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Meet with the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC)!
Thu, June 30, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Logan Library
The Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) at the Free Library of Philadelphia supports entrepreneurs, nonprofits, job seekers, and inventors at every stage, helping to improve their skills through individualized guidance in research, public programs, and curated print and digital…
Tacony Explorers Literacy Programming
Thu, June 30, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Tacony Explorers Literacy Programming Mondays-Fridays 11:00am Children reading on a K-2nd grade level – Mondays & Tuesdays Children reading on a 3rd-4th grade level – Wednesdays & Thursdays Children reading on a 5th-7th grade level – Fridays All children who participate…
Lawn Jawn in the Library Garden
Thu, June 30, 2022
11:30 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Celebrate summer in our garden space by playing games including Badminton, Bean Bag Toss, Ultimate Twister, and more! All ages.
Online English Conversation Group - High Beginner/Intermediate
Thu, June 30, 2022
12:00 P.M.
Virtual
Thursdays 12-1 pm June 30 - September 1, 2022 Join us for an informal conversation group with motivated peers! Together, we’ll practice with vocal warmups, role play for everyday situations, and review the rhythm of American speakers like Amanda Gorman. Our goal is to build confidence in…
Tacony Explorers: STEM Programming
Thu, June 30, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Tacony Explorers STEM Programming Mondays-Fridays 1:00pm For children entering grades 1-7 These programs are made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation and sponsored by the Tacony Community Development Corporation. All City of Philadelphia COVID-19 protocols will be followed.
Spooky Story Club
Thu, June 30, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Do you enjoy a spook and a scare? Come grab a snack and listen to a read aloud of one of the short stories in Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark by Alvin Schwartz. Then, share about some of the spooky books, comics and movies you’ve been enjoying and peruse some spooky chapter books to…
Pottery and Sculpture for Teens
Thu, June 30, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
The Clay Studio's Claymobile will be at the Lawncrest Library this summer! Create your own pottery and sculptures out of clay. Works will be fired in a kiln & ready for pick-up a few weeks after the program.
Independence Library Gittings Reading Contest
Thu, June 30, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Independence Library
From June 1- June 30 Borrow books from the Barbara Gittings Collection . Entries accepted in person at branch or online. Complete a contest entry form at the Independence branch or https://forms.gle/SgP2UEYKjEvZ5cCL9 and you will be entered to win prizes! Prizes are from local…
Spanish Conversation: Intermediate and Advanced (Virtual)
Thu, June 30, 2022
2:30 P.M.
Virtual
Thursdays 2:30-4 pm Build your confidence in speaking Spanish while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. For intermediate and advanced speakers. Register here: https://forms.gle/AfmW1irL6XENRQkG6 For more information, you can email the Languages and Learning Center at…
Teen Board games
Thu, June 30, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Join friends at Holmesburg Library as we play a variety of board games and card games. For teens.
SNAP-Ed Healthy Cooking Workshop
Thu, June 30, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us as we make delicious, nutritious, low cost meals! The workshop will consists of a nutrition education class with a cooking demonstration to follow, using the tips we learned during the lesson. Every week, there will be a new lesson, recipe and giveaways! We look forward to having you…
Dungeons & Dragons for teens
Thu, June 30, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Widener Branch Library has been running a Dungeons & Dragons game for teens afterschool over the past several months. We're running the adventure "Rime of the Frostmaiden" and have made it through eleven sessions so far. Our party of adventurers have traveled to the far north…
Tacony Explorers: Crafts and Enrichment Programming
Thu, June 30, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Tacony Explorers Crafts & Enrichment Programming Mondays-Fridays 3:00pm For children entering grades 1-7 These programs are made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation and sponsored by the Tacony Community Development Corporation. All City of Philadelphia COVID-19…
4th of July Patriotic Paper Lantern Crafts
Thu, June 30, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Make your own Independence Day decoration.
Azadi Reading Collective
Thu, June 30, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Join the Azadi Reading Collective in revisiting the revolutionary history of the Indian Freedom Struggle, every Thursday 3.30-5.30 PM (EST), starting May 19, 2022. This reading group is part of a year-long commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence , which will emphasize the…
Arts & Crafts Club
Thu, June 30, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Get creative with us! We’ll focus on different art projects to create throughout the summer, including collages, embroidery, paper art, and more. We will continue to have a limited number of to-go craft kits available. Best suited for age 7 and up. Masking is encouraged in the library.…
In Person Yoga
Thu, June 30, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join Whitman library for in-person yoga classes with instructors Janet Faulis and Ann-Marie Mulgrew. Bring your own or use Whitman’s mats and blocks. This all level free class is capped to 8 participants. First come first served. Wipes are available for cleaning. N/Kn95 masks will be…
Outdoor Read Baby Read Dance Party
Thu, June 30, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Shake your nap time sleepies out with beats from Wee Nation Radio. Ms. Rachel will provide a short story, followed by music and baby instruments to jam along. In the case of inclement weather, check Facebook for cancellations. Read Baby Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William…
Online English Conversation Group - Advanced
Thu, June 30, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5:30 pm Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. For advanced speakers. Register for the waitlist at: https://forms.gle/JmWVQELBAVJzuJDbA Questions? Email adultlearning @ freelibrary.org or call…
Build it Club!
Thu, June 30, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us on Thursdays for LEGOs, Magnatiles, K'Nex and other STEM building toys for free play with kids of all ages. We also have pre-Duplo, Duplo and big kid LEGOs, for kids at all stages and capabilities. We will meet most Thursdays through June 30.