8, 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.

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Teen Anime Club

Mon, July 8, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Teens interested in watching Anime are invited to join the Field Teen Center Teen Anime Club! Mondays in the Field Teen Center from 3pm-5pm.   Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Teens Anime & Manga

Board Game Night

Mon, July 8, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Play classic games like Scrabble, Uno, Twister, Jenga, and chess, or try new board games like Settlers of Catan. Have a game at home that you’d like to share? Bring it along to challenge new players and make new friends. We’ll have games for all ages.     

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Open Chess Play

Mon, July 8, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

We have the boards and pieces, now we need you to play! Chess boards will be put out on Mondays at 5PM. All ages and levels welcome. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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Pop-Up Cooking Classes with the Mobile Cooking Teachers

Mon, July 8, 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

Beginning Ukulele Lessons

Mon, July 8, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

 Have you ever wanted to learn a really easy instrument? Now is your chance. Join Ray Verna for this fun summer class. Need a uke? Let us know.

Adult Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Other Great Programs Music Summer Reading

Bop and Cha-Cha

Mon, July 8, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

Mondays at 6:30! Join us for a fun time! Learn how to Bop and Cha-Cha, or show off your moves. No experience necessary. All ages invited! ***Classes provided by the North 5th Street Revitalization Project***

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Teen Chess Club

Tue, July 9, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Teens of any skill level are welcome to join us for Chess Club. Tuesdays in the Field Teen Center from 12pm-2pm. Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Chess

Who's Your Favorite Superhero Teen Series

Tue, July 9, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Readings and Movies Teens will read excerpts aloud from their favorite superheroes books and graphic novels. After the readings, participants can watch superhero movies in the large meeting room. Refreshments will be served. This program promotes teen reading literacy

Young Adult Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading Teens

Experiment Garden with Ms. Kesha

Tue, July 9, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Feel the dirt and see what you can grow in our community garden! 

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Family Programs Children Environment & Nature Family Makers & Makerspaces Summer Reading Teens Five Senses