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Hip Hop Fundamentals Teen Workshop
Wed, February 26, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Field Teen Center and Hip Hop Fundamentals to explore hip hop, breakdancing, and Black history with a performance and hands-on workshop. Students will amaze themselves as they learn basic moves and create their own choreography by exploring the American art form of breakdancing with Hip Hop…
Black History in Focus: A Cultural Collage
Wed, February 26, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Haddington Library
Join artist Jihan Thomas for a dynamic and interactive program exploring Black history through a visual collage. Focusing on the rich history of West Philadelphia, Jihan will highlight local figures along with landmarks and cultural symbols. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage…
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, February 26, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, February 26, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central 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 Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
Basic English Literacy
Thu, February 27, 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…
Toddler Storytimes
Thu, February 27, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.
Preschool Storytime and Play!
Thu, February 27, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Preschool Storytime and Play! 10:30 a.m. Join us for fun stories and songs followed by creative play! For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.
Storytime Adventures!
Thu, February 27, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event…
中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, February 27, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧！ Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
English and Digital Literacy
Thu, February 27, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Mondays and Thursdays 12-1:30 pm (February 6 - April 21, 2025) Are you looking to improve your English language and digital literacy skills? Join us at the library for this empowering program taught by two University of Pennsylvania Graduate Students. We will practice English while learning…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, February 27, 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…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, February 27, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman 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 Doris. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, February 27, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West 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 Judy. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Thursday LEAP Construction Club
Thu, February 27, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Create with LEGO and other building toys 3pm-4:45pm in the meeting room.
Nature Book Club
Thu, February 27, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for a monthly book discussion. This month we will be talking about Mend by Kate Sekules. A limited number of copies will be available at the library; please call before picking up your copy. Tea will be provided. We will be meeting at the Wissahickon Environmental Center…
Teen Writer’s Club
Thu, February 27, 2025
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
South Philadelphia Library will be hosting its first ever Teen Writers Club! Whether you want to become a novelist, writer, or just want a place to express yourself, this is a place to develop your writing skills with fellow young writers.
Community Crafting Circle
Thu, February 27, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Bring your crafting hobby of choice to the library and stitch with your neighbors at this low-key crafting circle. This program is intended for teens and adults.
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, February 27, 2025
5:00 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, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Library Playgroup
Fri, February 28, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’ve filled our meeting room with toys good for a range of ages. Come and socialize in the comfort of the library! Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766. Fridays at 10:00 AM
Infant and Toddler Storytime and Playgroup
Fri, February 28, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join Mr. John for an hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays, with a playgroup after, every Friday morning!