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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 English Conversation Group

Virtual English Conversation Group

Thu, March 18, 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 18, 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
Among Us

Among Us

Thu, March 18, 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 18, 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
Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Excel Range Names and PivotTables

Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Excel Range Names and PivotTables

Thu, March 18, 2021 4:30 P.M.
Virtual

Learn how to use named ranges...assigning names to a cell or range of cells in a workbook. We’ll also explore PivotTables, a powerful tool for summarizing, analyzing, exploring and presenting data, extracted from larger amounts of data elsewhere in an Excel workbook.  Come learn the…

  • Adult
  • Career Workshops
  • Jobs & Job Seekers
  • Virtual Programs
A Taste of African Heritage with Joseph E. Coleman Library

A Taste of African Heritage with Joseph E. Coleman Library

Thu, March 18, 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 18, 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
Virtual Beginning Russian Learning Circle

Virtual Beginning Russian Learning Circle

Thu, March 18, 2021 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Thursdays 6 - 7 p.m. Meet with other adults interested in learning Russian to explore the language through the Free Library database Mango Languages, For beginners. Register at the link here .  For more informaiton, call 215-686-8664 or email SouthworthL@freelibrary.org 

  • Adult
  • Senior
  • Discussion and Participation
  • Language Study
  • Languages and Learning Center
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual Pajama Storytime

Virtual Pajama Storytime

Thu, March 18, 2021 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Listen to fun sleepytime stories in your pajamas! Don't forget your favorite stuffed friend. This program will appear on the branch facebook page.  Click here to access:   https://www.facebook.com/LovettBranchFreeLibrary/ This program is provided by Ms. Dana, Children's…

  • School Age
  • Preschool
  • Family Programs
  • Storytimes
  • Virtual Programs
Intermediate Online English Classes

Intermediate Online English Classes

Fri, March 19, 2021 9:30 A.M.
Virtual

Join us for a FREE Intermediate English class online, taught by graduate students in the University of Pennsylvania TESOL program.   9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.  Wednesdays and Fridays  February 3 - April 16, 2021 Class is currently full.  To register for the…

  • Adult
  • Senior
  • Discussion and Participation
  • New Americans
  • Language Study
  • English Language Learners
  • Languages and Learning Center
  • Virtual Programs
Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Fri, March 19, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Virtual

Join us each Friday at 10:00 a.m. for Chair Yoga live on the Fumo Family Library Facebook Page . The program will be taught by Kate Howell, a certified yoga teacher with over seven years of experience teaching in the Philadelphia area. Chair Yoga is a twist on traditional yoga making it…

  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Senior
  • Health Programs
  • Health and Wellness
  • Yoga
  • Virtual Programs
[Virtual]  Storytime on Facebook Live

[Virtual] Storytime on Facebook Live

Fri, March 19, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Virtual

Weekly storytime for toddlers and preschoolers with Whitman’s Children’s Librarian on  facebook.com/WhitmanLibrary  

  • Preschool
  • Toddler
  • Family Programs
  • Storytimes
  • Children
  • Family
  • Virtual Programs
Online English Conversation Group

Online English Conversation Group

Fri, March 19, 2021 11:00 A.M.
Virtual

Fridays 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  starting February 5 Join us for a free conversation circle. Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other international adults in a casual learning environment. This group is currently full.  To join the waitlist, register  at the…

  • Adult
  • Senior
  • Discussion and Participation
  • Language Study
  • English Language Learners
  • Languages and Learning Center
  • Virtual Programs
English Writing 101 Learning Circle

English Writing 101 Learning Circle

Fri, March 19, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Virtual

Fridays 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  starting February 5 Meet with other English language learners to improve your writing skills using the Universal Class database.  For intermediate/advanced/fluent English learners.  This group is currently full. Join the waitlist at the link here .…

  • Adult
  • Senior
  • Discussion and Participation
  • Language Study
  • Online Learning
  • English Language Learners
  • Languages and Learning Center
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual JEVS Career Strategies Workshop: Tips for College Students on Landing a Job or Internship

Virtual JEVS Career Strategies Workshop: Tips for College Students on Landing a Job or Internship

Fri, March 19, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Virtual

Has the pandemic changed your career path? Are you struggling to find a job after graduation and unsure of the next steps to take? Come prepared with your questions to get expert advice from our experienced Career Advisors during this 30-minute FREE ZOOM WEBINAR to: Explore your options and…

  • Adult
  • Career Workshops
  • Jobs & Job Seekers
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual Storytime on Instagram Live

Virtual Storytime on Instagram Live

Fri, March 19, 2021 2:00 P.M.
Virtual

Weekly storytime for children with Ms. Tuesday on Instagram   @mcphersonsqlibrary

  • School Age
  • Preschool
  • Family Programs
  • Storytimes
  • Children
  • Family
  • Virtual Programs
Minecraft Day

Minecraft Day

Fri, March 19, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Virtual

Come join us for Minecraft Club, where up to eight players can play together on our very own Minecraft Realm! We will be hosting sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 3PM - 5:30PM. Work by yourself or cooperatively. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. Please note: requires Minecraft Java Edition for…

  • Young Adult
  • School Age
  • Other Great Programs
  • Children
  • Teens
  • Minecraft
  • Video Games
  • Virtual Programs
Online English Learning Circle

Online English Learning Circle

Fri, March 19, 2021 4:00 P.M.
Virtual

Fridays 4-5 pm Learn and practice English using the FREE online resource: We Speak NYC! Every week you will watch videos and complete activities on your own, then meet on Fridays with a group of English language learners to continue to practice your English skills.  This group is currently…

  • Adult
  • Senior
  • Discussion and Participation
  • Language Study
  • Online Learning
  • English Language Learners
  • Languages and Learning Center
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual Mandarin Chinese Conversation Circle

Virtual Mandarin Chinese Conversation Circle

Fri, March 19, 2021 4:30 P.M.
Virtual

Join the Languages and Learning Center’s online Mandarin Chinese Conversation Circle! This FREE online class will build your knowledge and confidence in Mandarin Chinese in a casual and fun learning environment!  This class will meet on: Fridays from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. …

  • Adult
  • Senior
  • Discussion and Participation
  • Language Study
  • Languages and Learning Center
  • Virtual Programs
Online Beginning Mandarin

Online Beginning Mandarin

Fri, March 19, 2021 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Fridays 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. starting March 19, 2021 Meet with other adults interested in learning Mandarin. Explore the language with Free Library database Mango Languages. For beginners. Register: click this link , email SouthworthL@freelibrary.org or call the Langauges and Learning Center at…

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