Group Events Archive

This is a list of past events for general reference.

FFL

The Friends will hold a reception to welcome Siobhan Reardon, newly appointed President and Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. This event will be held at Book Corner. All are welcome to attend.
Our Third Annual Gala and Silent Auction will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will take place at Philadelphia's Independence Seaport Museum, located at Penn's Landing on Columbus Boulevard between Dock and Walnut Streets. The evening will include tours of the Seaport Museum, hor d'oeurve & open bar by Frog Commissary, live music, and the silent auction featuring many great items donated to support our cause.
The next and last Volunteers are Vital Workshop will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2008 and will focus on Financial Management.

Blackwell/West Phila. Regional

Flea Market! Saturday October 4, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Spaces are available for vendors at just $20.
Friends Meeting: Saturday September 20, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Saturday, August 16 at 1:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, June 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Richard Wright Week presentation, Wednesday, April 23 at 3:15 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Saturday, April 19 at 1:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Saturday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Saturday, February 16 at 1:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Saturday, January 19 at 1:30 p.m.

Blanche A. Nixon

Friends Meeting: Wednesday, September 17 at 1:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, August 27 at 1:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, June 25 at 1:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m.
Richard Wright Week presentation, Monday, April 21 at 3:15 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, March 19 at 1:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, February 20 at 1:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, January 16 at 1:30 p.m.

Bushrod

Friends Meeting: Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, August 25 at 6:30 p.m. Come and share your ideas, discuss volunteer opportunities, help with plans for the Fall Festival, Book/Film Club, & other free programs to benefit you and your community.
The Friends are hosting a daily book-related activity or game throughout July. Programs are for children ages 6 to 12 and will take place daily at 2:00 p.m.
On Thursday, July 10, the Friends of Bushrod will host a Re-Opening Celebration at the Bushrod Library. There will be a Friends Welcome and Community Meeting at 12:30 p.m. followed by a Free Family Program featuring Face Painting and Make & Take Crafts from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free refreshments will be available.
Friends Meeting: Friday, March 7 at 12:00 p.m.
New Group Informational Meeting and Family Program on Saturday, January 19 at noon

Bustleton

Friends Meeting: Wednesday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, January 9 at 7:30 p.m. Membership is free

Cecil B. Moore

Friends Meeting: Thursday April 3 at 2:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, March 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Thursday, February 21 at 1:00 p.m.

Chestnut Hill

Come to the Chestnut Hill Library on Wednesday, April 9, at 8:00 p.m. to hear Ben Yagoda talk about his latest book, When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better and/or Worse. According to Christopher Buckley, it's "absolutely required - and utterly fun - reading for anyone who cares about the work-in-progress that is the English language." The author of four books, Ben Yagoda has contributed to Slate.com, The New York Times Book Review, The American Scholar, Rolling Stone and Esquire.

Coleman/NW Regional

The Friends of Joseph E. Coleman Library will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the library on Saturday, August 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The American Red Cross will enter donors in a drawing to win a $50 gas card. The Friends of JEC Library will also enter donors in a raffle to win dinner for two at the Old Country Buffet or a $20 supermarket gift certificate. One blood donation saves three lives. The library is located at 68 W. Chelten Avenue.
Book Club: Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The book to be discussed is Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt. The Friends will also host a Spring Fling Flea Market on April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Household and sundry other items will be available for purchase.
Richard Wright Week presentation, Thursday, April 24 at 3:15 p.m.
Saturday, March 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the Friends of the Coleman Library hold a Book and Bake Sale at the library. The Pennsylvania SPCA will also be at Coleman with the SPCA Mobile Adoption Unit. Pet Story Times for kids from noon to 2:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Saturday, March 15 at 11:30 a.m.
Book Club: Saturday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m.

