Guess What This Is?

Tue, February 19, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Widener Library

Participants will guess at what various liquids are by using their senses of smell and feel to see if they can correctly name them.      

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DIY Virtual Reality Glasses

Tue, February 19, 2019 3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

McPherson Square is hosting a virtual reality program on today.  If you enjoy that program, stay afterward and make a pair of VR glass to take home.  

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Virtual Reality Program

Tue, February 19, 2019 3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

McPherson Square is excited to host a virtual reality program.  We will have two virtual reality glasses and several choices of programs to run.  Come join us.    

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African Mythology

Tue, February 19, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Explore African Mythology through images and stories.

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DIY Virtual Reality Glasses

Wed, February 20, 2019 3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

McPherson Square has a pair of VR glasses this week.  Come try them.  If you enjoy using the VR glass, make a pair of VR glass out of cardboard to take home.  

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Family Academy Courses & Training | Parenting Basics

Wed, February 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Learn where you live!  We have a series of courses throughout the school year where you can learn about great subjects to help you and your children excel.  The courses are free, a meal is provided, childcare is available (if you pre-register), and language interpretation is available…

Adult Discussion and Participation Education Family

Youth Yoga and Mindfulness Workshop

Wed, February 20, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

We will learn about mindfulness as a practice and simple ways to incorporate it into your everyday life.

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Minecraft community

Thu, February 21, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Come join our Minecraft community at the Kensington library!  We host a Minecraft session in the computer lab every Thursday from 3-5:30 p.m., where we build everything from farms and villages to swank modern homes. We have our own Minecraft Realm, a persistent server which allows us all to…

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Sewing club

Thu, February 21, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Enjoy learning the basic techniques of sewing on a real sewing machine.

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DIY Virtual Reality Glasses

Thu, February 21, 2019 3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

McPherson Square has a pair of VR glasses this week.  Come try them.  If you enjoy using the VR glass, make a pair of VR glass out of cardboard to take home.  

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Music for the Culture (History and Shekere)

Thu, February 21, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Come listen, learn, make and dance to music to celebrate Black History Month!

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How We Teach Our Children Black History

Thu, February 21, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

How do we discuss Black History with the children in our lives? Educators from Paul Robeson House and Museum will lead a community conversation on this topic, and will model activities for sharing Black History all year long. Pizza and snacks will be provided.

Adult Black History Month African American Education

CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop

Fri, February 22, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

This workshop, led by a registered dietitian, is being offered by the Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative's Adult and Senior Nutrition Program in conjunction with CityLife Clinics. The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative (AUNI) is a program of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships at…

Adult Senior Health Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Education Health

GED Class for Adults

Sat, February 23, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

TutorMe Adult Education will be holding on-going GED classes at Northeast Regional Library for students 16 and up every Saturday 10am-12pm and Sunday 1pm to 3pm.  TutorMe Adult Education offers a GED experience that goes beyond the average GED classroom to help you get closer to your…

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GED Class for Adults

Sat, February 23, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

TutorMe Adult Education will be holding on-going GED classes at Northeast Regional Library for students 16 and up every Saturday 10am-12pm and Sunday 1pm to 3pm.  TutorMe Adult Education offers a GED experience that goes beyond the average GED classroom to help you get closer to your…

Adult Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Education GED

GED Class for Adults

Sun, February 24, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

TutorMe Adult Education will be holding on-going GED classes at Northeast Regional Library for students 16 and up every Saturday 10am-12pm and Sunday 1pm to 3pm.  TutorMe Adult Education offers a GED experience that goes beyond the average GED classroom to help you get closer to your…

Adult Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Education GED

Crotchet project

Tue, February 26, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Come learn to crotchet with us!  Elba, one of Teen Leadership Assistants, will be leading this program.  

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Making An African Head Dress

Tue, February 26, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Participants will use cardboard, felt, tape, glue, and markers to make African influenced head dresses.      

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History Lab: Pre-Slavery and Beyond

Tue, February 26, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Decolonize history and absorb African history before slavery and beyond!

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Indoor Exercise

Wed, February 27, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Come move and have fun with us! 

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