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Frankford Library Welcomes New Children’s Librarian

We welcome Mr. Alberto Pagan-Ramirez to the branch as our  new Children’s Librarian! Mr. Pagan has already begun to start excellent and long lasting children’s programs. We are very excited to have him on board!

See below for Frankford Neighborhood Library’s upcoming Fall Programs:

For Adults

Fitness @Frankford!
Exercise to our wonderful collection of fitness instruction videos. Open to Adults and Teens
Every Monday and Wednesday starting October 3rd – November 21st | 5:30 p.m.

Computer Basics with Tara
Brush up on your computer skills with our Digital Resource Specialist. Space may be limited.
Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to noon

October 7: Learn to Use E-mail
November 4: Resumes
December 2: Online Job Searching

For Teens

Teen Third Thursdays
Crafts, games and fun for Teens Only.
3rd Thursday of the month | 4:30 p.m.
September 15, October 20, November 17, and December 15

For Children

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 28, October 26, December 28

Minecraft Club
Come build and play Minecraft with other kids, ages 8 to 14. Your host will be librarian Mr. Pagan. We’ll be playing in peaceful mode only!
Saturdays | 2:00 pm
September 24, October 22, November 19, December 17

Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime
For children and their parents. Read by Librarian , Mr. Pagan.
1st Wednesdays | 6:00pm
October 5, November 2, December 7

Preschool Storytime
For children and their parents. Read by Librarian, Mr. Pagan.
1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 11:00am
October 4, 18. November 1, 15. December 6, 20

Mr. Pagan’s Reading Club for Boys
Come to listen and talk about fun, interesting scary books for boys ages 9 to 12 and to do a fun activity. Members are eligible to win books. Come and join PRCB.
Select Saturdays | 2:00pm
October 8, November 5, December 3

Movies and Popcorn
Come enjoy a movie and freshly made popcorn with our new popcorn maker.
1st Fridays | 3:15pm
October 7, November 4, December 2

Leap Afterschool Program (Note: The LEAP Afterschool program is system-wide and is not specific to Frankford Library)
provides homework assistance, computer literacy, and library skills for students in grades K-12, and daily literacy enrichment activities for elementary school students. LEAP operates from September to June at all Free Library neighborhood libraries and Parkway Central Library, and Tuesday-Friday in the three regional libraries.
Mondays- Thursdays | 3pm -5:30 p.m.
Saturdays | 1pm-5pm

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’s Summer Reading Programs for Children and Teens

2016 Summer Reading Games Kick-Off

Table outside the library with snacks, giveaways, music, balloons and Summer Reading registration. Summer Reading is from June 13th – August 5th,  Monday, June 13 at 2pm-4pm

Teen Tuesdays

Crafts, games and fun for Teens Only.  Snacks will be provided. Ms. Pam will be doing a special program with Teens on Tuesday, July 12th.  Select Tuesdays of the month | 3:00 p.m.  June 21 & 28, July 5, 12, 19 & 26

Wii Wednesdays with Vince

Come play your favorite Wii games with Mr. Vince.  For school-aged kids.  Fourth Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m.,  June 29 & July 27

StoryTelling w/ Mr. O

Enjoy a story and a related craft with renowned artist Mr. O.  Every Thursday at 4pm.  June 16, 23 & 30, July 7, 14, 21 & 28

4th of July Craft w/ Ms. Tessa

Take part in a 4th of July craft while celebrating the last day of LEAP w/ Ms. Tessa.  June 30 at 3pm

Leap Afterschool Program

(Note: The LEAP Afterschool program is system-wide and is not specific to Frankford Library)  provides homework assistance, computer literacy, and library skills for students in grades K-12, and daily literacy enrichment activities for elementary school students. LEAP operates from September to June at all Free Library neighborhood libraries and Parkway Central Library, and Tuesday-Friday in the three regional libraries.  Mondays- Thursdays | 3pm -5:30 p.m.  Saturday | 1pm-5pm.  Last Day June 30th

Kind Regards,

LaBae Daniels

Library Supervisor & Adult/Teen Librarian

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Coming UP at the Frankford Neighborhood Library

For Adults

Extended Time Tuesdays – with our Digital Resource Specialist
Do you need more time on a computer to type a paper, write e-mails, search for and apply for jobs? Join us every first Tuesday for extended, two-hour computer sessions. Our Digital Resource Specialist will be available at this time to answer your computer questions. Space will be limited.
1st Tuesday of the month | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
April 5, May 3 & June 7

E-Gadget Help Desk Bring your e-gadgets and we’ll offer one-on-one help. Bring along your phone, Ipad, tablet or other device along with your library card. Space is limited and help is provided on a first-come, first served basis.
Wednesdays, April 13th and April 27th | 5:30-6:30pm

For Teens

Comic Book Creation 101
Mr. Alleyne will provide a basic introduction to comic book illustration and writing. You will be shown examples of comic book illustration, and talk about how to describe, design, draw, ink and detail your own characters. Children 9-18.
Thursday, May 26, 2016 | 4:30 p.m.

