Ramonita de Rodriguez Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia

09/25/2026

Did you lose a water bottle (or something else) at the library? If so, it's probably in our Lost & Found!

Just come up to the desk and ask us--we would love to reconnect you with your things!

09/15/2026

Our friends at Richmond Library are having a High Holidays storytime this evening at 5:30!

Learn about the Jewish High Holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, through stories, songs, and a creative hands-on activity. Enjoy a snack of apples and honey for a sweet new year (maple syrup will be available for a vegan option).

This event is for children ages 2 to 5 and their families. Younger and older siblings are welcome!

https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/181747

09/15/2026

will be back tomorrow, Wednesday, 9/16, washing laundry for our unhoused community members! If you or anyone you know is in need of laundry access, this is available outside the library all day, every Wednesday!

09/14/2026

Tomorrow, Tuesday, 9/15, 3:45pm! There will be Spies at the library!

In this super-secret meeting, join museum staff as we learn about the spies of the Revolution! From shopkeepers and mystery women to enslaved men who served as double agents, let's discover who these spies were and how they operated undercover.

This program is geared toward children ages 8-12.

09/10/2026

Check out this incredible resource fair, coming up tomorrow, Friday, 9/11!

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

09/10/2026

Are any of these on your TBR? It could be your Lucky Day!

09/10/2026

This Saturday, 9/12, 11am-5pm! Don't miss the 8th Latin American Book Fair!

Located at the Kimmel Center, and featuring Latin American stories, bilingual books, music, authors, and culture!

09/10/2026

Next Monday, 9/14, 3:30pm!

Come join us for our Junk Journalling Workshops! Participants will receive their own composition notebook to fill with memories using embellishments, collages, drawings, photos, and letters.

These workshops are for ages 5-18 and will be held in the Children's section at the Rodriguez Library every other Monday from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

See you there!

https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/181798

09/08/2026

If you participated in one of our Claymobile programs this summer, and you haven't picked up your creation yet, we have it here at the library! Please come get it anytime we're open!

09/08/2026

Next Tuesday at 3:45pm! Revolution at the Library: Spies of the Revolution!

In this super-secret meeting, join museum staff as we learn about the spies of the Revolution! From shopkeepers and mystery women to enslaved men who served as double agents, let's discover who these spies were and how they operated undercover.

For ages 8-12. Don't miss it!

https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/167884