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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Thu, August 11, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Thu, August 11, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call…
Lawn Jawn in the Library Garden
Thu, August 11, 2022
11:30 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Celebrate summer in our garden space by playing games including Badminton, Bean Bag Toss, Ultimate Twister, and more! All ages.
Online English Conversation Group - High Beginner/Intermediate
Thu, August 11, 2022
12:00 P.M.
Virtual
Thursdays 12-1 pm June 30 - September 1, 2022 Join us for an informal conversation group with motivated peers! Together, we’ll practice with vocal warmups, role play for everyday situations, and review the rhythm of American speakers like Amanda Gorman. Our goal is to build confidence in…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Thu, August 11, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call…
Free Library Chess Club
Thu, August 11, 2022
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 Thursdays 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 not required, but…
Nicetown's Job Lab - by Appointment
Thu, August 11, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Need some help with that resume? In between jobs, or looking for a better one? See how we can help. To register, please call 267-945-6999. This program is in partnership with 8th District Councilwoman Cindy Bass, The Free Library of Philadelphia and NWON Opportunites. …
English Conversation Group (Online)
Thu, August 11, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Virtual
Thursdays 1-2 pm July 7 - August 25, 2022 Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. For all levels. Register at https://forms.gle/36qtboCApi2VrDuFA Questions? Email adultlearning @ freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664 …
Interested in Working for the City of Philadelphia?
Thu, August 11, 2022
1:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
The City of Phila Office of Human Resources will be tabling at the library today, from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Come speak to Human Resources representatives and learn about civil service opportunities. Develop your career and make a difference in the lives of others. Great employees,…
Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Job Search Strategies
Thu, August 11, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Have you been concerned that your job search strategy isn’t on target and you are losing exciting opportunities? Well you may be right! Job search is a challenging process requiring many ingredients for it to work well. Most job seekers don’t know all the critical ingredients, and go…
End of Summer Reading Bash
Thu, August 11, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Outdoor bash celebrating the end of Summer Reading. This is an event for all ages. Come get prizes and free books. Grab some water ice & soft pretzels.
Online English Conversation Group - Advanced
Thu, August 11, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Virtual
Mondays and Thursdays 4-5:30 pm Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. For advanced speakers. Register for the group at: https://forms.gle/JmWVQELBAVJzuJDbA Questions? Email adultlearning @ freelibrary.org or call…
No More Boring Dates! Discover the Versatility of Cooking with Dates.
Thu, August 11, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Whether you are going on a date, or eating the fruit, dates brings people together. In Islam, the date is sacred. It is mentioned in the Quran more than any other fruit-bearing plant. Muslims often eat this nutritious fruit to break their fast during Ramadan. In this in-person, fun, and free…
The Duties of the Tea Table: Exploring the History and Culture of Tea at The Rosenbach | Behind the Bookcase (in-person)
Thu, August 11, 2022
6:00 P.M.
The Rosenbach
Tea is a beloved beverage with a complex and fascinating history closely linked to the birth of the United States as an independent nation. Using historic, handwritten documents and beautiful artworks in The Rosenbach’s collection, this tour will explore the global, cross-cultural…
Online English Conversation Group - High Beginner/Intermediate
Thu, August 11, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Thursdays 6-7 pm June 9 - August 11, 2022 This class will discuss the proper and expected responses to common situations, through open discussions and role-play activities with provided vocabulary. We will also offer topics selected by the students. For high beginner and intermediate learners.…
Deathcare 101- Death Doulas
Thu, August 11, 2022
7:00 P.M.
www.Tinyurl.com/deathcare101
PLEASE REGISTER HERE! Deathcare 101: Remembering Yourself After Loss Join us this Thursday for a conversation with Dr. Jamie Eaddy Chism, the founder and CEO of Thoughtful Transitions and the Director of Program Development at INELDA, the International End of Life Doula Association. She will be…
The Story of Islam Through Food
Thu, August 11, 2022
7:30 P.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join chef Jamela Bilal as she shares the Story of Islam through Food. This engaging presentation will also include the variety of halal options available in Philadelphia. This program will be held on the fourth floor in the Skyline Room. Bio: Chef Jamela Bilal is an African American…
Mindful Meditation
Fri, August 12, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Whitman Library
Ground your mind and body with this virtual Mindful Meditation using a brief body scan. Listen to peaceful music while you relax and bring compassion and kindness to your body and mind. Please follow this link to access the program. https://www.facebook.com/WhitmanLibrary
Listening to the Elders
Fri, August 12, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Tell your story of Mt. Airy during the Civil Rights Era. Let us know where we have been and how we got to where we are now. Interviews will be submitted through the StoryCorps app, and archived at the Library of Congress. Your stories can be told most Fridays, June 3 - August 26,…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Fri, August 12, 2022
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call…