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Encontrar Nuestra Voz: V Taller de Creación Poética (Salón virtual) | Finding Our Voice: V Poetic Creation Workshop (Virtual room)
Wed, April 9, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Nos complace presentar, Encontrar Nuestra Voz: V Taller de Creación Poética , un evento que se llevará a cabo en el marco del XIX Festival Internacional de Poesía (FIP) Palabra en el Mundo , celebrando este año su XI edición en…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, April 9, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
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The Schuylkill Navigation Canal System
Wed, April 9, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Government Publications Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Schuylkill Navigation is the 108 mile long chain of dams and canals that brought literally millions of tons of anthracite coal down from Schuylkill County to tidewater at Philadelphia. Started in 1815-1825, it ended early in the 20th century. In conjunction with this talk, view…
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Katie Kitamura | Audition
Wed, April 9, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Katie Kitamura | Audition: A Novel REGISTER In Conversation with Adam Dalva One woman, the performance of a lifetime. Or two. An exhilarating, destabilizing Möbius strip of a novel that asks whether we ever really know the people we love. Two people meet…
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Children’s and Family Music Exploration with Philly Music Lessons Instructor Jillian Ashcraft
Thu, April 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
This engaging class invites children and their families to explore rhythm, melody, and movement through interactive activities, hands-on instruments, and fun sing-a-longs. Designed to nurture creativity and foster a love of music for 2-5 year olds and their caregivers.
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English as a Second Language
Thu, April 10, 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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Basic English Literacy
Thu, April 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue, 19142
Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic English literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills in English. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email…
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Preschool Storytime and Play!
Thu, April 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Preschool Storytime and Play! 10:30 a.m. Join us for fun stories and songs followed by creative play! For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.
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Storytime Adventures!
Thu, April 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event…
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中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, April 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧！ Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
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Storytime with Ms. Prather
Thu, April 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join our Children's Librarian for stories, songs, rhymes, dance and play. Best for infants through preschool aged children, along with their caregivers. Groups must reserve their spot in advance by calling the library. Also meets February 20, March 20, April 10 and May 15.
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Free Intermediate English Classes with IAC
Thu, April 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Free English Classes by IAC Mondays through Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays: Beginner Level Tuesdays and Thursdays: Intermediate Level Improve your ability to read, write and speak English! Questions? Beginner level: text or whatsapp…
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Rare Books Roadshow
Thu, April 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
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Rare Books Roadshow
Thu, April 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
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Rare Books Roadshow
Thu, April 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
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Digital Junkyard
Thu, April 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Assorted tech programming and exploration with Mr. Kamili, the "computer guy at the branch". Join us on the 2nd Thursday of the month!
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Bustleton Book Club: Anxious People by Fredrick Backman
Thu, April 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Join us for a discussion of Anxious People by Fredrick Backman. Taken hostage by a failed bank robber while attending an open house, eight anxiety-prone strangers discover their unexpected common traits. Reading the book beforehand is encouraged, but not necessary. Copies of the book will…
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Computer Basics
Thu, April 10, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Just the basics! For beginners with little to no computer experience. Please call 215-685-0525 for more information.
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Resume Review with Dress For Success
Thu, April 10, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Need to refresh your resume? We're excited to partner with Dress for Success Greater Philadelphia to offer resume review services and job search assistance on the first Thursday of each month! Resume review will be offered on first-come, first-served basis. Get help from…
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Discover Food Sources in Philly: Clark Park Farmers Market
Thu, April 10, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Registration link: https://DiscoverFoodSources8.eventbrite.com Join us in the teaching kitchen for our Discover Food Sources series! Where Can You Source Your Food in Philly? Clark Park Farmers Market Our April program will focus on Clark Park Farmers Market. Chef Shayla…