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Rare Books Roadshow
Wed, April 30, 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…
Rare Books Roadshow
Wed, April 30, 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…
Relief for the Neck and Shoulders
Wed, April 30, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Bushrod Library
80% of our daily tension is held in the neck and shoulders. Participants will learn easy to perform movements which greatly reduce and/or eliminate tension in the neck and shoulders and will leave feeling more open and relaxed. Presented by Deanna McLaughlin.
English for Beginners
Wed, April 30, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Build your confidence in listening to and speaking English in a welcoming atmosphere with other adult learners. No registration required, all are welcome. Space is limited so please arrive on time to get a spot. Questions? Speak to a librarian, email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org, or call…
Chess Club
Wed, April 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Learn to play chess at Wyoming Library every Wednesday from 3 to 4:30 PM! Recommended for ages 8 and Up! Sharpen Your Skills of Collaboration, Visualization, risk/benefit analysis, critical thinking and problem solving! This program is brought you in partnership with the Free…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, April 30, 2025
6:00 P.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 Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
Basic English Literacy
Thu, May 1, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue, 19142
Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic English literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills in English. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email…
Legal Advice Live! With the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association
Thu, May 1, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Residents of Philadelphia and the surrounding counties can get free legal assistance from members of the Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division on Thursday, May 1 from 12-2 p.m. Residents can get advice on matters related to family law, housing and homeownership, employment and…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, May 1, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West 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 Judy. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
English Classes for Adults
Thu, May 1, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
No registration necessary. Classes are provided by the Indochinese American Council . Klas Angle Gratis Chak vandredi a 2:30 pm Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa. Klas ki ofri pa Indochinese American Council. Clases de Ingles Gratis Todos los viernes a las 14:30 No es necesario registrarse.…
Community Stories with Azuka
Thu, May 1, 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.…
Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, May 1, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
Latin Dance Classes: Beginner Reggaeton
Thu, May 1, 2025
6:30 P.M.
Music Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Back by popular demand! Urban Movement Arts returns to the Free Library of Philadelphia to offer a series of dance classes. For the Spring, we're having Salsa, Bachata, and Reggaeton classes. Our final class is Beginner Reggaeton with Laurel! Reggaeton…
Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, May 2, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Fridays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (April 4 - May 16, 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. Register at www.bit.ly/EAEnglish…
Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, May 3, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
SJU Writing Center
Sat, May 3, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
In partnership with Saint Joseph's University Writing Center , the Wynnefield Library will offer free writing assistance to writers. Need help with an essay for school, cover letter, or resume? Come and see how the Writing Center can help! No appointment necessary.
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, May 5, 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. …
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, May 5, 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. …
Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, May 5, 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…
Movement Mondays
Mon, May 5, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Movement Mondays April 21, 28 & May 5, 12, 19 at 4pm Yoga instructor Janet Faulls will take us through poses, breathing and meditation. This program is for school age children. We have a limited number of mats available for use, but you are welcome to bring your own mat. We cannot…