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Reading Captain training at West Kensington Ministry
Mon, January 17, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
The Kensington Library and Read by 4th will be sponsoring a Reading Captain training at West Kensington Ministry, 2140 North Hancock Street, Philadelphia PA, 19122 (at the corner of Hancock and Susquehanna) on Monday, January 17, when Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed, from 3:00 to 4:30…
Virtual Book Club: Parable of the Talents
Mon, January 17, 2022
5:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Meetings will be bi-weekly Monday evenings. The book we will be discussing is Octavia E. Butler’s “Parable of the Talents”! Hope you can join! Register here . Mondays: 5:00-6:30pm November 8th (Chapters 1,2,+3), 22nd (Chapters 4,5,+6), December 6th (Chapters 7,8+9), 20th…
IN-PERSON - Larry Miller and Laila Lacy | Jump: My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom
Mon, January 17, 2022
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
REGISTER Doors to the library open at 6:30 p.m. In conversation with Fat Joe , rapper, producer, platinum recording artist, and host of the Fat Joe Show Named the first chairman of the Jordan Brand Advisory Board in January 2019, Larry Miller led Michael Jordan’s $200-million…
Virtual Introduction to Proposal Writing
Tue, January 18, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? This workshop will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal. It will include: The basic elements of a proposal The "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal…
Virtual English Conversation Group
Tue, January 18, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Join our free conversation circle, where adults from different countries come together to speak English (lower to intermediate level) in a friendly setting. This series is sponsored by the Kensington Library. For more information or to register, complete the form at the link here…
Online English
Tue, January 18, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Virtual
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11 a.m. January 18 - April 14, 2022 Adults are invited to enhance their English skills in this free online class led by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Learn English with teacher guidance and peer support, authentic and interactive materials,…
Everything you need to know about Unemployment Benefits
Tue, January 18, 2022
10:00 A.M.
McPherson Square Library
Do you have questions about Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania? Lawyers and paralegals from PLA will be available to meet with community members and discuss their issue or refer them to resources at the Library from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The North Philadelphia Libraries of the Free…
COVID Vaccine Clinic
Tue, January 18, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
COVID Vaccine Clinic Administered by Philadelphia Dept of Public Health Offering Pfizer (2 doses for ages 12+) and J&J (1 dose for ages 18+) Tuesdays beginning July 20 10:00-4:00 No ID or insurance required Walk-ins welcome, or reserve a time slot by calling 311 or…
Read Baby Read! Virtual Storytime for Babies and Toddlers
Tue, January 18, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join Ms. Susan on Wynnefield Library's Facebook Page. Bring your little one for lap time with stories and songs! Read, Baby, read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy development for babies and toddlers (*0-24 months) and their caregivers. Read, Baby, Read is made…
Virtual Storytime with Ms. Dana
Tue, January 18, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join Ms. Dana for stories, songs and silliness. Recommended for ages 2 and up, and their parents and caregivers. She will be conducting this storytime using Facebook live. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/LovettBranchFreeLibrary/ This program is…
Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English
Tue, January 18, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Virtual
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). This class will meet on: TUESDAYS from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Attendance is preferred at class…
Virtual Preschool Storytime
Tue, January 18, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library
Join Ms. Meghan on our Facebook page each Tuesday for a virtual storytime full of stories, songs, and fun activities. Geared toward children ages 4 and under. Text @ricprescho to 81010 for reminders.
Take-and-Make Kits
Tue, January 18, 2022
12:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Stop in to pick up a craft kit on Tuesdays starting at 12:00 p.m. Kits contain instructions and supplies plus bonus activity ideas! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Supplies are limited and are first-come, first-served. Text @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.
Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Excel Simple Formula Writing and Page Set-up
Tue, January 18, 2022
12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Interested in learning Excel Basics? This session can introduce you to some of the most commonly used features! Starting with an overview of Excel interface elements, moving into selection of cell ranges, and progressing to how to build simple formulas. After that, you’ll…
Philly Hot Jobs
Tue, January 18, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Tierre Graves, Digital Resource Specialist, presents Philly Hot Jobs.
Take It and Make It
Tue, January 18, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Logan Library
Stop in to pick up a craft kit! We will have different ones to choose from - they all include instructions and supplies. Kits are limited, and will be available from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. First come, first served. Also, January 21.
Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: Math, Reading, and High School Equivalency
Tue, January 18, 2022
1:30 P.M.
Logan Library
Are you looking to earn your high school equivalency (a high school diploma, GED, HiSET, etc.), or take some refresher courses in math and reading? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes organized through the city of Philadelphia. Start by taking…
Free COVID-19 Testing
Tue, January 18, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Staff from Drexel University’s College of Medicine will be providing free Rapid Antigen COVID-19 testing outdoors in front of the library from 2:00-4:00 p.m. every Tuesday, open to anyone 8 years of age or older. No insurance necessary. Questions? (267) 507-6749…
Pop-Up Table – Puzzle Packets
Tue, January 18, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Stop by the Adult/Teen Department during the month of January and visit the Pop-Up Table for a new activity while supplies last. January's activity: Puzzle Packets. Remember, supplies are limited and are first come, first served. So…don’t miss out! For adults and…
Virtual Spanish Conversation Circle
Tue, January 18, 2022
2:30 P.M.
Virtual
Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Build your confidence in speaking Spanish while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. For intermediate and advanced speakers. This group is currently full. To sign up for the waitlist, register at the link here . Questions? Email…