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CANCELLED - Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes
Sat, April 4, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Pathway Forward and the Free Library of Philadelphia's Languages and Learning Center for FREE GED. and Adult Basic Education classes on Saturdays and Sundays. Free Classes on Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. English/Social Studies GED Prep 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m.…
CANCELLED - Green Thumbs in Your Library
Sat, April 4, 2020
11:00 A.M.
West Oak Lane Library
This spring you'll find more than books at your local library. Gather your family for a workshop series where you'll learn basic gardening skills, plant-based cooking, and how to make healthy food choices. You'll learn to grow fruits and vegetables by planting a…
CANCELLED - Friendly Bridge Club
Sat, April 4, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Andorra Library
Please join us to play Contract Bridge, socially. All levels are welcome - learners, experienced players and teachers.
CANCELLED - Census Action Day Senior Fair
Sat, April 4, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Seniors count! And the 2020 Census counts on you. Visit information tables and find out about services from local and city organizations, and get help with completing the census online. 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Enjoy live music 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Learn how to make the most of…
CANCELLED - Free Tree Giveaway!
Sat, April 4, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Logan Library
Would you like to receive a free tree for your yard? TreePhilly will be on hand with young trees for Philadelphia residents. There are a limited amount of trees available, and you will need to rsvp in advance, by clicking this link https://forms.gle/DgLiBuZynq4r51XX9 to…
CANCELLED - Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes
Sun, April 5, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Pathway Forward and the Free Library of Philadelphia's Languages and Learning Center for FREE GED. and Adult Basic Education classes on Saturdays and Sundays. Free Classes on Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. English/Social Studies GED Prep 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m.…
CANCELLED - Open Sew
Sun, April 5, 2020
1:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Open sew is a great opportunity to focus on your own sewing project or to just relax and enjoy creating with friends. So, bring your work(s) in progress and hang out with us as we craft together. Whether you need a bit of extra help, just a little bit of fun or great inspiration and the…
CANCELLED - Arabic/English Language and Cultural Exchange
Mon, April 6, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Heim Center for Civic and Cultural Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Interested in learning Arabic and helping Arabic speakers practice English? Come join our free cultural connections group, where we will explore language, customs, foods, and other aspects of culture. Mondays, starting October 7, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Room 138 in the Heim…
CANCELLED - Edible Alphabet - Learning English Through Cooking!
Mon, April 6, 2020
12:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Adults are invited to this FREE class for English langauge learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together! Mondays 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m March 16, 2020 - April 20, 2020 Attendance is preferred at all 6 classes. Where: Independence Library…
CANCELLED - Writing Help from University of Pennsylvania Faculty
Mon, April 6, 2020
5:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Struggling with writer’s block? Don’t know where to start? Need a second pair of eyes on a document? Stop in to get free writing help from a University of Pennsylvania faculty member from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on projects like: Resumes Cover letters Filling out forms (*unable to help with…
CANCELLED - Spanish Language Learning Circle - Beginner 1
Mon, April 6, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Are you interested in learning Spanish? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's your chance! Join us as we learn Spanish using…
CANCELLED - Monday Poets | Nausheen Eusuf & Elizabeth Scanlon
Mon, April 6, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Literature Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Nausheen Eusuf holds a PhD in English from Boston University and an MA from the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins. Her poetry has won a Pushcart Prize, and has appeared in The American Scholar, PN Review, Southwest Review, Salmagundi, World Literature Today, and Best American Poetry 2018 &…
CANCELLED - Shut-up and Write!
Mon, April 6, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Start your week with an hour or two of writing. We've discovered that it's strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it's true for you. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write…
CANCELLED - Spinning Yarns
Mon, April 6, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
For those who knit and crochet, bring your latest project and enjoy a relaxing, low-key evening of crafting at the library every Monday. All fiber arts are welcome.
CANCELLED - French Language Learning Circle
Mon, April 6, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Are you interested in learning French? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's your chance! Join us as we learn French using…
CANCELLED - First Monday Writers Group
Mon, April 6, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Are you a writer who needs some motivation and encouragement? We can provide this, as well as technical skills and information that can direct you towards completing tasks for publication and discovery. A great support group no matter what stage of the process you are in,…
CANCELLED - English Language Conversation Group
Mon, April 6, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
This group is a great way to practice speaking everyday English. All levels are welcome. For adults. This group meets most Mondays.
CANCELLED - Representative Elizabeth Fiedler Mobile Office hours at the Library
Tue, April 7, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Whitman Library
Do you need help with any of the following state services? -Senior SEPTA IDs -PA state tax forms -Unemployment compensation -Birth certificate applications A member of Representative Elizabeth Fiedler’s staff will be here at Whitman Library on the first Tuesday of the month 10:30 a.m. -…
CANCELLED - Tai Chi
Tue, April 7, 2020
12:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for a healthy and stress relieving break in the middle of your day. Our instructor, Henry Vuong, has been studying Tai Chi since childhood. This free, 8-week program is sponsored by Friends of Andorra Library. Space is limited and advance registration is…
CANCELLED - Computer Basics: Microsoft Word
Tue, April 7, 2020
2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Each Tuesday, we’ll go over basic computer skills; covering topics like how to use a mouse and keyboard, internet searches, or Microsoft Word