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Natural Skin Care Workshop at the Frankford Library

Pamela Thomas will lead a Natural Skin Care workshop at the Frankford Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, 4634 Frankford Avenue on Thursday, October 10, 2013 | 3:15 – 4:15 pm

Participants will learn how to make your own toothpaste, deodorant, skin care and other grooming products from all-natural ingredients.

Ms. Thomas has conducted many workshops, on a variety of topics, at the Frankford branch and for other organizations.

This workshop is free and open to the public. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.  To register, call 215-685-1473, email baxterb@freelibrary.org, or stop in to the branch.

Extra: Find Out About Philly Food Bucks!

Do you receive SNAP, WIC or FMNP benefits?
Kasey Esposito of the Food Trust Farmers Market program will show you how to use Philly Food Bucks to save on produce and healthy food for you and your family. You will have a chance to ask questions and will receive Philly Food Bucks to use at your local farmers market. Ms. Esposito’s presentation will take place at the Frankford Library on Thursday, October 10 at 3:00 PM and will precede the skin care workshop.  Both events are free and all are welcome to stay for either or both presentations.

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Philadelphia Book Festival in Frankford

Frankford Branch celebrates the Philadelphia Book Festival: Meet Karen E. Quinones-Miller, Author of An Angry-Ass Black Woman

Former Inquirer staff writer and bestselling author Karen E. Quinones-Miller will discuss and sign copies of her latest and autobiographical novel, An Angry-Ass Black Woman at the Frankford Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, 4634 Frankford Avenue, on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 3:30 PM.  Miller, an NAACP Literary Award nominee, often gives Writing and Publishing workshops in her Philadelphia home and is the CEO of Oshun Publishing Company.  Her other novels include: Satin Doll, I’m Telling, Using What You Got and Uptown Girl.

This author event is free and open to the public. Please call 215-685-1473 for more information. For author events at other libraries during Book Festival week, visit the Free Library website, www.freelibrary.org .

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Teen Summer Programs at the Frankford Branch Library

2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7 and 14:

Teen Book Club

Good books, conversation and snacks!  Find out how to review a book and enter the Teen Summer Reading Raffle online.  First meeting, we get acquainted, discuss The Hunger Games, and vote on what to read in the coming weeks. Age 12 and up.

The Free Library of Philadelphia, Frankford Branch, 4634 Frankford Ave. call 215-685-1473 or email baxterb@freelibrary.org for more information,

2:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2 and 9

Teen Game Days

Drop in, meet, greet, eat, play Wii, and board games.  Feel free to bring a game to share!

Age 12 and up.

 

The Free Library of Philadelphia, Frankford Branch, 4634 Frankford Ave. call 215-685-1473 or email baxterb@freelibrary.org for more information,

 

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Frankford Library Needs Games

Frankford Library is seeking donations of new or gently used board games for a teen program this summer.  Games should be suitable and of interest to teens ages 12-16. Donations of Wii games are welcome too!  Drop off your games during library hours and see the branch head for a tax receipt.  For more information, call 215-685-1473

 

Betsy Baxter
Branch Manager
Free Library of Philadelphia
Frankford Branch
4634 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA  19124

 

215-685-1473
baxterb@freelibrary.org