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Novels In Progress - Who Disturbs My Peace This Lovely Evening? by Chandler Myer and Planet Surrey by Maya Afilalo
Sat, November 2, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Molly's Bookstore presents the Novels in Progress Series. Who Disturbs My Peace This Lovely Evening? by Chandler Myer Who Disturbs My Peace This Lovely Evening? is the story of two women, Wendy and Gladys, who have been best friends for 50 years. They live across the hall from one…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, November 4, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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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.
Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder...
Tue, November 12, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
If you love mysteries and thrillers, join us for our recently formed book club! As a genre, mysteries span countries, cultures, and historic periods, varying in tone, pace, and characterization. From the hardboiled to the cozy, from the plodding of a procedural to the twisty legal…
Bustleton Book Club: The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
Thu, November 14, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Join the Bustleton Library for a discussion of The Turn of the Screw , a masterpiece of gothic horror by Henry James. Reading the book beforehand is encouraged but not necessary. Copies will be available for library card holders to borrow--call the branch or come in and ask a librarian to claim…
Art Book Club: November
Thu, November 14, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
We call it a "club" but this recurring event is simply an opportunity for anyone to stop by and page through rare and special items from the Art Department's vault, archival collections, closed reference shelves and offsite stacks, to discover the wide…
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…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, November 18, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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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, November 18, 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.
Short Story Book Club
Mon, November 18, 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 Veterans Day, this month’s meeting will instead be on the third Monday, November 18th.…
Whitman Adult Book Club
Mon, November 18, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for our November Adult Book Club as we read and discuss The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer. Check out a copy with the library or read your own. Limited library copies will be available at the librarian's desk for participants to check out. Please come to the meeting ready for…
Holmesburg Library Book Club
Tue, November 19, 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 | August Kitko and the Mechas from Space by Alex White
Tue, November 19, 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…
Falls Book Club
Mon, November 25, 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 First Ladies, by Marie Benedict. The group is open to all and new members are welcome. For more information please reach out to the Branch Manager. Our…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, November 25, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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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…
Celebrity Memoir Book Club | Rebel Girl by Kathleen Hanna
Tue, November 26, 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…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, December 2, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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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, 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.
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…