Teen Third Tuesdays
Crafts, games and fun for Teens Only. Snacks will be provided.
3rd Tuesday of the month | 4:30 p.m.
April 19, May 17 & June 21

For Kids

Wii Wednesdays with Vince
Come play your favorite Wii games with Mr. Vince. For school-aged kids.
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. |
April 6, 13 & 27
May 4, 11, 18 & 25
March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Leap Afterschool Program (Note: The LEAP Afterschool program is system-wide and is not specific to Frankford Library)
provides homework assistance, computer literacy, and library skills for students in grades K-12, and daily literacy enrichment activities for elementary school students. LEAP operates from September to June at all Free Library neighborhood libraries and Parkway Central Library, and Tuesday-Friday in the three regional libraries.
Mondays- Thursdays | 3pm -5:30 p.m.
Saturday | 1pm-5pm

Also very good news! We will be welcoming our new Children’s Librarian to the branch on Monday, May 2nd! Mrs. Gina is very eager to begin plans of story times and programming!

Regards,

LaBae Daniels
Library Supervisor & Adult/Teen Librarian
Frankford Neighborhood Library
4634 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Phone: 215-685-1473
Email: danielsl@freelibrary.org<mailto:danielsl@freelibrary.org>
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Coming Up at the Free Library in Frankford

Greetings and a happy holiday season to all!

See below for Frankford Neighborhood Library’s upcoming Winter Programs:

For Teens
Teen Trivia Contest – Black History!
Tweens and teens, ages 12 to 19, are welcome to participate in our trivia contest.  The subject is Black History and teens will battle for cool prizes.  No registration required.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 | 4:30 p.m.

For Teens
Letter to My Father Literacy Workshops
Tina Smith Brown, creator of Letter2myFather, believes that relationship (or lack of relationship) with our fathers fundamentally impacts the direction of our lives. She also believes that any resulting misdirection can be effectively redirected through careful, critical and conscientious examination of self in light of that relationship. Through her very mobile, go-anywhere  literary workshops she lays a foundation for teens to effectively begin the process of self-examination that leads to healing and celebration!
Tuesdays, March 1 & 8, 2016 | 4:30 p.m.

For Adults
Extended Time Tuesdays – with our Digital Resource Specialist
Do you need more time on a computer to type a paper, write e-mails, search for and apply for jobs?  Join us every first Tuesday for extended, two-hour computer sessions.  Our Digital Resource Specialist will be available at this time to answer your computer questions. Space will be limited.
1st Tuesday of the month | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
January 5, February 2 & March 1

For Teens
Teen Third Tuesdays
Crafts, games and fun for Teens Only.  Snacks will be provided.
3rd Tuesday of the month | 4:30 p.m.
January 19, February 16 & March 15

For Kids
Wii Wednesdays with Vince
Come play your favorite Wii games with Mr. Vince.  For school-aged kids.
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.   |   January 6, 13, 20 & 27
February 3, 10, 17 & 24
March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

For School- age Kids
Leap Afterschool Program (Note: The LEAP Afterschool program is system-wide and is not specific to Frankford Library)
provides homework assistance, computer literacy, and library skills for students in grades K-12, and daily literacy enrichment activities for elementary school students. LEAP operates from September to June at all Free Library neighborhood libraries and Parkway Central Library, and Tuesday-Friday in the three regional libraries.
Mondays- Thursdays | 3pm -5:30 p.m.
Saturday | 1pm-5pm

The library has been without a Children’s Liberian for over a year. We hope to welcome our new Children’s Library on staff in the coming months. I am sure s/he will be eager to offer preschool and school –age programs once settled. If and when additions and/or changes arise, I will be sure to update you all.

Many holiday wishes and blessings!
LaBae Daniels
Library Supervisor & Adult/Teen Librarian
Free Library of Philadelphia
Frankford Branch
4634 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124-5804
Phone: 215-685-1473
Email: danielsl@freelibrary.org
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Frankford Library to Reopen August 31st

Monday, August 31st, the Frankford Library will reopen.  There will be reliable heat this winter and cooling that is really cool and many other improvements that will be visible when you step inside.

This is the lineup of activities for the Fall.

Preschool Story time

Story times for children age birth to 4 and their caregivers.
1st Monday of the month | 11:30am
October 5, November 2, December 7

 

Teen Third Thursdays
Crafts, games and fun for Teens Only.  Snacks will be provided.
3rd Thursday of the month | 4:30 p.m.
September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 17

 

Nutrition with Gina
Learn about nutrition – find out how what we eat affects how we feel.   Healthy snacks will be provided.  For school-aged kids and Teens.
Monday, October 26, 4:30 p.m.

 

Computer Basics with Tara
Brush up on your computer skills with our Digital Resource Specialist.  Space may be limited.
Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon
October 29:                        Learn to Use E-mail
November 5:                     Resumes
November 19:  Online Job Searching

 

Wii Wednesdays with Vince
Come play your favorite wii games with Mr. Vince.  For school-aged kids.
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.   |   October 14, 21 & 28
November 4, 18 & 25
December 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

 

Greyhounds are Great!

Join us for a lesson in Greyhounds. Mix and mingle with these lovely dogs.  Learn about their fascinating history and the qualities that have made them an outstanding companion animal for centuries.  We’ll have a retired racing greyhound to meet, pet and admire.  Presented by Teresa Glover of Citizens Against Greyhound Racing.
Monday, December 7, 2015 |  5:00 p.m.

 

Crochet for Beginners
Learn how to make scarves, gloves, hats and other cool crocheted items.  All materials will be provided but if you have some favorite yarn, feel free to bring it along.  This program is best for adults or teens.
Saturdays from2:00 – 4:00 p.m.   |            October 10, 17 & 31
November 14 &  21

 

 

LaBae Daniels
Branch Manager & Adult/Teen Librarian
Free Library of Philadelphia
Frankford Branch
4634 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124-5804
Phone: 215-685-1743
Email: danielsl@freelibrary.org
Visit our Website! Like us on Facebook!

 

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