Donatucci

Donatucci Friends sponsor a Spring Flea Market & Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Donatucci Library. Over 50 spaces are available at just $15 for you to clear out your closets or find some hidden treasures to fill them up with. Events will include Bubbles the Clown with face painting from 10 a.m. to noon and a display and talk on model ships from 1 to 3 p.m. Book and bake sales will last through the day with refreshments and snacks available for purchase.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, January 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Durham, Charles

Family Fun Day at the Library - ~~Saturday, October 4 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.~~ This event was cancelled due to service cuts at this branch.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Friends of Durham are meeting on Wednesday, August 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to plan the Mural Unveiling and Fun Day. All interested in volunteering are welcome to attend.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Friends will meet with Cheryl Hill to discuss involvement with the Mural Arts Project at the Wright Recreation Center and Durham Library.

Eastwick

Friends of Eastwick are hosting a Credit & Identity Theft Seminar on Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the FLP Eastwick Branch.

Falls of Schuylkill

Wednesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.: Local author Lynn Hoffman (bang BANG) leads a discussion of violent crime in Philadelphia
Family Story Night: Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 5, 12, 19, 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.: Crocheting for Beginners taught by Frances Hunter - please call to register
Monday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.: Book Group discusses V.S. Naipaul's novel, A House for Mr. Biswas
Toddler Story Time (age 1 to 3 years): Thursdays, April 10 & 24 at 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m.: Frida Kahlo slide tour by Sue Sauerman
Preschool Story Time (age 3 to 6): Tuesdays, April 8 & 22 at 10:15 a.m.
Saturdays, April 12 & 19 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.: Computer classes for absolute beginners taught by Kaye Pullen - registration is required
Homeschoolers' Book Club: Thursday, April 17 at 2:00 p.m. (discussing Karen Cushman's The Midwife's Apprentice)
Wednesday, April 16 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.: Author Beth Kephart (Flow: the Life and Times of Philadelphia's Schuylkill River) will read
Baby's Time with Mother Goose (infants up to 18 months): Friday, April 11 at 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m.: Military History Book Club, led by Dick Stabile
Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m.: Thomas H. Keels, author of Forgotten Philadelphia / Lost Architecture of the Quaker City, will present an illustrated program on remarkable structures
Friends Winter Interlude: Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Join the Friends for an Elegant Campagne Dessert Buffet with the Melis Trio, lively conversation and door prizes. Admission if $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door.
Tuesday, January 29 at 1 p.m.: Renoir Lanscapes - slide lecture of the paintings; lead by Sue Sauerman
Monday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m.: Falls Book Group will discuss Francine Prose's book, Reading Like a Writer.
Wednesday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m.: Fun with the Guitar featuring Philadelphia guitarist, Jay Klales.
Monday, January 14 from 1:30 to 7:00 p.m.: Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, January 7 at 7:00 p.m.: Classics Book Group discusses Charles Dickens's novel, Dombey & Son
Scrabble at the Library. Falls of Schuylkill is participating in the citywide Scrabble tournament; Friday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Fishtown

The Friends sponsor a Basic Embroidery Techniques Workshop on Saturday, June 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Marie Elcin, a Fiber Artist and Graduate of the Moore College of Art, will present a program for teens and adults on the basic techniques needed to develop your embroidery skills. Embroidery materials and tools will be provided. Attendees may bring an article of clothing (of non-stretchy and non-padded material) that they would like to decorate.
Friends Meeting: Monday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Thursday, February 21 at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m.: Mutinies of the American Revolution; author and historian, John A. Nagy, speaks about his new book.
Friends Meeting: Monday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m.; informational meeting.

