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Author Event: Menika Dirkson's Hope and Struggle in the Policed City
Tue, February 4, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Cost: FREE
Hope and Struggle in the Policed City: Black Criminalization and Resistance in Philadelphia explores how concerns about poverty-induced Black crime cultivated by police, journalists, and city officials sparked a rise in tough-on-crime policing in Philadelphia. Dirkson's book reveals…
English Conversation Group
Tue, February 4, 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…
Tuesday night yoga
Tue, February 4, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for a free weekly yoga class taught by Anne-Marie Mulgrew, All levels welcome! Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. No need to register, just show up! This weekly class series will begin on October 1, 2024 and end on June 24, 2025.
Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, February 5, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will be offering a Chair Yoga series on Wednesdays at 10:10. Chair Yoga will be presented by Yoga4Philly. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Bustleton Library.
Walking Wednesdays
Wed, February 5, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Put on your walking shoes as you join us every Wednesday for Walking Group. We meet at Whitman Library, walk up to Washington Ave and walk back to Whitman Library. No need to be a speed walker, this group is a walk at your own pace, low-pressure walking program.
Rare Books Roadshow
Wed, February 5, 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
Wed, February 5, 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, February 5, 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…
Free Beginner English Classes with IAC
Wed, February 5, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Free English Classes By Indochinese American Council Free English classes for adults are happening now! Join our classes to study and improve you English. We will work on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Beginner level: Mondays and Wednesdays, 11-1 Intermediate level:…
Correo Electrónico para Principiantes
Wed, February 5, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Correo Electrónico para Principiantes Para Adultos Miércoles, 5 de febrero, 2025 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ¿Necesita aprender los conceptos básicos del correo electrónico? En este taller le enseñaremos a crear una cuenta, así como redactar,…
Email Workshop for Beginners
Wed, February 5, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Email Workshop for Beginners For Adults Wednesday, February 5, 2025 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Do you need to create an email address or learn the basics of how to use email? We’ll be covering basic concepts, including how to compose and reply to messages, and how to attach a…
Gadget Help (Upon Request)
Wed, February 5, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Do you have a tablet, smart phone, or laptop that you don't know how to use? Stop by our Computer Lab in the Magazines and Newspapers Department on the 3rd floor beginning at 11 AM. Gadget Help Desk is normally open 11 AM until 1:30PM, except during early closures…
English for Beginners
Wed, February 5, 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…
Interested in Working for the City of Philadelphia?
Wed, February 5, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
The City of Phila Office of Human Resources will be tabling at the library today from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Come speak to Human Resources representatives and learn about civil service opportunities. Develop your career and make a difference in the lives of others. Great employees,…
GED Math & Science Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Wed, February 5, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Math & Science Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia January 22 – April 9, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO class on Feb. 17, March 3, 5 and 6 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET exam? This CCP…
Beginners Crochet Class
Wed, February 5, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Nicetown Library neighbor and crochet enthusiast Jo-Ann will teach us some basic crochet techniques and help support any ongoing crochet projects. All materials will be provided. We'll meet most Wednesdays. .
Beginner English
Wed, February 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Mondays and Wednesdays 2-3:30 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 at…
Sew What?! in the HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, February 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
COVID Resources at the Library
Wed, February 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to learn about resources available to you, such as testing, vaccination, information about mental health care, housing or other needs. Pick up a free mask or take-home test kit. PDPH outreach staff…
Sew What?! HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, February 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…