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Beginner English
Mon, February 10, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30-4:00 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…
*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, February 10, 2025
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
**Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to be placed on the waitlist.** 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 register at…
Blood Pressure Loan Kick-Off Event
Mon, February 10, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kensington Library
McPherson Square is one of the three libraries to pilot the blood pressure loan program. Starting Feb 10th , you can check out an machine to check your blood pressure for 30 days. At the kick -off gain stop the bleed training, get your blood pressure checked and receive a healthy snack.
Black History Month: Story Quilting with Mama Carla
Mon, February 10, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join Mama Carla Wiley at Fox Chase Library as she tells stories of the African diaspora while giving participants the chance to create their own tied quilt square. All ages welcome!
Keisha’s Cooking
Mon, February 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us and help prepare a meal with chef Keisha as she demonstrates cooking techniques with her mobile kitchen. For all ages 6+
Afro-Caribbean Healing Dance Class
Mon, February 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Come out to Overbrook Park library to participate in Afro-Caribbean dance classes with MYDesires Traditional Arts, suitable for everyone. Through the universal language of dance, we will create spaces where individuals can come together, share experiences, and build lasting relationships.…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, February 10, 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.
StitchCraft
Mon, February 10, 2025
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability.
Valentine's Candy Bouquet
Mon, February 10, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Make A Candy Bouquet! For Valentine’s Day this year, professional craft maker Pam Thomas will help you make a candy bouquet for you or your sweetheart. Supplies provided. Space is limited to 15. Kids welcomed. Sign-up is required. To RSVP, please call us at 2125-685-8756 or…
Vinegars, Rock Sugar & the Legacy of Ms Emma Dupree
Mon, February 10, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Celebrate the inspiring story of Emma Dupree, a renowned Black folk herbalist, and explore the roles of vinegar and rock sugar in traditional herbalism. This hands-on workshop includes sampling herbal vinegars and creating your own infused vinegar to take home. Presented by Yam Vallis. Yam is an…
Discover Food Sources in Philly: Heng Fa Food Market
Mon, February 10, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Registration link: https://DiscoverFoodSources6.eventbrite.com Join us in the teaching kitchen for our Discover Food Sources series! Where can you source your food in Philly? Heng Fa Food Market Join Chef and Food Justice Activist Valerie Erwin to discover how we can shop at Asian…
Book Club: Felon by Reginald Dwayne Betts
Mon, February 10, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Reginald Dwayne Betts, formerly incarcerated teen turned writer, educator, and Yale-educated JD recipient, offers a collection of poetry reflecting on his experience behind bars. This program is free and open to the public and we strongly encourage those who have experienced incarceration to…
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, February 10, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
Short Story Book Club
Mon, February 10, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Philbrick Hall
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Parkway Central Library
The Short Story Book Club meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss collections of short stories. February’s book will be Bloodchild and other stories by Octavia Butler.
John Sayles | To Save the Man
Mon, February 10, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents John Sayles | To Save the Man REGISTER In Conversation with Brenda Child In September of 1890, the academic year begins at the Carlisle School, a military-style boarding school for Indians in Pennsylvania, founded and run by Captain Richard Henry…
Rare Books Roadshow
Tue, February 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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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
Tue, February 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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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
Tue, February 11, 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…
Community Wellness Resource Table
Tue, February 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Stop by the community wellness resource table and chat with certified peer support specialists working in your neighborhood. See how they can help you, your friends, family, and neighbors. Hosted by the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral…
Free Intermediate English Classes with IAC
Tue, February 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Free English Classes by IAC Mondays through Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays: Beginner Level Tuesdays and Thursdays: Intermediate Level Improve your ability to read, write and speak English! Questions? Beginner level: text or whatsapp…