Fox Chase

The Fall Craft and Demo Show is scheduled for Saturday, September 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friends of Fox Chase are hosting their first Bus Trip on Wednesday, September 17 departing at 9:15 a.m. This will be a real Pennsylvania Dutch Treat! It's a full day of food, music, and shopping!
Friends Meeting: June 9, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Big (used) Book Sale: Saturday, June 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Craft And Demo Show from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on June 7, 2008.
Friends Meeting: May 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Fox Chase will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary on Saturday, May 3, 2008. The celebration will run from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend this free event. There will be food, beverages, and cake (provided by Chef Jeff of Crystal Catering). Entertainment will include a magic show with Kyle and Kelly, Bubbles the Clown will be there doing face painting and balloon sculptures, and Andrew Roblin will be doing a family musical program. There will also be a raffle for some nice prizes.
Friends Meeting: Monday, April 14, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, March 10, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, January 14, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

Frankford

Friends Meeting: Thursday, September 25 at 4:00 p.m.
Flea Market and Book Sale: Saturday May 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Vendors wishing to reserve space at the flea market should call 215.685.1473 for information. Book sale will feature new and used, soft and hard cover books (non-fiction, fiction, children's, romance, mystery, how-to, sci-fi and more!) at very low prices ($.25 to $2.00).
Friends Meeting: Saturday, February 23 at 3:30 p.m. Informational Meeting: Bring your ideas and suggestions for your library!

Haddington

Friends Meeting: Monday, September 15 at 4:30 p.m.
Friends of Haddington are sponsoring a Book and Bake Sale in association with the Library's Day Camp. Sale will be held on Tuesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tasty treats and low-priced used books will be available. Proceeds go to help the Haddington Library!
Friends Meeting: Monday, August 4, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.
Book and Bake Sale: Saturday, June 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, June 2, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, April 28 at 4:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, March 17 at 4:30 p.m.

Haverford

Friends Meeting: Monday, August 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Mother's Day Plant, Baked Goods and White Elephant Sale: Friday, May 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donations for the White Elephant Sale can be dropped off at the library, during open hours, after May 1.
Friends Meeting: Monday, April 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, February 11, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, January 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

Holmesburg

Friends Meeting: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Bug Party! Monday, August 4 at 6:30 p.m. Learn all about different types of bugs by participating in this fun and interactive program with live insects!
Senator Mike Stack will present Friends of Holmesburg Library with a $5,000 DCED Grant on Monday, August 4 at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place in the Reading and Story Hour Garden.
Crazy Rhythm, Fancy Feet: Featuring Latin dances like the tango, cha cha, salsa, and meringue, this show demonstrates partner dancing through fun, energetic dance routines, colorful costumes, and audience participation. Wednesday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Balloon Sculpture Workshop: Kids learn how to twist balloons into fantastic shapes! Monday, July 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Craft of the Week on Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. through the summer: July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31.
Summer Movies at Holmesburg Library: Mondays at 6:00 p.m.: Curious George (7/28), The Last Mimzy (7/21), Enchanted (7/14), The Water Horse (7/7), Happy Feet (6/30)
Catch the Reading Bug with the Friends of Holmesburg at a Summer Reading Kick-off Event featuring comedic magician and juggler Eric Paul. Kids off all ages and their families are welcome at this FREE program. Join us for non-stop, hilarious, interactive adventure into the world of insects! Wednesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. This event is free to all..
The U.S. Air Force's Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble comes to Holmesburg Library on Monday, June 16 to present a free concert for all to attend. Under the direction of TSgt Sherry Burt, the ensemble blends traditional music of Ireland, Scotland, and England with a contemporary musical style to create a stunning musical tapestry. Members perform on traditional instruments such as Irish flute, tin whistles and bodhran, as well as modern instruments like acoustic guitar and button accordion. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the concert to begin directly at 6 p.m. in the garden of the Holmesburg Library.
Friends of Holmesburg Library host Do it Yourself Family Gardening Day on Saturday, June 7 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Bring your favorite flower or plant for the library's new Children's Reading Garden. Garden Stories courtesy of our Children's Librarian. Refreshments provided by Councilwoman Joan Krajewski; garden supplies and additional flowers contributed by CLIP/Fairmount Park.
Spring into Spring Used Book Sale Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All genres at affordable prices. Baked goods for sale.
Tucker Tales Puppet Show and Earth Day Celebration on April 21 at 6:30 p.m. This is a free family program for children and their parents and grandparents. All are welcome.
Friends of Holmesburg Library are sponsoring a series of free workshops entitled Basic Job Seeking: Computer skills for adults. The workshops will be on Wednesdays in April, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Holmesburg Library: Resume preparation (4/23); Online job applications (4/16); Email registration (4/9); How to navigate job websites (4/2)
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Friends of Holmesburg Library Community Meeting: Wednesday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to share ideas for strengthening the library

