Indian-ish with Priya Krishna

Mon, May 6, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Cost: $30 single / $45 couple

Priya Krishna grew up eating a special kind of food. Born and Raised in Dallas, Texas by Indian immigrants, Priya’s mother Ritu cooked meals redolent of her Indian heritage, but infused with American ingredients that made for a specific kind of fusion cuisine that Priya lovingly classifies…

Adult Young Adult Senior Author Events Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy

Drop-in Writing Help from University of Pennsylvania Faculty

Mon, May 6, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Free help with: Resumes Cover Letters Filling out Forms ( unable to help with legal, financial, or tax documents) Writing Projects College/School Papers Letters

Adult Other Great Programs Career Workshops Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services

Friends of the Wynnefield Library Meeting

Mon, May 6, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

The Friends of the Wynnefield Neighborhood Library will host their monthly meeting, everyone is welcome to attend.  If you are interested in assisting with the planning of future library activities and fund raising and would like to share your ideas, stop in.

Adult Discussion and Participation

Framing Philly's Social Impact Scene: Where Business, Nonprofit, & Philly Meet

Mon, May 6, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Whether nonprofit, for profit, or somewhere in between, Philly’s social entrepreneurs are engaging with technology to make the City of Brotherly Love a better place. Join experts from some of the area’s top social impact organizations to learn how they are using technology to…

Adult Business Speakers and Lectures Discussion and Participation RFC Program Calendar Nonprofit Jobs & Job Seekers Philadelphia Business & Entrepreneurs Technology

English Classes

Mon, May 6, 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.  

Adult Senior New Americans New Americans ESL ESL - English as a Second Language

Monday Poets | “Whitman @ 200: Art and Democracy, featuring Leonard Gontarek and poets from the Poetry in Common Workshop.”

Mon, May 6, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Walt Whitman's poetry spanned 19th century American life, and it is fitting that a bridge that crosses the Delaware river connecting Philadelphia and Camden, where he spent the last eighteen years of his life, is named for him. Although he travelled less in America in his…

Adult Young Adult Senior Speakers and Lectures Monday Poets Reading Series Poetry

First Monday Writers Group

Mon, May 6, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Are you a writer who needs some motivation and encouragement? We can provide this, as well as technical skills and information that can direct you towards completing tasks for publication and discovery.  A great support group no matter what stage of the process you are in,…

Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Art Literature

Spinning Yarns

Mon, May 6, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

For those who knit and crochet, bring your latest project and enjoy a relaxing, low-key evening of crafting at the library.  All fiber arts are welcome. This program is intended for adults.    

Adult Senior Arts and Crafts Programs arts & crafts

Mysterious Traveler All Stars - Spring 2019 Concert

Mon, May 6, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

The  Mysterious Travelers  are back! After March's magnificent Winter Concert and the  One Book - Report performance back in July, the Mysterious Traveler All Stars take the stage once again at the Montgomery Auditorium at the  Parkway Central Library…

Adult Community Events Black History Month Mysterious Travelers Music Hearing Loop

ESL Conversation Group for Adults

Mon, May 6, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Chestnut Hill is offering a free English as a Second Language conversation and grammar group for people who want to improve their English Language skills.  This class is every Monday and all are welcome.  For more information, please contact the library at 215-685-9290.

Adult Discussion and Participation New Americans ESL - English as a Second Language English Language Learners

Coffee with the Revenue Department

Tue, May 7, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Tacony Library

Are you a business that needs help navigating city taxes or incentive programs? Join us from 10-noon on May 7! This is a joint program of the Philadelphia Revenue Department, the Free Library of Philadelphia, and the Tacony Community Development Corporation. 

Adult Senior Business Other Great Programs Business & Economics Government Information Business & Entrepreneurs

Introduction to Finding Grants

Tue, May 7, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants. During this interactive workshop you will learn: who funds nonprofits, what funders want to know about organizations they are interested in funding, how to identify potential funders and make the first approach. Advance…

Adult Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs Workshops and Enrichment RFC Program Calendar Fundraising Nonprofit

Walking Club

Tue, May 7, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library

Exercise your body and mind. Weather permitting, we will meet outside the Fumo Library and walk two blocks to Marconi Park. We will then walk around the park, and end up back at the library. Please wear sneakers or comfortable walking shoes.

Adult Health Programs Health & Fitness

Smartphone Basics

Tue, May 7, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Learn the very basic of using a smart phone. Call to sign up and bring your smartphone the day of the workshop.

Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Technology Digital Media

Tai Chi

Tue, May 7, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us for a healthy and stress relieving break in the middle of your day.  Our instructor, Henry Vuong, has been studying Tai Chi since childhood.  This free, 8-week program is sponsored by Friends of Andorra Library.  Space is limited and advance registration is…

Adult Senior Health Programs Health & Fitness Tai Chi

Email Basics

Tue, May 7, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Frankford Library

Learn to use e-mail and set up your own free account, upload attachments, and learn how to navigate your email with our Digital Resource Specialist.  Also, utilize our new laptops for extended time.

Adult Senior Computer Classes Hot Spots Computers Technology

Career Lab

Tue, May 7, 2019 12:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

CareerLink will host a session to answer questions and provide support to job-seekers, as well as introduce you to CareerLink Services. We highly recommend bringing a digital copy of your resume (flash drive or e-mail)!

Adult Career Workshops

Friends Speaker Series | Music and Memory: The Power to Combat Dementia

Tue, May 7, 2019 1:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Studies prove that playing and listening to music counteracts the negative effects of aging, such as memory loss, hearing loss and other sensory difficulties, social functioning and sense of identity. Concert pianist and educational expert Marja Kaisla will talk about the latest research on the…

Adult Senior Speakers and Lectures Music Health

Computer Basics

Tue, May 7, 2019 2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

This class will introduce you to basic computer skills like understanding how to utilize your mouse and keyboard, searching the internet, creating documents, and sending e-mail.  

Adult Computer Classes Computers

Primary Challenges: Superior Court Candidate Forum

Tue, May 7, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

In advance of the May 21 mayoral and city council primary elections, explore issues that impact Philadelphia’s neighborhoods through panel discussions and community conversations with policy-makers, candidates, civic groups and self-advocates. Hear from candidates for the Pennsylvania…

Adult Young Adult Senior Community Events Discussion and Participation Politics