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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, August 12, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Nice weather? We'll be in Shakespeare Park, across the street from the library! Unfavorable weather? We'll…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, August 12, 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. …
Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, August 12, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy, please arrive by the indicated time or call to register at 215-474-1235. Classes will take place in the Technology Training Lab,…
Monday Matinee Mondays
Mon, August 12, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for a double-feature movie for teens. Today we'll be showing Grease - Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance. …
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, August 12, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Kensington 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 John. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, August 12, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional 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 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Blackwell West…
Kid's Art and Music Club
Mon, August 12, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Learn about our instrument of the week, and even try it out! Then, we will listen to music showcasing our star instrument while completing an art project. For children, ages 4 and up. most Mondays through August 12. An ASL interpreter is available upon advanced request; please email…
Intermediate ESL
Mon, August 12, 2024
1:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Join us as we read about and talk about a variety of topics, including current events, American cultural issues, English grammar, current American expressions, etc. - all with the goal of improving participants' proficiency in spoken and written English. Each week participants…
Chalk the Walk
Mon, August 12, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Supervised sidewalk chalk art and games. For childen 0 - 12, outside, most Mondays through August 19, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m..
Monday Fun Day
Mon, August 12, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Stop in every Monday for a new activity. Do crafts and science experiments, play games, build with LEGO bricks, and more! Text @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.
English for Beginners
Mon, August 12, 2024
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join other adults to learn to read, write, and speak English. You’ll practice English for daily communication and build your confidence in this in-person course. No registration required, call the branch or speak with a library staff member for more information. This group is led by Free…
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Mon, August 12, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop role-playing game which relies on imagination and teamwork. Players gather together at a table, using dice, miniature figurines, maps, game rules and their imaginations to tell an exciting story together. For ages 11-14. First time players welcome!…
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, August 12, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
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…
Teen Video Game Hang-out
Mon, August 12, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…
Read With a Dog!
Mon, August 12, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Young readers can come meet Daisy, a certified therapy dog, and share a story with her. Children can practice reading out loud, in a safe, judgment free space. Daisy loves to hear stories! Space may be limited.
Chess Club
Mon, August 12, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Learn and improve your chess playing skills with top-notch chess players! Free and open to the public. All ages and skill levels welcome. No registration required. Text @ricadult or @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.
Kids Can Cook! with Keisha Prosser
Mon, August 12, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Kids and Teens are invited to join us for the final in our series of Kids Can Cook! classes at the Fishtown Library! All classes are supervised by ServSafe certified chef Keisha Prosser, aka the Mobile Cooking Teacher. This program is free and open to school age (1st-12th grade) kids and…
StitchCraft Crafting Circle
Mon, August 12, 2024
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability.
Table & Top for Teens
Mon, August 12, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Teens in grades 7-12, join us for tabletop roleplay games (similar to Dungeons & Dragons). Very friendly to new folk! You don't have to know anything about pen and paper RPGs and you don't have to join every single game. Bring your dice, bring your own characters, or bring nothing at…
Family BINGO
Mon, August 12, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Come play BINGO at the library! Children ages 5 and up, teens and their accompanying adults are welcome to attend. We’ll have prizes for everyone! No need to register, just show up. No large groups or camp groups please due to limited space. 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Whitman Library meeting…