Wynnefield Branch (Free Library of Philadelphia)

Great news! Our Crochet Club, Sisters Interacting Through Stitches, will continue virtually through the Summer every fourth Saturday! Join them virtually this Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 1 pm! Join Zoom Meeting... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85774064493 Meeting ID: 857 7406 4493 Passcode: 9d3EDj One tap mobile +13017158592,,85774064493#,,,,*819342# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,85774064493#,,,,*819342# US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 857 7406 4493 Passcode: 819342 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdR2gnXRQv See more

Good Morning Wynnefield Teachers and Community, Temple University and the Office of Naval Research have partnered to offer a teacher workshop in computer science. Teacher participants will be paid a $1,000 stipend and will receive up to $500 for use on technology materials. Please read the email below and attached flyer for more details. Share with your family, friends, and networks! ~Claire Hand, adult/teen librarian and Covid-19 Community Response Captain

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The 2020 Philadelphia Autism Project Conference will be held virtually November 9, 2020 - November 14, 2020. Registration is free. We plan to be there! We hope you will also! Register at http://bit.ly/2020PhillyAP_Conference

Here are some pictures from the wonderful Drive Thru Trick or Treat event today! Thanks again to Gompers Community School, Saint Joseph's University, Free Library of Philadelphia YSP dept, WRA, WCCAC, Friends of Wynnefield Library, and the Wynnefield community for supporting this event!

A big Thank You to everyone who volunteered and those who came out to participate in the Drive Thru Trick or Treat Event held outside of Wynnefield Library today. It was a great success. The weather was absolutely wonderful! We had over 200 participants driving by and walking up to tables. We are so grateful to Ms. Saidas Foster, of Gompers Community School for organizing this event, Saint Joseph's University, Friends of Wynnefield Library members Lucille Mason and Frances Conwell , Wynnefield Cultural Center Advisory Council, Wynnefield Residents Association, and the additional Commmunity partners who made donations, especially Valerie Samuel and Chris Caputo of Youth Services and Programs from the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Looking forward to seeing the community come to Wynnefield Library for the Drive Thru Trick or Treat event from 12-2 pm!

Hey Wynnefield Community! Our partners at PA CareerLink have listed several employment and training opportunities and community resources! See the attached flyers for details. ~ Claire Hand, Adult/Teen Librarian and Covid-19 Community Response Captain

Hello Wynnefield! Our partner at Saint Joseph's University Writing Center is offering a Virtual College Essay Workshop on Monday, November 16th from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Tutors will give our teens and all interested in applying for college and university admission instruction on how to write an effective college essay! ... Please read the attached flyer for details. You may register for the workshop by clicking on https://tinyurl.com/y2qf9uz4. If you have any questions about the workshop, please send me an email at [email protected]. ~ Claire hand, Adult/Teen Librarian at Wynnefield Library and Covid-19 Community Response Captain

Boo Hello Wynnefield Community! Wynnefield Library is hosting a Trick or Treat Drive Thru event in partnership with Gompers Elementary School and Saint Joseph's University on Saturday, October 31st from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Giveaways include books, coats, candy, and school supplies. Wear your mask! Stay in your car! Drive up to the Overbrook Avenue entrance for the fun! If you would like to donate items or volunteer to help during the event, please call Gompers at 267-255-2625 by Friday. ~ Claire Hand, Adult/Teen Librarian and Covid-19 Community Response Captain

Hello Wynnefield! Council Member Isaiah Thomas is sponsoring the Resource Hubbs for youth ages 14 years old to 21 years old on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays starting October 15th through November 28th. Please read the attached flyers for times, details, and how to sign up. Please wear a mask! ~ Claire Hand, Adult/Teen Librarian and Covid-19 Community Response Captain

Hello Wynnefield! Nursing Assistant and Movers Jobs are available in the Philadelphia area and Montgomery County. Please read the attached flyers for details and contact information. Please wear a mask to your interviews! ~ Claire Hand/Adult/Teen Librarian and Covid-19 Community Response Captain

Join Major League Baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the St. Matthew A.M.E. of Philadelphia for a Drive Thru Play Ball Event on October 24, 2020 from 12:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. All children will receive a PLAY BALL bat and ball set and more! Remember to wear your mask! ~ Claire Hand, Adult/Teen Librarian and Covid-19 Community Response Captain

The NEW Census 2020 Deadline is tomorrow, Thursday, October 15th! You still have time to respond to the census: Online response deadline is Friday morning, October 16th until 6:00 a.m. Visit 2020 census.gov at https://my2020census.gov/ .... By phone response deadline is until 2:00 a.m. Call 844-330-2020 for English. Call 844-468-2020 for Spanish. Paper responses must be postmarked by tomorrow, Thursday, October 15. Enumerators will continue their non-response follow up activities through the end of the day on Thursday, October 15. Be counted! ~ Claire Hand, Adult/Teen Librarian and Covid-19 Response Captain