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Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Mon, July 14, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Read, Baby, Read Storytime Join Ms. Adrianna to foster your baby's love for reading with rhymes, bounces, songs, and stories! This Storytime is intended for children 2 and under, every Monday at 11am.
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GED Writing, Reading & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Mon, July 14, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Writing, Reading and Social Studies Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia June 2 to August 18, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO Class on June 18, June 19, and July 3 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET…
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Intermediate ESL
Mon, July 14, 2025
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…
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Snakes Alive!
Mon, July 14, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join snake expert Scott Prior for a fun, interactive presentation of live snakes (all harmless) from around the world. We'll learn general information on types of snakes, their habits, care and conservation, and he will help dispell any negativity or fears. If you dare, you may…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, July 14, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Kensington 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 John. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, July 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.
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Brains and Biases
Mon, July 14, 2025
5:15 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
This workshop will provide the opportunity to unpack your own personal biases and address how they interact with others in their world. All humans are hard-wired to have biases, but we do not have to believe or act upon those initial thoughts. Terms discussed include stereotypes, bias,…
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Short Story Book Club
Mon, July 14, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Philbrick Hall
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Parkway Central Library
Room 131/132 in the Heim Center The Short Story Book Club meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss collections of short stories. June’s book will be Men Without Women by Haruki Murakam i.
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Crafty Tuesdays
Tue, July 15, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Get creative and dive into stories with us. This hands-on summer reading program combines books and art! Each week, kids will enjoy a read-aloud session followed by a themed craft inspired by the story. This program is open to kids of all ages. Children under 7 must be accompanied by a guardian.…
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The Diamond Wellness Retreat Series
Tue, July 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a series of programs for women survivors of domestic abuse. The sessions will include guest speakers, yoga, journaling, painting with intentions, sound bath, massages, and more. For ages 18 and up. Light refreshments will be served. Meets July 1, 15 & 29; August 12 &…
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Chat-n-Chew Book Club
Tue, July 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Do you love to read? Do you like to talk about what you are reading? If you do, please consider joining the West Oak Lane Library's book group. We will meet approximately monthly. Today we will be talking about James , by Percival Everett. Books will be available for…
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Healthy Eating for Kids!
Tue, July 15, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Learn about healthy eating and nutrition while preparing a tasty, healthy snack. This program is presented by Jefferson/Einstein's A Better Start F.U.N. Program. Save your spot by calling the library at 215-685-2152. If you have questions, email A-BETTER-START@jefferson.edu .…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, July 15, 2025
2:00 P.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 Stan. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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***CLASS WILL BE CANCELED UNTIL MID- TO LATE-JULY*** English Class - Mixed Level
Tue, July 15, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
***CLASS WILL BE CANCELED UNTIL MID- TO LATE-JULY*** 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…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, July 15, 2025
4:45 P.M.
Kingsessing 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 Ayanna. Questions? Email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, July 15, 2025
5:15 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.
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Rainbow Parent Book Club: I Will Die on This Hill
Tue, July 15, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us on Tuesdays in July from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be reading and discussing Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards' book I Will Die On This Hill as well as other issues surrounding raising autistic (and generally neurodiverse) kids. You do not need to attend all five dates. Please come…
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English Conversation Group
Tue, July 15, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Fishtown Community 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 Gleb. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Trans By Trans Book Club | Stag Dance by Torrey Peters
Tue, July 15, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary adult readers. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free paperback…
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English Conversation Group
Wed, July 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is led by Free Library employee Catherine. Please note this class takes place on the 2nd floor of the library and there is no elevator access.