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Penn Med's Health Talk Tuesdays | Accessing Health Benefits
Tue, July 9, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Do you find accessing health care benefits and community resources complicated? Are you in need of help with day-to-day problems? Join us to hear from Patti Meehan, Director of the Social Work Department at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Patti will share knowledge from her 40…
Scarlette's Web Crochet Club
Tue, July 9, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Join us as we crochet, share tips, and spend time with fellow artists. Beginners welcome!
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, July 9, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 5:00-7:30 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
Author Talk: Caroline Wiseblood-Meline, PhD
Tue, July 9, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Cost: FREE
This unique book helps readers address four major obstacles to conquering chronic and compulsive overeating: not understanding the constraints on their will, not living in their creative true self, unconsciously working against their own aims, and not dieting realistically. The book offers an…
Holmesburg Library Book Club
Tue, July 9, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Holmesburg Library Book Club The Holmesburg Library's Book Club usually meets every two weeks on Tuesday night at 5:30PM. Join us for a lively discussion on some great books. For more information on how you can join and what book we are reading, please email Adult/Teen Librarian…
English Conversation Group
Tue, July 9, 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…
Night Raven Gaming Society
Tue, July 9, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
New to 40k... come and learn to play... experienced players we have organized play.... Assemble forces for historical battles in WWII, Vietnam, Middle East and even Modern conflicts. The Masquerade continues to with Vampire the Eternal Struggle here... Chose a clan and direct your minions to…
Community Meeting about Lovett's Humidity Issues
Tue, July 9, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Please join us for updates on Lovett's humidity issues and emergency closures along with information on the proposal for remediation. Representatives from the Free Library of Philadelphia Property Management Division and Executive Staff Members will be on hand to address community…
Computer Basics Class for Adults
Wed, July 10, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Learn how to successfully navigate computers. This class uses everyday examples to make learning fun and easy. No reservation needed, first come, first serve. Follow signs on the ground floor to the Tech Lab in Room 15.
Leamos Spanish Literacy
Wed, July 10, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Whitman Library
Do you know a Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn to read or write? Leamos™ (Let's Read) is a FREE Spanish literacy course that teaches adults how to read and write. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org .
Leamos: clases de alfabetización
Wed, July 10, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Whitman Library
¿Conoce a un adulto que habla español que quiere aprender a leer o escribir? Leamos ™ es un curso gratuito de alfabetización que enseña a los adultos cómo leer y escribir. Para más información, llame al 215-685-9996/escriba a…
Hellhounds & Heartache: An Introduction To The Blues
Wed, July 10, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Few people know Blues music and the people who played it as well as the New York Times best-selling author, critic, NPR contributor and musician Tom Moon. Please join us for this free Zoom presentation by Tom Moon on Wednesday, July 10th at 11:00 A.M. To sing the Blues, you have…
Ants on a Log! Live at Dickinson Square Park
Wed, July 10, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Location: Dickinson Square Park, 1600 E Moyamensing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (4th Street Between Tasker and Morris) Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness. Full of humor and…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Wed, July 10, 2024
11:00 A.M.
McPherson Square Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
Free Beginner English Classes with IAC
Wed, July 10, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Free English Classes by IAC Summer Session July 8 – August 8, 2024 Mondays through Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays: Beginner Level Tuesdays and Thursdays: Intermediate Level Improve your ability to read, write and speak English!…
Gadget Help (Upon Request)
Wed, July 10, 2024
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…
Beginner English
Wed, July 10, 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…
Summer of Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, July 10, 2024
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Wednesdays are wonder-ful at South Philadelphia Library! Join us for activities and crafts, to track your summer reading, check out new books, and win prizes!
Chair Yoga for Adults in the Garden
Wed, July 10, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Ground your mind and body with a full hour of FREE chair yoga. This is a twist on traditional yoga, making it accessible for any age or ability.
Movie Matinee
Wed, July 10, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for a screening of a newly released film in our downstairs meeting room. Please contact the library for movie titles (215-685-6621).