Older Adult Lunch

Wed, September 25, 2019 1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Make and enjoy a delicious plant-based lunch with Chef Char Nolan. Try new, healthy, meat-free meals with AARP inspired recipes and enjoy conversation with other adults 55+. Bring a friend!  We will also have door prizes, recipes, and more. Please register by calling us at 215-685-1866.

Adult Senior Health Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Health

E-Gadget Help Desk

Wed, September 25, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Hot Spot at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries | 1939 West Venango Street | 19140

1:00 to 5:00 PM Get answers about the ins-and-outs of your devices, how to connect with WiFi, manage passwords, install programs, and more! Registration not required.      

Adult Senior Computer Classes Hot Spots Computers

Job Search Assistance

Wed, September 25, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Get one-on-one help with resumes, applications, interviews, and more!    

Adult Career Workshops

ShopRite Presents: Healthy Family Meals

Wed, September 25, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library

McMenamin ShopRite's Dietician Nikita will be here to show us how to make healthy family meals! Program lasts approximately 90 minutes, and space is limited.  

Adult Young Adult Senior Health Programs Workshops and Enrichment Cooking & Nutrition Five Senses

Computer Basics

Wed, September 25, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Welcome to Computer Basics! You will learn about the monitor, control buttons, and ports. You will also improve your mouse, keyboard, and typing skills.

Adult Young Adult Senior Computer Classes Technology

Open Lab: Resume

Wed, September 25, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Need help with your resume? Come to our resume open lab with extended time. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Adult Young Adult Computer Classes Computers Jobs & Job Seekers

In Motion, In Place: Trisha Brown Dance Company in Fairmount Park

Wed, September 25, 2019 2:30 P.M.
Logan Circle

A park in motion. Whether active or at rest, our bodies and our movement enliven our interactions with Fairmount Park. In Motion, In Place captures and transforms this relationship with a series of inspiring performances in some of the park’s most beautiful settings. The roofs…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Other Great Programs Performing Arts dance Shakespeare Park

Geekscapes

Wed, September 25, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Hang out in the Field Teen Center and geek out about all your favorite fandoms! Play Dungeons and Dragons, Yugi-oh, Magic the Gathering, Chess, board games, and more.  Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow…

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

Open Mic: Creative Expressions

Wed, September 25, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Kensington Library

Perform your own writing or another writer’s works that inspire you! All levels of experience and ages welcome. (Note: Please review expectations and your contributions beforehand with Sara Palmer at 215-685-9996 or palmers@freelibrary.org.)

Adult Young Adult Other Great Programs Live Performances

Storytime!

Wed, September 25, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Young children and families are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities!

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Literacy

Garden Time

Wed, September 25, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Widener Library

Join us in making our library and neighborhood greener and more beautiful.  Ages 7-12.

School Age Other Great Programs Children

Read With A Dog!

Wed, September 25, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Kelly, a lovely Goldendoodle, will be here to listen to stories.  She is a certified Facility Dog. Reading to dogs is a great way to build confidence - and dogs love stories!   For school-age children; space may be limited.

School Age Other Great Programs PAWS Read to a Dog

Computer Tutoring

Wed, September 25, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us in the Lab for individualized assistance provided by our Digital Resource Specialist.

Adult Young Adult Senior Computer Classes Digital Media

Kids' Chess Club

Wed, September 25, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Learn or hone your chess skills with other kids!  Ages 7-12.

School Age Other Great Programs Children Chess

Builder Club

Wed, September 25, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Let's build with LEGOs, Keva planks, Magna-Tiles and more! Best for ages 3 and up.  

School Age Preschool Other Great Programs

Music and Movement

Wed, September 25, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us for songs, dance, and fun excploring rhythm and movement! Children ages 11 and under. Children ages 6 & under must be accompanied by a caregiver.

School Age Preschool Toddler Workshops and Enrichment Family Programs Art Body, Mind & Spirit Children Education Family Music

Teacher Cafe - Back to School with the Free Library

Wed, September 25, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Calling all K-12 educators for a back-to-school reception and interactive Resource Fair! Get a behind-the-scenes look at Library resources and programs to support your work, while enjoying refreshments and classroom giveaways. Register for FREE: tinyurl.com/yykgq2tr   

Adult Other Great Programs Education Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Teachers

Craft Day

Wed, September 25, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Come join us each make things and have fun.  

School Age LEAP Children Crafts & Hobbies Family Makers & Makerspaces Teens arts & crafts

Goat Walk and Storytime

Wed, September 25, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Please join us for a special program with the Philly Goat Project.  We will walk around Rittenhouse Square with our new goat friends, then enjoy stories at the goat statue in the Square.  These are very friendly goats!  For children and families.  Please call us at…

School Age Preschool Toddler Baby Family Programs Other Great Programs Storytimes Philadelphia Animals and Nature

Let’s Speak English! | For International Adults

Wed, September 25, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Join us for a weekly conversation hour and build your confidence in speaking English. Topics may include: small talk, holidays, customs, and common slang. You can practice speaking English in a casual and relaxed environment without examinations. You will be able to make friends with other…

Adult New Americans English Language Learners