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Tai Chi
Thu, November 21, 2019
2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Based on Chinese soft-style martial arts, modern T’ai Chi is best known as a gentle slow-motion exercise that improves balance, leg strength, relaxation, deep breathing, calmness, focus and alertness. Please wear comfortable clothing. Registration is required. To register, please call…
Drop-in Writing Help from University of Pennsylvania Faculty
Thu, November 21, 2019
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Free help with: Resumes Cover Letters Filling out Forms (unable to help with legal, financial, or tax documents) Writing Projects College/School Papers Letters No reservations. First come, first served!
Chair Yoga
Thu, November 21, 2019
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Ground your mind and body with a full hour of FREE chair yoga, led by certified yoga instructor Janet Faulls. This is a twist on traditional yoga, making it accessible for any age or ability.
Jewelry Making Workshop
Thu, November 21, 2019
3:00 P.M.
Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Intro to jewelry making, wire wrapping, and beading! Youth ages 12-18 are welcome to come create a piece of wearable art to keep. We'll be exploring the many jewelry making e-books on our digital resource Hoopla for inspiration and instructions. Materials provided. …
Scrabble Club
Thu, November 21, 2019
3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Do you love to play scrabble? Would you like to learn how to play, or learn how to play better? Join us and play some friendly games. This ongoing program is sponsored by the ASAP (After School Activities Partnerships). The scrabble club is for school-age kids and…
Teen Wellness: Resource Access
Thu, November 21, 2019
3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Educators from the Mazonni Center will discuss youth resources available in the city with a focus on sexual health resources, as well as some discussion of available mental health and housing resources.
Chess Club
Thu, November 21, 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.
DIY Zine Workshop
Thu, November 21, 2019
4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us on the last Thursday of each month to collage, craft, and create your own zines! A zine is a self-published magazine or mini comic that can be about any topic or interest. You’ll learn about simple folding techniques and design layout, and then have the time, space, and supplies to…
Anime, Manga, & Gaming Club for Kids & Teens
Thu, November 21, 2019
4:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Children ages 10 and over and teens are invited to explore Japanese animation, comics, and pop culture! Get to know different anime and manga series and try your hand at fan activities.
Philly Reading Coaches
Thu, November 21, 2019
4:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
Philly Reading Coaches Tuesdays and Thursdays Beginning October 1 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. 1-1 reading sessions with Philly Reading Coaches! Boost your child’s reading skills and receive 25 free books. Reading Coaches is for children in kindergarten to 3rd grade. A…
Game Time Thursdays!
Thu, November 21, 2019
4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join us every Thursday for board games and card games! LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program) homework help and literacy activities offered for grades K-12 while school is in session.
Eyewitness Nature with Bartram’s Garden
Thu, November 21, 2019
4:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Throughout the school year Bartram's Garden staff will offer FREE nature programs at the library for children ages 8-13. Space is limited; first come, first served!
Teen Third Thursdays
Thu, November 21, 2019
4:30 P.M.
Frankford Library
Come have fun doing various activities and games. Every 3rd Thursday of the month at 4:30pm. Teens Only
Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids
Thu, November 21, 2019
4:45 P.M.
Andorra Library
We will be offering free kids yoga and mindfullness for the LEAP afterschool program on Thursdays. Please plan to wear comfortable, flexible clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one (mats may be available for kids that do not have their own). Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign…
Animal Tales: Meet Shenandoah, a Red-tailed Hawk!
Thu, November 21, 2019
5:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Come listen to a story read by our children’s librarian, Mr. Pagán, about an animal that will visit us from the Philadelphia Zoo! You’ll get to see the animal up close and interact if possible! Plus, you’ll learn about the animal from the knowledgeable educators of…
Medicare 101
Thu, November 21, 2019
5:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
How does Medicare work? What should I know about the four parts? How do I sign up? Come get the answers! Presented by independent provider Tika Clemonts. This program is free and open to adults.
Let's Speak English: Free Conversation Circle
Thu, November 21, 2019
5:30 P.M.
Paschalville Library
Meet other adult English learners for conversation on Thursdays at 5:30 PM. Topics may involve small talk, holidays, customs, and common slang. Practice in a casual environment—no exams! Program is free and all learners are welcome.
Family Court
Thu, November 21, 2019
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
When it comes to the sensitive topic of parents and children going to court, better knowledge of the court system and your rights help prepare you for the justice system and for any of its outcomes. This program will cover three topics of Family Court: Dependency, Child Custody and Child…
Yoga for adults!
Thu, November 21, 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.
Deirdre Bair | Parisian Lives: Samuel Beckett, Simone de Beauvoir, and Me
Thu, November 21, 2019
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $15.00
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Deirdre Bair won the National Book Award for her “blockbuster biography” of Samuel Beckett, “the best introduction to an enigmatic giant of 20th-century literature” ( Christian Science Monitor ). Her other acclaimed biographies include portraits of Simone de Beauvoir,…