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December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month! To celebrate, Languages and Learning , the adult learning department of the Free Library, is highlighting some of the resources available with… continue reading Learn a Foreign Language With Our Electronic Resources
By written by Meredith M. December 11, 2024
December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month! Maybe you’re looking for something to do over your winter break or already thinking about your 2025 goals. There’s never a bad time… continue reading Celebrate National Learn a Foreign Language Month With Languages and Learning
By written by Meredith M. December 3, 2024
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November is National American Indian Heritage Month, also known as Native American Heritage Month . While different single-day observations began across the country early in the 20th century, it… continue reading Native American Heritage: Language Resources
By written by Meredith M. November 14, 2024 1
Join us at Parkway Central Library for a special storytime series celebrating the many languages of Philadelphia! Each storytime in this series will be bilingual, highlighting different… continue reading Languages of Philadelphia: A Bilingual Family Storytime Series
By written by Bridget G. October 15, 2024 1
La biblioteca pública de Filadelfia se complace en anunciar una nueva serie de tres partes presentada en español para impulsar su búsqueda de empleo: Conceptos básicos… continue reading Nueva Serie de Tres Partes Para Impulsar su Búsqueda de Empleo
By written by Lu F. September 26, 2024 2
It’s Welcoming Week ! Every year, from September 13–22, organizations around the country come together to connect and reaffirm their dedication to inclusivity with neighbors of all… continue reading Welcoming Week Resources for New Americans
By written by Meredith M. September 17, 2024
Languages and Learning is the Free Library of Philadelphia's department for adult education support, connecting patrons seeking Adult Basic Education, English Language Learner, and World… continue reading New Spanish Language Novels in the Free Library's Catalog
By written by Betsy M. August 19, 2024 1
Languages and Learning is the Free Library of Philadelphia's department for adult education support, connecting patrons seeking Adult Basic Education , English Language Learner , and World… continue reading New World Language Learning Books in the Free Library's Catalog
By written by Betsy M. May 14, 2024
Languages and Learning is the Free Library of Philadelphia's department for adult education support, connecting patrons seeking Adult Basic Education , English Language Learner, and World… continue reading New English Language Learning Titles in the Free Library's Catalog
By written by Betsy M. May 1, 2024
We are so excited to announce that American Sign Language is now available on Mango Languages ! American Sign Language (often called ASL) is used by Deaf and hard-of-hearing people to… continue reading Learn American Sign Language with Mango Languages
By written by Meredith M. March 7, 2024 5
By Tuesday C., Kate G., and Sara P. Hola, bonjour, dzien dobry, ni hao! Welcome to the Kensington / Fairhill / Riverwards Community Cookbook : a treasure showcasing the cultural… continue reading The Kensington / Fairhill / Riverwards Cookbook: A North Philly Community's Labor of Love
By written by Administrator January 24, 2024 5
December is Learn a Foreign Language Month and we’re celebrating at the Free Library. Many languages are in danger of dying out and estimates show about 3,000 languages becoming lost before… continue reading Endangered Language Spotlight: The Okinawan Languages
By written by Kim M. December 28, 2023
December includes International Volunteer Day — which takes place on December 5th — but here at the Free Library, we celebrate our volunteers all year round! Many of the programs… continue reading My Experience Volunteering with the Free Library
By written by Marjorie S. December 20, 2023
December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, but Languages and Learning at the Free Library celebrates language learning all year! Here in Philadelphia, over 180 different languages are… continue reading December is Learn a Foreign Language Month
By written by Meredith M. December 19, 2023
El Field Teen Center se une a la celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana con el estreno de su nueva colección en español. Ahora podrás disfrutar de novelas,… continue reading ¡Nueva colección para jóvenes en español!
By written by Verónica M. October 11, 2023
The Languages and Learning Center offers relevant and engaging programs and resources for English language learners. Here are seven great ways we can help you learn, improve, and speak… continue reading 7 Great Ways To Improve Your English With the Free Library
By written by Lindsay S. September 27, 2023 7
¡Leamos! es un curso gratuito de alfabetización con componentes en línea y presenciales que enseña a adultos hispanohablantes y analfabetos a leer y escribir en… continue reading Leamos! Adult Literacy for Spanish Speakers
By written by Betsy M. August 22, 2023 1
Philadelphia is a city full of the history, culture, and contributions of numerous immigrant communities. This June, join the Free Library of Philadelphia as we celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month,… continue reading June is Immigrant Heritage Month
By written by Inaara S. May 31, 2023
The Office of Immigrant Affairs ’ Language Access Program team and the Free Library of Philadelphia collaborated on the creation of the Language Help Here! Campaign . The campaign’s… continue reading Get To Know Our Language Help Here! Campaign
By written by Administrator March 23, 2023
Did you know that studying a world language can improve your concentration and memory ? That’s good news for Europe, where most countries have national-level requirements that students study… continue reading Learn a World Language With the Free Library
By written by Jamie B. March 21, 2023 3