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Senator Tartaglione Funds Frankford Library

Three popular Philadelphia libraries will receive much-needed repairs and improvements with the help of $1 million in Pennsylvania redevelopment funding secured by state Sen. Christine Tartaglione today.

The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation was among dozens of Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant awardees announced by Gov. Tom Wolf in Harrisburg. The foundation is a non-profit organization that raises outside funds for the city-supported Free Library system, which will invest the RACP grant at the Frankford and West Oak Lane branches, as well as the Parkway Central Library, as part of its 21st Century Libraries Initiative.

“I am gratified to deliver this state funding to Philadelphia because of the direct, positive impact it will have in each of these neighborhoods and for the city as a whole,” Senator Tartaglione said. “The Frankford Branch is in my Senate district and offers critical educational resources for thousands of families faced with unemployment, poverty and other socioeconomic challenges.”

The Frankford Branch serves a community where 31.8 percent of the population is under age 18, the unemployment rate exceeds 19 percent and 33.9 percent of households have poverty-level incomes. The facility is in dire need of repairs and upgrades, including new windows, a new roof, exterior façade repairs for water intrusion, a new entry door and a range of interior renovations.

“The good news is, neighborhood utilization of the Frankford Branch is at an all-time high,” Senator Tartaglione said. There were almost 53,000 visits to the branch in fiscal year 2017, a 28 percent increase over the previous year, including nearly 23,000 computer users. The branch’s wireless service saw a 181 percent increase in usage for the year.

The planned renovations in Frankford, West Oak Lane and Parkway Central will continue the successful 21st Century Initiative that began in 2014 with a historic $25 million contribution by the William Penn Foundation. The three objectives of the initiative are to renovate and expand Parkway Central, restore and modernize neighborhood branches throughout the city and strengthen community partnerships, particularly with Philadelphia’s schools.

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Summer Programming at Frankford Library

Summer Programming at the Frankford Library from June-August 2018.

From Wikimedia Commons

School Age

Lectura bilingüe de cuentos infantiles
Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime
For children and their parents. Read by Librarian – Mr. Pagán.
Monday and Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.
July 23 and 25

Frankford’s Wednesday Movie of the Month
Monday and Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.
July 2 – Coco
July 18- Ferdinand

Block Building Parties
Block Party!?
Wooden Block Party in the library.
Monday and Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.
June 25 and 27

Frankford Lego Playtime
Come build something at the library.
Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.
July 30
August 1

Teens and Adults

Teen Thursdays
June 14, 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26; August 2
Thursdays at 3pm
Come have fun doing various activities and games. Snacks provided. Teens Only

Email Basics
Utilize our new laptops for extended time.
June 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Tuesdays @12p-1p

Resume Help
Utilize our new laptops for extended time.
June 314, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2
Thursdays @12p-1p

 

LaBae Daniels
Branch Manager & Adult/Teen Librarian
Frankford Neighborhood Library
4634 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124

Phone: 215-685-1473
Email: danielsl@freelibrary.org

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Frankford Library Continues to Amaze

LaBae Daniels, our Librarian, continues to amaze the community with the breadth of programs offered.  This library is the heart of the community.

See what’s on tap for Spring.

ADULT

Laptop Classes:  Email Basics 12pm-1pm –  April 3,10,17,24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5

Resume Assistance: Thursdays 12pm-1pm – April 5, 19, 26; May 3, 17, 24, 31; June 7

One-on-One Assistance available by appointment. Call to make an appt with DRS at 215-685-1473.

 

TEENS

Teen Third Thursdays – Crafts, games and fun for Teens Only.  – 3rd Thursday of the month | 4:30 p.m.  April 19, May 16

 

SCHOOL AGE

Wii Wednesdays with Vince – Come play your favorite Wii games with Mr. Vince.  For Teens and school-aged kids. –  4th Wednesday of the month | 4:30 p.m.   |  April 25, May 23

Frankford Library Minecraft Club – Come build and play Minecraft with other kids, ages 8 to 12.  Your host will be librarian Mr. Pagán.  We’ll be playing in creative and peaceful mode only!  Call or stop by to sign up. –  Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.  April 7  May 5  June 2

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Pagán

Preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome to come to listen to stories, do finger plays and sing songs with children’s librarian Mr. Pagán.  First and third Tuesdays of every month at 11:00 AM – April 3 and 17   May 1 and 15  June 5 and 19

Frankford’s Lego Playtime

Come to build with our Lego collection along other kids ages 6 to 12.  Your host will be children’s librarian Mr. Pagán. Call or stop by to sign up. – Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.  April 21  May 19

Lectura bilingüe de cuentos infantiles

Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime

For children and their parents. Read by librarian Mr. Pagán.  The third Wednesday of every month. Come one time, or all the time. – Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.  April 18  May 16

 Para niños y sus padres.  Leido por el bibliotecario Sr. Pagán.  El tercer miercoles de cada mes. Vengan una vez o todas la veces que quieran.  Miercoles a las 6:00 p.m.  18 de abril  16 de mayo

 

Block Building Parties

Block Party!?  Wooden Block Party in the library.  On the first Wednesday of the month, join librarian Mr. Pagán to build whatever you want with our collection of over 2,000 blocks, signs and figures!  Children ages 4 and up are encouraged to build, create, and play!  Come one time, or all the time.  – Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.  April 4  May 2  June 6

 

Frankford’s Wednesday Movie of the Month

Come the second Wednesday of every month and watch a fun family movie hosted by librarian Mr. Pagán. Come one time, or all the time!  – Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.  April 11 – The Lego Movie  May 9 – Ferdinand

 

LaBae Daniels
Branch Manager & Adult/Teen Librarian
Frankford Neighborhood Library
4634 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124

Phone: 215-685-1473
Email: danielsl@freelibrary.org
Visit our Website! Like us on Facebook!

