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PhillyCAM for Kids
Wed, December 7, 2022
4:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Learn about what PhillyCAM is and discuss the Black History film project with us.
Board Games
Wed, December 7, 2022
4:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Games on! Join us and play some classic children’s board games with friends or family.
Chess Club for Adults
Wed, December 7, 2022
5:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Chess Club for Adults Join us on Wednesdays in the Humanities Department on the 2nd floor for an evening of chess from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, with exceptions to holidays and early closures. Use one of our sets or bring your own. Participants should have basic knowledge of chess.…
Meet Santa!
Wed, December 7, 2022
5:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Visit with Santa, enjoy cookies, and make-and-take holiday crafts while you wait. Don't forget your camera! This family program is sponsored by the Friends of Holmesburg Library.
Community Film Screening
Wed, December 7, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Come and see The New Black Panthers: A Modern Day Re-Imaging of Bobby Seale and Heuy Newton's Ten Point Program. This film was created by the seventh graders of Roosevelt Elementary School - Aniyahla, Ayrihanna, Eli, Ezra, Jasmine, Jayden, Kamille, Malah, Tondalaya, and Zaniyah - and…
Kids Chess Club
Wed, December 7, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Join other kids (ages 6-18), to learn and play chess. Applications are available upstairs on the Second Floor. Adult volunteers needed! Contact: wswlibraryfriends@gmail.com. Programming coordinated through The Friends of Walnut Street West Library.
Storytime & Craft
Wed, December 7, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Bustleton Library
School aged children are invited to our weekly storytime and craft at 5:30 on Wednesday evenings through December 16th.
Tai Chi Workshop
Wed, December 7, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Date: Wednesdays 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M., from: November 2, 2022 – January 11, 2023 (no class on Wednesday, November 23) Location: Northeast Regional Library; 2228 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149 Instructor: Master Matt Zhang of Great Dragon Tai Chi - Kung Fu Academy…
Beginner English (Virtual)
Wed, December 7, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Zoom
Learn how to speak, read, and write English! This class takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664.
English Conversation Group: Body Language (Virtual)
Wed, December 7, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Zoom
Join us to increase English fluency by reviewing anatomy and medical terminology. We will discuss many other aspects of caregiving and paths to professional advancement. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664.
How Plays Get Built
Wed, December 7, 2022
6:30 P.M.
Literature Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Jeffrey Sweet (Author of Dramatists Toolkit, The Craft of the Working Playwright) will share how plays get built in this talk. This event is both for audiences who want to enjoy the plays they see on a deeper level and for those who are kicking around attempting to write for actors.…
Beginner Spanish (Virtual)
Thu, December 8, 2022
9:00 A.M.
Zoom
Learn basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar and build your confidence in speaking Spanish while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664.
Storytime Adventures!
Thu, December 8, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Liz each Thursday at 10:30am for a storytime adventure, where we'll read books, sing songs, and explore a new theme each week! Check facebook and instagram on the morning of the program to discover the day's theme! Intended for our friends age 6 and…
Storytime
Thu, December 8, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West
Join Mr. Bruce and Ms. Echo inside for songs, stories, and dancing every Thursday.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, December 8, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us for preschool storytime, every other Thursday! Storytimes will take place in the courtyard, weather permitting. If it is too cool or rainy, we will be inside. For children ages 2-5 and their caregiver.
Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Play Group
Thu, December 8, 2022
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. Most Thursdays (except October 6, November 3, Nov 24, and Dec 1). Text @ricbaby to 81010 for reminders. This program is made possible by a generous…
Read Baby Read Storytime
Thu, December 8, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, and interactive play. Read Baby Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
Quilting Workshop: Raw Edge Applique Class
Thu, December 8, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for a beginner friendly quilting class to explore raw edge applique. We will use fabric and sewing techniques to create a different wall hanging in each workshop. For more information and to register for the workshops, please contact Leslie G. Harris…
Storytime
Thu, December 8, 2022
11:00 A.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Join us for a fun storytime. For all ages. To save your spot, please pre-register with Ms. Brooks.
Sensory Storytime
Thu, December 8, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Sensory Storytime is designed for children ages 10 and under who are on the Autism Spectrum. We will read stories, sing songs, and do other interactive exercises to promote engagement and learning. Space is limited to 10 children. Please call ahead at 215-685-1755.