S.A.G.A. CLUB

Thu, September 19, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

S.A.G.A, short for Sexuality and Gender Acceptance, is the new Youth G.S.A. (Gay Straight Alliance) located at the Field Teen Center at the Parkway Central Library. Please invite any friends that would be interested supporting Queer communities! Program for teens ages 12-18. Snacks will be…

Young Adult Discussion and Participation LGBTQ Teens

Chess Club

Thu, September 19, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Learn to play chess or improve your game! Students of all ages, and all levels welcome.  Register with Prashant at GhoksheP@freelibrary.org.  

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Chess

Edible Alphabet in Italiano: Learn Italian Through Cooking at the Library

Thu, September 19, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Looking for a chance to brush up on your Italian language skills? Interested in meeting new people, learning to cook a new recipe and have a great time? Join us in the Culinary Literacy Center for a hands-on Italian language cooking class! Thursday, September 19, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Culinary…

Adult Young Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Education Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Language Study Literacy Bilingual Programs

Yoga for adults!

Thu, September 19, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. except the second Thursday of every month. Please bring a mat.     

Adult Young Adult Health Programs Body, Mind & Spirit Yoga

Engage and Empower Workshop Featuring Local Author Fiona Harewood of I Did It ...You Can Too!

Thu, September 19, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Have you considered finishing your education but thought it would be too hard or that you were too old? Here's your chance! In her book, Fiona shares the trials and triumphs of her educational journey, helping you to realize that if she did it... you can too!  Along with motivating…

Adult Young Adult Senior Community Events Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment Family Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Literacy English Language Learners

Free Library Story Booth Recording Session

Fri, September 20, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Do you have stories to share? The Free Library Story Booth is coming to our library and is open for drop-in sessions. Step inside the booth for a casual interview, and have your voice recorded to be part of the neighborhood libraries oral history archive. The audio of your story will be posted…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs Biography & Autobiography

Reality Check: What the Ancient Game of Chess Can Teach You About Success in Modern Competitive Settings

Fri, September 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library

Friday, September 20, 2019 4:00 p.m. Allisa Melekhina, internationally ranked chess master and author of Reality Check, will share insights from her inspirational book that can be adopted and used by anyone wishing to create a more successful life. Allisa won a gold medal at the 2009 World Team…

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs Discussion and Participation Family Programs Chess Humanities

Learn2Code with Philly CoderDojo

Sat, September 21, 2019 10:30 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Philly CoderDojo will be offering a free coding club - for kids ages 7 to 17 - in our PC lab!  They will offer you the coding tools to help you develop websites, mobile apps, games and more! The workshop is free but space is limited.  Be sure to register by emailing…

Young Adult School Age Computer Classes Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs One Book Author and Featured Events Computers

Crochet with Gigi!

Sat, September 21, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Logan Library

Join our crochet club.  All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite materials.  For all ages.

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Arts and Crafts Programs Workshops and Enrichment Crochet

Read, Baby, Read: Baby Massage with Tiffany Silliman Cohen

Sat, September 21, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Come learn infant and pediatric massage through song, story, and hands on interactive skills. Bring a blanket and anything you may need to take care of you and your 0-2 year old. Tiffany Silliman Cohen is an Advanced Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist (CPMTII) and Certified Infant Massage…

Adult Young Adult Toddler Baby Family Programs Body, Mind & Spirit Literacy

The Immigration Paradox: A Screening & Discussion

Sat, September 21, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Join us to watch this documentary, which attempts to understand why people would risk their lives to come to the U.S. and why others would try to keep them out, made by Mexico-born Arizona-raised director Lourdes Lee Vasquez. A conversation will follow, led by HIAS Pennsylvania, which supports…

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Film Screening

Intermediate Knitting Class

Sun, September 22, 2019 1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

In this 8 week course, you will learn how to swatch in the round, learn to knit in the round on both circular and double pointed needles, and learn how to cable and knit lace. Projects include a hat, a cabled coffee cup cozy, and a cable and lace cowl. You will be responsible for all your own…

Adult Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Crafts & Hobbies Teens Knitting

Bellydance Class

Sun, September 22, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Ever wanted to learn bellydance? Now is your chance! The Blackwell Library will offer a 4-week series focused on absolute beginners of all physical levels. The first three weeks will introduce basic bellydance movements. The final week will teach an easy choreography for all to enjoy! And…

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs dance

Philadelphia Department of Public Health| FREE NARCAN DAY

Mon, September 23, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

Health department staff will be available to answer questions, give information about responding to drug overdoses, offer training, and distribute Narcan. From 1-4PM

Adult Young Adult Senior Community Events Health Programs Other Great Programs Self-Help Health

Chess Club

Mon, September 23, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Do you like to play chess?  Do you want to learn how to play, or how to play better? Join us for a friendly game.  All level players are welcome and some instruction is available.  For ages 8 and up.  We'll be playing from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m.

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Other Great Programs Summer Reading Chess

Kids Cooking Club

Mon, September 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Learn how to make healthy afterschool snacks with our Mobile Cooking Teacher, Keisha Prosser. Construct simple and delicious snacks from start to finish; such as, mini vegetable pizzas, granola bars, and fruit smoothies. You will also learn about healthy cooking and food safety, and will taste…

Adult Young Adult Health Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Health

Edible Alphabet en Español: Learn Spanish Through Cooking at the Library

Mon, September 23, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Looking for a chance to brush up on your Spanish language skills? Interested in meeting new people, learning to cook a new recipe and have a great time? Join us in the Culinary Literacy Center for a hands-on Spanish language cooking class! Monday, September 23, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Culinary…

Adult Young Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Education Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Language Study Literacy Bilingual Programs

Banned Together: 2019 Censorship Cabaret Philadelphia Premiere!

Mon, September 23, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Banned Together: A Censorship Cabaret is back for its fourth year in a row and appearing for the first time in Philadelphia! The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund (DLDF) created Banned Together as a celebration of songs and scenes from shows that have been censored or challenged on America’s…

Adult Young Adult Senior Live Performances Free Library of Philadelphia Literacy Literature Performing Arts Humanities Shakespeare Park Shakespeare in the World

Tabletop Tuesdays

Tue, September 24, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

We'll play classic board games like Checkers or Candy Land, and also explore contemporary games like Codenames or Magic: The Gathering.  Bring a friend. For teens and adults.

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs Games and Gaming

Back to School Night

Tue, September 24, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Paschalville Library

It’s back-to-school time and Paschalville Library wants to celebrate with you.   Join us for an evening of fun, helpful information, and giveaways. Plus, meet your neighbors and get to know what “gifts” they have to offer our community. Face painting, music, crafts,…

Young Adult School Age Community Events Family Programs Children Family