Independence

The Friends of the Independence Branch present author John A. Nagy, author of Rebellion in the Ranks: Mutinies of the American Revolution on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Friends Open House: Monday, April 7 at 6:00 p.m.

Kensington

Friends Meeting: Wednesday, September 17 at 4:00 p.m. Help us spread the word and grow involvement in the group as we work together to promote the use and visibility of our library, develop community programs and resources, raise funds, and cultivate partners. Your input in shaping this community group is appreciated.
Friends of Kensington will host four Make a Mural workshops to create ideas for the mural going up at the library. Muralists Pedro Ospina and Betsy Casanas will lead children, teens, & adults in creating an art project unique to the Kensington Library. Participants will brainstorm, sketch, and create organic shapes that will be incorporated into the final mural design. Workshops take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30; Friday, August 1; Wednesday, August 6; and Friday, August 8. These workshops are free. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult for the first workshop, which will include a walking tour of Kensington's community gardens. Artwork will be displayed in the library. Sponsored by Friends of Kensington Library, the Free Library of Philadelphia, and Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program.
The Eagles Book Mobile tackles reading to give children a better field position in their lives on Tuesday, August 5 at 1:00 p.m. Visit the library to hear Storybook Man and get a free, new book (kids 5 to 11 years old).
Science in the Summer - Tuesday, July 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pre-Registration begins May 15. Put on your safety goggles and explore the exciting world of chemistry! Turn pennies into gold, make crystals, and watch raisins and popcorn dance.
Join in role playing theater that will open your eyes and exercise your mediating muscles with the Conflict Resolution Workshop on Friday, July 11 at 2:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, July 2 at 4:00 p.m.
Bug Party! with Scott Prior. Friday, June 13 at 3:30 p.m. Learn all about different types of bugs by participating in this fun and interactive program with live insects!
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
Hispanic Alliance for Community Advancement, in partnership with Friends of Kensington Library, sponsor a First Time Home Buyer's Seminar at the Kensington Library on Saturdays, May 10 and 31 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Learn about: Housing and Credit Counseling Programs; How to Avoid Predatory Lending; and First Front Door grant program for down payment/settlement costs. Housing Counselors will be available to assist residents. Free information and resources; refreshments will be served.
Friends Meeting: Thursday, April 24 at 12:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Thursday, March 27 at 12:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, February 25 at 4:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, January 30 at 1:00 p.m.

