Branching out 5-5-2016

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Charles Santore Branch: One-on-one computer tutoring for seniors daily by appointment; STEM Gems 10 a.m. and Children’s Chess Club 1 p.m. May 7; English as a Second Language Conversation Group 1 p.m. and Yoga for All Levels 6:30 p.m. May 9; Baby and Toddler Storytime 10:15 a.m., Toddler and Preschool Storytime 11 a.m., and Beginner English as a Second Language Class 12:30 p.m. May 10; Cookie Swap 6 p.m. May 11. 932 S. Seventh St. 215-686-1766.

Fumo Branch: Wooden Block Party 10 a.m. May 5; Toddler Storytime 10 a.m. May 10; Pajama Storytime 7 p.m. May 11. 2437 S. Broad St. 215-685-1758.

Parkway Central Branch: E-Gadget Help Desk 3 p.m., Tao of Content Marketing and Indego Street Skills 6 p.m., and Angela Duckworth reads from “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” 7:30 p.m. May 5; SMART Readers: Reading Stories and Making Art 4 p.m., and Arianna Huffington reads from “The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time” 7:30 p.m. May 6. Cost: $30; Free Library of Comic-Con 2016 for Teens 11 a.m. May 7; Baby and Toddler Story Time 11 a.m., Digital Learning Classroom 3 p.m., Minecraft Mondays 4 p.m., Free Yoga Workshop 5:30 p.m., and The African American Interest – Book Discussion Group 6 p.m. May 9; Introduction to Proposal Writing and Project Budgets 9:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime with Miss Leigh 11 a.m., E-Gadget Help Desk 3 p.m., A Taste of African Heritage 6 p.m., and Juan Williams reads from “We the People: The Modern-Day Figures Who Have Reshaped and Affirmed the Founding Fathers’ Vision of What America Is” 7:30 p.m. May 10; Baby and Toddler Story Time and Chow Down on Wellness with Veterans 11 a.m., Internet Security 2 p.m., Starting a Nonprofit: Ongoing Requirements and Resources Part 3 of 3 5:30 p.m., and Louise Erdrich reads from “LaRose” 7:30 p.m. May 11. Cost: $7-$15. 1901 Vine St. 215-686-5322.

Thomas F. Donatucci Sr. Branch: LEAP Afterschool activities 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; Family Playgroup 10:30 a.m. May 7; Toddler Storytime: Animals at night! 10 a.m. May 9; Crochet and Knitting Circle 6:30 p.m. May 10. 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 5; Family Storytime 11 a.m. May 7; SmART Readers Program: Artist in Residence @ Your Library 4 p.m. May 9; English as a Second Language Class 10 a.m. May 10; Yoga for Children 5:30 p.m. and for Adults 6:30 p.m. May 11. 200 Snyder Ave. 215-685-1754.

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