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Virtual Programming

While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via a variety of platforms! Click an event to watch or join in.

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Virtual Good Morning with Ms Naomi

Virtual Good Morning with Ms Naomi

Fri, January 22, 2021 9:30 A.M.
Virtual

Join in on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, for a good morning! Songs, books, fingerplays, and other fun ways to start your day. https://www.facebook.com/ParkwayCentralChildrens/

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Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Fri, January 22, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Virtual

Join us each Friday at 10:00 a.m. for Chair Yoga live on the Fumo Family Library Facebook Page . The program will be taught by Kate Howell, a certified yoga teacher with over seven years of experience teaching in the Philadelphia area. Chair Yoga is a twist on traditional yoga making it…

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Virtual Storytime on Instagram Live

Virtual Storytime on Instagram Live

Fri, January 22, 2021 2:00 P.M.
Virtual

Weekly storytime for children with Ms. Tuesday on Instagram   @mcphersonsqlibrary

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  • Children
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Minecraft Day

Minecraft Day

Fri, January 22, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Virtual

Come join us for Minecraft Club, where up to eight players can play together on our very own Minecraft Realm! We will be hosting sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 3PM - 5:30PM. Work by yourself or cooperatively. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. Please note: requires Minecraft Java Edition for…

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Animal Crossing Friday

Animal Crossing Friday

Fri, January 22, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join Miss Allegra on Animal Crossing Fridays from 3-5 pm.  Dodo code will be posted on the Fishtown Community Library Facebook page as well as on the Fishtown Library Instagram.

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Virtual Mandarin Chinese Conversation Circle

Virtual Mandarin Chinese Conversation Circle

Fri, January 22, 2021 4:30 P.M.
Virtual

Join the Languages and Learning Center’s online Mandarin Chinese Conversation Circle! This FREE online class will build your knowledge and confidence in Mandarin Chinese in a casual and fun learning environment!  This class will meet on: Fridays from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. …

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Virtual Program | Free Shakespeare Read-Aloud Group: Julius Caesar

Virtual Program | Free Shakespeare Read-Aloud Group: Julius Caesar

Sat, January 23, 2021 1:00 P.M.
Virtual

The Shakespeare Read-Aloud is continuing online! We meet twice per month on Zoom to read Shakespeare’s plays as a group, round-robin style, just like we did when we met in person at The Rosenbach. Be sure to register to receive email instructions ahead of the meeting time. All readers are…

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Sundays with Frankenstein

Sundays with Frankenstein

Sun, January 24, 2021 2:00 P.M.
Virtual

Following our very successful series, Sundays with Dracula, which ran from May 3–November 15, 2020 (you can watch past episodes here!) we now bring to you a fifteen week exploration of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Shelley’s landmark monster novel was a…

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  • Discussion and Participation
  • Foundation Events
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English Conversation Group: Art and Architecture

English Conversation Group: Art and Architecture

Mon, January 25, 2021 9:00 A.M.
Virtual

Join us to learn and practice English while discussing famous art and architecture of Philadelphia. Every Monday, starting October 5, 2020. 9-10:30 am Class is currently full - for more informaiton or to join the waitlist, call 856-477-3553 or register at the link here. 

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  • Art
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Virtual Good Morning with Ms Naomi

Virtual Good Morning with Ms Naomi

Mon, January 25, 2021 9:30 A.M.
Virtual

Join in on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, for a good morning! Songs, books, fingerplays, and other fun ways to start your day. https://www.facebook.com/ParkwayCentralChildrens/

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Virtual Mindfulness Meditation via Facebook Live

Virtual Mindfulness Meditation via Facebook Live

Mon, January 25, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Virtual

Join Miss Abbe on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. live ( Fumo Family Library ) for some calm Mindfulness Meditation using a body scan and breathing techniques, ground your body and mind. 

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Virtual Baby Storytime with Miss Mary

Virtual Baby Storytime with Miss Mary

Mon, January 25, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Virtual

Join Miss Mary for Baby Storytime on Facebook live (ParkwayCentralChildrens) Mondays at 10:30 am! Enjoy stories, songs, and fun! The storytime will be available on our Facebook page after the live event is over! This program is intended for our friends 2 years and under but anyone…

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Virtual Program - Arabic/English Language and Cultural Exchange

Virtual Program - Arabic/English Language and Cultural Exchange

Mon, January 25, 2021 11:30 A.M.
Virtual

Interested in learning Arabic and helping Arabic speakers practice English? Come join our free cultural connections group on video call, where we will explore language, customs, foods, and other aspects of culture. Mondays 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. To register call 856-477-3553 or…

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Virtual Spanish Conversation Group

Virtual Spanish Conversation Group

Mon, January 25, 2021 1:00 P.M.
Virtual

Mondays and Thursdays 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. This FREE online class will build your knowledge and confidence in the Spanish language all while introducing you to other Spanish-speaking adults in a causal, fun learning environment. This group is currently full.  To join the waitlist, register…

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Virtual Messy Mondays

Virtual Messy Mondays

Mon, January 25, 2021 1:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join Ms. Naomi in making a big mess! Pictures and instructions for fun sensory play with common household items. Geared at children of all ages. Everyone needs time to make a mess! Remember kids, at the library our motto is "We make messes and then we clean them up." so be sure to…

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Minecraft Day

Minecraft Day

Mon, January 25, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Virtual

Come join us for Minecraft Club, where up to eight players can play together on our very own Minecraft Realm! We will be hosting sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 3PM - 5:30PM. Work by yourself or cooperatively. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. Please note: requires Minecraft Java Edition for…

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Virtual English Conversation Circle

Virtual English Conversation Circle

Mon, January 25, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us for a free conversation circle. Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other international adults in a casual learning environment. 3:00-4:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. Class is currently full - for more informaiton or to join the waitlist, call 856-477-3553…

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Make It Sweet Mondays

Make It Sweet Mondays

Mon, January 25, 2021 3:30 P.M.
Virtual

It’s love at first bite.  Check out our Facebook and Instagram page for a kid friendly recipe to make at home.  All ingredients can be found at your local grocery store, if you don’t already have them on hand. 

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VIRTUAL | Teen Reading Lounge

VIRTUAL | Teen Reading Lounge

Mon, January 25, 2021 3:30 P.M.
Virtual

Teen Reading Lounge is an award-winning, nontraditional book club for teens ages 12-18. Teens help to create the reading list for the program and, working with trained facilitators, to design creative and civic engagement projects that bring big ideas to life. Youth ages 12-18 must register…

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Virtual Maker Monday

Virtual Maker Monday

Mon, January 25, 2021 3:30 P.M.
Virtual

Join us every Monday for a family-friendly craft, activity, or science experiment! Find us on Facebook at: Welsh Road Library  

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