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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, February 18, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga 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 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate +
Tue, February 18, 2025
1:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. This group is designed for intermediate/advanced English speakers. No registration is required, all are welcome. If you have questions, please email…
Intermediate English
Tue, February 18, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Tuesdays and Fridays 2-3:30 pm (January 28 - April 15, 2025) The course is for students with a basic understanding of English and interested in developing their communication skills. Learn and practice English for daily life in the in-person course taught by the University of…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, February 18, 2025
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…
English Class - Mixed Level
Tue, February 18, 2025
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…
Movie Days!
Tue, February 18, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Join us on Tuesdays for a family friendly movie! Light snacks will be provided. Please stop by or contact the library for the weekly movie title.
Chess Club for Kids
Tue, February 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Learn to play chess, or learn to play better chess! This program is intended for school age children and teens, grades 2-12.
Teen Tuesdays: Friends, Food, Fun.
Tue, February 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, February 18, 2025
4:00 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 4:00-7:00 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…
Bridging Blocks: Gentrification
Tue, February 18, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Philadelphia has seen a sharp increase in new housing units in the city but, affordability is a huge issue plaguing residents. According to data from The Pew Charitable Trust, the median price for a single-family, entry-level home increased 171 % from $59,000 in 2000 to $160,000 in…
James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, February 18, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…
Chess Club
Tue, February 18, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
The Lovett Chess Club has been in existence for nearly a decade! Intermediate players of all ages are welcome. This is a cross-generational group that plays based on ability, not age. Come play with us! We'll be meeting in the Quiet Room. Most Tuesdays, from 5:00 -…
Holmesburg Library Book Club
Tue, February 18, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Holmesburg Library Book Club The Holmesburg Library's Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month 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 contact Adult/Teen Librarian David Koch…
Return to Innocence: Adult Arts & Crafts
Tue, February 18, 2025
5:45 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Are you an adult who misses read-alouds and summer camp style arts & crafts? If you answered “YES!” join us for an adults-only arts & crafts event where we will read a short story while you work on a simple craft and/or coloring page. All materials will be provided.
English Conversation Group
Tue, February 18, 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…
Trans By Trans Book Club | Miss Major Speaks: conversations with a Black trans revolutionary by Toshio Meronek and Miss Major
Tue, February 18, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary readers aged 25–45. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free…
Tuesday night yoga
Tue, February 18, 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.
Rick Steves | On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer
Tue, February 18, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $35.00 (Auditorium with Book)
The Author Events Series presents Rick Steves | On the Hippie Trail REGISTER Stow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail. In the 1970s, the ultimate trip for any backpacker was the storied…
Walking Wednesdays
Wed, February 19, 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.
Toddler and Preschooler Storytime
Wed, February 19, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’re going to read books, sing songs and move our bodies at the library with Ms. Lindsay. This storytime is intended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Siblings welcome. Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766.