# Chess Club for Kids — Parkway Central Library Children's Department

> Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Mon, Nov 2 (+4 more dates) · 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
- Where: Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Ages: Kids 12 and under
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Free Library of Philadelphia
- Official page: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/183783
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A Monday chess club for kids 12 and under in the Story Hour Room of the Central Children's Department. Supplies provided; no experience needed.

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