A branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia located on Ridge Avenue, serving the communities of Manayunk, Wissahickon, and Roxborough. The library offers services including book browsing, computer use, printing, reference services, Wi-Fi, and hosts community programs and events.
A free concert in the library? What could be better?! Live music is back at the library! We are excited to welcome back Power Doom Smoke Cult and Astro Alloy. If the weather cooperates, the concert will be held on our patio, if not it will take place in the meeting room.
Learn how different animals move and how to interpret details from studying their tracks. Then, we'll get moving, mimicing animal movements and coming up with our own track patterns! This program is presented at the library by the Wissahickon Environmental Center and is designed for…
Make Magic with us! Drop in for Magic the Gathering night. Whether you are a newbie or an expert, stop by to learn the basic rules and build competence. You can bring your own deck or build one with our cards, provided by Magic Kids . We will have a limited supply of free cards, and we…
All ages and skill levels are welcome, boards and clocks are provided. Join us for a 30 minute lecture from Coach Chris followed by free-play to practice, learn or prepare for one of our upcoming tournaments. Questions? Email RoxboroughChessClub@gmail.com Meets most…
Join us for an hour of calm, focused meditation in our meeting room. This series will provide an opportunity to explore several different meditation practices. You will be guided by Cameron McMillan, who has taught meditation since 2006, studied with many teachers, and attended numerous…
Want to see how to make paint, purify water, write with invisible ink, or make slime that would make a ghost hunter envious? Join us for GSK's Science in the Summer program. This year's theme is Be a Chemist. This program invites children to explore the diverse roles of scientists…
