Events: Calendar of Events

Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play

Tue, December 10, 2024 11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.

Adult Basic Literacy Classes

Tue, December 10, 2024 12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…

Adult
Senior

Workshops and Enrichment

LEAP into Fun!

Tue, December 10, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at 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,…

Evening Storytime

Tue, December 10, 2024 4:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Every other Tuesday, join us in the evening for a nighttime themed storytime and craft. This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.

Baby Lap Sit Storytime

Wed, December 11, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! For ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.

Toddler
Baby

Family Programs

Rare Books Roadshow

Wed, December 11, 2024 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

Wed, December 11, 2024 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

Wed, December 11, 2024 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

Preschool Storytime

Thu, December 12, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Every Wednesday morning, join us for stories, songs, and movement. This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.

中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)

Thu, December 12, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Stick around for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.

Family Programs

中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)

Thu, December 12, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Stick around for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.

Family Programs

Rare Books Roadshow

Thu, December 12, 2024 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

Thu, December 12, 2024 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

Rare Books Roadshow

Thu, December 12, 2024 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

Animal Tales with the Philadelphia Zoo

Thu, December 12, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Each month, Charles L. Durham Library will be hosting the Philadelphia Zoo! Come listen to a story read by the librarian. Then, meet an animal from the story and discover and learn more about the animal with knowledgeable educators of the Philadelphia Zoo.

Lego Club

Thu, December 12, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us for fun with LEGOs! Explore your creativity with free builds, Lego challenges, and games! For school age children.

Preschool

Arts and Crafts Programs

Preschool Storytime

Fri, December 13, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Scout in the Auditorium for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. ASL interpreted.

Family Programs

Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking

Fri, December 13, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Adults are invited to this FREE class for English language learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together! The class is in the basement meeting room. To sign-up, call, email kitchen@freelibrary.org , or visit www.bit.ly/EAEnglish Edible…

Adult
Senior

Culinary Literacy

Rare Books Roadshow

Fri, December 13, 2024 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, December 13, 2024 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

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