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Virtual Programming

While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via a variety of platforms! Click an event to watch or join in.

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Virtual PAWS for Reading: Read to a Therapy Dog

Virtual PAWS for Reading: Read to a Therapy Dog

Wed, March 3, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 3:00-4:00 p.m. to read to a therapy animal friend from PAWS for people on a live video conference. Reading to a dog helps children develop confidence and skills for reading aloud! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PAWSFreeLibrary 

  • School Age
  • Preschool
  • Family Programs
  • Children
  • Education
  • Family
  • Literacy
  • Read by 4th
  • PAWS Read to a Dog
  • Virtual Programs
Online English Conversation Group

Online English Conversation Group

Wed, March 3, 2021 4:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us for a free online English conversation circle. Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other international adults in a casual learning environment. 4:00-5:00 p.m. every Wednesday  Class is currently full - for more informaiton or to join the waitlist, call…

  • Adult
  • Senior
  • Discussion and Participation
  • New Americans
  • Language Study
  • English Language Learners
  • Languages and Learning Center
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual-5-Minute Storybreak

Virtual-5-Minute Storybreak

Wed, March 3, 2021 4:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us Wednesdays and Fridays at 4:00 PM on our Facebook page Northeast Children's for a quick story! All are invited to watch!  

  • Preschool
  • Toddler
  • Other Great Programs
  • Storytimes
  • Children
  • Family
  • Literacy
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual Beginning French Learning Circle

Virtual Beginning French Learning Circle

Wed, March 3, 2021 5:00 P.M.
Virtual

Wednesdays 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. starting February 24 Meet with other adults interested in learning French to explore the language through the Free Library database Mango Languages. For beginners. Register here . Questions?  Call  215-686-8664 or email SouthworthL@freelibrary.org …

  • Adult
  • Senior
  • Discussion and Participation
  • Language Study
  • Languages and Learning Center
  • Virtual Programs
VIRTUAL - Beth Kephart | <i>Wife | Daughter | Self: A Memoir in Essays</i>

VIRTUAL - Beth Kephart | Wife | Daughter | Self: A Memoir in Essays

Wed, March 3, 2021 7:30 P.M.
Virtual

Cost: FREE

REGISTER HERE In conversation with Jacinda Barrett, Traveler, Actress on Netflix Bloodline, Writer, Mother, Wife and all the rest of it. Beth Kephart is the author of more than 30 books across a wide range of genres, including poetry, young adult fiction, and, most notably, the memoir. These…

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  • Family
  • Virtual Programs
Intermediate English Virtual Classes

Intermediate English Virtual Classes

Thu, March 4, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Virtual

Join us for a FREE Intermediate English class online, taught by graduate students in the University of Pennsylvania TESOL program.   10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Tuesdays and Thursdays February 2 - April 15, 2021 Class is currently full.  To join the waitlist,  click…

  • Adult
  • Senior
  • Discussion and Participation
  • New Americans
  • Language Study
  • English Language Learners
  • Languages and Learning Center
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual How to Start a Business in Philadelphia Part 1: Licenses, Permits, and More!

Virtual How to Start a Business in Philadelphia Part 1: Licenses, Permits, and More!

Thu, March 4, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Virtual

Do you want to start a business in Philadelphia but aren't sure about the process to get started? In this two-part series, you will learn the necessary steps to take in order to start a business in Philadelphia-including the licenses and permits necessary, as well as business planning…

  • Adult
  • Business
  • Philadelphia
  • Business and Entrepreneurs
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual Toddler Storytime

Virtual Toddler Storytime

Thu, March 4, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Virtual

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun! Intended for children 18 months to three years old, though of course anyone is welcome to tune in!   https://www.facebook.com/ParkwayCentralChildrens/

  • Preschool
  • Toddler
  • Family Programs
  • Storytimes
  • Children
  • Family
  • Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services
  • Literacy
  • children's literature
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English

Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English

Thu, March 4, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Virtual

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 videocall).   This class will meet on: THURSDAYS from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. February 18, 2021 - March 25, 2021…

  • Adult
  • Senior
  • Discussion and Participation
  • Workshops and Enrichment
  • New Americans
  • Culinary Literacy
  • Language Study
  • English Language Learners
  • Languages and Learning Center
  • Culinary Literacy
  • Cooking and Nutrition
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual Beginning Japanese Learning Circle

Virtual Beginning Japanese Learning Circle

Thu, March 4, 2021 11:15 A.M.
Virtual

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Meet with other adults interested in learning Japanese to explore the language through the Free Library database Mango Languages, as well as grammar and writing lessons. For beginners. Class is currently full - for more information, call or…

  • Adult
  • Senior
  • Discussion and Participation
  • Language Study
  • Languages and Learning Center
  • Virtual Programs
Activi-day Thursday

Activi-day Thursday

Thu, March 4, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Virtual

Visit our  Facebook  page each Thursday for science experiments, crafts, games, and more using common household supplies. 

