Ukulele for Children

Thu, April 25, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Children are invited to participate in Ukulele for Beginners.

School Age Workshops and Enrichment Children Music

Drum Classes at the Library

Thu, April 25, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library

Learn how to play various percussion instruments and discover how the drum has been a historically relevant method of communication.  The classes will culminate in a performance for friends and family.  Taught by Brother Mike.   Meets on selected Thursdays through June…

School Age Workshops and Enrichment Music

Chess Club

Sat, April 27, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Learn to play or improve your game! Chess Club meets every Satruday, 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. in the Story Hour Room. School-age children. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Chess coaches are here to help. Brought to you by LEAP (Free Library of Philadelphia Literacy Enrichment…

School Age LEAP Workshops and Enrichment Children Chess

Bicycle Coalition: Urban Riding Basics

Sat, April 27, 2019 1:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Adult Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Other Great Programs Bicycling

Story to Stage Playwriting Class

Mon, April 29, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Calling All Students in Grades 4-7!!! Are you interested in theater? Do you like to write? Would you like to learn how to write a play and perform it for an audience? Join us for a free playwriting class on Mondays from March 25 through June 3 More info and registration at…

School Age Other Great Programs Workshops and Enrichment Literacy Literature Performing Arts children's literature

Crisis in Home Ownership

Mon, April 29, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Our homes become part of our fabric because they provide the foundation for many great memories over the years. Like everything in life, as a home ages, it begins to show the wear and tear. From heating, electrical and plumbing to energy costs and air circulation, there are a variety of signs to…

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment Personal Finance & Investing

Nonprofit Nerds Meetup: Social Media Secret Sauce (BYOL)

Mon, April 29, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

Social media isn't rocket science, but it's a rapidly-evolving medium that offers a significant opportunity to build your organization's reputation, share your mission with new audiences, and expand your donor base. This edition of BYOL will take a closer look at the tools of the…

Adult Discussion and Participation Speakers and Lectures Workshops and Enrichment RFC Program Calendar Fundraising Nonprofit Jobs & Job Seekers

Measuring Program Effectiveness

Tue, April 30, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

Attendees will learn how to identify program outcomes by creating or refining an already existing program logic model which each participant will work on during the workshop.  Attendees will be shown, using best practices, how to develop a client survey in order to measure program…

Adult Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment RFC Program Calendar Fundraising Nonprofit

Kids Yoga

Tue, April 30, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Kids yoga with instructor Danielle Pramick. FREE! Mats are available, or bring your own.  This class will give kids a safe environment to play, explore and experience the wonderful benefits of yoga including grounding, self-expression, balance and flexibility. Class is centered…

School Age Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Health & Fitness Yoga meditation Health

Edible Alphabet en Español: Learn Spanish Through Cooking at the Library

Tue, April 30, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Looking for a chance to brush up on your Spanish language skills? Interested in meeting new people, learning to cook a classic Latin American dish and have a great time? Join us in the Culinary Literacy Center for our first ever Spanish language cooking class! Tuesday, April 30, 2019 6:00 pm -…

Adult Young Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Community Events Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Education Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Language Study Literacy Bilingual Programs

Legal Advice Live!

Wed, May 1, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library

Do you have a legal issue and need advice?  Volunteer attorneys from the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association will be available to consult with you for free during this workshop. No appointment is necessary. Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Parkway…

Adult Workshops and Enrichment Law

A Voice for Peace, Concord and Harmony: XIII International Poetry Festival in Philadelphia (Room 405)

Wed, May 1, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

A voice for peace, concord and harmony, the XIII International Poetry Festival in Philadelphia will congregate poets from Latin America, Spain and USA in an evening of verse and music. Each poet will read one piece, and at the end of each round a short musical performance will follow. After the…

Adult Workshops and Enrichment Literature New Americans Poetry History

Keeping it Real in Real Estate: First Time Home Buyers and Investors

Wed, May 1, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Join us for a six-week workshop and you will learn: What Lenders are looking for Techniques for choosing the right Real Estate Agent How to be credit-worthy How to establish, restore, and rebuild your credit Tax advantages of home ownership About grants that are available, up to $10,000 Space is…

Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment House & Home Personal Finance & Investing

Not a Typical Kid: A Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism

Wed, May 1, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Come meet, ask questions, receive support, and share experiences and resources with other parents of children on the autistic spectrum. Children are welcome, and an activity will be provided.

Adult Workshops and Enrichment autism

Quilting Class

Thu, May 2, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Come discovery the world of Quilting. Learn about the history and how to start your own project! Recommend for kids in grades K-12 and their families.

School Age Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Family Quilting

Drum Classes at the Library

Thu, May 2, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library

Learn how to play various percussion instruments and discover how the drum has been a historically relevant method of communication.  The classes will culminate in a performance for friends and family.  Taught by Brother Mike.   Meets on selected Thursdays through June…

School Age Workshops and Enrichment Music

Chess Club

Sat, May 4, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Learn to play or improve your game! Chess Club meets every Satruday, 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. in the Story Hour Room. School-age children. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Chess coaches are here to help. Brought to you by LEAP (Free Library of Philadelphia Literacy Enrichment…

School Age LEAP Workshops and Enrichment Children Chess

Sound Meditation for Children with Luna Maye

Mon, May 6, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Luna has introduced a new dimension of sound meditation to the community. Her vocal-immersion sound meditation practice helps new and seasoned peace-seekers release tension, improve focus, embrace the power of mindfulness and increase creativity, energy and connectedness to self and the world…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Body, Mind & Spirit Family Self-Help

Story to Stage Playwriting Class

Mon, May 6, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Calling All Students in Grades 4-7!!! Are you interested in theater? Do you like to write? Would you like to learn how to write a play and perform it for an audience? Join us for a free playwriting class on Mondays from March 25 through June 3 More info and registration at…

School Age Other Great Programs Workshops and Enrichment Literacy Literature Performing Arts children's literature

Navigating Retirement Part 1

Mon, May 6, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

How much money do you need for retirement? When should you begin to collect Social Security? What investments are safe? What is my tax liability? How do I pay for medical expenses? All these questions will be addressed in this important 2-part session. Workshops Series made possible by Senator…

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment Personal Finance & Investing