Community Engagement & Volunteer Services - Free Library of Philadelphia

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Community Engagement and Volunteer Services (CEVS), formerly the Volunteer Services Program, aims to provide meaningful service opportunities in our Neighborhood Libraries and at Parkway Central Library.

Due to the City of Philadelphia declaring a Heat Health emergency, select neighborhood libraries will serve as Cooling C...
06/12/2026

Due to the City of Philadelphia declaring a Heat Health emergency, select neighborhood libraries will serve as Cooling Centers on June 11-12 with extended hours until 7:00 p.m.

Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entre...
05/29/2026

Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out!

Dive deeper into the SAT in this FREE workshop hosted by The Alexander Advantage. Students will learn skills to prepare ...
05/29/2026

Dive deeper into the SAT in this FREE workshop hosted by The Alexander Advantage. Students will learn skills to prepare for the reading portion of the SAT. This series is for high school students up to age 18.

This workshop will run from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Register using the link in our bio!

May is National Stroke Awareness Month!Stop by the lobby at Parkway Central for a free blood pressure screening, and to ...
05/27/2026

May is National Stroke Awareness Month!

Stop by the lobby at Parkway Central for a free blood pressure screening, and to learn more about stroke prevention with experts from the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital.

This event will run from 11am-1pm.

Learn to make dumplings in this hands-on class, you will learn one of the oldest and most universal foods in human histo...
05/11/2026

Learn to make dumplings in this hands-on class, you will learn one of the oldest and most universal foods in human history, the cultural significance of making your own dumplings. Across Asia, they are a reflection of history, migration, resilience, celebration, and the act of bringing people together. All materials provided!

Offered by Cultured Pear, artisanal crafters.

Bring your phone and headphones to the Community Room and join us in Music for the Soul! Tweens and teens reflect on son...
05/11/2026

Bring your phone and headphones to the Community Room and join us in Music for the Soul! Tweens and teens reflect on songs that inspire gratitude, relationship building, self-motivation, and resiliency using journal and discussion prompts.

Recommended ages 12-18.

Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entre...
04/30/2026

Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more.

Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the selfies!

Start or grow your own stock portfolio!Register by calling 215-685-0500 or text 215-796-1214.Better Investing Philadelph...
04/30/2026

Start or grow your own stock portfolio!

Register by calling 215-685-0500 or text 215-796-1214.

Better Investing Philadelphia Area Chapter members will guide participants through the basics of stock investing, including core financial principles and essential tools for selecting and building a strong investment portfolio. Attendees will learn about local investment clubs.

Spanish interpretation is available.

Join us on the first Saturday of every month from 10:30 am to 12 pm for a gathering for deaf and hard-of-hearing communi...
04/30/2026

Join us on the first Saturday of every month from 10:30 am to 12 pm for a gathering for deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.

This is a welcoming space for deaf, hard-of-hearing, CODA, SODA, and hearing allies to connect, and for community members to share resources and support each other. These family-friendly gatherings are focused on ASL and Deaf culture, with activities such as signed stories and ASL rhymes for children, and are open to anyone interested.

ASL Interpreter will be provided.

For more information, email [email protected]

Want to refresh your plant collection? Whitman Library is holding a plant/cutting swap! Bring a cutting or plant, then t...
04/23/2026

Want to refresh your plant collection? Whitman Library is holding a plant/cutting swap! Bring a cutting or plant, then take one of ours. New to plant care? Check out one of our display books. Please only swap tabletop-sized plants or smaller, as we do not have the space for larger plants.

From April 20th to May 2nd, during the library's open hours.

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1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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