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Virtual Book Club for English Language Learners - Intermediate & Advanced
Fri, June 13, 2025
9:00 A.M.
Virtual
Please join us for a series of meetings on Zoom to talk about the book Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina by Michaela and Elaine DePrince. This memoir tells the fascinating story of a child from Sierra Leone who was adopted by an American couple at the age of four, and went on to…
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Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, June 13, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Fridays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (May 23 - June 27, 2025) Adults are invited to this FREE class for English language learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together! The class is in the basement meeting room. To sign-up, visit …
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English Conversation Group
Fri, June 13, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is led by Free Library staff member Julie. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664.
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Exploring Nature at Lovett Memorial Library
Fri, June 13, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come explore nature right here at Lovett Library. This program will help all ages experience the natural world right in our own neighborhood. What can we find that is colorful, fuzzy, sticky, smooth or fragrant? Can we tune out the city traffic to hear a crow, red-bellied…
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Manga & Anime Club
Fri, June 13, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Join other fans of Manga and anime for snacks, discussions, and creative projects. For 5th - 12th graders. Meets most Fridays, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
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English Conversation Group - Advanced
Fri, June 13, 2025
3:45 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library staff. We will meet for about 45 minutes on the 2nd floor of the library.
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Queer Poetry Workshop with Stephanie Cawley
Sat, June 14, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
What does it mean to see the world queerly? To read and write queerly? Join local poet Stephanie Cawley to read, write, think, feel, and share together, exploring these and other questions. This program will take place on the library's 3rd floor, accessible by stairs or elevator.
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Your Health and Wealth
Sat, June 14, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
You're invited to a powerful and informative Free Financial Literacy Campaign: "Your Health & Wealth" on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM. This special event is designed to help individuals and families understand the vital connection between physical well-being and…
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Snakes Alive!
Sat, June 14, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join snake expert Scott Prior for a fun, interactive presentation of live snakes (all harmless) from around the world. We'll learn general information on types of snakes, their habits, care and conservation, and he will help dispell any negativity or fears. If you dare, you may…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, June 14, 2025
2:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia 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 Christine. Questions? Email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Medicare Mondays 2025
Mon, June 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Questions about Medicare? Unsure about your benefits? Turning 65 soon? Medicare Benefits Advisor Courtney Bell will help you find the plan that is best for you. Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 11:00-1:00 p.m. t o answer your questions about Medicare…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, June 16, 2025
11:00 A.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 Nancy. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Mon, June 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Read, Baby, Read Storytime Join Ms. Adrianna to foster your baby's love for reading with rhymes, bounces, songs, and stories! This Storytime is intended for children 2 and under, every Monday at 11am.
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GED Writing, Reading & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Mon, June 16, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Writing, Reading and Social Studies Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia June 2 to August 18, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO Class on June 18, June 19, and July 3 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET…
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Intermediate ESL
Mon, June 16, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Join us as we read about and talk about a variety of topics, including current events, American cultural issues, English grammar, current American expressions, etc. - all with the goal of improving participants' proficiency in spoken and written English. Each week participants…
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Penn’s Village Presents
Mon, June 16, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for Penn’s Village Presents, a free film series at the Philadelphia City Institute Library. Registration is not required and these films are free and open to the public. Presentation and discussion with Danièle Thomas Easton. Please contact the library for movie titles…
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Sew Cute!
Mon, June 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Mondays at 3:30 pm: Sew Cute! Join us every Monday for Sew Cute! Sewing for Kids and Tweens. Miss Melissa will work with kids and tweens on basic sewing skills using a sewing machine. Participants do not need to show up every week. Projects will be provided.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Kensington 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 John. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, June 16, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional 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 staff member Chloe.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, June 17, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
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 Margie. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…