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 Program | Sundays with Dracula
Sun, July 12, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Virtual
Every Sunday for 27 weeks, we’ll be having a live virtual conversation about Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula and highlight one chapter per week. The novel begins on May 3 and ends 27 weeks later on November 6. Join us for one program or all 27! Joining Edward G. Pettit of The…
Virtual Mindfulness Meditation via Facebook Live
Mon, July 13, 2020
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.
Podcast Reviews and Recommendations
Mon, July 13, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join Ms. Chelsea, the children's librarian at Ramonita G. de Rodriguez, as she explores various podcasts for a variety of ages on the Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Facebook page ! She will discuss what she thought of them, then pose questions for those who chose to listen to an episode as well.…
Virtual Yoga for Children with Ms. Danielle
Mon, July 13, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Virtual
Virtual yoga class on Facebook Live ( https://www.facebook.com/FLPYouthServices/ ) for kids, offering a safe environment to play, explore and experience the wonderful benefits of yoga, including grounding, self-expression, balance, and flexibility. Class is centered around a series of yoga poses…
Minecraft Day
Mon, July 13, 2020
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…
Virtual Spanish Conversation Group--Grupo de conversación en español
Mon, July 13, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Virtual
Has your Spanish gotten rusty? Do you have nagging questions about grammar and vocabulary? Join the Free Library for a virtual program to practice conversing in Spanish, pick up new vocabulary, and connect with other Spanish learners. ¡Conversemos! For more information, or…
VIRTUAL- Teen Cafe
Tue, July 14, 2020
3:30 P.M.
Virtual
Teen Cafe! Join Miss Allison for a virtual Teen Café! Hangout, watch anime & movies, and play some games all while at that safe social distance! If you have suggestions for what to watch or play, please email Miss Allison at wysonga@freelibrary.org! Links will be shared on the Tacony…
Virtual Library Dinner
Tue, July 14, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Do you miss being with other library members? Let’s have dinner together and chat virtually. Want to join? Email: KlebanoffA@Freelibrary.org.
Mindfulness Meditation via Instagram Live
Wed, July 15, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Virtual
Join Miss Abbe on Mondays at 2:00 p.m. on Instagram Live for some calm Mindfulness Meditation using body scan and breathing techniques, ground your body and mind.
Summer Book Club with Ms. Jane (Virtual)
Wed, July 15, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Virtual
Do you like to read? Do you enjoy talking about what you read? Then, join our Summer Book Club. For ages 9 to 14 years old. Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks , by Jason Reynolds. Ten short stories paint a picture of what happens one particular afternoon…
Podcast Reviews and Recommendations
Wed, July 15, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join Ms. Chelsea, the children's librarian at Ramonita G. de Rodriguez, as she explores various podcasts for a variety of ages on the Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Facebook page ! She will discuss what she thought of them, then pose questions for those who chose to listen to an episode as well.…
Kids Can Code
Wed, July 15, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Virtual
Fumo Kids Can Code is a six week fun and friendly environment for South Philadelphia students from 11-16 to explore the basics of computer programming. Get your code on as you learn Python, a real-world computer language, and use your new skills to make quizzes, simulate snowflakes, and create a…
Book Feast
Wed, July 15, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Virtual
Have you ever thought about why we use use the same vocabulary to describe consuming food and knowledge? How we are hungry for the truth, devour a good book, and digest information? Reading satisfies us in such a fundamental way, it feels as essential as feeding ourselves. Book Feast celebrates…
Teen Reading Lounge
Wed, July 15, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Virtual
We’re excited for the start of our Teen Reading Lounge virtual edition which will be facilitated by @afro_dominicana on Instagram and Zoom! Starting June 24th we’ll be connecting, inspiring, reading and sharing with incredible teens. If you are a teen or you know a…
Dear Alice Wong and Maysoon Zayid event attendees,
Wed, July 15, 2020
7:30 P.M.
Virtual
Cost: FREE
Dear Alice Wong and Maysoon Zayid event attendees, Our July 15 event with Alice Wong and Maysoon Zayid has been cancelled by the author in solidarity with the Concerned Black Workers at the Free Library of Philadelphia. We look forward to seeing you when our fall series…
Chair Yoga
Fri, July 17, 2020
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…
Online D&D
Fri, July 17, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join us for a weekly game of D&D Fridays from 2pm - 5pm. Registration is required and space is limited- contact Mr. James at michelsj@freelibrary.org for more information.
Minecraft Day
Fri, July 17, 2020
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…
CANCELLED - The Art of Resistance
Fri, July 17, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Virtual
This event has been cancelled by The Social Justice Symposium Teen Planning Committee in support of the Concerned Black Workers at the Free Library of Philadelphia . The Social Justice Symposium Teen Planning Committee supports the Concerned Black Workers of the Free Library of…
Virtual Book Club
Fri, July 17, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join us for a virtual Book Club. We'll read and talk about The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. The program is hosted by Thomas Walker, Librarian at David Cohen Ogontz branch and reading pace is up to you. We'll meet online on Fridays, through Webex or Zoom to…