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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, January 21, 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…
Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, January 21, 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…
Active Interviewing Strategies: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Tue, January 21, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
at
Parkway Central Library
An interview is an opportunity to sell (convince) an employer you are the best person for the job. In today’s competitive employment marketplace, job candidates need to take an active role in interviews. During this workshop you will learn a more active and successful approach to winning…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate +
Tue, January 21, 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…
*Class Full* Computer Skills for Beginners
Tue, January 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
* Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to find an alternate class location. * Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy, please call to…
*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Tue, January 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
*Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to find an alternate class location.* Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy, please call to…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, January 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 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 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, January 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 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 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, January 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 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 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, January 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 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 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, January 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 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 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
Fiber Arts Group
Tue, January 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Stop by the library and bring a portable craft project (knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, embroidery, etc) that you are working on. Don't know how, but want to learn to hand-craft from others who are passionate about their work? Stop in and watch and learn some basics. This program is…
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, January 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. Our social worker is generally here for approximately 3 hours. If you have questions, you can email…
PA CareerLink® Workshop: Do’s and Don’ts of Resumes
Tue, January 21, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Job seekers receive instructions and tips on creating an effective resume. Please visit pacareerlink.pa.gov to register! If you aren’t able to register online, you can still attend! You can always arrive earlier to register prior to the workshop. PA CareerLink® Philadelphia is an Equal…
Senior Strength Training
Tue, January 21, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning class, led by a certified instructor, combines hand weights, chair exercises along with cardio work to improve your fitness, strength and balance. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable and appropriate attire. This program is sponsored by the…
Intermediate English Classes
Tue, January 21, 2025
3:45 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will host two intermediate English Classes on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:45. These classes are free, but registration is required. This program is made possible through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Miriam Spector Endowment for…
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, January 21, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
at
Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 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 at Facebook…
Chess Club for Adults
Tue, January 21, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Chess Club for Adults Join us on Tuesdays in the Humanities Department on the 2nd floor for an evening of chess from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with exceptions to holidays and early closures. Use one of our sets or bring your own. Participants should have basic knowledge of…
James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, January 21, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…
Coffee & Conversations: Open Mic Spoken Word Night
Tue, January 21, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Hold fast to dreams… Join us for an enchanting evening of poetry and community as we gather to share our dreams, honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and give voice to our hopes for the future. Whether it’s a dream for change, a personal vision, or a story of resilience,…