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Baby Lap Sit Storytime
Wed, February 19, 2025
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.
Read, Baby, Read Family Storytime
Wed, February 19, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Read, Baby, Read Family Storytime Wednesdays, January 15 – May 21 at 10:30am Join us for stories, songs, bounces & rhymes! Best for children age 6 months to 4 years, but older siblings welcome! This program is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.…
Baby Bop Story and Activity Time
Wed, February 19, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Torresdale Library
Children and caregivers will interact using some of our favorite stories, songs and activities! Older siblings are welcome to attend and join in the fun! For children ages 6 months to 2 years. It's that time of year where we may need to cancel due to inclement…
Baby Storytime
Wed, February 19, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Bring your little one for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. This program is intended for children birth to 14 months and their caregivers. Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766.
English for Beginners
Wed, February 19, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Build your confidence in listening to and speaking English in a welcoming atmosphere with other adult learners. No registration required, all are welcome. Space is limited so please arrive on time to get a spot. Questions? Speak to a librarian, email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org, or call…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, February 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
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…
Beginner English
Wed, February 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Mondays and Wednesdays 2-3:30 pm (February 3 - April 21, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by UPenn graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners. Sign up for the interest list at…
COVID Resources at the Library
Wed, February 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to learn about resources available to you, such as testing, vaccination, information about mental health care, housing or other needs. Pick up a free mask or take-home test kit. PDPH outreach staff…
Beginner English
Wed, February 19, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30-4:00 pm (February 3 - April 21, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by UPenn graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners. Sign up for the interest list…
Book Buddy
Wed, February 19, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Share a love of reading at the library with our Book Buddy! Ages 5 to 11 All English levels are welcome! Excellent opportunity to practice reading in English Build comprehension and confidence
Wednesday STEAM LEAP Activity
Wed, February 19, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
An activity that changes from week to week to explore language, art, and/or STEM topics in the children's section from 3pm-4:45pm.
Chess Club
Wed, February 19, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Learn to play chess at Wyoming Library every Wednesday from 3 to 4:30 PM! Recommended for ages 8 and Up! Sharpen Your Skills of Collaboration, Visualization, risk/benefit analysis, critical thinking and problem solving! This program is brought you in partnership with the Free…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, February 19, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore 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 volunteers Robin and Ted. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Toddler Storytimes
Wed, February 19, 2025
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.
Mindfulness Meditation | Practice Session
Wed, February 19, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in a beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, we will practice and discuss the benefits of mindful meditation. At least thirty minutes will be devoted to a guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational…
Designing Philadelphia: Julian Abele's Architectural Gems
Wed, February 19, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Julian Abele (1881-1950), a Black Philadelphian Architect, designed landmarks that have enriched life in Philadelphia and shaped its personality for almost a century. His Beaux-Arts style design for the Parkway Central Library provides a dignified and functional space for Philadelphians to…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, February 19, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
2/19/25: this group will meet in Room 108 on the first floor. 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…
Katherine Stewart | Money, Lies, and God
Wed, February 19, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Katherine Stewart | Money, Lies and God REGISTER In Conversation with Anthea Butler Why have so many Americans turned against democracy? In this deeply reported book, Katherine Stewart takes us to conferences of conspiracy-mongers, backroom strategy gatherings,…
Toddler Storytimes
Thu, February 20, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.
Basic English Literacy
Thu, February 20, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue, 19142
Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic English literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills in English. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email…