Lawncrest

Friends Meeting: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 1:15 p.m.
The Annual Fall Book and Media Sale Event is scheduled for Saturday, September 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All donations of recent, gently used hardbacks, paperbacks, technical manuals, textbooks, children's books, videos, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, books on tapes, puzzles, and games, IN GOOD CONDITION, may be dropped off at the Lawncrest Library. No encyclopedia sets please! Be sure to mark the calendar for this not-to-be missed event.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 1:15 p.m.
Join us for Friday Afternoon Crafts for kids ages 6 to 12 on Fridays, August 1, 8, and 15 at 2:00 p.m. Beat the heat and be creative with a craft program sponsored by the Friends of Lawncrest library.
The Friends of Lawncrest are sponsoring Mr. Malcolm and His Storytime Friends on Monday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. Come to the library for some great entertainment; refreshments will be provided.
A Job/Career and Resume Workshop for Teens, sponsored by the Friends of Lawncrest, will be held on Wednesday, June 18 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for teens that are contemplating getting a summer job or a year long part time job. You will find lots of help at this informative workshop.
Friends Meeting: June 4 at 1:15 p.m. The June program is Accordion Music with Andrew Mingel.
Wednesday, May 7: Friends 8 Annual Box Lunch Bingo Fund Raising Event! $10 ticket includes a box lunch prepared by Frank's Deli, 3 standard bingo cards and a table prize chance. In addition to the food and games, we will have trombola, theme baskets and a Lucky Buck and bingo specials so come and have a good time for a great cause!
Friends Meeting: April 2 at 1:15 p.m. The April program is The History Of Paperbacks presented by guest speaker Lee Gutman from the Independence Library Branch.
Friends Meeting: March 5 at 1:15 p.m. This month's theme will be Flowers
The Friends of Lawncrest Library will be holding a Video, CD, DVD, and Other Media Formats sale on Saturday, February 9 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Stop in and see our varied selection at bargain prices! Silhouette and Harlequin Romance books will also be available at the low cost of .25 cents each or 5 for $1 so stock up now!
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, February 6 at 1:15 p.m. This month's theme will be Wedding Pictures
50 cent January Clearance Sale: stop in and check out our selection.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, January 2 at 1:15 p.m.

Lillian Marrero

Friends Meeting: Tuesday, September 16 at 3:30 p.m.
Honoring the birthday of Lillian Marrero, the Friends will host a Cake Cutting Reception on Friday September 12, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Everyone is invited.
Friends Meeting: Tuesday, August 26 at 3:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: ~~Tuesday, July 22 at 3:00 p.m.~~ Event cancelled.
Friends Meeting: Monday, May 19 at 4:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, April 9 at 4:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, March 10 at 4:30 p.m.

Logan

Friends Meeting: Saturday, March 29 at 11:00 a.m.
Friends Meeting: Saturday, February 16 at 11:00 a.m.
Friends Meeting: Saturday, January 26 at 11:00 a.m.

Nicetown/Tioga

Friends Meeting: Thursday, October 2 at 4:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Thursday, September 4 at 4:30 p.m.

Oak Lane

Friends of Oak Lane are holding fund raising event on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. It will be a Broadway Show tune concert with singers from the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Chester County. It starts at 7:30 pm at the Korean United Church, 12th and Cheltenham, Philadelphia 19126. Admission is only $15 for adults, $6 for teens. Refreshments and reception to follow. This group performed the Pirates of Penzance at the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in Buxton, England, UK in August, 2008.

Ogontz

Friends Meeting: Wednesday, October 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, September 10 at 6:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Richard Wright Week presentation, Tuesday, April 22 at 3:15 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, February 27 at 6:00 p.m.

Paschalville

Friends Meeting: Monday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, January 28 at 6:00 p.m.

PCI

October Movies - films you may have missed during their too brief Philadelphia showings: The Scent of Green Papaya (10/6)
Friends Meeting: Saturday, September 13 at 10:30 a.m.
September Movies - Women Directors: The Third Miracle (9/29), Sugar Cane Alley (9/23), My Brilliant Career (9/15), The Bigamist (9/8)
August Movies - Family Friendly Films: The Sea Hawk (8/25), The Private Lives of Elizabeth & Essex (8/18), The Adventures of Robin Hood (8/11), Captain Blood (8/4)
July Movies - Russian films: Russian Ark (7/28), Burnt by the Sun (7/21), Ivan's Childhood (7/14), Alexander Nevsky (7/7)
June 30 at 6:20 p.m.: Special "Cine Kid" movie in association with Catch the Reading Bug Free French Film (with English subtitles) for les filles et fils: La Prophétie des grenouilles 2003 A modern day Noah with a little group have managed to defy the furiously raging elements. People and animals alike are dragged through this incredible whirlpool of an adventure.
Friends Meeting: Saturday, June 14 at 10:30 a.m.
June Movies - German Cinema: M (6/9), The Lost Honor of Katherina Blum (6/16), Fitzcarraldo (6/23). Good Bye, Lenin! (6/30)
Friends Meeting: Saturday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m.
May Movies: The Tall Man (6/2), 310 to Yuma (5/19), Red River (5/12), River of No Return (5/5)
Friends Meeting: Saturday, April 12 at 10:30 a.m.
April Movies: Turandot (4/28), The Daughter of the Regiment (La Fille du Regiment) (4/21), The Mikado (4/14), Orlando Furioso (4/7)
Friends Meeting: Saturday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m.
March 3: Crime Lecture Series: The Hon. Benjamin Lerner; Court of Common Pleas
March Movies: Uncle Vanya on 42nd Street (3/31), Damage (3/24), Au Revoir, Les Enfants (3/17), Atlantic City (3/10), Elevator to the Gallows (3/3)
Friends Meeting: Saturday, February 9 at 10:30 a.m.
February 4: Crime Lecture Series: George Anastasia; Philadelphia Inquirer crime columnist and best-selling author of The Last Gangster and Blood and Honor
February Movies: Young Mr. Lincoln, (2/25); 1776, Part II (2/11); 1776, Part I (2/4)
Friends Meeting: Saturday, January 12 at 10:30 a.m.
January 7, 2008: Crime Lecture Series: Richard W. Goldberg, Esq. & Eric B. Henson, Esq.; Assistant U.S. Attorneys, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
January Movies: The Buena Vista Social Club (1/28); Distant Harmony (1/14); The Times of Harvey Milk (1/7)

Rodriguez

Friends Meeting: Monday, September 15, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Cinco De Mayo Open House Saturday, May 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. FREE and open to all. Featuring: Mexican guitarist Javi Aguilar with traditional Mexican music for children and families; Fabulous Faces face painting for children; Mexican Clay Pot make and take Craft for the children (FREE); Used Book Sale - all genres at affordable prices; Refreshments for sale.
Friends Meeting: Monday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Roxborough

Friends Meeting: Monday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Tacony

Insectarium's Traveling Bug Show: Monday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m. Become acquainted with the wonderful world of insects and their relatives through this amazing interactive show featuring both live and preserved insects from around the world. Participants will have the opportunity to pet some live insects or volunteer to eat a dead one!
The Art Of Papermaking: Thursday, June 26 at 2:00 p.m. Join Richard Aldorassi of the Philadelphia Handmade Paper Company for a fascinating and fun workshop that reveals how Colonial Americans made paper. Each student will experience the process of making their own sheet of linen paper using an 18th century antique laid wire mould and deckle. Limited to 20 school age children. Pre- registration required. 215.685.8755
Kite Building Workshop: Wednesday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m. Build you own kite and learn all about aerodynamics and flight. All supplies are included. For ages 8 and up. Limited to 20 participants.
Fire Safety: Tuesday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m. Listen to a presentation and watch a short video on fire prevention followed by a tour of a real fire truck! Parents are invited to bring their cameras along for this great photo op! For ages 4 and up.
Bug Magic: Summer Reading Kick-off! Monday, June 16 at 3:30 p.m. Kick off Summer Reading and catch the reading bug with comedy magician & Juggler, Eric Paul! Join the award-wining magician on a non-stop and hilarious adventure into the world of insects! See earthworms grow and shrink in size, invisible fireflies turned into a light bulb, a tarantula magically finding its missing mate . . . and much more!
The Friends will hold a Flea Market and Used Book Sale on Saturday, June 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Spaces are available for just $10.
Friends of Tacony host a Spring Open House featuring the Northeast High School Choir and Orchestra on Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available. This event is free and open to all.
On Thursday, April 2, at 6:30 p.m., Friends of Tacony will host Yoga with Cathy Layland offering breathing and relaxation techniques to wake up your body.
Friends of Tacony will host a Used Book Sale & Craft Fair on Saturday, January 19, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Tacony Branch.
Used Book Sale each week from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. featuring all genres of quality used books, CDs and videos.

