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Teen Scholarship Workshop
Sat, December 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Registration in advance is required. REGISTER HERE . In this FREE workshop hosted by the Field Teen Center and the Alexander Advantage , you'll learn about scholarships available now and strategies for winning them. See below for more important information. This workshop is intended for high…
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Japanese Conversation Group- Beginner
Mon, December 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking Japanese while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for beginning Japanese learners and is led by Free Library volunteer Stephanie. The classes will take place on the Ground floor in BRIC…
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Computer Skills for Beginners: Registration Open
Mon, December 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Need computer help? Take a free 8-week digital skills course at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy. Please call to join the course waitlist and register at 215-474-1235 . Class held in Room 15 on the Ground floor near the…
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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, December 23, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, December 23, 2025
4:00 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 4:00-7:00 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…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, December 23, 2025
5:45 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 Elizabeth. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts CANCELLED
Wed, December 24, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
**Sew What is cancelled the next two weeks for the holidays. We will meet again January 7th at 2:00pm ** 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…
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Sew What?! Evening Sewcial - CANCELED
Thu, December 25, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
**Sew What is cancelled the next two weeks for the holidays. We will meet again January 8th at 5:00pm ** 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…
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Kwanzaa Celebration for All Ages!
Fri, December 26, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
2-DAY CELEBRATION! From 12:00-3:00 p.m. in the Auditorium (Ground Floor). Join the Kwanzaa Cooperative in this FREE Annual KWANZAA Celebration for all ages. Multicultural groups from around greater Philadelphia will perform dance, music, and share the history of the Kwanzaa holiday.…
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Kwanzaa Celebration for All Ages!
Sat, December 27, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
2-DAY CELEBRATION! From 12:00-3:00 p.m. in the Auditorium (Ground Floor). Join the Kwanzaa Cooperative in this FREE Annual KWANZAA Celebration for all ages. Multicultural groups from around greater Philadelphia will perform dance, music, and share the history of the Kwanzaa holiday.…
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Honoring the Seven Principles: A Kwanzaa Celebration
Sat, December 27, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
This culturally rooted program will celebrate the legacy and values of Kwanzaa through the lens of Black heritage and collective empowerment. Participants will learn about the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles), experience storytelling and cultural expression, and explore how Kwanzaa connects to…
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Japanese Conversation Group- Beginner
Mon, December 29, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking Japanese while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for beginning Japanese learners and is led by Free Library volunteer Stephanie. The classes will take place on the Ground floor in BRIC…
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, December 30, 2025
4:00 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 4:00-7:00 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…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, December 30, 2025
5:45 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 Elizabeth. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Sound The Chimes of My Abstract Body
Now through Wed, December 31, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Sound The Chimes of My Abstract Body is the name of a multi-part exhibition created by Art Department resident artist Ana Woulfe . Part of the exhibition was on display through October only, in the Art Department hallway gallery. Ana Woulfe's World’s Tallest…
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Everything You Want to Know: The Creative Mind Through James Atkins and His Artistic Practices
Now through Wed, December 31, 2025
8:00 P.M.
First Floor Gallery West
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Parkway Central Library
This exhibit and related programming showcases artwork by Philadelphia painter and octogenarian James Atkins alongside audio clips showcasing his creative career and interviews that spotlight his use of our library in his work. The interviews, conducted by this show's lead curator David…
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The Goblin Market, Drawings by George Whitman | Exhibition
Now through Sat, January 3, 2026
5:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
This exhibition presents the complete series of George Whitman's pencil and watercolor drawings for the narrative poem "Goblin Market." First published in 1862, the poem is the best-known work of the English writer Christina Rossetti. Whitman's drawings appear in a 1981…
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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, January 5, 2026
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. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…
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Computer Skills for Beginners: Registration Open
Mon, January 5, 2026
11:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Need computer help? Take a free 8-week digital skills course at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy. Please call to join the course waitlist and register at 215-474-1235 . Class held in Room 15 on the Ground floor near the…
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Leveraging AI for Job Search Success: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Tue, January 6, 2026
12:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join our dynamic and interactive workshop designed to harness the power of AI in elevating your job search strategy. Learn how to comfortably use AI tools to craft tailored resumes, compelling cover letters, and standout LinkedIn profiles. This hands-on session offers practical, real-world…