Events: Calendar of Events

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, April 14, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at 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…

Workshops and Enrichment

Adult Basic Literacy Classes

Mon, April 14, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Blackwell West…

Adult
Senior

Workshops and Enrichment

English and Digital Literacy

Mon, April 14, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Mondays and Thursdays 12-1:30 pm (February 6 - April 21, 2025) Are you looking to improve your English language and digital literacy skills? Join us at the library for this empowering program taught by two University of Pennsylvania Graduate Students. We will practice English while learning…

Adult
Senior

Workshops and Enrichment

English as a Second Language Class

Mon, April 14, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 3/10/2025. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 2/24/2025 and…

Adult
Senior

Beginner English

Mon, April 14, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Mondays and Wednesdays 2-3:30 pm (February 3 - April 21, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by UPenn graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners. Sign up for the interest list at…

Adult
Senior

Cooking with Ms. Keisha

Mon, April 14, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

Come cook along with the mobile cooking teacher. Learn about cooking and baking techniques while working in teams. Then eat the wonderful food you cooked! Activity for school-aged children.

School Age

English Conversation Group - Intermediate+

Mon, April 14, 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.

Adult
Senior

Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking! (Online)

Tue, April 15, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Zoom

Tuesdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (April 1 - May 20, 2025) Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call). Free grocery pick up available. Register at www.bit.ly/EAEnglish…

Adult
Senior

Culinary Literacy

Rare Books Roadshow

Tue, April 15, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection at 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…

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Tue, April 15, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department at 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…

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Tue, April 15, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at 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…

Workshops and Enrichment

Adult Basic Literacy Classes

Tue, April 15, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…

Adult
Senior

Workshops and Enrichment

English Conversation Group - Intermediate +

Tue, April 15, 2025 1:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. This group is designed for intermediate/advanced English speakers. No registration is required, all are welcome. If you have questions, please email…

Adult
Senior

English Class - Mixed Level

Tue, April 15, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

This informal group is for mid-level beginner to intermediate learners and will cover vocabulary building, pronounciation, phrases, idioms, and basic grammar. Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Classes open to all, for more information please contact Dan O’Neill at…

Adult
Senior

Journey Within Through Qi Gong

Tue, April 15, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

Qi Gong is an ancient exercise like Tai Chi that focuses on slow, mindful movements. It helps to improve health and relieve anxiety. You can attend all or just one of these group of free classes at the library. April 8 ; April 15 ; April 21 ; April 29 …

Community Stories with Azuka

Tue, April 15, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Gather with artists from Azuka Theatre to learn new ways to share and preserve your own stories through the medium of live theater! Community Stories provides community members access to experienced teaching artists and storytellers to develop the skills to produce their own work in the future.…

Adult
Senior

Workshops and Enrichment

Chess Club

Tue, April 15, 2025 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Learn to play chess or improve your game! All ages and all levels welcome.

Celebrate National Poetry Month!

Tue, April 15, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Adults are invited to discuss poetry, learn about Northeast Regional's collection, and make easy crafts to celebrate this art form. No experience required! Materials provided. Program will be held in our Meeting Room downstairs.

Adult
Senior

Rare Books Roadshow

Wed, April 16, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at 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…

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Wed, April 16, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department at 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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