In Motion, In Place: Trisha Brown Dance Company in Fairmount Park

Tue, September 24, 2019 2:30 P.M.
Logan Circle

A park in motion. Whether active or at rest, our bodies and our movement enliven our interactions with Fairmount Park. In Motion, In Place captures and transforms this relationship with a series of inspiring performances in some of the park’s most beautiful settings. The roofs…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Other Great Programs Performing Arts dance Shakespeare Park

Video games

Tue, September 24, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Need a little Mario party in your life? How about some more Smash Bros? We have you covered here in the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! Wondering what games we have?             Nintendo Switch: Mario Party, Mario Kart, Smash…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Teens Video Games

Tabletop Tuesdays

Tue, September 24, 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

Computer Basics: Keyboard & Mouse

Tue, September 24, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Learn computer terms and how to operate a keyboard and mouse.  

Adult Computer Classes Computers

Computer Boot Camp: Ebooks & Audio Files

Tue, September 24, 2019 3:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Take a crash course in computer basics with us - so you can become more comfortable using a computer.  This class will introduce you to basic computer skills like understanding how to utilize your mouse and keyboard, searching the internet, creating documents, and sending e-mail.Some basic…

Adult Computer Classes Computers

Break into Baking for Teens

Tue, September 24, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Find out what it takes to start your own baking business.  Ms. O (Founder and CEO of Aunt Orphia's Pound Cake Company) will tell the story of her pound cake company. We'll decorate a dollop!  Using a slice of pound cake and a dollop of icing (provided), we'll decorate…

Young Adult Career Workshops Other Great Programs Cooking & Nutrition Business & Entrepreneurs

E-Gadget Helpdesk

Tue, September 24, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Get answers about the ins-and-outs of your devices, how to connect with Wifi, manage passwords, install programs, and more. 4:00 -5:30 p.m.

Adult Computer Classes Computers Databases & Electronic Resources Digital Collections ebooks

Family Fort Night!

Tue, September 24, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Build a cozy blanket fort with friends and family then gather around and read! Blankets and other supplies will be provided. For children and families.

Preschool Family Programs Bilingual Programs

Kids Yoga

Tue, September 24, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

FREE! Mats are available, or bring your own.  This class will give kids a safe environment to play, explore and experience the wonderful benefits of yoga including grounding, self-expression, balance and flexibility. Class is centered around a series of yoga poses that…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Body, Mind & Spirit Children Family Health & Fitness Sports & Recreation Yoga meditation Health

Back to School Night

Tue, September 24, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Paschalville Library

It’s back-to-school time and Paschalville Library wants to celebrate with you.   Join us for an evening of fun, helpful information, and giveaways. Plus, meet your neighbors and get to know what “gifts” they have to offer our community. Face painting, music, crafts,…

Young Adult School Age Community Events Family Programs Children Family

STEM Day

Tue, September 24, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Come join us each make as we learn about earthquakes and floods.

School Age LEAP Art Children Family Makers & Makerspaces Science Teens STEM

El Barrio es Nuestro (the Neighborhood is Ours) Monthly Community Meeting

Tue, September 24, 2019 5:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

Join us for our monthly El Barrio es Nuestro (the Neighborhood is Ours) community meeting. We’re hoping that you’ll be able to join us to talk about community concerns and how we can work together to address them. All community members are welcome to attend this meeting, which will…

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E-Gadget Help

Tue, September 24, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Sign up for an 30 minutes of hands-on help with a Digital Resource Specialist. Assistance with Laptops, Tablets, and Smartphones.

Adult Senior Computer Classes Digital Media

In Motion, In Place: Trisha Brown Dance Company in Fairmount Park

Tue, September 24, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Logan Circle

A park in motion. Whether active or at rest, our bodies and our movement enliven our interactions with Fairmount Park. In Motion, In Place captures and transforms this relationship with a series of inspiring performances in some of the park’s most beautiful settings. The roofs…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Other Great Programs Performing Arts dance Shakespeare Park

Microsoft Excel Intermediate

Tue, September 24, 2019 5:45 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Learn how to format text, create tables and work with rows and columns beyond a beginner level.  This class is offered on a first come, first served basis. We encourage attendees to come 15 minutes before the start of the class to get a registration ticket at the reference desk, in the…

Adult Senior Computer Classes Computers Databases & Electronic Resources

9 Week Intermediate Spanish Learning Circle

Tue, September 24, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

CLASS IS FULL.  TO JOIN THE WAITLIST, EMAIL ADULTLEARNING@FREELIBRARY.ORG Are you interested in learning Spanish or brushing up on your existing Spanish language skills? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet…

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Databases & Electronic Resources Language Study Literacy Online Learning English Language Learners Languages and Learning Center

14 Week Beginner Spanish Learning Circle

Tue, September 24, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

CLASS IS FULL.  TO JOIN THE WAITLIST, EMAIL ADULTLEARNING@FREELIBRARY.ORG This week we will meet in Room 132 in the Heim Center.  Are you interested in learning Spanish or brushing up on your existing Spanish language skills? Have you ever started an online course only to lose…

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs Databases & Electronic Resources Education Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Language Study Literacy English Language Learners Languages and Learning Center

In the Kitchen with Brûlée Catering: Macarons

Tue, September 24, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Join Jacqueline Jones, Brûlée Catering’s Executive Pastry Chef, as he teaches macaron making in this demonstration class. Participants will learn more about this delicate dessert, including proper handling techniques. Learn how to make macarons at home and leave with a recipe…

Adult Young Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition

Entomology Six-Week Series

Tue, September 24, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Science and Wellness at Parkway Central Library

They chirp and they jump. Guess the insects. Join us for a 6 week class with Prof. Greg Cowper, to learn about grasshoppers, crickets, and katydids. Sign up online at https://orthoptera.eventbrite.com or call 215-763-6529x23 to register.  Presented in collaboration with the Wagner…

Adult Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Science

Ann Patchett | The Dutch House

Tue, September 24, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: $47/$32 - two seats + book/seat + book

SOLD OUT! BUT--you can still buy tickets for Ann Patchett's event with the Open Book Bookstore “Exquisite” and “impossible to put down” ( New York Times ), Ann Patchett’s many novels include the PEN/Faulkner Award–winning Bel Canto , the  New…

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