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Be a Space Scientist! Science in the Summer for 5th and 6th Grade
Mon, August 19, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for an hour of hands-on fun as we explore space and science careers through fun experiments! This session is for older kids in 5th and 6th grade. Snacks provided. July 29: Be a Planetary Geologist! August 5: Be a Rocket Engineer!…
Art Making with the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art
Tue, August 20, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Come to the library for a hands-on art making workshop and to learn about Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts programming. This workshop will help engage children in arts and culture. From 1:00 - 2:30 PM. Recommended for school age children.
Computer Skills for Beginners
Tue, August 20, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy, please call to register at 215-474-1235.
English Class - Mixed Level
Tue, August 20, 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…
Teen Tuesday
Tue, August 20, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Join us every Tuesday afternoon in a space to be uniquely you! We'll discuss book: Garvey in the Dark by Nikki Grimes, participate in crafts, movie matinee, games, music, hang with friends, meet the staff, and enjoy snacks/refreshments!
Chess Club
Tue, August 20, 2024
4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Learn to play chess or improve your game. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome!
*Class Full* Computer Skills for Beginners
Tue, August 20, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
* Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to find an alternate class location. * Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy, please call to…
English Conversation Group
Tue, August 20, 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…
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Tue, August 20, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Let's meditate together! We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program. Meditation has many benefits. It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…
Leamos: clases de alfabetización
Wed, August 21, 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…
Leamos Spanish Literacy
Wed, August 21, 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 .
GED Math & Science Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Wed, August 21, 2024
1:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. July 15 – September 12, 2024 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET exam? This CCP course will help you prepare for the math and science portions of the exams. For more information, please contact CCP at…
Science in the Summer: Be a Rocket Engineer!
Wed, August 21, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Explore Mars with GSK and the Franklin Institute's Science in the Summer program! Over five weeks, we will learn about rockets, engineering, astronauts, and more. Today we will talk about being a Robotics Engineer. This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th…
Visual Playwriting with Philadelphia Young Playwrights
Wed, August 21, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Wednesdays, 2:00 - 3:30pm, August 7-September 11. This is a free program for Philadelphia Students in grades 3 -12. Celebrate drawing as a form of Story Telling! No art experience Necessary. Students will go through the process of creating a story from beginning to end…
The Why Project's Pop-Up Production Studio
Wed, August 21, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Join students from the Why Project's Summer Media Development Institute for six hands-on workshops focusing on video and music production! Team up with local pros, artists, and college students to dive into the world of video production. Watch your ideas come to life as you create…
Crafting Party! for K-12
Wed, August 21, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
School-age kids are invited to make a new craft each week! All supplies provided.
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, August 21, 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 HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
Basic English Literacy
Thu, August 22, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue, 19142
Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic English literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills in English. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email…
GED Math & Science Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Thu, August 22, 2024
1:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. July 15 – September 12, 2024 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET exam? This CCP course will help you prepare for the math and science portions of the exams. For more information, please contact CCP at…
*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Thu, August 22, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
*Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to find an alternate class location.* Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy, please call to…