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Saturdays on Stage: The Principles of Hip Hop
Sat, September 21, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
A Free Library favorite, Hip Hop Fundamentals , returns to our stage! This energetic dance ensemble uses breakdancing and audience participation to explore hip hop’s rich cultural history, including how Black youth changed the world. The performance focuses on hip hop’s four…
Meet the Musicians: The West Philadelphia Orchestra
Tue, September 24, 2024
5:15 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
The West Philadelphia Orchestra is a fun, dynamic, and accomplished band that is inspired by the brass band traditions of Eastern Europe. This performance will feature selections of Klezmer and Romani music, with a little Yiddish, musical history, and some dancing mixed in. This will be fun for…
Music and Movement!
Wed, September 25, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Ms Naomi for songs, dance, and fun explorations of rhythm and movement! This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. Wednesdays at 10:30am in Shakespeare Park, or in inclement weather, in the Montgomery Auditorium. Instagram: @freelibraryccd…
Jump, Jive and Jam!
Thu, September 26, 2024
1:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Jump Jive & Jam's mission is to introduce children under the age of 6 to the joys of music in a safe, fun, and educational environment, one that will be enjoyable for parents as well as kids. This program is designed for little ones ages 0 to 4 years old. Sponsored by the Friends of the…
Kate Kim and K-Motion: Traditional Korean Dance Performance
Mon, September 30, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
This free performane will showcase various dynamic and beautiful Korean traditional dances, including Giwonmy, hand drunk dance, fan dance, flower dance, and more. Kate Kim is a professional Korean traditional dancer. She is recordnized by the Korean Government's Ministsry of Culture as a…
Teen Tuesdays: Friends. Food. Fun.
Tue, October 1, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
Music and Movement!
Wed, October 2, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Ms Naomi for songs, dance, and fun explorations of rhythm and movement! This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. Wednesdays at 10:30am in Shakespeare Park, or in inclement weather, in the Montgomery Auditorium. Instagram: @freelibraryccd…
Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble: Library Pop-Up
Fri, October 4, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Jazz up your lunch hour with the Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble! Are you jazz-curious? Tap dance inquisitive? Throughout American history, tap dancers and jazz musicians created alongside each other and still influence each other today. Learn more through a jazz tap demonstration by Pamela…
Teen Tuesdays: Friends. Food. Fun.
Tue, October 8, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
Saturdays on Stage: Folktale Fun with TAHIRA
Sat, October 12, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Delight in the energetic storytelling and intriguing characters of Folktale Fun with TAHIRA ! This interactive program captivates families & young children while imparting universal values like appreciating our differences and being kind with our words. Doors open at 1:30p.m. All programs…
Teen Tuesdays: Friends. Food. Fun.
Tue, October 15, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
Music and Movement!
Wed, October 16, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Ms Naomi for songs, dance, and fun explorations of rhythm and movement! This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. Wednesdays at 10:30am in Shakespeare Park, or in inclement weather, in the Montgomery Auditorium. Instagram: @freelibraryccd…
The History of Jazz: A Talk & Performance
Mon, October 21, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Led by Jerry Tanenbaum, top area musicians will perform beautiful examples of jazz through the ages, with some explanation of why and how the styles evolved over time.
Teen Tuesdays: Friends. Food. Fun.
Tue, October 22, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
Music and Movement!
Wed, October 23, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Ms Naomi for songs, dance, and fun explorations of rhythm and movement! This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. Wednesdays at 10:30am in Shakespeare Park, or in inclement weather, in the Montgomery Auditorium. Instagram: @freelibraryccd…
Saturdays on Stage: East Meets West with Hua Hua Zhang
Sat, October 26, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Watch short stories come alive with the magic of puppeteering! With string puppets, hand puppets and rod puppets, Hua Hua Zhang fuses graceful movements, Chinese opera, and Western technology in this enchanting performance of Chinese Puppet Theatre. Doors open at 1:30p.m. All programs begin at…
Jump, Jive and Jam!
Mon, October 28, 2024
1:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Jump Jive & Jam's mission is to introduce children under the age of 6 to the joys of music in a safe, fun, and educational environment, one that will be enjoyable for parents as well as kids. This program is designed for little ones ages 0 to 4 years old. Sponsored by the Friends of the…
Teen Tuesdays: Friends. Food. Fun.
Tue, October 29, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
We Are What We Eat: An Exhibition from Special Collections
Now through Sat, November 2, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s exhibition, We Are What We Eat , explores the intersection of food, community, and identity. With recipes and cooking techniques passed down through generations, culinary heritage helps preserve flavors and traditions of our ancestors. Food also connects us with the here…
Teen Tuesdays: Friends. Food. Fun.
Tue, November 5, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!