Join instructor Maceo Hood in a beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, we will practice and discuss the benefits of mindful meditation. At least thirty minutes will be devoted to a guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational Science and Meditation. No registration is required! However, if this is […]
Come celebrate the start of Pride Month with a kid, tween, and teen friendly dance party at Welsh Road Library, hosted by DJ Ry Noss. It will be a welcome and energetic space for all ages to dance and have a fun time.
Join us for flag making as we explore the history of Pride flags, and try our hand at making our own unique ones. Participants will be led in the history of existing Pride flags, and encouraged to make their own based on colors and designs that most appeal to them.
New to Philly or a lifelong local? This event is for YOU! Whether you're just settling in or know the city like the back of your hand, join us for a day of learning, sharing, and community-building! Let’s shape the future of Philly—together. What’s Happening? Over 10 amazing partners will be offering FREE workshops and resources to help you: Navigate […]
Celebrate a Red October at the Walnut Street West Library! Enjoy a baseball themed read aloud with books, song and rhymes, followed by stadium snacks and crafts. Make your own support sign or good luck bracelet, or enjoy our Phillies coloring station! For kids 12 and under and their families and caregivers.
Join us at the Free Library of Philadelphia this February for Black History Month programs celebrating history, culture, and community. Enjoy free events for all ages at library locations across the city.
As spring training heats up and Opening Day nears, the Free Library invites baseball fans and history lovers alike to an exclusive first look at the upcoming five-part docuseries My Father, Dick Allen—a compelling portrait of one of the game’s most electrifying and misunderstood legends. Told through the intimate lens of family, the series charts […]
Banks may be private, profit-driven institutions—but the public has always shaped the risks they take and paid the price when they fail. Private Finance, Public Power explores this uneasy partnership over two centuries of American history, from the wildcat banks of the early republic to the rise of federal deposit insurance and modern financial regulation. […]
Travel hosts Justine Shapiro & Ian Wright share stories from around the world — maybe including your home country! Before travel influencers and smartphones, Justine Shapiro & Ian Wright were bringing the world to […]
Join us on Wednesday, June 10th in the Print and Picture Collection and on Saturday, June 27th in the Rare Book Department to create your own pins based on images from the Free Library's Special Collections. Events will run from 1 pm - 3 pm. Stop by anytime to make a button! This program is a part of the […]
Featuring Award-Winning Philadelphia Magician Robert Malissa Join us for a special hometown performance before Robert Malissa takes his acclaimed show A Case for Magic to the world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August! Whether you’re a lifelong magic lover or the “ambivalent friend” dragged along for the ride, Malissa’s quick wit, charm, and sleight‑of‑hand will win […]
Join Free Library of Philadelphia's Special Collections and Music Department for a series of free beginner dance classes! The classes will be held in Skyline Room on the 4th Floor of the library. June 1 - Voguing taught by Rylee Locker July 6 - Latin Dancing taught by Laurel Card. Classes are brought to you by Urban Movement Arts […]
