Craft & Chat

Wed, October 25, 2017 5:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Do you crochet, knit, cross-stitch, or do other kinds of handwork? Are you learning a new kind of craft? Please join our weekly Craft & Chat at the Rodriguez Library! Bring ongoing projects or start a new one. Limited supplies of certain materials are available.   For more information,…

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

Halloween Preschool Pajama Party!

Wed, October 25, 2017 6:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library

Adults, remember the spooky haunted houses you went to as kids? Are you brave enough to enter our haunted forest and experience “Fairy Tale Fright?!” Start Halloween off with a "night of terror" in our Haunted Library!  Are you brave enough for the Ghouls to lead you…

Young Adult School Age Family Programs Children Family Holiday Storytimes

Animals in the Archives: Dog Treats with Waggies by Maggie and Friends

Wed, October 25, 2017 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to mix, shape and bake biscuits for your canine companion! Waggies by Maggies and Friends is a non-profit dog treat company commited to employing people with intellectual disabilities. Experienced bakers from Waggies will offer participants with a variety of…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Workshops and Enrichment Family Programs Community Events Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Disabilites & Accessibility Nonprofit Animals and Nature

CareerLink Workshop

Thu, October 26, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Kingsessing Library

Build Your Job Skills, Find a Career! Sign up with a certified PA CareerLink Navigator to develop your resume, search for jobs, learn about job skills training, and connect directly with PA CareerLink resources. Please speak to a staff member to sign-up or call 215.686.7502 for more information.

Adult Young Adult Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers

Resume Open Lab

Thu, October 26, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Frankford Library

Need help with your resume? Come to our resume open lab with extended laptop time.

Adult Young Adult Computer Classes Computers Jobs & Job Seekers

Tabletop Thursday

Thu, October 26, 2017 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Get your game on at the Teen Center with RPG sessions and our expansive collection of board games!

Young Adult Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Teens Board Games and Role-Playing

Teen Reading Lounge: An Interactive Book Club for Teenagers

Thu, October 26, 2017 4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Are you looking for a community service opportunity this year? Are you passionate about your world and your future? Do you enjoy reading, and want to hang out with other teens who also enjoy reading and talking about books? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider joining Teen…

Young Adult Discussion and Participation Teen Reading Lounge

CareerLink Workshop

Fri, October 27, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Kingsessing Library

Build Your Job Skills, Find a Career! Sign up with a certified PA CareerLink Navigator to develop your resume, search for jobs, learn about job skills training, and connect directly with PA CareerLink resources. Please speak to a staff member to sign-up or call 215.686.7502 for more information.

Adult Young Adult Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers

Moonlit Roses Phantom Club

Fri, October 27, 2017 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

The Moonlit Roses Phantom Club is a teen-led program that will discuss all things Phantom of the Opera, such as fan-fiction, trivia, and the history behind the story. It will focus on many of the adaptations of Phantom of the Opera, including Leroux’s book, Webber’s musical, and even…

Young Adult Discussion and Participation Performing Arts Teens Book Clubs

Indian Breakfasts with Masala Meals

Sat, October 28, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Curious to learn more about the flavors of India? Are you looking for new, simple, and healthy meal ideas? Start your day off with a delicious Savory Indian Breakfast! Join us for a hands-on, interactive, Indian vegetarian cooking demonstration. We will demonstrate how to…

Adult Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Family Programs Culinary Literacy

Sweater Knit-Along!

Sat, October 28, 2017 12:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Don’t be intimidated by the idea of knitting sweaters.  Join Jenn and knit Tin Can Knits Flax, a seamless raglan sweater which is knitted in the round.  Basic knitting skills are required, and you will need to supply your own yarn and needles.  Download the pattern for free…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Arts and Crafts Programs Knitting

Dismantling Internalized Racism in African American Communities

Sat, October 28, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Join the Friends of the Kingsessing Library for discussion and short documentaries on "Dismantling Internalized Racism in African American Communities".

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation African American

Crochet and Knitting Club

Sat, October 28, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join Sisters Interacting through Stitches , as they create items which are donated to local, national, and international organizations.  Club members are willing to teach the art of crocheting and knitting to interested adults and teens. All skill levels welcome.

Adult Young Adult Senior Arts and Crafts Programs Crafts & Hobbies Crochet Knitting

Cooking with Ms. Keisha

Sat, October 28, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Teens are invited to learn how to cook healthy meals and to enjoy their creations! 

Young Adult Health Programs Cooking & Nutrition Teens

Board Game Bonanza!

Sat, October 28, 2017 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Come play at the library! Board games are back and we've got games galore - for all ages.   Try Chess, Checkers, Scrabble, Settlers of Catan, Jenga, and many more.  Bring your friends.  Also, feel free to bring your favorite games from home.  Old or new, we want to play…

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Games and Gaming

Maker Monday

Mon, October 30, 2017 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

The Teen Center is home to numerous arts and craft supplies which teens can use on Monday afternoons to create take home projects. Join us for freeform activities and pre-determined crafts. 

Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Art Comics & Graphic Novels Crafts & Hobbies Teens arts & crafts

Laptop Lounge

Mon, October 30, 2017 5:30 P.M.
Frankford Library

Brush up on your computer skills using our in-house laptops with our Digital Resource Specialist.  Space may be limited.

Adult Young Adult Computer Classes Computers

The Early Days at the Parkway Central Library

Now through Tue, October 31, 2017 2:19 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

This exhibit commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Parkway Central Library. The display features photographs of the Business Resource and Innovation Center and the Education, Philosophy and Religion Department around the time the library opened in 1927, and when it was still under…

Adult Young Adult School Age Exhibitions History

Zombie Prom

Tue, October 31, 2017 3:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Zombie Prom rises from the dead! Come dressed in your best zombie wares and enjoy music and food!

Young Adult Other Great Programs Teens

Geekscape

Wed, November 1, 2017 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Hang out in the Teen Center and geek out about all your favorite fandoms!

Young Adult Discussion and Participation Comics & Graphic Novels Games and Gaming Movies & Television Teens