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James Comey | Central Park West: A Crime Novel
Wed, May 31, 2023
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $17.50 ticket
TICKETS will be available at the will-call table in the lobby after 6:45 p.m. tonight. In conversation with George Anastasia The director of the FBI from 2013 to 2017, James Comey captured international attention for his investigations into Hillary Clinton’s emails, Russian…
Gadget Help
Thu, June 1, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Do you have a tablet, smart phone, or laptop that you don't know how to use? Stop by our Computer Lab in the Magazines and Newspapers Department on the 3rd floor beginning at 10 AM. Gadget Help Desk is open 10 AM until 3PM. First come, first served.
Leamos Spanish Literacy
Thu, June 1, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Do you know a Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn to read or write? Leamos™ (Let's Read) is a FREE Spanish literacy course that teaches adults how to read and write. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org . Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. -…
Leamos: clases de alfabetización
Thu, June 1, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
¿Conoce a un adulto que habla español que quiere aprender a leer o escribir? Leamos ™ es un curso gratuito de alfabetización que enseña a los adultos cómo leer y escribir. Para más información, llame al 215-685-9996/escriba a…
Beginner Spanish II (ONLINE)
Thu, June 1, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Virtual
Learn basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar and build your confidence in speaking Spanish while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. This group is a continuation of one that started in the fall and is suitable for beginners. Click here to join the interest list: …
Canticuentos: Spanish Storytime with Ana at DiSilvestro Playground
Thu, June 1, 2023
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join Ana Atach for songs & stories in Spanish, with a new animal theme each week! Bring your own animal toy to play along. Intended for our friends ages 0-5 and their caregivers and held outdoors at DiSilvestro Playground.
Read Baby Read Storytime
Thu, June 1, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, and interactive play. Read Baby Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
Storytime Adventures!
Thu, June 1, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Liz each Thursday at 10:30am for a storytime adventure, where we'll read books, sing songs, and explore a new theme each week! Check facebook and instagram on the morning of the program to discover the day's theme! Intended for our friends age 6 and under and their caregivers.…
Start High School Equivalency or English Language Classes through Next Level Learning
Thu, June 1, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Are you looking to earn your high school equivalency (a high school diploma, GED, HiSET, etc.), take some refresher courses in math and reading, or improve your English language skills? Continue your educational journey through Next Level Learning, a network of adult education classes…
Edible Alphabet - Learning English Through Cooking! (In Person)
Thu, June 1, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Adults are invited to this FREE English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together! W/hen; Thursdays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (May 25 - June 29, 2023) Where: Parkway Central Library - 4th Floor Culinary Literacy Center (1901 Vine Street,…
Pride Month Storytime
Thu, June 1, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Celebrate Pride Month with inclusive stories and a special rainbow craft! We will watch the short "Twas the Night Before Pride" - a PG rated animated version of the picture book. For all ages.
Storytime with Ms. Nicole
Thu, June 1, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Join Ms. Nicole for Storytime!
Storytimes at the Library!
Thu, June 1, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join Ms. Prather for stories, songs and rhymes for infants and toddlers, along with an adult caregiver May 4, 18 & 25; June 1, 15, 22 & 29
One Book, One Philadelphia Storytime
Thu, June 1, 2023
11:00 A.M.
Wadsworth Library
We will be reading Drawn Together , written by Minh Lê and illustrated by Dan Santat. In this children’s book, a child and his grandfather spend a day together. They don’t speak the same language until their love for art connects them. Sometimes you don’t need words to…
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Thu, June 1, 2023
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Join our new children's librarian, Maddie, for a fun-filled story time! Every week will have a new theme and tips for early literacy. There will be no story times on the second Thursday of every month. For babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Groups will need to schedule an appointment…
Free Library Chess Club
Thu, June 1, 2023
1:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 1:00-4:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
Headshots at the BRIC!
Thu, June 1, 2023
1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the…
English Conversation Group
Thu, June 1, 2023
2:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3:30 pm Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. For more English programs at the library, visit www.bit.ly/LLCnewprograms
Learn Japanese Online (ONLINE)
Thu, June 1, 2023
3:00 P.M.
Virtual
Learn basic Japanese and build your confidence in speaking Japanese while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. This group is led by Free Library volunteer Hajime. Click here to join the interest list: http://www.bit.ly/LLCnewprograms
Latin III - Beginner/Intermediate (ONLINE)
Thu, June 1, 2023
3:00 P.M.
Virtual
Salve! Do you want to improve your Latin while reading about the daily life and adventures of a member of a Roman household? This class is a continuation of the beginning Latin class that started in 2021. We have covered many parts of Latin grammar and syntax, such as declensions, case meanings,…