WURD Founder's Day

Fri, August 23, 2019 9:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join us to celebrate the life and legacy of WURD founder, Walter P. Lomax Jr. M.D., as we honor his passion for Black Economic Empowerment and Healing Strategies for the community! WURD is also excited to launch Live-ly HOOD at Founder's Day. It's an initiative with a specific…

Adult Young Adult Other Great Programs Speakers and Lectures Live Performances African American Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Philadelphia

Financing Your Business

Fri, August 23, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Financing Your Business Learn what lenders look for when making business loans, SBA loan programs available to small businesses and the loan application process. Free. No registration required.    

Adult Young Adult Senior Business Other Great Programs Personal Finance & Investing Business & Entrepreneurs

Open Computer Lab

Fri, August 23, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Work on a special project and get one-on-one assistance. Lab is open for 2 hours. This class is offered on a first come, first served basis and space is limited. Register in the lab, by signing the clipboard.

Adult Senior Computer Classes Other Great Programs Computers

Summer Storytime

Fri, August 23, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Oak Lane Library

Preschool children are invited to join Ms. Karen for a storytime around the "campfire"!

Preschool Other Great Programs Storytimes Literacy Summer Reading

Baby Storytime

Fri, August 23, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Books, songs and rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers.  Space is limited, first come, first served.

Toddler Baby Other Great Programs Storytimes Summer Reading

The Pocket Joys

Fri, August 23, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Bring the whole family for a musical performance by The Pocket Joys, a kid-friendly Philly based indie-folk musical duo. Performing songs from their new EP, Aquatic Constellations.  

School Age Preschool Other Great Programs Family Music

Video games

Fri, August 23, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Need a little Mario party in your life? How about some more Smash Bros? We have you covered here in the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! Wondering what games we have?             Nintendo Switch: Mario Party, Mario Kart, Smash…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Teens Video Games

Build It!

Fri, August 23, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Build with LEGO, Magna-Tiles, Keva Planks and more! For ages 7 and up.

School Age Other Great Programs Children LEGO

Girls Know Things: Book & Social Club

Fri, August 23, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Are you a curious girl between 11 and 14 years old?  Grab a book and socialize each week with us. There will be reading, arts and crafts, prizes, snacks and more.  Bring a friend, or a favorite book. Also meets August 30 and September 6.

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs Book Clubs

LEGO Club

Fri, August 23, 2019 3:45 P.M.
Andorra Library

Can't keep your hands out of a tub of LEGOs?  We can't either! Do you dream of building something amazing with LEGOs?  We do too! If this is you, come join us!  Work on the building assignment, check out a project in one of our many LEGO books, or let your imagination soar…

School Age Other Great Programs LEGO

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Sat, August 24, 2019 9:00 A.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Need to get out of the house on Saturday morning but have nothing to do? Come join us at the Field Teen Center for some early morning cartoon watching! Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram. Teen programming at the…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Teens Digital Media

Open Computer Lab

Sat, August 24, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Work on a special project and get one-on-one assistance. Lab is open for 2 hours. This class is offered on a first come, first served basis and space is limited. Register in the lab, by signing the clipboard.

Adult Senior Computer Classes Other Great Programs Computers

Good Morning Yoga

Mon, August 26, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library

A community yoga class at the Kingsessing Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Welcoming to people of all skill levels and abilities, and made possible by the generous support of Studio 34. Mats are available, or you can bring your own. Must be 16 or older

Adult Other Great Programs Yoga

New Voting Machine Demonstration

Mon, August 26, 2019 12:00 P.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library

Philadelphia has a new voting system which we will use in the November 2019 General Election. The new machines will allow voters to securely mark their selections on a touch screen, or with an assistive device, and will produce a voter-verifiable paper ballot, providing an auditable paper…

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Voting and Elections

Board Game Day

Mon, August 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library

Have fun and make friends playing classic board games during this fun children’s program! ** teachers and group leaders  - please call to schedule a special individualized program **

School Age Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Summer Reading

Teen Anime Club

Mon, August 26, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Teens interested in watching Anime are invited to join the Field Teen Center Teen Anime Club!  Mondays in the Field Teen Center from 3pm-5pm.   Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Teens Anime & Manga

Chess Club

Mon, August 26, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Do you like to play chess?  Do you want to learn how to play, or how to play better? Join us for a friendly game.  All level players are welcome and some instruction is available.  For ages 8 and up.  We'll be playing from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m.

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Other Great Programs Summer Reading Chess

Games: Unplugged

Mon, August 26, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Bushrod Library

Games and cards available for use. No electricity required. Come join the fun! Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Groups must call to make an appointment. 215-685-1474

School Age Family Programs Other Great Programs Children Games and Gaming Summer Reading Five Senses

Board Game Night

Mon, August 26, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Play classic games like Scrabble, Uno, Twister, Jenga, and chess, or try new board games like Settlers of Catan. Have a game at home that you’d like to share? Bring it along to challenge new players and make new friends. We’ll have games for all ages.     

Adult Young Adult Other Great Programs Children Family Teens Board Games and Role-Playing

Fitness @ the Library

Mon, August 26, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Frankford Library

Come burn off your weekend calories with us.  Exercise to our wonderful collection of fitness instruction DVDs.  For adults and teens.  Space may be limited. Every 4th Monday of the month

Adult Young Adult Senior Health Programs Other Great Programs Body, Mind & Spirit Health