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Frankford Library Winter Programming

Winter Programming at Frankford Library from January 2018-March 2018

Teen Third Thursdays – Crafts, games and fun for Teens Only.  –  3rd Thursday of the month | 4:30 p.m. -January 18, February 15, March 15

Adult/Teen Laptop Lounge – Brush up on your computer skills using our in-house laptops with our Digital Resource Specialist.  Space may be limited. – Mondays 5:30p-6:30p – January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26

Resume Open Lab – Need help with your resume. Come to our resume open lab with extended laptop time.  – Thursdays 11a-1p – January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22

Wii Wednesdays with Vince – Come play your favorite Wii games with Mr. Vince.  For Teens and school-aged kids. –  4th Wednesday of the month | 4:30 p.m. – January 24, February 28, March 28

Frankford Library Minecraft Club – Come build and play Minecraft with other kids, ages 8 to 12.  Your host will be librarian Mr. Pagán.  We’ll be playing in peaceful mode only!  Call or stop by to sign up. – Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. – January 13, February 10, March 10

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Pagán – Preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome to come to listen to stories, do finger plays and sing songs with children’s librarian Mr. Pagán. – First and third Tuesdays of every month at 11:00 AM – January 2 and 16, February 6 and 20, March 6 and 20

Frankford’s Wednesday Movie of the Month – Come the second Wednesday of every month and watch a fun family movie hosted by librarian Mr. Pagán. Come one time, or all the time! – Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m., January 10, February 14, March 14

Frankford’s Lego Playtime – Come to build with our Lego collection along other kids ages 6 to 12.  Your host will be children’s librarian Mr. Pagán. Call or stop by to sign up. – Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. – January 27, February 24, March 24

Block Building Parties – Block Party!?  Wooden Block Party in the library. – On the first Wednesday of the month, join librarian Mr. Pagán to build whatever you want with our collection of over 2,000 blocks, signs and figures!  Children ages 4 and up are encouraged to build, create, and play!  Come one time, or all the time. – Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m ,  January 3, February 7, March 7

Lectura bilingüe de cuentos infantiles – Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime 

For children and their parents. Read by librarian Mr. Pagán.  The third Wednesday of every month. Come one time, or all the time. – Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. – January 17, February 21, March 21

Para niños y sus padres.  Leido por el bibliotecario Sr. Pagán.  El tercer miercoles de cada mes. Vengan una vez o todas la veces que quieran. – Miercoles a las 6:00 p.m., 17 de enero, 21 de febrero, 21 de marzo

 

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Fall Programs at the Frankford Library

Fall Programming at Frankford Library

 

Teen Third Thursdays – Crafts, games and fun for Teens Only.

3rd Thursday of the month | 4:30 p.m. – September 21, October 19, November 16, and December 15

 

Adult/Teen Laptop Lounge – Brush up on your computer skills using our in-house laptops with our Digital Resource Specialist.  Space may be limited.

Mondays 5:30p-6:30p – October 2, 16, 23, 30, November  6, 13, 20, 27, December  4, 11, 18

 

Resume Open Lab – Need help with your resume. Come to our resume open lab with extended laptop time.

Thursdays 11a-1p – October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14, 21

 

Wii Wednesdays with Vince – Come play your favorite Wii games with Mr. Vince.  For Teens and school-aged kids.

4th Wednesday of the month | 4:30 p.m. – September 27, October 25, December 27

 

Frankford’s Lego Playtime – Come to build with our Lego collection along other kids ages 6 to 12.  Your host will be children’s librarian Mr. Pagán. Call or stop by to sign up.

Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. – November 4, December 2,

 

Frankford Library Minecraft Club – Come build and play Minecraft with other kids, ages 8 to 12.  Your host will be librarian Mr. Pagán.  We’ll be playing in peaceful mode only!  Call or stop by to sign up.

Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. – October 21, November 18, December 16

 

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Pagán – Preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome to come to listen to stories, do fingerplays and sing songs with children’s librarian Mr. Pagán.

First and third Tuesdays of every month at 11:00 AM – September 5 and 19, October 3 and 17, November 7 and 21, December 5 and 19

 

Frankford’s Friday Movie of the Month – Come the second Wednesday of every month and watch a fun family movie hosted by librarian Mr. Pagán. Come one time, or all the time!

Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. – September 13 – “An American Tail”, October 11 – “Aladdin”, November 8 -” The Princess and the Frog”, December 13 – “The Little Prince” (2015)

 

Block Building Parties – Block Party!?Wooden Block Party in the library. On the first Wednesday of the month, join librarian Mr. Pagán to build whatever you want with our collection of over 2,000 blocks, signs and figures!  Children ages 4 and up are encouraged to build, create, and play!  Come one time, or all the time.

Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. | September 6, October 4, November 8, December 6