Wed, May 1, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Looking for a job? Or a better one?  One-on-one help with your resume, job search or interview. Stop in to see CareerLink! Browse jobs and apply. 12PM-2PM Free; no registration required.

Wed, May 1, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Drexel Medicine will be in the Community Room for easy, confidential, and free blood pressure screenings and rapid HIV tests. Get educational materials on topics like PrEP, HIV/AIDS, and Hep C, and more. Free condoms will be available.

Wed, May 1, 2019 2:00 P.M.
The Wilma Theater 265 S. Broad Street

Curated in collaboration with the Wilma’s Literary Department, the Free Library’s Book Bike will be rolling INTO The Wilma Theater stocked with books related to the Wilma’s 2018/19 season. Kate Tarker’s world premiere, Dionysus Was Such a Nice Man, uses absurdism and…

Wed, May 1, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

The Free Library hosts the Philly Slam League, a weekly poetry slam competition for teen poets. All are welcome to attend the performances. If your school doesn’t have a team, join ours! The Free Library House Team practices Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 in the Teen Center.   Contact…

Wed, May 1, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC)! Headshots are a new service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more! Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the…

Wed, May 1, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Join us for a weekly conversation hour and build your confidence in speaking English. Topics may include: small talk, holidays, customs, and common slang. You can practice speaking English in a casual and relaxed environment without examinations. You will be able to make friends with other…

Wed, May 1, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

A voice for peace, concord and harmony, the XIII International Poetry Festival in Philadelphia will congregate poets from Latin America, Spain and USA in an evening of verse and music. Each poet will read one piece, and at the end of each round a short musical performance will follow. After the…

Wed, May 1, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Join us for a six-week workshop and you will learn: What Lenders are looking for Techniques for choosing the right Real Estate Agent How to be credit-worthy How to establish, restore, and rebuild your credit Tax advantages of home ownership About grants that are available, up to $10,000 Space is…

Wed, May 1, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Are you considering purchasing a home?  Local Real Estate Agent, Steve Buzogany will be here to discuss: Who you need to work with to complete a transaction successfully and smoothly. How to establish a relationship with a good Real Estate Agent. How to make an offer on a home and…

Wed, May 1, 2019 6:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join a circle of knitters and crocheters for an informal evening of needlecrafts.  Any skill level welcome, though formal instruction will not be guaranteed. All are welcome!

Wed, May 1, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Tacony Library

Learn how to speak English! Rolling admission/Walk-ins welcome! Taught by IndoChinese American Council. For more information, please call 215-457-0272 x. 108.  

Wed, May 1, 2019 6:15 P.M.
Independence Library

Almost daily, there are news articles of remarkable accomplishments with CRISPR-associated technology. We will discuss how CRISPR technology has revolutionized biological research, with applications to medicine, agriculture, and basic research. However, the November 2018 report of a scientist…

Wed, May 1, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Whitman Library

A free, inclusive yoga class for people of all skill levels and abilities. Mats are available, or you can bring your own. Wear something comfortable and come to the library for wellness, stretching, and relaxation.

Wed, May 1, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join us for our fun and invigorating Zumba classes. All fitness levels are welcome. ' Sponsored by the Friends of the Wynnefield Library

Wed, May 1, 2019 6:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join us for a free weekly conversation hour.  Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other international adults, in a casual learning environment.

Wed, May 1, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

The Gabe Preston Quartet is a Philly-based jazz quartet that explores the possibilities of chord-less music. Some music dates back as early as the Gerry Mulligan quartet of the 1950s, while other music is original work written by Gabe Preston himself, who is currently a music student at Temple…

Wed, May 1, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Brittany from Roots2Rise will be our instructor.      

Wed, May 1, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Tickets: $15.00    Click here to purchase tickets! Enjoy a 90-minute adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, presented by Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre’s professional actors and directed by Artistic/Executive Director, Carmen Khan. This is a fresh…

Wed, May 1, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Come meet, ask questions, receive support, and share experiences and resources with other parents of children on the autistic spectrum. Children are welcome, and an activity will be provided.

Thu, May 2, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us the first Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Selections for the spring are: March 7th - The Optimist's Daughter by Eudora Welty April 4th - The Eight Mountains by Paola Cognetti May 2nd - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr June 6th - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor…