Group Events

Each Branch Friends Group works as its own entity. The people of any given neighborhood have the best idea of their needs. We believe that this autonomy is what makes the Friends so successful. Each group forms its own rhythm, determines its own unique focus based on neighborhood assets and challenges, and works for its own growth. Contact Amy Dougherty @ 215.567.4562 for more information.


Unless stated otherwise, please contact the local branch for more information about these events.

Blackwell/WPR

Friends Meeting: Third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Bustleton

Friends Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Durham, Charles

Friends Meeting: First Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Fox Chase

  • Friends Meeting: Second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
  • The Friends of the Fox Chase Library welcome you aboard The River Lady, a 150 passenger, 85' authentic reproduction of a paddle wheel riverboat for a cruise on the Toms River and Barnegat Bay of Toms River, New Jersey. Enjoy historical commentary and a delectable lunch as you see some of the most beautiful sights in the area. And visit Popcorn Park Zoo, a refuge for wildlife, exotic, and farm animals that were abused, ill, injured, handicapped, or exploited. Wednesday, August 18, 2010. Depart at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 7:00 p.m. Get more info here.
  • Fall 2010 Craft and Demo Show - Saturday, September 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Vendors: The indoor space is booked, but outdoor space is still available. Click here for more info.
  • Yuengling Brewery Tour & Tasting, Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Also visit Maroons 1925 Sports Bar & Grill and Jerry’s Classic Cars & Collectibles Museum. Bus departs at 9:00 a.m. and returns at roughly 7:00 p.m. Get more info here.
  • Plaza Suite starring Charlie Prose at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in Hampton, NJ. Tuesday, October 19, 2010. $ 89.00 per person. Bus departs at 8:30 a.m. from Fox Chase Library and returns at approximately 5:30 p.m. For information, call 215.498.5908 or email friendsfoxchaselibrary@verizon.net. Get the registration form here.

Haddington

Teen Café: Fridays from 3:00 to 4:45 p.m.

Independence

  • Wednesday Night Family Programs - presented by Friends of the Independence Branch:
    • Children’s Sing-Along with Peter Moses - Wednesday, August 4 at 6:30 p.m.
    • Puppet Show with Steve Abrams: Northwest Native American Myths - Wednesday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Friends of the Independence Library Courtyard Used Book Sale - held outside the Independence Branch from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 23

Kensington

Every Thursday in July, be a part of the East Kensington Explorer's Club. There will be drumming, art, games, and prizes. Explore our neighborhood and learn about taking care of it, and each other. Thursdays in July; 2:00 p.m. at Kensington Library; 4:00 p.m. in the Hagert Street Playground. Brought to you by the East Kensington Neighbor's Association, NKCDC's Neighborhood Advisory Committee, and the Friends of Kensington Library.

Lawncrest

Friends Meetings: held the first Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 1:15 p.m.

Oak Lane

  • Tuesday, August 10 is the 100th Anniversary of laying the cornerstone for the Oak Lane Branch. Celebrate with us at 4:00 p.m. with a Cornerstone Ceremony, followed by a Cookout at 4:45 p.m. and a Family Program, Set Sail with the Vikings!, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Friends Meeting: Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Overbrook Park

Back-to-School Bonanza: Tuesday, August 24 and Wednesday, August 25 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy storytime for children and families, information on school programs, used book sale, bake sale, raffles and giveaways, including a special raffle just for teachers. You can also get information on upcoming Friends of Overbrook Park programs as well as find out how to become a part of the organization.

