Events: Calendar of Events

Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!

Tue, August 15, 2023 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of bad weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date (check our…

Storytimes

Storytime

Tue, August 15, 2023 10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Bring your children for a program of stories, songs, and activities. The program is designed for children 7 and under and their caregivers and siblings. Please reach out to Ms. Kate at goodmank@freelibrary.org to register large groups.

Family Programs

Storytimes

Preschool Storytime & Play Group

Wed, August 16, 2023 10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library

Join Ms. Meghan for stories, songs, and fun for ages 4 and under with caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play. Siblings welcome. Storytime may be outside in nice weather. Text @ricprescho to 81010 for reminders.

Family Programs

Storytimes

Music and Movement!

Wed, August 16, 2023 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Ms Naomi for songs, dance, and fun explorations of rhythm and movement! This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. Wednesdays at 10:30am, outdoorin Shakespeare Park when weather permits, and indoors at Montgomery Auditorium when needed. Instagram:…

Family Programs

Storytimes

Movie Matinee

Wed, August 16, 2023 2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join us for a screening of a newly released film in our downstairs meeting room. Please contact the library for movie titles (215-685-6621).

Adult

Film Screening

Movies & Television

Teen Anime Club

Wed, August 16, 2023 3:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Love anime? Want to connect with fellow fans? Join us as we stream shows and chat about our favorite characters, Each session will feature an anime related activity. New viewers welcome! For youth ages 12-17

Young Adult

Other Great Programs

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed, August 16, 2023 3:30 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…

Crochet Circle

Wed, August 16, 2023 4:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Learn how to crochet! Bring a project with you and join us for crafting and conversation. For adults of all experience levels. Text @ricadult to 81010 for reminders.

Adult
Senior

Other Great Programs

English Conversation Group

Wed, August 16, 2023 4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664.

Adult
Senior

Discussion and Participation

Philly Typewriter: The Age of Restoration & Preservation

Wed, August 16, 2023 5:30 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Join the Literature Department and Bryan Kravitz of Philly Typewriter for this 8-part typewriter series. Bryan Kravitz discusses Philly Typewriter and how their helping lead the world in the resurgence of the mechanical typewriter. The program will take place onsite in the Heim Center. You must…

It Takes Two to Talk

Thu, August 17, 2023 10:30 A.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Join us for an 11-week series which will instruct parents, caregivers adn educators on several ways to encourage communication development in children. It is strongly encouraged that you attend all sessions,as each builds on the previous one. Today's topic - Let's…

Adult

Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Play Group

Thu, August 17, 2023 10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library

Join Ms. Meghan for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces for babies with caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play. Siblings welcome. Storytime may be outside in nice weather. Text @ricbaby to 81010 for reminders. This program is made possible by a generous grant from the William…

Baby

Family Programs

Storytimes

Teen Space Thursday

Thu, August 17, 2023 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Teen Space will continue every Thursday throughout the summer (please pay attention to any changes in the program time), teens at Blackwell Regional Library will have their own hangout space to play games, read manga or graphic novels (or draw your own!), and other activities!

Young Adult

Month of Buses: Paint the Art Bus with The Doodlery Art!

Thu, August 17, 2023 3:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us on Thursdays in August for a series of visitors offering activities on wheels! August 17th - Paint the Art Bus with The Doodlery Art (rain date 8/18) Facebook Event here. On August 17th, The Doodlery Art will drive up in their community art bus, and invite kids and their caregivers to…

SAGA Club: Sexuality and Gender Acceptance

Thu, August 17, 2023 3:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Queer or questioning and looking for community? SAGA is a space where LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies can socialize and discuss issues affecting the queer community. Join us each week for games, crafts, and conversation.

Young Adult

LGBTQ
Teens

Chess Club

Thu, August 17, 2023 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.

School Age

Family Programs

Preschool Storytime with Ms. Scout

Fri, August 18, 2023 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Ms. Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street from the library's main…

Family Programs

Friday Fun

Fri, August 18, 2023 2:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Stop in every Friday for a new activity. Do crafts and science experiments, play games, build with LEGO bricks, and more! Text @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.

Family Programs

Chair Yoga

Fri, August 18, 2023 3:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Chair Yoga is a twist on traditional yoga making it accessible for all ages and abilities. The program will be taught by Kate Howell, a certified yoga teacher with over 12 years of experience teaching in the Philadelphia area.