Events: Calendar of Events

Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, January 2, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness at 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, January 2, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at 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…

Rare Books Roadshow

Fri, January 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Fri, January 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Fri, January 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…

Workshops and Enrichment

Crochet Club

Fri, January 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Are you interested in crochet? You are invited to come and help us launch Northeast Regional Library’s new Crochet Club! Please bring your own materials as we grow our group. The library has plenty of books with designs to spark your imagination, and we encourage your…

Visual Playwriting

Fri, January 3, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

This program celebrates drawing as a form of storytelling, guiding students through the process of creating a story from beginning to end using a blend of images and words. This Visual Playwriting session will take place on January 2 and 3, from 1:00-2:30 PM, in the children's area. …

Art

Get a City ID

Fri, January 3, 2025 1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

Get a City ID Friday, 1.3.2025 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm The PHL City ID is an optional, valid, government-issued photo identification card that is accepted by all City services and City-funded programs. For more information -- https://rb.gy/6rtctk

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LA PHL City ID

Fri, January 3, 2025 1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

LA PHL City ID viernes, 1.3.2025, 13:30 to 15:30 La PHL City ID es una tarjeta de identificación con foto que es opcional, válida y está emitida por el gobierno. Se acepta en todos los servicios de la ciudad y en todos los programas financiados por la ciudad. Para…

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Kisa PHL City ID

Fri, January 3, 2025 1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

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Video Game Hang

Fri, January 3, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Come play MarioKart, Super Smash Bros and more! For teens and school-aged children.

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Teen Video Games

Fri, January 3, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups (including camp groups and school…

Young Adult

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Special Collections Showcase: Map Collection

Sat, January 4, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Map Collection at Parkway Central Library

Explore and learn about objects from the Map Collection in a curated talk offerered by Special Collections staff. This drop in event will be held in the Map Collection at the Parkway Central Library from 11:00am to 11:30am. This event is open to the public and does not require…

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Special Collections Showcase: Map Collection

Sat, January 4, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Print and Picture Collection at Parkway Central Library

Explore and learn about objects from the Map Collection in a curated talk offerered by Special Collections staff. This drop in event will be held in the Map Collection at the Parkway Central Library from 11:00am to 11:30am. This event is open to the public and does not require…

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Teen Video Game Hang-out

Mon, January 6, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…

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Chess Club for Kids!

Mon, January 6, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…

Family Programs

Read To a Therapy Dog

Mon, January 6, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too!

Chair Yoga with Lindsey

Mon, January 6, 2025 5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…

Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin

Mon, January 6, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at 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…

Discussion and Participation

Microsoft Excel Functions Employers Value

Tue, January 7, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Learn the Excel functions employers value: IF statements, VLOOKUP, TRIM, RIGHT and LEFT, plus a basic review of Basic Math (PEMDAS) for formula writing. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon registration. Full Circle Career Workshops are made possible in…

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