A public library branch serving Fishtown, East Kensington and Olde Richmond, providing free programming for all ages including storytimes, English conversation groups, book clubs, afterschool activities and homework help.
All ages are invited to join the Friends of Fishtown Community Library and artist Cody Stuhltrager to help paint a new mural that will be installed in the library later this Summer! We'll be painting from 11am-1pm on Saturday July 11 and Saturday July 18. Rain date: Saturday July 25.…
Let’s craft together! Drop in between 11:00am-1:00pm. We’ll make paper crafts we enjoy or learn new ones from each other. This includes card-making, junk journaling, scrapbooking, and anything you can create with paper, scissors, and glue. Materials are provided but…
Storytellers from Historic Philadelphia, Inc. deliver 3-5 minute stories filled with historical insights and facts. This program sparks interest in history with diverse perspectives beyond the Founding Fathers. Hear stories about people like: Henry Box Brown, Octavius Catto, James Forten,…
Join Miss Liz for Read, Baby, Read storytime on Monday mornings at 11:30am. Stay after storytime for playtime! Intended for babies and toddlers ages 0-2, but all are welcome. ❄️☔️ In the colder months and in unfavorable weather this event will be held indoors on the…
Love crosswords, Wordle, Sudoku, and other puzzle games? Join the library and professional games editor Raymond Simon as we group-solve our way through some puzzles. Puzzles will be provided or feel free to bring your own. Free and open to adults of all skill levels, this event will be held on…
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Gleb. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Join us for creative building with the library's sizable LEGO collection each Wednesday in July from 2:00-4:00pm . DUPLO (large) and classic sized LEGOs available! No sign-up required. Caregivers welcome! This event will be held on the library's 3rd floor, accessible by stairs or elevator.
Join Miss Liz for Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. ❄️☔️ In the colder months and in…
Dig into the past with the Swedish History Museum as we try out being archaeologists! Learn about archaeology and museums as we get a hands-on look at archaeology through a storytime, archaeological tool exploration, and a mini dig site. For children ages 2-6 and their caregivers. Older siblings…
Our new book club will meet again on Saturday, July 25 at 11AM to discuss The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. Copies will be available to checkout at the adult/teen reference desk. Revered as one of the greatest haunted house stories ever written, The Haunting of Hill House…
Join Miss Liz for Read, Baby, Read storytime on Monday mornings at 11:30am. Stay after storytime for playtime! Intended for babies and toddlers ages 0-2, but all are welcome. ❄️☔️ In the colder months and in unfavorable weather this event will be held indoors on the…
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Gleb. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
