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Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, October 7, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
at
Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder...
Tue, October 8, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us for our first session of Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder, a new book club focused on reading and discussing mysteries. As a genre, mysteries span countries, cultures, and historic periods, varying in tone, pace, and characterization. From the hardboiled to the cozy, from the…
Teen Book Club
Wed, October 9, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join a teen book club where you pick the books. We'll meet most Wednesdays, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the teen nook. For more info, contact Ms. Claire Hand, adult/teen librarian at the branch, or at handc@freelibrary.org.
Bustleton Book Club: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Thu, October 10, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Join the Bustleton Library for a discussion of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, a classic tale of romantic suspense in which a young woman is haunted by the memory of her husband's late first wife. Reading the book beforehand is encouraged but not necessary. Copies will be available for…
Holmesburg Library Book Club
Tue, October 15, 2024
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…
Trans By Trans Book Club | The Thirty Names of Night by Zeyn Joukhadar
Tue, October 15, 2024
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…
Teen Book Club
Wed, October 16, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join a teen book club where you pick the books. We'll meet most Wednesdays, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the teen nook. For more info, contact Ms. Claire Hand, adult/teen librarian at the branch, or at handc@freelibrary.org.
Short Story Book Club
Mon, October 21, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Philbrick Hall
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Parkway Central Library
On the second Monday of each month, join us for short story book club. We’ll meet from 6:00-7:30 pm among the Philbrick Hall Short Story Collection. Because the library will be closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, this month’s meeting will instead be on the third Monday,…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, October 21, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
at
Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
Horror Book Club
Mon, October 21, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Looking for folks who share a passion for quality literature that give you the creeps? Richmond Library is happy to offer our HORROR BOOK CLUB every third Monday of the month. 18+ only! Text @ricadult to 81010 for reminders.
Celebrity Memoir Book Club | Bits and Pieces by Whoopi Goldberg
Tue, October 22, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Love memoirs? Love celebrity gossip? Join us! Every 4th Tuesday of the month we will discuss a different memoir authored by a celebrity. A limited number of books will be available at Fumo Library leading up to each session. Pick up one of our copies or place a hold online or at any…
Teen Book Club
Wed, October 23, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join a teen book club where you pick the books. We'll meet most Wednesdays, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the teen nook. For more info, contact Ms. Claire Hand, adult/teen librarian at the branch, or at handc@freelibrary.org.
Falls Book Club
Mon, October 28, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join the Falls Book Club - one of the Free Library's longest running programs. The book selection for this month will be The Death of Vivek Oji, by Akwaeke Emezi. The group is open to all and new members are welcome. For more information please reach out to the Branch Manager.…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, October 28, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
at
Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
Roxborough Book Club in the Park
Tue, October 29, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Join the Roxborough Book Club for our monthly meeting and discussion on this month's book of choice. Book is chosen via their facebook group poll. Today we will be meeting in Gorgas Park!
Teen Book Club
Wed, October 30, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join a teen book club where you pick the books. We'll meet most Wednesdays, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the teen nook. For more info, contact Ms. Claire Hand, adult/teen librarian at the branch, or at handc@freelibrary.org.
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, November 4, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
at
Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
Monthly Book Club
Wed, November 6, 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. We will discuss The Rhythm of Time by Questlove with S.A. Cosby.
Classic Mystery Book Club: The Hound of the Baskervilles
Sat, November 16, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for a series of book discussions on classic and historical mystery novels! This month we will be reading and discussing The Hound of the Baskervilles , by Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes is called to protect the heir of the Baskerville estate, after his father is killed by what…
Fox Chase Book Club
Mon, November 18, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Parable of the Sower Parable of the Sower is a 1993 speculative fiction novel by American writer Octavia E. Butler. It is set in a post-apocalyptic Earth heavily affected by climate change and social inequality. The novel follows Lauren Olamina, a young woman who can feel the pain of others and…