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Trauma Processing Workshop for Teens (Ages 13-15)
Tue, July 23, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Empowering youth to develop skills to process community violence through storytelling. Workshops will use trauma-informed practices to support youth in building community connections and reducing the cycle of violence. Presented by First Person Arts. Please register here . Tuesdays,…
Teen Movie Day
Tue, July 23, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Sit back, relax, and enjoy popcorn and a movie while you cool off in the library. Tuesdays July 16, 23, 30, and August 6.
Scarlette's Web Crochet Club
Tue, July 23, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Join us as we crochet, share tips, and spend time with fellow artists. Beginners welcome!
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, July 23, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 5:00-7:30 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
Trauma Processing Workshop for Teens (Ages 16-18)
Tue, July 23, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Empowering youth to develop skills to process community violence through storytelling. Workshops will use trauma-informed practices to support youth in building community connections and reducing the cycle of violence. Presented by First Person Arts. Please register here . Tuesdays, July 2nd…
Night Raven Gaming Society
Tue, July 23, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
New to 40k... come and learn to play... experienced players we have organized play.... Assemble forces for historical battles in WWII, Vietnam, Middle East and even Modern conflicts. The Masquerade continues to with Vampire the Eternal Struggle here... Chose a clan and direct your minions to…
Author Event | The Warehouse: A Visual Primer on Mass Incarceration
Tue, July 23, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Skyline Room - 4th Floor Mass incarceration is a lived, sensory experience. The most eye-popping statistics alone cannot relate the enormity of its psychological and societal impacts. This concise, illustrated primer is a collaboration between one of mass incarceration’s sharpest…
Wednesdays of Wonder: Rapping About Prevention
Wed, July 24, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Attend our third Wednesdays of Wonder program: Rapping about Prevention RAPPING ABOUT PREVENTION delivers a high-energy performance using facts, humor, personal experience, teamwork exercises, and audience participation. RAP teaches the importance of maintaining a…
Summer of Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, July 24, 2024
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Wednesdays are wonder-ful at South Philadelphia Library! Join us for activities and crafts, to track your summer reading, check out new books, and win prizes!
Summer of Wonder Teen Hangout
Wed, July 24, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Escape the heat and join us for teen hangout with snacks and activities. Bring your friends, make new ones, and learn about what the library has for you!
Journaling for Teens
Wed, July 24, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Participants will receive a notebook to decorate and write or draw in. Write about how your day's going, your plans for the future, or whatever is on your mind. Or compose your own stories and poems. Enjoy a snack while you journal. All supplies provided.
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, July 24, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, July 24, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
Lego Club
Wed, July 24, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Explore your creativity and build friendships with weekly Lego challenges and games! Questions? Email BeelerW@freelibrary.org or call the phone number below.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 24, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
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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…
Teen Smash Bros Tournament
Wed, July 24, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
We're hosting a Smash Bros Tournament! Put your skills to the test and compete against your friends. Location : Field Teen Center, Ground Floor Parkway Central Library Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups (including camp…
Queer Comics Club
Wed, July 24, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for a biweekly book club for young adults aged 14-24 where we'll explore and discuss graphic novels and manga that center queer stories and voices.
The Why Project's Media Workshop
Thu, July 25, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join students from the Why Project's Summer Media Development Institute for a hands-on workshop focusing on video and music production! For middle and high school students. Program runs on Thursdays, June 20th through July 25th. 12-2 PM
Citizenship Class Session
Thu, July 25, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
We are excited to offer Free Citizenship Classes in West Philadelphia starting in July! District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund will host an In-Person Citizenship Class at the Walnut Street West Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia on Tuesdays and…
Teen Thursday- One Piece with Anime Jeopardy
Thu, July 25, 2024
1:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Our One Piece adventure returns with more episodes and a chance to test your anime knowledge against other contestants.