  • School Age
  • Preschool
  • Family Programs
  • Children
  • Family
  • Science
  • STEM
  • arts & crafts
  • Virtual Programs
Resume Quick Tips

Resume Quick Tips

Thu, March 4, 2021 1:00 P.M.
Virtual

Get your resume past the computer and to the recruiter with these resume-writing tips! In this short webinar, brought to you by the Digital Resource Specialists at the Free Library of Philadelphia, you'll learn about how to get your resume past the computer and into the hands of a recruiter.…

  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Senior
  • Workshops and Enrichment
  • Computers
  • Free Library of Philadelphia
  • Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services
  • Jobs & Job Seekers
  • Languages and Learning Center
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual Spanish Conversation Group

Virtual Spanish Conversation Group

Thu, March 4, 2021 1:00 P.M.
Virtual

Mondays and Thursdays 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. This FREE online class will build your knowledge and confidence in the Spanish language all while introducing you to other Spanish-speaking adults in a causal, fun learning environment. This group is currently full.  To join the waitlist, register…

  • Adult
  • Senior
  • Discussion and Participation
  • Language Study
  • Languages and Learning Center
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual English Conversation Group

Virtual English Conversation Group

Thu, March 4, 2021 2:30 P.M.
Virtual

Join us for a free conversation circle. Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other international adults in a casual learning environment. 2:30-4:00 p.m. every Thursday This group is currently full.  To join the waitlist,  register here  or call…

  • Adult
  • Senior
  • Discussion and Participation
  • New Americans
  • Language Study
  • English Language Learners
  • Languages and Learning Center
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual PAWS for Reading: Read to a Therapy Dog

Virtual PAWS for Reading: Read to a Therapy Dog

Thu, March 4, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 3:00-4:00 p.m. to read to a therapy animal friend from PAWS for people on a live video conference. Reading to a dog helps children develop confidence and skills for reading aloud! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PAWSFreeLibrary 

  • School Age
  • Preschool
  • Family Programs
  • Children
  • Education
  • Family
  • Literacy
  • Read by 4th
  • PAWS Read to a Dog
  • Virtual Programs
Self Care for Kids

Self Care for Kids

Thu, March 4, 2021 3:30 P.M.
Virtual

Self-Care for Kids is a curated collection of self-care practices such as meditation, yoga, and more!  Best for kids in grades K-4, these programs are presented by the Nicetown-Tioga Children’s Librarian, Ms. Miralee. This is a four-part series that takes place on the following…

  • School Age
  • Health Programs
  • Other Great Programs
  • meditation
  • Yoga
  • Virtual Programs
Among Us

Among Us

Thu, March 4, 2021 4:00 P.M.
Virtual

Do you enjoy pretending to do routine tasks while sabotaging spaceships? Are you interested in playing Among Us with your friends? Come join us every Thursday from 4-4:45 PM for a special gaming session. We'll be running our own private Among Us room with a Zoom chat (shh! no cheating!)…

  • School Age
  • Family Programs
  • Children
  • Games and Gaming
  • Video Games
  • Virtual Programs
Online Guitar Lessons

Online Guitar Lessons

Thu, March 4, 2021 4:30 P.M.
Virtual

Now is a good a time as any to pick up a new hobby or dust off an old one! Learn to play guitar during 30-minute one-on-one lessons via Zoom for ages 10+ every other Thursday. Those interested should contact instructors Eddy Yu: eddyyu@sas.upen.edu or Kristen Yeh:  kristeny@sas.upenn.edu

  • School Age
  • Other Great Programs
  • Music
  • Performing Arts
  • Virtual Programs
A Taste of African Heritage with Joseph E. Coleman Library

A Taste of African Heritage with Joseph E. Coleman Library

Thu, March 4, 2021 5:30 P.M.
Virtual

"A Taste of African Heritage is a way of eating based on the healthy food traditions of people with African roots. This healthy way of eating is powerfully nutritious and delicious, and naturally meets the guidelines experts recommend for supporting good health." -  Oldways…

  • Adult
  • Community Events
  • Culinary Literacy
  • Health
  • Culinary Literacy
  • Virtual Programs
A Taste of African Heritage

A Taste of African Heritage

Thu, March 4, 2021 5:30 P.M.
Virtual

"The ancestors of African Americans brought wonderful food traditions to parts of the Caribbean, South America, and the southern states." - Oldways A Taste of African Heritage, celebrates the healthy food traditions of the African diaspora. Explore the rich cultural history of African…

  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Senior
  • Other Great Programs
  • Culinary Literacy
  • Culinary Literacy
  • Cooking and Nutrition
  • Virtual Programs
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