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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, November 18, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Nancy. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
Dress to Impress Day!
Mon, November 18, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us in your best back to school outfit from 3:30-5:30 to play Dress to Impress and hangout! Make sure you bring your phone to play! Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info.…
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, November 18, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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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…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, November 18, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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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…
Short Story Book Club
Mon, November 18, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Philbrick Hall
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Parkway Central Library
On the second Monday of each month, join us for short story book club. We’ll meet from 6:00-7:30 pm among the Philbrick Hall Short Story Collection. Because the library will be closed for Veterans Day, this month’s meeting will instead be on the third Monday, November 18th.…
RESCHEDULED Street Dance Classes: Beginner House
Mon, November 18, 2024
6:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Back by popular demand! Urban Movement Arts returns to the Free Library of Philadelphia to offer a series of dance classes. These are all 1 hour long classes for adult beginners. In the Fall, we're having Waacking, House, and Hip-Hop classes. Our second class is House with…
Math for GED
Tue, November 19, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Our small learning group builds math skills you can use to pass tests, understand the world, and solve problems at work and at home. The topics we work with will be taken from various areas of math. Online materials are provided to explain concepts and give additional practice between group…
Languages of Philadelphia: German Storytime/Deutsche Familien-Vorlesestunde
Tue, November 19, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us at Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special French storytime! Part of our Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under and their caregivers. Besuchen Sie uns in der Montgomery Auditorium in der Parkway…
City Planning Club - Philadelphia Bio Tech Campus
Tue, November 19, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Newspapers and Microfilm Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join our monthly discussion group! We are continuing a discussion series centered on topics related to Philadelphia history, connecting local history with city planning and development. This month, participate in a thoughtful, guided discussion of the history of the Philadelphia Bio Tech Campus.…
Baby and Toddler Playtime!
Tue, November 19, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Play, talk, sing and explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. This program is intended for babies and toddlers along with parents, grandparents or caregivers. We will be meeting in the Storyhour Room.
Microsoft Word Mail Merge: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Tue, November 19, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Use the Mail Merge Wizard to create valuable documents in Word. Create a recipient list, sort records, insert merge fields into a document, preview merged data, and create labels. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon registration. Full Circle Career…
Eat and learn!
Tue, November 19, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join Chef Shayla and PENN Nursing Students as they demonstrate how to prepare and spice up healthy, low-cost meals using rice and beans. Free samples and recipes will be provided. All are welcome to attend this free program. Seats are available on a first come, first served…
Jump Force Video Game Tournament
Tue, November 19, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a Jump Force video game tournament! Choose your favorite anime character to see if you can get top prize! Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups (including camp groups and school groups) must contact the…
LEAP into Fun!
Tue, November 19, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join the LEAP team for craft and construction projects in our Story Hour Room. All ages (12 and under) are welcome! The Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP) offers K-12 out-of-school programming that fosters an inclusive, informal learning environment for children,…
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, November 19, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
Mindfulness Meditation | Practice Session
Tue, November 19, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in this beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, we will practice and discuss the benefits of mindful meditation. Thirty minutes will be devoted to a guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational Science…
Let's Eat: Papier-Mâché Workshop
Tue, November 19, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
We invite you to *fake * bread with us in this 3-part workshop! Participants will design, construct, and decorate "food" out of papier-mâché. Together, we will create a delightful shared meal for your eyes to feast on. The creativity workshops will take place in the…
Night Raven Gaming Society
Tue, November 19, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
New to 40k... come and learn to play... experienced players we have organized play.... Assemble forces for historical battles in WWII, Vietnam, Middle East and even Modern conflicts. The Masquerade continues to with Vampire the Eternal Struggle here... Chose a clan and direct your minions to…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, November 20, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, November 20, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…