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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, March 29, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Charles L. Durham 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 Deitra. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Caring for Our Hands
Sat, March 29, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
We put our hands through a lot. This class is designed to give them a little extra care and attention. You will be guided by a licensed physical therapist through techniques and exercises that will help to stretch and strengthen your hands. These exercises will include self-massage, gentle…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, March 29, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Whitman 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 Sarah. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Special Collections Showcase: Map Collection
Sat, March 29, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Explore and learn about objects from the Map Collection in a curated talk offerered by Special Collections staff. This drop in event will be held in the Map Collection at the Parkway Central Library from 11:00am to 11:30am. This event is open to the public and does not require…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, March 29, 2025
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…
Happy 50th Birthday to the Andorra Library!
Sat, March 29, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
The Andorra Library is celebrating our 50 years since our opening! Join us for music, games, balloons, and food. Contribute a memory of our library for the Friends group to share and archive. Learn about wildlife with the PA Game Commission. Glenn Mason, will sign copies of Jewel…
LET'S DANCE SERIES *biweekly
Sat, March 29, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
We invite you to participate in introductory dance classes hosted by SHIRLADELPHIA in the Central Senior Services area. These sessions will cover fundamental footwork and holds for partner dances, incorporating contemporary music and style.
Adult Writing Club
Sat, March 29, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a weekly drop in writing club for adults. For writers, authors and poets and any background or genre. Come bring your work and write along side other writers or chat about your inspiration and struggles. LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Neurodivergent friendly!
Origami For All
Sat, March 29, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us on a Saturday afternoon full of origami fun. Learn how to fold paper into creations with local crafter Jill Saull. This is an inter-generational, family event.
Motive: The Essence of Mystery (Authors Panel and Discussion)
Sat, March 29, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Join us in Room 108 on the First Floor of the Library! Motive: The Essence of Mystery Without a motive, there would be no story because there would be no crime. What is your process to ensure that the reader recognizes and relates to the criminal’s and the sleuth’s…
Horror in Black: Get Out Film Screening
Sat, March 29, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Horror in Black is a film screening series about Black horror films hosted by Lex Wilson, followed by a group discussion of the film. Get Out (2017) is an Oscar winning film by acclaimed director Jordan Peele, about a Black man who visits his white girlfriend’s family only to uncover…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, March 29, 2025
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…
Patterns of Knowledge Exhibit
Now through Sat, March 29, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
"Patterns of Knowledge," now on view in the main lobby of Parkway Central Library, features the work of Philadelphia high school students apprenticing at The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM). Each piece, screen-printed on cotton satteen, explores themes of identity, culture, and…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, March 31, 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. …
Free Beginner English Classes with IAC
Mon, March 31, 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:…
*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, March 31, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
** Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to be placed on the waitlist or 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…
Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, March 31, 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
Mon, March 31, 2025
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, March 31, 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…
Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, March 31, 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…