PCI Library

  • Wednesday Matinee Movies at 2:00 p.m. Movies are shown in the lower level auditorium. We regret that there is no elevator to the lower level of the Philadelphia City Institute Library on Rittenhouse Square.
      August: Audrey Hepburn and . . .
    • August 4: The Unforgiven, 1960, 125 min. The time is the mid-19th century and there is already antagonism between the white settlers in the community and the local Kiowa Indian nation. The Zachary family is at the crux of the trouble. Matilda (Lillian Gish) is the matriarch who holds a family secret -- her adopted daughter Rachel (Audrey Hepburn) is actually a Kiowa child. There are three brothers in the Zachary family, and one of them, Ben (Burt Lancaster) is obviously in love with Rachel. Another, Cash (Audie Murphy) hates Native Americans, while the youngest (Doug McClure) is there to defend the family when they need it. The stranger on horseback has done the unthinkable, he has made it widely known that Rachel is a Kiowa -- and then the battles begin.
    • August 11: Love in the Afternoon, 1957, 130 min. Billy Wilder directs Audrey and Gary Cooper, with Maurice Chevalier. An aging playboy hires a detective to locate a mysterious young woman.
    • August 18: The Children's Hour, 1961, 107 min. Audrey and James Garner, with Shirley MacLaine. Based on the 1934 play by Lillian Hellman, The Children's Hour is set at an exclusive girl's school managed by best friends Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine. When student Karen Balkin is punished for one of her many misdeeds, the mean-spirited youngster rushes to her wealthy aunt Fay Bainter, and, randomly choosing a phrase she has undoubtedly read in some magazine, accuses Hepburn and MacLaine of having an unnatural relationship. As Balkin's lies grow in viciousness, the student's parents withdraw their children from the school. Hepburn and MacLaine sue Bainter for libel, only to lose their case when MacLaine's aunt Miriam Hopkins refuses to testify as a character witness. The trial takes its toll on the relationship between Hepburn and her boyfriend James Garner. When Bainter discovers that her niece has been lying, she tries to make amends, but it is too late.
    • August 25: Paris When It Sizzles, 1964, 108 min. Richard Quine directs George Axelrod's acerbic script in this romantic comedy that reunites William Holden and Audrey Hepburn for the first time since 1954's Sabrina. Holden plays Richard Benson, a Hollywood screenwriter being pressured by movie producer Alexander Meyerheimer (Noël Coward) to finish his script entitled The Girl Who Stole the Eiffel Tower. Meyerheimer gives Richard a two-day ultimatum to complete his work, unaware that Richard has yet to even start on the script. In an effort to get moving on his project, Richard hires a live-in secretary, Gabrielle Simpson (Audrey Hepburn), to help him. Soon enough, the two fall in love and spend the time enacting various scenes from the unwritten screenplay as the time slips away and Richard's deadline looms.
  • Friends Meeting: Second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. (Off through the summer.)

Queen Memorial

  • Friends Meetings: Third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
  • Join the Friends for Classic Movies: Second & Fourth Wednesdays of each month at 1:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your own lunch.

Roxborough

  • Friends Meetings: First Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
  • Toddler Story Hour: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
  • Young Children's Story Hour: Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Santore, Charles

The Friends of Charles Santore Library maintain their own website: www.santorelibrary.org. Please visit that site for current news and events from the group.

South Philadelphia

Friends Meeting: Wednesday, September 22 at 6:15 p.m.

Tacony

Used Book Sale every Tuesday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. featuring all genres of quality used books, CDs and videos.

Torresdale

The Friends of Torresdale are sponsoring the following programs this summer at their library:

  • Miss Amy's Kiddie Corner - Fridays, July 30 and August 6, 10:30 a.m. Calling all kids in grades PreK through 2nd! Join Miss Amy, kindergarten teacher from the School District of Philadelphia, for summer fun! Share a book, make a craft, and make new friends! Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 215-685-0494 to register.
  • Music & Storytelling With the Little Connies - Tuesday, July 27, 6:30 p.m. Help your children ages pre-kindergarten through 1st grade learn about self-esteem & character at this entertaining program of stories & music presented by the popular Little Connies, a troupe of actors who perform their skits dressed as very friendly bears! Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 215-685-0494 to register.
  • Arts & Crafts! - Wednesday, August 4, 6:30 p.m. - A great hands-on program for kids of all ages. Make a craft & lots of new friends! Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 215-685-0494 to register.
  • Wimpy Kid Book Club! - Thursday, August 5, 10:30 a.m. Our popular reading club returns for its second year! Children in grades 2 through 6 are invited to join us as we read Rodrick Rules!, the second book in this popular series, followed by activities based on the book. Light snacks will be served and a great time will be had by all! Seating is limited to 25 children, and pre-registration is required. Call 215-685-0494 to register.
  • Summer Chess Club! - Thursday, August 5 and 12, 2:00 p.m. Want to play chess? Want to learn how to play chess? Come to our Summer Chess Club for lots of friendly, chess-playing fun! Children (ages 8 and up) and adults of all playing levels are welcome - so, come to learn, come to play, come to have FUN!

Walnut Street West

  • Friends of Walnut West holds a book sale every Friday in good weather. The sales are outside of the library and run from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
  • The Friends are sponsoring a Chess Club for school children on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the library. Adults who can play chess are encouraged to join us to help teach new players. Snacks will be served.

West Oak Lane

Friends Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Whitman

Friends Meeting: Wednesday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m.

Past Events 2010
Past Events 2009 & prior