Kingsessing Library

09/18/2026

John Coltrane turned 100 this year. His music still sounds like the future. The Philadelphia Jazz Legacy Project invites you to sit down, listen deeply, and discover why. Guided by a noted jazz scholar, this free 90-minute program brings Coltrane's groundbreaking sound back to the Philadelphia neighborhoods that shaped him. No musical background required, just your ears and your curiosity!

09/16/2026

This Saturday cinéKIDZ kicks off at Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

cinéKIDZ, our new children’s program, launches next week! Come experience the magic on Saturday, September 19 Cobbs Creek Library 👶🏽📽️⁠
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cinéKIDZ invites children ages 3 to 10 and their caregivers to discover magical worlds, unforgettable characters, and stories that inspire curiosity, kindness, and wonder. Each free monthly gathering transforms Cobb’s Creek Library into a playful movie experience with films, hands-on art activities, live music, and conversations designed just for young audiences. 🥳📚⁠
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⏰ cinéKIDZ Kick Off Event Flow:⁠
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—12:00 PM: Event Start⁠
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—Throughout the event:⁠
🎶 Music by DJ Courtnee Owens⁠
🎨 Meet the Artist: Kah Yangni⁠
🎞️ cinéKIDZ short film program⁠
🧃Complimentary food and cold-pressed juices by BlkBerry Juice Bar and Machos Delish Mix⁠
🍿 Movie theater popcorn by cinéSPEAK⁠
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—12:30 - 1:15 PM: Live Performance: Ants On A Log 🐜⁠
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—2:00-2:30 PM: Story time with Cobbs Creek Library‘s Ms. Christina 📚⁠
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—3:30 PM: Event Wraps⁠
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Bring the children for a chance to celebrate imagination, diverse perspectives, and the joy of storytelling while building empathy, confidence, and meaningful connections with the community. 🎟️❤️‍🔥⁠
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Be part of an exciting new community space from the very beginning! Register: https://cinespeak.eventive.org/schedule/6a68c45985d312b0a37a50e0
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Lead support is provided by The William Penn Foundation.

09/01/2026

Prison and Re-Entry services announces our first even Re-Entry Resource Fair, on September 11, from 11 am to 4 pm at the Parkway Central Library (1901 Vine Street). The fair aims to connect citizens re-entering society from prison with resources that can help them with housing, job training, legal services, health and wellness, and more! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prison-and-re-entry-resources-fair-tickets-1994944564896?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/10/2026

07/14/2026

Spark Lab Learning returns for a bonus summer robotics program- this one is for the teens! Ages 12-18 are encouraged to register.

Participants design, build, and code working robots while solving hands-on challenges. Through team-based problem-solving and the engineering design process, develop skills in coding, logic, and real-world robotics concepts.

06/20/2026

Kids age 7-14 are invited to join our upcoming Spark Lab this coming Wednesday, June 24! Participants design, build, and code working robots while solving hands-on challenges. Through team-based problem-solving and the engineering design process, develop skills in coding, logic, and real-world robotics concepts. Register with the QR Code to save a spot- we hope to see you there!

05/27/2026

Join us next Thursday, June 4 for a Philly 250 Takeover of our teen / tween crafternoon! Participants will hear the origin story of the corn husk dolls and will make their own from scratch, from softening the husks in water, to styling the figurine’s clothes, hair, and any other creative details. The final creation is a simple yet beautiful doll that can be played with or displayed.

05/26/2026

In 2025, Philadelphia was recognized as the most walkable city in the U.S. for a third year in a row, according to USA Today and 10Best’s Readers’ Choice Awards. It’s also known to be one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country. Despite these accomplishments, concerns about the safety of people walking and biking in Philadelphia persist.

What can city leaders, decision-makers, and advocates do to improve safety? What is, and can we find a balance for everyone who shares our streets?

Join us for a community conversation to explore this challenging and often overlooked issue.

Click the QR Code or use the link in the comments to register for the conversation!

Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.

05/23/2026

We're happy to announce Fresh Start Friday, coming soon to Kingsessing Library. Ease into the weekend while unlocking inner peace in this weekly meditation program. Regular meditation practice helps you build focus, reduce stress, and reconnect with what matters most. Whether new to meditation or returning to it, this program meets you where you are and grows with you. No registration is required, and everyone is welcome.

05/12/2026

Let's Go 1-2-3 (Philly!) and our neighbors at the Kingsessing Recreation Center have partnered for monthly litter cleanups. Volunteers will primary work together to clean the perimeter of the rec center and library complex, and may be asked to do other specific jobs depending on the needs of the center.

Join us for litter cleanups on any or all of the following dates*:

🌻 Thursday, 6/25 10am-12pm (We'll focus on getting the pool deck area cleaned before it opens for the season!)
🌻Tuesday, 7/14 10am-12pm
🌻Thursday, 8/13 10am-12pm
🌻Saturday, 9/26 10am-12pm
🌻Saturday, 10/24 10am-12pm

*In the event of rain or inclement weather, the cleanups will occur the following day at the same time.

Bring a friend or two, and meet at the 50th/Kingsessing Ave Entrance. Let's Go 1-2-3 will provide all supplies as well as some snacks and drinks. Please RSVP (screenshot the flyer and press the QR code for link), to ensure enough supplies!