Branching out 5-19-2016

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Charles Santore Branch: One-on-one computer tutoring for seniors daily by appointment; Children’s Chess Club and Children’s Storytime in Spanish 1 p.m. May 21; English as a Second Language Conversation Group 1 p.m. and Yoga for All Levels 6:30 p.m. May 23; Baby and Toddler Storytime 10:15 a.m., and Toddler and Preschool Storytime 11 a.m. May 24. 932 S. Seventh St. 215-686-1766.

Fumo Branch: The Challenge Club: Structured Activities for Kids with Social Challenges 6 p.m. May 23; Toddler Storytime 10 a.m. May 24; Wooden Block Party 7 p.m. May 25. 2437 S. Broad St. 215-685-1758.

Parkway Central Branch: E-Gadget Help Desk 3 p.m., Teens Cook 3:30 p.m., and Moby reads from “Porcelain: A Memoir” 7 p.m. May 19; SMART Readers: Reading Stories and Making Art 4 p.m. May 20; Bringing Literacy to Life: Write! 2 p.m. May 21; Concert Celebrating the Life and Works of William Shakespeare 3 p.m. May 22; Introductory Microsoft Word 10:30 a.m., Baby and Toddler Storytime 11 a.m., Amy Goodman reads from “Democracy Now!: Twenty Years Covering the Movements Changing America” noon, Digital Learning Classroom 3 p.m., Minecraft Mondays 4 p.m., Free Yoga Workshop 5:30 p.m., Philadelphia Nonprofit Development Meetup | Ultimate Philly Nonprofit Resources 6 p.m., and Mysterious Travelers featuring Kim Pedro 7 p.m. May 23; Preschool Storytime with Miss Leigh 11 a.m., E-Gadget Help Desk 3 p.m., A Taste of African Heritage 6 p.m., Display and Sell Your Work: For Independent Craft Makers 6:30 p.m., and Jennifer Haigh and Adam Briggle read from “Heat and Light” and “A Field Philosopher’s Guide to Fracking: How One Texas Town Stood Up to Big Oil and Gas” 7:30 p.m. May 24; Baby and Toddler Storytime and We Won’t See Their Like Again: Philadelphians Who Should Not Be Forgotten: Paul Robeson 11 a.m., Legal Issues in Advanced Fundraising 3:30 p.m., and Shakespeare in the World Lecture Series- Two Gentlemen of Verona: Shakespeare Before He Was Shakespeare 6 p.m. May 25. 1901 Vine St. 215-686-5322.

Thomas F. Donatucci Sr. Branch: LEAP Afterschool activities 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; Pajama Storytime 6 p.m. May 19; Family Playgroup 10:30 p.m. May 21; Crochet and Knitting Circle 6:30 p.m. May 24. 1935 W. Shunk St. 215-685-1755.

Whitman Branch: Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 1 p.m. Saturdays; English as a Second Language Class 10 a.m. and Teen Advisory Group 4 p.m. May 19; Family Storytime 11 a.m. and Video Game Club 2 p.m. May 21; SmART Readers Program: Artist in Residence @ Your Library 4 p.m. and Adult Coloring: “Anglophile Fandom” Night 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 23; English as a Second Language Class and Wee Ones Storytime 10 a.m. and Ready-to-Read Storytime 11 a.m. May 24; Yoga for Children 5:30 p.m. and for Adults 6:30 p.m. May 25. 200 Snyder Ave. 215-685-1754.

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