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Animal Tales with the Philadelphia Zoo
Thu, October 10, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Each month, Charles L. Durham Library will be hosting the Philadelphia Zoo! Come listen to a story read by the librarian. Then, meet an animal from the story and discover and learn more about the animal with knowledgeable educators of the Philadelphia Zoo.
Beginner English
Fri, October 11, 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.…
Double Rainbow! with Lindz Amer: Rainbow Storytime & Caregiver Talk (ASL Interpreted)
Fri, October 11, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Join Lindz Amer of Queer Kid Stuff for a double-whammy program for kids and families! First, kids and their caregivers will enjoy an interactive, musical storytime with an LGBTQ+ theme. Then, kids can color/craft while Lindz chats with adults about creating queer & gender-affirming…
Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, October 11, 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 11, 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.
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Fri, October 11, 2024
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West 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 Judy. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Intermediate English
Fri, October 11, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Tuesdays and Fridays 2-3:30 pm (September 20 - November 19, 2024) 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 Classes for Adults
Fri, October 11, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
No registration necessary. Classes are provided by the Indochinese American Council . Klas Angle Gratis Chak vandredi a 2:30 pm Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa. Klas ki ofri pa Indochinese American Council. Clases de Ingles Gratis Todos los viernes a las 14:30 No es necesario registrarse.…
Amplifying Voices: The Importance of Diverse Stories in Children's Literature (Presented at Taller Puertorriqueño)
Sat, October 12, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on the importance of diverse narratives and representation in children's literature. Held at Taller Puertorriqueño during Hispanic Heritage Month, with simultaneous Spanish interpretation, this event brings together acclaimed local authors and…
Ecos de la Herencia: Revelando la Voz Poética Latinoamericana en Filadelfia (Presentado en Taller Puertorriqueño)
Sat, October 12, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Únase a nosotros para un taller enriquecedor e interactivo mientras celebramos el profundo impacto de la poesía latinoamericana en Filadelfia. Presentado en colaboración con Library of America’s Latino Poetry , la Feria Latinoamericana del Libro , Acción…
Short Story Book Club
Mon, October 14, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Philbrick Hall
at
Parkway Central Library
On the second Monday of each month, join us for short story book club. We’ll meet from 6:00-7:30 pm among the Philbrick Hall Short Story Collection. October's short story collection pick is: Sabrina & Corina by Kali Fajardo-Anstine.
Math for GED
Tue, October 15, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
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! (Online)
Tue, October 15, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Zoom
Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call). Free grocery pick up available. Register at www.bit.ly/EAEnglish Edible Alphabet English is made possible…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, October 15, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
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 Margie. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Intermediate English
Tue, October 15, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Tuesdays and Fridays 2-3:30 pm (September 20 - November 19, 2024) 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, October 15, 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 Class - Mixed Level
Tue, October 15, 2024
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…
Falls Writing Group
Tue, October 15, 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 15, 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…
Trans By Trans Book Club | The Thirty Names of Night by Zeyn Joukhadar
Tue, October 15, 2024
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…