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Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, February 24, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow Author Visit
Tue, February 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for a special visit with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow. Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow is a Philadelphia-based author of popular educator-recommended children’s books. She is a two-time winner of the Muslim Bookstagram picture book award, and she has earned the prestigious Walter,…
Storytime Yoga
Tue, February 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Take a fun and playful yoga journey led by Sarah of Surya Moon Yoga! We'll learn individual and partner poses through songs and storytelling, all while building confidence, creativity, and strong, healthy bodies. Children and parents will practice how to center themselves through…
Toddler Storytime
Tue, February 25, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join Library Staff on Tuesdays for toddler storytime. We will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and follow up with a special toddler playtime!
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Tue, February 25, 2025
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.
Beginner English
Tue, February 25, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Tuesdays and Fridays 11:30 am to 1:00 pm (January 28 - April 22, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For…
Baby and Toddler Playtime!
Tue, February 25, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
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.
Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, February 25, 2025
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…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, February 25, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
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 Margie. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate +
Tue, February 25, 2025
1:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. This group is designed for intermediate/advanced English speakers. No registration is required, all are welcome. If you have questions, please email…
English Class - Mixed Level
Tue, February 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
This informal group is for mid-level beginner to intermediate learners and will cover vocabulary building, pronounciation, phrases, idioms, and basic grammar. Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Classes open to all, for more information please contact Dan O’Neill at…
Intermediate English
Tue, February 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Tuesdays and Fridays 2-3:30 pm (January 28 - April 15, 2025) The course is for students with a basic understanding of English and interested in developing their communication skills. Learn and practice English for daily life in the in-person course taught by the University of…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, February 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Independence 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 Stan. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Movie Days!
Tue, February 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Join us on Tuesdays for a family friendly movie! Light snacks will be provided. Please stop by or contact the library for the weekly movie title.
Builder Club: For Kids of All ages
Tue, February 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Haverford Library
Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs or anything you can build? If so, then stop by Builder Club to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks.
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
at
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…
Teen Tuesdays: Friends, Food, Fun.
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
Chess Club for Kids
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Learn to play chess, or learn to play better chess! This program is intended for school age children and teens, grades 2-12.
James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…
Chess Club
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
The Lovett Chess Club has been in existence for nearly a decade! Intermediate players of all ages are welcome. This is a cross-generational group that plays based on ability, not age. Come play with us! We'll be meeting in the Quiet Room. Most Tuesdays, from 5:00 -…