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English as a Second Language
Tue, May 13, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 3/25/25. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 3/18 and 3/20/25. …
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, May 13, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours 10am-12pm Wed. with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. If you have questions, you can email socialservices@freelibrary.org. Social Workers are also available by…
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Anne Lambelet Author/Illustrator Visit
Tue, May 13, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Anne Lambelet earned a bachelor’s degree in illustration from the University of the Arts and has worked with Harper Collins, Simon & Shuster, Hachette Book Group, Scholastic and lots of others. She has illustrated several children’s books and has even written a few of her…
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Preschool Storytime and Open Play
Tue, May 13, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join Ms. Kate for books, songs, and dancing on Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30am ! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers. (Please call ahead to arrange a pre-school or day care visit).
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Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking! (Online)
Tue, May 13, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Zoom
Tuesdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (April 1 - May 20, 2025) Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call). Free grocery pick up available. Register at …
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*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Tue, May 13, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
** Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to be placed on the waitlist or find an alternate class location. ** Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by…
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 13, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs and movement! Best suited for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
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Tablet and Phone Help
Tue, May 13, 2025
11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Need help printing a document from your phone? Can’t figure out how to work your iPad? Stop by our computer lab to receive help.
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CANCELLED: Family Storytime
Tue, May 13, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Storytime is cancelled Tuesday, May 13th and will resume the following week. On Tuesdays at 11 AM, we will have a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
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Enroll for English Classes!
Tue, May 13, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lawncrest Library
Free English Classes! Learn English at the Lawncrest Library! Enrollment days Tuesday, May 13th and Thursday, May 15th 11:00 a.m. Classes will meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Attending an enrollment day is required to join the class. Questions? Whatsapp Justine 267-496-0542
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Interested in Working for the City of Philadelphia?
Tue, May 13, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Interested in Working for the City of Philadelphia? Come speak with representatives at 11 am to 1 pm, from the City of Philadelphia's Office of Human Resources. Learn about civil service opportunities and ways you can: Develop your career and make a difference in the lives of others Connect…
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Mastering the Mouse
Tue, May 13, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Haverford Library
Learn how to effectively use the mouse and have an opportunity to practice with it. Limited space available.
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Philly Career Launch - Career Exploration Workshop
Tue, May 13, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Explore careers that build on your strengths and interests and get hands-on experience with online resources, such as the Free Library’s database of training opportunities at careertraining.freelibrary.org. The workshop goes from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Boxed lunch provided. Free.…
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Generational Legacies: An Oral History Exhibit
Tue, May 13, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for an immersive exhibit experience highlighting the personal histories of students' relatives, teachers, and community members. Students will present digitally recorded interviews, artist statements, and original artworks based on their primary research. This collaborative…
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 13, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that will help your young child develop important pre-literary skills while you bond and have fun together! This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under, and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Resource Table - Community Wellness
Tue, May 13, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Stop by the resource table from the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS) to learn about the valuable mental wellness resources the city can provide to you, your family or…
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime
Tue, May 13, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join Mr. Rich for stories, songs, rhymes, and dances perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers! Free play with baby-friendly toys and a baby-friendly climbing wall will wrap up the program. Siblings are always welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs…
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Tue, May 13, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, stories, rhymes and lap time! Stick around for playtime afterward. This program is intended for ages 0 - 24 months, along with their caregivers. This program has been made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Tue, May 13, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
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The Philadelphia City Commissioner's Office 2025 Elections Resource
Tue, May 13, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Have you ever wondered how the election system works in Philadelphia? The Philadelphia City Commissioners' Office will be in the Parkway Central lobby to answer your questions regarding how elections work and how one can become a poll worker or a bilingual interpreter.…