Literacy Tuesdays

Tue, July 16, 2019 1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Young readers will enjoy a variety of literacy activities focused on the book of the week. All activities are for young learners ages 9-12. This program is presented by the UPenn’s Urban Teaching Apprenticeship Program.    

School Age Other Great Programs Summer Reading STEM

STEAM Tuesdays

Tue, July 16, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Each Tuesday in July we'll open up a different Wonder Kit and explore the activities and experiments inside.  This week we'll explore growing seeds and making pots from clay. This program is for school-age kids.  

School Age Other Great Programs Science Summer Reading STEM arts & crafts

STEM Tuesdays

Tue, July 16, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Join us for a different STEM activity each week.  From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

School Age Other Great Programs Summer Reading STEM

Kids Movie Day

Tue, July 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Kick back and relax with an entertaining, kid-friendly film.

School Age Film Screening Family Programs Family Summer Reading

Teen Tuesdays | Make a Minizine

Tue, July 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

In this hands-on workshops, participants will create their own minizine. A minizine is a zine (pronounced zeen) or homemade magazine created from a single sheet of paper.  

Young Adult Other Great Programs Summer Reading Teens

Art & More

Tue, July 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Make fun things each week. Today's project is the Star Wands.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Summer Reading STEM

Sphero Sprk+

Tue, July 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library

Learn programming the fun way!   The Robot Challenge STEAM Trunk for Teens is coming to your library.   Two Sphero Sprk+ robots will be available. Call Marcela or Brian at 215-685-0549 to register.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Summer Reading Teens Five Senses

Computer Basics

Tue, July 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

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.  

Adult Computer Classes Computers

Crafternoon

Tue, July 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Come make fun different take home arts & crafts with Miss Echo every week! Tuesdays at 2:00pm  

School Age Preschool Arts and Crafts Programs Art Children arts & crafts

Summer Teen Tuesdays: Board Games

Tue, July 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Come play board games at the library! Bring your own or play some classics from our collection. Some featured games include King of Tokyo, Apples to Apples, Scrabble, and more!

Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Summer Reading Teens

Manga Workshop

Tue, July 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library

Interested in manga and comics? Learn how to draw some iconic characters from well-known manga. We’ll walk you through step by step and teach you some techniques to get started on your own manga. Ages 12-17.

Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Workshops and Enrichment Art Summer Reading Teens Anime & Manga comics and graphic novels Five Senses

Builders Club

Tue, July 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

What can you build with Legos, Magnatiles, Tegu blocks, cups, and more? Join us for different challenges each week and test your skills. Primarily intended for children ages 6-12 and their families. Siblings always welcome; soft play materials can be provided for infants and toddlers. Day…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Summer Reading LEGO STEM

LEGO Club

Tue, July 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library

Build amazing things  with LEGOS during this fun children’s program. ** teachers and group leaders  - please call to schedule a special individualized program **

School Age Family Programs Children Family Summer Reading LEGO

Teen Tuesday

Tue, July 16, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Each week enjoy a fun make and take project such as jewelry making, zine workshops, incense making, working with clay, etc.

Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Summer Reading Teens arts & crafts

Sewing and Sculpture Days

Tue, July 16, 2019 2:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Come join us as we sculpt with air dry clay or learn basic sewing skills.

School Age LEAP Children Family Makers & Makerspaces Teens arts & crafts

Computer Boot Camp: Intro to Google Chrome

Tue, July 16, 2019 3:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Get an introduction to this popular internet searching tool.   Some basic computer or typing skills are helpful.  Space is limited; first come, first served. Class held in the Computer Lab.

Adult Computer Classes Computers

The Build It Challenge!

Tue, July 16, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

We challenge you: what can you build with what we’ve got! Legos, lincoln logs, magnatiles and silly straws...can you do the Build It challenge? For kids ages 11 and under.

School Age Preschool Family Programs Summer Reading STEM

Community Health Fairs and Farmer's Market

Tue, July 16, 2019 3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Have the opportunity to connect with health resources for you and your family. Each month, we’ll have representatives from local organizations that focus on health, wellness, and community services! If you’re new to the Free Library system, make sure to pop by the book bike to…

Adult Family Programs Other Great Programs Book Bike Health

Philadelphia New Voting Machine Demonstration

Tue, July 16, 2019 3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Philadelphia is getting new voting machines for the first time since 2002. Come test out the new touchscreen ExpressVote XL machines and practice voting before the next election on November 5.

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Voting and Elections

Teen Tuesdays

Tue, July 16, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us on Tuesdays in July for different weekly activities.  Today we'll work on journaling and poetry.

Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Summer Reading Teens