Events: Calendar of Events

Most programs scheduled through the end of April are cancelled or postponed. Check out our virtual programming, which you can watch or join in from home.

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Positive Affirmations: Mindful Writing with Ms. Becky

Wed, April 15, 2020 6:30 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Children will learn to write positive affirmations and repeat them daily to build self esteem and self love. This program will be posted to Instagram and Facebook stories at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15 and will be available for 24 hours. Follow us on Instagram @freelibraryccd and Facebook…

School Age

Family Programs

CANCELLED - Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes

Sat, April 18, 2020 10:00 A.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Pathway Forward and the Free Library of Philadelphia's Languages and Learning Center for FREE GED. and Adult Basic Education classes on Saturdays and Sundays. Free Classes on Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. English/Social Studies GED Prep 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m.…

Discussion and Participation

CANCELLED - Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes

Sun, April 19, 2020 1:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Discussion and Participation

Money Monday: Getting Loans

Mon, April 20, 2020 5:30 P.M.
Virtual Program using Zoom

The Financial Advancement Network (FAN) is an initiative of the Urban Affairs Coalition that is support by the Department of Community & Economic Development (CED). Through the combination of financial education and peer support, the Financial Advancement Network aims to empower individuals…

Adult

Mantras: Mindful Writing with Ms. Becky

Wed, April 22, 2020 6:30 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Children will learn to write their own mantra and use it for meditation & self soothing. This program will be posted to Instagram and Facebook stories at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 and will be available for 24 hours. Follow us on Instagram @freelibraryccd and Facebook…

School Age

Family Programs

CANCELLED - Becoming a Homebuyer

Thu, April 23, 2020 5:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Learners are introduced to the pros and cons of homeownership and the process of buying a home. This topic will review all the steps involved in purchasing a home, including searching for a home, applying for a loan, homebuyer’s assistance, mortgage payments, and the associated taxes and…

Adult

CANCELLED - Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes

Sat, April 25, 2020 10:00 A.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Discussion and Participation

CANCELLED - Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes

Sun, April 26, 2020 1:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Discussion and Participation

Money Monday: Debt Management

Mon, April 27, 2020 5:30 P.M.
Virtual Program using Zoom

Adult

Library Mail: Mindful Writing with Ms. Becky

Wed, April 29, 2020 6:30 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Do you miss the library mailbox? We do too! Join Ms. Becky on a guided meditation journey to our happy place- the Children's Department Writing Center! Use crayons and paper to write a letter to the librarians, or draw us a picture. You can share it on instagram and tag @freelibraryccd…

Family Programs

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun! Storytime will be followed by a half hour playgroup. For children birth through 18 months and their caregivers. School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

Baby

Family Programs

Storytimes

Money Monday: Preventing Foreclosure

Mon, May 4, 2020 5:30 P.M.
Virtual Program using Zoom

Adult

Preventing Foreclosure

Thu, May 7, 2020 5:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Learners are introduced to foreclosure, how to find help to prevent foreclosure, create emergency plans, and aid family and friends in a foreclosure crisis.

Adult

Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes

Sat, May 9, 2020 10:00 A.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Discussion and Participation

Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes

Sun, May 10, 2020 1:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Discussion and Participation

Baby Storytime

Mon, May 11, 2020 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Baby

Family Programs

Storytimes

Money Monday: Spending Plan and Money Management

Mon, May 11, 2020 5:30 P.M.
Virtual Program using Zoom

Adult

Merit Selection of Judges

Thu, May 14, 2020 6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts for a discussion on the merit selection of judges. This discussion will encapsulate the ongoing debate surrounding how our judges should be selected and the need for reform in the state of Pennsylvania. This event is free and open to the public…

Adult