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Big Fall Book Sale
Sat, November 23, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Please join us as the Friends of the Falls of Schuylkill Library host their popular book sale. All proceeds will help support library programming and materials. You will find thousands of donated books in many genres along with DVDs, puzzles, children's materials and more! Books…
Read To a Therapy Dog
Sat, November 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too!
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, November 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Independence 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 Gail. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Exhibition Tour: Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art
Sat, November 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Join us Saturday, November 23 at 11 AM for a tour of the latest exhibition from the Free Library's Special Collections Division: Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Ar t . Meet on the Second Floor of Parkway Central Library in West Gallery 2. All ages can enjoy the…
Fall in Love with Finance
Sat, November 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
We are delighted to invite you to a special festive event, Fall in Love with Finance . This gathering will take place at the BRIC in Parkway Central Library . Enjoy insightful discussions on financial well-being in a warm and inviting atmosphere. We will also be serving light…
Black Diaspo-Rican Vegan
Sat, November 23, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Inspired by “Diasporicans—the 5.5 million people living Stateside who continue to cook the food of our homeland.” Register at bit.ly/diaspovegan . Share foods and stories of the Afro-Indigenous Diaspo-Rican intersecting identities and plant-based ancestral…
Film Screening: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Sat, November 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
To accompany "Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art," the latest Special Collections exhibition on the 2nd floor of Parkway Central Library , we are showing three films related to mythology this fall! The series includes Jason and the Argonauts (1963) on Monday, October 28th, Puss…
Artist talk and book launch: Theodore Harris
Sat, November 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Theodore Harris for a reading from the new and expanded edition of his book, Our Flesh of Flames: Collages by Theodore A. Harris and Captions by Amiri Baraka (2024). The reading will be followed by a conversation between Harris and Taji Ra’oof Nahl / TR7 and will take…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, November 23, 2024
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…
COURTNEY BELL--MEDICARE--EVERY MONDAY
Mon, November 25, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 10 am- 12 pm to answer your Pennsylvania Medicare questions. Attend one of her free workshops and find the best plan for you! This is a free workshop. No reservations are required. Please meet at the Senior…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, November 25, 2024
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. …
Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Mon, November 25, 2024
11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Do you need extra assistance on the computer or a longer timeframe to apply for jobs, take a test, or fill out applications? Walk in to receive computer help or call 215-685-1866 to register for a longer computer reservation (up to 1.5 hours) during our open computer lab hours!
*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, November 25, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central 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 arrive…
Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, November 25, 2024
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
Mon, November 25, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Theatre 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
Mon, November 25, 2024
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…
Beginner Computer Classes
Mon, November 25, 2024
1:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Join us in a friendly and supportive environment where you can learn the basics of computer use, including: Navigating the Internet Sending emails Using word processing software Understanding computer safety and security. This class is designed for adults who are new to computers, or who…
Nutrition Program: Stretching My Dollars with Beans and Healthy Beverages
Mon, November 25, 2024
1:00 P.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library
Join us for a four-week series of health programming through Jefferson/Einstein's A Better Start - Families Understanding Nutrition (F.U.N) initiative. Learn how to stretch your dollars and offer healthy alternatives. These sessions will be facilitated by Ms. Kikki. For more…
GED English Language Arts & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Mon, November 25, 2024
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
GED English Language Arts & Social Studies Prep Presented by CCP Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM October 7 – December 5, 2024 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET exam? This Community College of Philadelphia course will help you prepare for…
Intermediate ESL
Mon, November 25, 2024
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…