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Rocketfest Photography Exhibit
Now through Tue, October 1, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
at
Parkway Central Library
Presented in partnership with Science Leadership Academy, Rocketfest brings together public high school students from across Philadelphia for a photography exhibit next to the Field Teen Center on the ground floor of Parkway Central. Come check out the photos, which range in theme and…
Falls Writing Group
Tue, October 1, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us as we launch the new Falls Writing Group! Connect with other writers for motivation, accountability, and inspiration via free writing, prompts and writing games, group sharing, feedback sessions and more. This will be a positive and non-judgmental community open to writers of…
English Conversation Group
Tue, October 1, 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, October 2, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am -12 pm (September 18 - December 6, 2024) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners.…
Beginner English
Wed, October 2, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
September 16, 2024 - December 4, 2024, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners. …
Beginner English
Wed, October 2, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Mondays and Wednesdays 3-4:30 pm (September 4 - November 18, 2024) For Beginner English learners, this course offers structured lessons to enhance your ability to read, write, listen, and speak in English. The class focuses on practical language use in everyday contexts and integrates cultural…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, October 2, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore 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 volunteers Robin and Ted. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Teen Book Club
Wed, October 2, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join a teen book club where you pick the books. We'll meet most Wednesdays, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the teen nook. For more info, contact Ms. Claire Hand, adult/teen librarian at the branch, or at handc@freelibrary.org.
Keep Your Stuff! How to Save Your Digital Files for the Future
Wed, October 2, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for a panel event with the Digital Archivists of Philadelphia to learn how to manage your personal files for the long term! In the course of this hour-long event, professional archivists will cover what to do with family photos and videos, personal health, medical, and financial records,…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, October 2, 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 Room 108 on the first floor.…
Online Math for GED
Thu, October 3, 2024
9:30 A.M.
Zoom
Our small learning group builds math skills you can use to pass tests, understand the world, and solve problems at work and at home. The topics we work with will be taken from various areas of math. Online materials are provided to explain concepts and give additional practice between group…
Edible Alphabet: Learn English Through Cooking
Thu, October 3, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Thursdays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (August 29 - October 3, 2024) 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. Sign up for the interest list at www.bit.ly/EAEnglish Edible Alphabet English is made…
Beginner English
Thu, October 3, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Mondays and Thursdays 10:30 am -12 pm (September 16 - December 5, 2024) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, October 3, 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…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, October 3, 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…
Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, October 3, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
Hybrid Event - PMC Shares: You've Been Served a Jury Summons, What Does this Mean?
Thu, October 3, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Jurors are vital to our democratic society. In criminal prosecutions, there is a constitutional right to a trial by an impartial jury of one’s peers. Jury trials are a way for citizens to actively participate in our society. In this presentation, we will discuss jury service in…
Beginner English
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am -12 pm (September 18 - December 6, 2024) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners.…
Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Lillian Marrero 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…
Nature Rambling
Fri, October 4, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for short walks and nature journaling. We will provide materials and prompts to get you started. This is a multigenerational program and all are welcome. We will be meeting at the Wissahickon Environmental Center on September 20 & 27; October 4 & 11.