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May 2022
Mini Curbside Job Fair
Join us between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. for our Curbside Job Fair! Meet employers! Bring your résumé! Wear your best! Employers recruiting for customer service, sales, administration, manufacturing, security, warehouse, and more. Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library 5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway (59th St. & Baltimore Ave.) Philadelphia, PA 19143 215-685-1973
Find out more »Art on the Road
Join us for a fun and exciting art program! Professional Artists Mr. Abdul Karim and Mr. Ali Salman engage budding artists as they work together to create a one of a kind collaborative, community-created art piece. The art piece is inspired by a work of art from the collections of the Free Library. All ages can participate! Art on the Road is a traveling program which visits libraries and institutions throughout Philadelphia. Contact us at pathofislam@freelibrary.org for more information about…
Find out more »Paschalville Library Filmmaking Workshop: See the new Spider-Man movie!
Join us as we share the wonders of moviemaking! You will get to learn how movies are made from start to finish, make a short film with the group, and enjoy a viewing of “Spider-Man: No Way Home”. There will also be a raffle for a $25 gift card (Participants must be registered on YourPaschal.org to be eligible to win.) Register at YourPaschal.org or call 215-729-0804. 6942 Woodland Ave Philadelphia PA 19142
Find out more »June 2022
Them That Do: Photography Classes
Wed, May 18th and June 1st, 2022 5:30 p.m. Join us for “Them That Do”, art classes that celebrate Community and Mutual Aid! This free photography class is for anyone ages 18+ interested in photography, no experience necessary. Email themthatdo2022@gmail.com or speak with a librarian to register. Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library 5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway (59th St. & Baltimore Ave.) Philadelphia, PA 19143 215-685-1973
Find out more »Bartram’s Garden at the Library
Stop by the library afternoon school to enjoy a visit with educators from Bartram’s Garden. Learn all about the nature in your backyard. Some of our favorite lessons have been honey bees, camouflage and hibernation. Come and learn about the animals and plants you see every day. Kingsessing Library 1201 South 51st Street (51st St. between Kingsessing and Chester Avenues) Philadelphia, PA 19143 215-685-2690
Find out more »Community Nutrition Event
ACANA Multipurpose Hall 5532 Chester Avenue Information on healthy eating, including recipes, giveaways and healthy shopping guides. This event is supported with funding from Bread and Roses Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund.
Find out more »Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll
A beloved West Philly tradition, the twice-a-year Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll showcases more than 25 local businesses, offering $1, $3 and $5 bargains on food, drinks and other goodies on a stretch of Baltimore Avenue from 43rd Street to 52nd Street. Access to the evening festival is totally free — food, drinks and other purchases are pay-as-you-go.
Find out more »Juneteenth Parade and Festival
Philadelphia marks the anniversary of African Americans’ emancipation from enslavement with a return to in-person commemorations, including a mile-and-a-half parade and festival with vendors, food and music. Malcolm X Park, 5100 Pine Street
Find out more »Juneteenth at Bartram’s Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd Dj’s, story telling, poetry, live percussion, activities, vendors, food & art installation by Mellanie Taylor
Find out more »Beginner Bike Maintenance: How to Fix a Flat
Bartram’s Garden- Bike Container Come by for free walk-up bike rentals, simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), and diagnostics. Bike Safety Brochures are also available! The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden through the end of November. Come ride the Bartram Mile trail! Register here:https://2005.blackbaudhosting.com/2005/Open-Bike-Shop-25Jun2022
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