Parenting Workshop Series

Thu, April 25, 2019 12:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

A FREE 12-Week Program for parents that provides the following: Workshops and materials Refreshments Cash stipend of $100 upon completion of program Occasional door prizes Parenting Certificate upon completion of program Use letter or certificate for Court requirements. Please contact the…

Adult Family Programs Children Family

Resume Assistance

Thu, April 25, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Frankford Library

Receive help building a resume or improving your current one utilizing our new laptops for extended time.

Adult Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers

CareerLink

Thu, April 25, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Looking for a job? Or a better one? Stop in to see CareerLink! Browse jobs and apply. 12-2PM

Adult Senior Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers

CareerLink

Thu, April 25, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Looking for a job? Or a better one? Stop in to see CareerLink! Browse jobs and apply. 12-2PM

Adult Senior Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers

Careerlink Drop In Help for Job Seekers

Thu, April 25, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Looking for a new job or updating your resume? Stop in to speak with a Careerlink specialist for one on one help with applications, resumes, and job resources.

Adult Other Great Programs Jobs & Job Seekers

Tai Chi

Thu, April 25, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Based on Chinese soft-style martial arts, modern T’ai Chi is best known as a gentle slow-motion exercise that improves balance, leg strength, relaxation, deep breathing, calmness, focus and alertness. Please wear comfortable clothing. Registration is required. To register, please call…

Adult Other Great Programs Health and Wellness Body, Mind & Spirit Health & Fitness

Book Discussion Group

Thu, April 25, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Please join our book discussion group for Adults at the Philadelphia City Institute.  We meet on the last Thursday of every month, at 2:00 p.m. in the meeting room.  For our current title and a copy of the book, please inquire at the Reference Desk. All book discussions will be held in…

Adult Other Great Programs Fiction Book Clubs

Computer Tutoring

Thu, April 25, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us in the Lab for individualized assistance provided by our Digital Resource Specialist.

Adult Young Adult Senior Computer Classes Digital Media

Open Lab: Resume

Thu, April 25, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Need help with your resume? Come to our resume open lab with extended time. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Adult Young Adult Computer Classes Computers Jobs & Job Seekers

Drop-in Writing Help from University of Pennsylvania Faculty

Thu, April 25, 2019 3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Free help with: Resumes Cover Letters Filling out Forms ( unable to help with legal, financial, or tax documents) Writing Projects College/School Papers Letters No reservations. First come, first served!

Adult Other Great Programs Career Workshops Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services

Keyboard Shortcuts: Copy + Paste

Thu, April 25, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Learn to use the power in your keyboard to simplify computer tasks.  This class is offered on a first come, first served basis. We encourage attendees to come 15 minutes before the start of the class to get a registration ticket at the reference desk, in the Magazines and Newspapers…

Adult Senior Computer Classes Hot Spots Computers

E-Gadget Helpdesk

Thu, April 25, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Do you have a new gadget  - iPad, iPod, tablet, smart phone, etc? Come learn how to use it to download books, & magazines, stream music & movies for free from our website.  You will need to have an active library card and pin number to make use of this service.…

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Computer Classes Hot Spots Computers Databases & Electronic Resources ebooks

Community Open House

Thu, April 25, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Haddington Library

Meet your neighbors and the Friends of the Haddington Library. Join us for an evening of conversation and learning. Meet your neighbors, Haddington Library staff, and the Friends of Haddington Library. Bring your ideas for community collaboration and vision for the future of your neighborhood…

Adult Young Adult Senior Community Events

In Conversation With The Rosenbach: Christine Nelson

Thu, April 25, 2019 6:00 P.M.
The Rosenbach | 2008 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103

On Handwriting, Love, and Secrets Christine Nelson is the Drue Heinz Curator of Literary and Historical Manuscripts at the Morgan Library & Museum. The Austrian author and autograph collector Stefan Zweig once said that “the gift of a manuscript is also the gift of a secret — a…

Adult Other Great Programs Speakers and Lectures Rosenbach Museum & Library In Conversation with the Rosenbach

Yoga for adults!

Thu, April 25, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. except the second Thursday of every month. Please bring a mat.     

Adult Young Adult Health Programs Body, Mind & Spirit Yoga

Melinda Gates | The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World
In conversation with John Green

Thu, April 25, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: $47/$32 couple + book/single + book; $30/$24 simulcast—couple + book/single + book
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AUDITORIUM SOLD OUT; SIMULCAST SEATS AVAILABLE Couples Ticket Ranked by  Forbes  as the third most powerful woman in the world, Melinda Gates has been on a 20-year mission to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. Through her work as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda…

Adult Author Events Speakers and Lectures Author Events - Ticketed Series Author Events Biography & Autobiography Education General Research Hearing Loop

Edible Alphabet - Learning English Through Cooking!

Fri, April 26, 2019 9:15 A.M.
Independence Library

Adults are invited to this FREE English class.  Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together! Fridays 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m Saturdays 1:15 pm - 4:15 pm  April 26, 2019 - June 15, 2019 Attendance is preferred at all 16 classes.  Where:…

Adult Senior New Americans Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Education Language Study Literacy New Americans ESL ESL - English as a Second Language English Language Learners

Stenton Star Gazing

Fri, April 26, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Logan Library

We'll meet at  Stenton House (4601 North 18th Street)  where we'll view stars and planets through a high powered telescope.  Refreshments will be provided.  Program may be canceled, or re-scheduled if the weather doesn't cooperate. You can register using this…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Other Great Programs Environment & Nature Science STEM

Book Arts Workshop: Storage books

Sat, April 27, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

In this workshop you will construct a simple storage book made of folded card stock in which windows have been cut, held together with a spine. What is stored need not be flat, although it is easier to work with pieces that are less than about 1/16 inch thick. We will be making a model and then,…

Adult Young Adult Senior Arts and Crafts Programs Art Crafts & Hobbies arts & crafts Book Arts

Drop-In Computer Help with Maryam

Sat, April 27, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Do you need some one-on-one help using your computer, tablet or smart phone? Maryam is here 2 days a week to help beginning mid-January to May from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adult Young Adult Senior Computer Classes Computers Technology