Torresdale

The Friends will host a Back to School Open House on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature: Story time for children and families; Refreshments and Giveaways; a Used Book Sale - all genres at affordable prices; and Information and Resources for Students of all ages - see what the library offers to help students prepare for back to school learning (books, computers, tutoring, after school programs). All are invited to this free event.
Friends Meeting: August 11 at 6:30 p.m. to plan back to school library events. All are welcome to attend.
Friends Meeting: Monday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. (Community welcomed)
Friends Meeting: Monday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Support Group for Widows & Widowers "With a little help from some Friends" Group designed to help move you through the grieving process and adjust to single life - widows/widowers of all ages welcomed. Sponsored by Friends of Torresdale Library. Meetings held every Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. at the Torresdale Library Branch.

Walnut West

Walnut West Friends will host a special American Revolutionary War Re-enactment by the Fort Mifflin Historical Society on Wednesday, July 2 at 3:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Saturday, January 26 at 11:00 a.m.
Friends of Walnut West holds a book sale every week on Friday in good weather. The sales are outside of the library and run from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Chess Club: Every Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Welsh Road

Used Book Sale: Saturday, May 10 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Book Sale! Saturday, March 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. All genres at affordable prices.
Friends Meeting: Monday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m.

West Oak Lane

Friends Meeting: Wednesday, September 10 at 1:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, August 13 at 1:00 p.m.
The Friends, in conjuction with the Free Library and St. Peter's Lutheran Church, will host a Summer Spelling Bee on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to participate. This event is free and prizes will be awarded to all who take part. Light refreshments will also be available. Practice sessions will be held on Thursdays, July 17 and 24 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, July 9 at 1:00 p.m.
West Oak Lane Friends will host a Book Sale during the Ogontz Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival from June 20 to June 22. You can find them in the Community Service Section.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, June 11 at 1:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, April 9 at 1:00 p.m.
Friends of West Oak Lane, in conjunction with The Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation, are sponsoring Movie Day! on March 29, 2008 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The movie will be shown at the West Oak Lane Library at 2000 E. Washington Lane. Admission, popcorn, and refreshments are all free.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, March 12 at 1:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, February 13 at 1:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: January 9 at 1:00 p.m.

Whitman

Friends Meeting: Monday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: January 12 at 1:00 p.m.

Wynnefield

The Wynnefield Library is now accepting registrations for a book discussion program entitled American Life Stories exploring diverse American memoirs. Ms. Valerie Harris, an outstanding writer/playwright, editor and publisher will lead a small group of adults in four discussions at the Wynnefield Library on March 26, April 23, May 28, and June 25 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will read and discuss popular titles including James McBride's The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother. The program is free and open to the general public and requires no special knowledge about literature. Participants will receive their own copies of the books. Quality programs such as American Life Stories make Pennsylvania libraries the place where learning begins. American Life Stories is part of Read About It!, a book discussion series of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. This program is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and its We the People initiative on American History.
Friends Meeting: Monday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Bake & Book Sale on Monday, May 19 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m.
The Wynnefield Library is now accepting registrations for a book discussion program entitled American Life Stories exploring diverse American memoirs. Ms. Valerie Harris, an outstanding writer/playwright, editor and publisher will lead a small group of adults in four discussions at the Wynnefield Library on March 26, April 23, May 28, and June 25 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will read and discuss popular titles including James McBride's The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother. The program is free and open to the general public and requires no special knowledge about literature.
Friends Meeting: Monday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m

Wyoming

Friends Meeting: Monday, September 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Monday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday, August 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Help start the Friends of Wyoming Library. Join us on Monday, June 9 at 6:00 p.m. to share your ideas for your library and enjoy a free program by Lacey's Soul Line Dancing Lessons. Don't forget to bring the kids!.