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Fungal Ecology with Philadelphia Mycology Club
Mon, July 1, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Fungal Ecology with Sam Bucciarelli from Philadelphia Mycology Club Learn about the important identifying features of our local fungi and discover some of the crucial roles they play in our ecosystems. Discuss what you can do to preserve fungal diversity in your area through community…
Leamos: clases de alfabetización
Tue, July 2, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero 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
Tue, July 2, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero 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 .
Author Visit: Jennifer C. Berkshire, co-author of The Education Wars
Tue, July 2, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us as we welcome Jennifer C. Berkshire, a freelance journalist and host of education podcast Have You Heard . Berkshire will be discussing the release of her new book, The Education Wars (published by The New Press), which she co-authored with Jack Schneider. The…
Leamos Spanish Literacy
Wed, July 3, 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 .
Leamos: clases de alfabetización
Wed, July 3, 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…
Preschool Storytime
Fri, July 5, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Ms. Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street from the library's main…
Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, July 5, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional 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…
Treasures from the Literature Vault
Fri, July 5, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
State Representative Ben Waxman Mobile Office
Mon, July 8, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
State Representative Ben Waxman will be offering mobile office hours in South Philly! Every 2nd Monday from 11a-3p, you can find them at Santore Library. Rep. Waxman's staff can assist with a number of government programs, including: SEPTA Senior Key…
Leamos: clases de alfabetización
Tue, July 9, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero 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
Tue, July 9, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero 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 .
All About Blueberry the Betta
Tue, July 9, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
From the science of fish bodies to habitat and more, come learn all everybody's favorite library staff member, Blueberry! Tuesdays July 9, 16, and 30 at 4:00pm in the Story Hour Room This program is intended for children ages 2-12 and their caregivers
Leamos Spanish Literacy
Wed, July 10, 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 .
Leamos: clases de alfabetización
Wed, July 10, 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…
Basic English Literacy
Thu, July 11, 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…
Courageous Kids: Wilma Exhibit
Now through Thu, July 11, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
In partnership with Philadelphia Doll Museum Forward , we now have on display Wilma alongside related library materials and activities. Wilma was made to honor four brave Black girls named Ruby Bridges, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne Stripling, and Tessie Prevost who challenged school segregation. The…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Thu, July 11, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
Urban Foraging: Food and Medicine Under Foot and Free (at Penn Treaty Park!)
Fri, July 12, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Program will be held at Penn Treaty Park. Meet at the entrance near the wooden sign. 1301 N. Beach St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 Join Lady Danni for an exclusive foraging tour uncovering the edible and medicinal properties of commonly overlooked plants; she affectionately refers…
Preschool Storytime
Fri, July 12, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street from the library's main entrance. In…