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Make a Terrarium
Tue, January 21, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us and Bartram’s Garden and make a terrarium. For children. Ages 6+
Chess Club
Tue, January 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
The Lovett Chess Club has been in existence for nearly a decade! Intermediate players of all ages are welcome. This is a cross-generational group that plays based on ability, not age. Come play with us! We'll be meeting in the Quiet Room. Most Tuesdays, from 5:00 -…
PJ Storytime
Tue, January 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for a special evening storytime! We'll read, sing, dance, and learn together. Pop on your favorite PJs and get ready for some fun! For children ages 0 through young school-age, along with their families.
The Red Cross and You
Tue, January 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us and learn everything you always wanted to know about the Red Cross but were afraid to ask. We'll tell you about the history and services provided by this nationally backed community organization and how you can schedule a free smoke alarm installation. Learn emergency…
PJ Storytime and Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Tue, January 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join Ms. Grace for a special evening storytime! Wear your favorite PJs and listen to stories and songs. Bring a stuffed animal to storytime to leave with us overnight for a stuffie sleepover! Pick up your child's toy the next day and hear all about their library adventures. This…
Community Exercise
Tue, January 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Improve your physical health, mental well-being, and emotional balance, while also practicing meditation to promote relaxation, flexibility, strength, and mindfulness! For all ages and skill levels. Presented by the Caribbean Community in Philadelphia.
Falls Writing Group
Tue, January 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Connect with other writers for motivation, accountability, and inspiration via free writing, prompts and writing games, group sharing, feedback sessions and more. This will be a positive and non-judgmental community open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Meets most…
Holmesburg Library Book Club
Tue, January 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Holmesburg Library Book Club The Holmesburg Library's Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30PM. Join us for a lively discussion on some great books. For more information on how you can join and what book we are reading, please contact Adult/Teen Librarian David Koch…
Return to Innocence: Adult Arts & Crafts
Tue, January 21, 2025
5:45 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Are you an adult who misses read-alouds and summer camp style arts & crafts? If you answered “YES!” join us for an adults-only arts & crafts event where we will read a short story while you work on a simple craft and/or coloring page. All materials will be provided.
English Conversation Group
Tue, January 21, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Fishtown Community 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 Gleb. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Trans By Trans Book Club | All the Gay Saints by Kayleb Rae Candrilli
Tue, January 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary readers aged 25–45. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free…
Tuesday night yoga
Tue, January 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for a free weekly yoga class taught by Anne-Marie Mulgrew, All levels welcome! Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. No need to register, just show up! This weekly class series will begin on October 1, 2024 and end on June 24, 2025.
Abortion & Women's Rights 1970: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Tue, January 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
4th Floor Skyline Room The Social Science & History Department will screen Abortion & Women's Rights 1970 , the first documentary made in the U.S. about the struggle for abortion rights. Following the 28-minute film will be a panel discussion about the film, its historical context,…
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Wed, January 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Welsh Road Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. Our social worker is generally here for approximately 2 hours. If you have questions, you can email…
Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, January 22, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will be offering a Chair Yoga series on Wednesdays at 10:10. Chair Yoga will be presented by Yoga4Philly. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Bustleton Library.
Walking Wednesdays
Wed, January 22, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Put on your walking shoes as you join us every Wednesday for Walking Group. We meet at Whitman Library, walk up to Washington Ave and walk back to Whitman Library. No need to be a speed walker, this group is a walk at your own pace, low-pressure walking program.
Toddler and Preschooler Storytime
Wed, January 22, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’re going to read books, sing songs and move our bodies at the library with Ms. Lindsay. This storytime is intended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Siblings welcome. Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766.
Stories and Songs for Babies and Toddlers
Wed, January 22, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join Ms. Grace for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers! Free play with baby-friendly toys will wrap up the program. Siblings welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy development for…
Baby Bop Story and Activity Time
Wed, January 22, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Torresdale Library
Children and caregivers will interact using some of our favorite stories, songs and activities! Older siblings are welcome to attend and join in the fun! For children ages 6 months to 2 years. It's that time of year where we may need to cancel due to inclement…
Read, Baby, Read Family Storytime
Wed, January 22, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Read, Baby, Read Family Storytime Wednesdays, January 15 – May 21 at 10:30am Join us for stories, songs, bounces & rhymes! Best for children age 6 months to 4 years, but older siblings welcome! This program is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.…