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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, July 15, 2024
12:00 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…
Intermediate ESL
Mon, July 15, 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…
English Class - Mixed Level
Tue, July 16, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
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 information please contact Dan O’Neill at…
Growing Up Mindfully with CADEKids
Tue, July 16, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Join us for an eight-week series towards helping youth develop self-regulation, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Kids will have fun with engaging activities, will learn about their important roles in their communities, and discover how to solve issues without violence or…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, July 16, 2024
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…
Intermediate Practical English
Tue, July 16, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
May 30, 2024 to August 13, 2024, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Improve your English through this in-person course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. For intermediate learners. This course will strengthen your speaking, listening, and reading skills through navigating various real-life…
Trauma Processing Workshop for Teens (Ages 13-15)
Tue, July 16, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Empowering youth to develop skills to process community violence through storytelling. Workshops will use trauma-informed practices to support youth in building community connections and reducing the cycle of violence. Presented by First Person Arts. Please register here . Tuesdays, July 2nd…
Trauma Processing Workshop for Teens (Ages 16-18)
Tue, July 16, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Empowering youth to develop skills to process community violence through storytelling. Workshops will use trauma-informed practices to support youth in building community connections and reducing the cycle of violence. Presented by First Person Arts. Plese register here . Tuesdays, July 2nd…
Updating and Writing Your Will
Tue, July 16, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Learn all about the process involved in writing and updating a will in Philadelphia, including the probate process, from a representative of Philadelphia's Register of Wills. An ASL interpreter is available upon advanced request; please email librarian Natalie at hartogn@freelibrary.org.
English Conversation Group
Tue, July 16, 2024
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…
Beginner English
Wed, July 17, 2024
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
May 29, 2024 to July 31, 2024, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm In this class, you will practice and learn English reading, writing, speaking, and listening with a UPenn graduate student-teacher. The class will be useful and related to your daily life in Philadelphia. Sign up for the interest list…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, July 17, 2024
6:00 P.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 Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, July 18, 2024
2:00 P.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 Doris. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, July 18, 2024
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…
Intermediate Practical English
Thu, July 18, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
May 30, 2024 to August 13, 2024, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Improve your English through this in-person course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. For intermediate learners. This course will strengthen your speaking, listening, and reading skills through navigating various real-life…
Practical English for Life in Philadelphia
Thu, July 18, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Thursdays 3-4:30 pm (June 6 - August 8, 2024) Join our summer course to boost your English fluency and understanding of Philadelphia life. This course covers real-world scenarios like navigating the city, shopping, dining, and workplace communication. Perfect for adult learners eager to connect…
English Conversation Group - Beginner
Thu, July 18, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest 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 beginning English speakers and is led by Free Library staff Jane and Lily.
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Thu, July 18, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
at
Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, July 19, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Adults are invited to this FREE class for English language learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together! The class is in the basement meeting room. To sign-up, call, email kitchen@freelibrary.org , or visit www.bit.ly/EAEnglish Edible…
Summer Fun & Games
Fri, July 19, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Join us on select Fridays this summer to play games! We will feature different games each time. We cannot accommodate groups at this time. Ages 7 and up.