Branching out 2-18-2016

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Charles Santore Branch: One-on-one computer tutoring for seniors daily by appointment; Sign Language Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers 10:15 a.m. and Sign Language Storytime for Babies 11 a.m. Feb. 19; Tea, Scones and Work with your Phones 2:30 p.m. Feb. 20; English as a Second Language Conversation Group 1 p.m. Feb. 22; 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. Feb. 23; Intermediate English as a Second Language Class 12:30 p.m. Feb. 24. 932 S. Seventh St. 215-686-1766.

Fumo Branch: Minecraft Club 2 p.m. Feb. 20; The Challenge Club: Structured Activities for Kids with Social Challenges 6 p.m. Feb. 22; Toddler Storytime 10 a.m. Feb. 23; Wooden Block Party 7 p.m. Feb. 24. 2437 S. Broad St. 215-685-1758.

Parkway Central Branch: E-Gadget Help Desk 3 p.m., Pokemon Card Club 4 p.m., Fast and Frugal Soups 6 p.m., and E.J. Dionne Jr. reads from “Why the Right Went Wrong: Conservatism—From Goldwater to the Tea Party and Beyond” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Cost for reading: $7-$15; Fun Fridays: Story and a Craft 4 p.m. Feb. 19; Bringing Literacy to Life: Read! 2 p.m. and The World Builder’s Writing Club 2:30 p.m. Feb. 20; Sundays on Stage: Lion Dance 2 p.m. Feb. 21; iPad for Seniors 10:30 a.m., Baby & Toddler Story Time 11 a.m., Digital Learning Classroom 3 p.m., Board Game Bonanza 4 p.m., Meatless Monday 6 p.m., Mysterious Travelers: Great Migrations with William “Wali” Bickley 7 p.m., and DIY Recording Meetup: Intro to Mixing: Thinking Visually 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22; Preschool Storytime with Miss Leigh 11 a.m., E-Gadget Help Desk 3 p.m., A Taste of African Heritage and A Cider Tasting with Strangelove’s Craft Beer Bar 6 p.m., Introduction to Blogging 6:30 p.m., and A.O. Scott reads from “Better Living Through Criticism: How to Think About Art, Pleasure, Beauty, and Truth” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Cost for reading: $7-$15; Baby & Toddler Story Time 11 a.m. and Providing the Best Customer Service and E-Resources for Job Seekers 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24. 1901 Vine St. 215-686-5322.

Queen Memorial Branch: Wooden Block Party 2 p.m. Feb. 20. 1201 S. 23rd St. 215-685-1899.

Thomas F. Donatucci Sr. Branch: LEAP Afterschool activities 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; Baby Storytime (0-18 months) 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19; Preschool Storytime: Ms. Kate’s Favorites 10 a.m. Feb. 22; Crochet and Knitting Circle 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23. 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. Feb. 18 and 23; Teen Advisory Group 4 p.m. Feb. 18; Family Story Time 11 a.m. and Video Game Club 2 p.m. Feb. 20; Black History Month Weekend Matinee Film Series showing of “Selma” 2 p.m. Feb. 21; Bringing Literacy to Life: Sing! 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22; Wee Ones Storytime 10 a.m. and Ready-to-Read Storytime 11 a.m. Feb. 23; Yoga Class for Adults 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24. 200 Snyder Ave. 215-685-1754. Visit freelibrary.org.