Around the World with the Geography Lady

Tue, July 16, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Travel around the world while staying right here in the library! Get to know about different places and different cultures with Alycia Larson, the Geography Lady.

School Age Discussion and Participation Family Programs Children Family Summer Reading

Brickmasters Stop-Motion Animation Club

Tue, July 16, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Learn how to create your own animated movie!

School Age Other Great Programs Summer Reading

Read, Baby, Read Parent Circle

Tue, July 16, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Parent Circle is a series of gatherings that provide support and enrichment to any caregiver with a child ages birth to 2 years around language and literacy development. Expectant parents also welcome!  Caregivers may come solo or bring children along. New topics each week! For more…

Adult Toddler Baby Family Programs Family Literacy

Summer Film Series

Tue, July 16, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Lawncrest Library

Join us for our Adult Summer Reading Film Series! July 16 - Argo (R)  

Adult Senior Film Screening Movies & Television Summer Reading Five Senses

Spanish Language Learning Circle

Tue, July 16, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in learning Spanish or brushing up on your existing Spanish language skills? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's…

Adult Discussion and Participation Databases & Electronic Resources Education Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Language Study Literacy Online Learning

Julie Salamon | An Innocent Bystander: The Killing of Leon Klinghoffer

Tue, July 16, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

Exploring an astonishing range of genres and subject matter, Julie Salamon is the author of a score of novels, children’s books, and nonfiction books. Initially a longtime banking reporter and film critic for the Wall Street Journal , then a TV critic and arts reporter at the New York…

Adult Author Events Speakers and Lectures Author Events - Free Series Author Events History

Reading (Super) Heroes

Wed, July 17, 2019 2:00 A.M.
Logan Library

Do you want to practice your reading skills while having fun?  Join our Super Hero Reading Buddy program which will pair an adult with a young reader.  You can earn stickers for each book you read.  For kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.  

School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading Read by 4th

Storytime in The Garden

Wed, July 17, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Union Baptist Church (19th/Fitzwater)

This free interactive storytime for Pre-K kids and families is rain or shine, and held in the newly redesigned Garden of Eden at the historic Union Baptist Church. Bamboo mats are provided for lawn seating; please bring your own sunscreen and water. In case of bad weather storytime will be held…

School Age Family Programs Storytimes Children Summer Reading

Club Time

Wed, July 17, 2019 10:00 A.M.
McPherson Square Library

This summer we have set aside a special time to work on bigger projects.  Interested in painting?  Come join our Art Club.  Interested in fixing bicycles? Come join our Bike Club.  Interested in playing chess? Come join our Chess club. Have some other interest?  Come and…

School Age LEAP Family Programs Art Children Crafts & Hobbies Family Makers & Makerspaces Teens Chess Bicycling

Jams! in the Park @ Dickinson Square

Wed, July 17, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Meet us in the park for stories, music, and a sensory activity. 

School Age Preschool Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Summer Reading

Open Climb

Wed, July 17, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Climb and play in the library! Our climbing wall and assortment of toys encourages imaginative play and boosts children’s learning and development. Closed-toe shoes required. Use of wall subject to staff availability. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a responsible…

Preschool Family Programs Health Programs Children Family Summer Reading Health

Preschool Storytime

Wed, July 17, 2019 10:30 A.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Bnng your little ones to hear stories, sing songs, and move all around.  For toddlers and preschoolers.

Preschool Toddler Other Great Programs Storytimes Summer Reading

Toddler Storytime

Wed, July 17, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Kensington Library

Join us for toddler storytime! Together, we’ll explore stories and activities that help the reading habit in children . This program is intended primarily for children from one to three years of age and their caregivers, but siblings of other ages are welcome. For more information, contact…

Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Summer Reading

Yogapalooza with Bari Koral

Wed, July 17, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Catch a concert in Downward Dog! Beloved recording artist and kids yoga educator Bari Koral presents Yogapalooza! Bari and her excellent band will take kids and families on a rockin’ music and movement adventure. Together we’ll learn popular yoga poses with a dancing bear, pop like…

School Age Preschool Toddler Family Programs Community Events Live Performances Children Family Music Yoga Health Five Senses

Intermediate ESL Class

Wed, July 17, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

PEDAL@GSE ESL Classes are FREE for adults (17 years+); Registration is preferred. REGISTER IN PERSON AT THE LIBRARY. Classes sponsored by the Penn GSE Educational Linguistics Division.

Adult Senior New Americans New Americans ESL

Laptop Lounge

Wed, July 17, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Frankford Library

Brush up on your computer skills using our in-house laptops with our Digital Resource Specialist.  Space may be limited.

Adult Young Adult Senior Computer Classes Computers Databases & Electronic Resources Digital Collections

Summer Craft Days

Wed, July 17, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join us anytime between 12:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for hours of fun craft activities. June 12 - Jewelry making July 17- Artistic book binding  

Young Adult School Age Preschool Arts and Crafts Programs Summer Reading arts & crafts

#slayinspirecreate jr.

Wed, July 17, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Come slay at the art game! Explore the work of famous artists then create your own masterpieces.

School Age Family Programs Art Summer Reading

CADEkids

Wed, July 17, 2019 12:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

: Come join a fun learning environment with other students this summer. CADEkids offers a 6-week series for youth to practice skills needed for success in school and in life. Through role-play and group-building activities, we will promote goal-setting, conflict reduction, awareness of harmful…

School Age Family Programs Storytimes Children

PDPH Overdose Awareness & Reversal Training

Wed, July 17, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

With Philadelphia, and the nation, in the grips of an opioid overdose crisis, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is now offering FREE training on overdose awareness and overdose reversal using naloxone, or Narcan. We will be available from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. This training will teach you…

Adult Community Events Health Programs Health and Wellness Health