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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, December 4, 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…
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, December 4, 2024
4:00 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…
Monthly Book Club
Wed, December 4, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us to discuss books and life and eat snacks! This book club is ideal for fourth through sixth graders. Copies of each book will be available to check out at the reference desk. This month, we will discuss The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown.
Mindfulness Meditation | Beginner Session
Wed, December 4, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in this beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, you will learn about the benefits of meditation and how to practice. We will conclude with a short, guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational Science…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, December 4, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central 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 Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
Military History Club: World War II Leaders - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Thu, December 5, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Newspapers and Microfilm Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join our monthly discussion group! We are continuing a discussion series centered on leaders during World War II. This month's discussion will be about Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The group meets from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the Heim Center, Room 131/132.
Resume Review with Dress For Success
Thu, December 5, 2024
12:30 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Need to refresh your resume? We're excited to partner with Dress for Success Greater Philadelphia to offer resume review services and job search assistance on the first Thursday of each month! Resume review will be offered on first-come, first-served basis. Get help from…
Headshots at the BRIC!
Thu, December 5, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the…
Saving Your Future: Basic Principles for Building a Solid Financial Foundation
Thu, December 5, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for an empowering workshop, "Saving Your Future: Basic Principles for Building a Solid Financial Foundation," where you'll learn essential strategies to take control of your finances and set yourself up for long-term success. In this workshop, you’ll discover: The…
Build Club
Thu, December 5, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for Build Club! Explore different types of toddler-friendly construction toys including MagnaTiles, Duplos, Blocks, and more. Open to all ages.
Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, December 5, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, December 5, 2024
5:00 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, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, December 5, 2024
5:00 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, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Hybrid Event - PMC Shares: Judicial Ethics and Discipline in PA
Thu, December 5, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Learn about Pennsylvania's judicial ethics requirements, including recusal and disciplinary processes. Pennsylvania has a Judicial Code of Conduct, a Judicial Conduct Board, and a Judicial Ethics Advisory Board. This program will discuss what they each do, and what you can do if you have a…
The Intertextual Self: New Approaches to the Memoir
Thu, December 5, 2024
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: Pay What You Wish
The Author Events Series presents The Intertextual Self: New Approaches to the Memoir REGISTER Memoirists most often focus on the authenticity of their own voice and experience, and how best to render on the page the intersection of memory and current insight. This traditional approach creates…
Preschool Storytime
Fri, December 6, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Scout in the Auditorium for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers.
Scripting The Movies: The Mankiewicz Brothers in Hollywood
Fri, December 6, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
American films of the 1930s and '40s have a witty, sarcastic and literary feel to them that have never been equaled. The reason for this have largely to do with the influence of two men, who happened to be brothers, Herman and Joseph Mankiewicz. Herman (1897-1953), co-wrote Citizen…
Chair Yoga
Fri, December 6, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a 1-hour gentle yoga practice that uses a chair for seating and balance. Taught by Janet McAllister Faulls, a registered yoga teacher with over 13 years of experience in Philadelphia. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress comfortably! Class will be held in Room…
Novels In Progress - Thorns & Roses: A Stem by Lauren Holguin and STOPPING by Nikki Volpicelli
Sat, December 7, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Molly's Bookstore presents Novels in Progress Series. Thorns & Roses: A Stem by Lauren Holguin Poet and burnt out elementary teacher Lola is devastated by the death of her beloved Abuela. Rushing from Philly to the Los Angeles she worked to get away from, Lola misses her opportunity…
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, December 9, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Nice weather? We'll be in Shakespeare Park, across the street from the library! Unfavorable weather? We'll…