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Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes
Sun, January 19, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Pathway Forward and the Free Library of Philadelphia's Languages and Learning Center for FREE GED. and Adult Basic Education classes on Saturdays and Sundays. Free Classes on Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. English/Social Studies GED Prep 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m.…
FULL! Intermediate Grant Writing
Tue, January 21, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Registration is at capacity. This program will be offered again in May. Intermediate Grant Writing is an interactive workshop where participants review aspects of a strong grant proposal, practice reading and critiquing actual grant applications, and have the opportunity to receive…
¡A Conversar! Spanish Conversation Group
Tue, January 21, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Languages and Learning Center (Floor 2 - Education, Philosophy, Religion Department) Stop by to practice conversing in Spanish, pick up new vocabulary, and connect with other Spanish learners. This group is designed for intermediate and advanced Spanish speakers. This group will meet every…
Patent, Trademark & Copyright Toolkit
Wed, January 22, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Do you want to protect your invention, product, brand name, logo, short story, or song that you’ve created? If so, register for our free one-hour class to learn about Intellectual Property (IP) protections available to you ... The different types of IP available Where to apply for IP…
Math Club
Wed, January 22, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Each week we will practice math and other fun related activities! Open to children ages 5 to 11. No registration required, simply stop by any Wednesday you want to participate.
Music Club for Children
Wed, January 22, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Music is everywhere! Whether you play an instrument, want to learn more about music, or want to put on a musical of your own, join us for instruction and discussion. For children and teens.
Teen Book Club
Wed, January 22, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Bridges to Wealth Monthly Investment Meetings
Wed, January 22, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
This is a free financial empowerment program from the University of Pennsylvania aimed at teaching the importance of savings, repairing credit, reducing debt and increasing wealth through investing. Our monthly meetings includes an update on the stock market, a monthly financial…
Spelling Club
Thu, January 23, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Each week we will practice spelling and other fun related activities! Open to children ages 5 to 11. No registration required, simply stop by any Thursday you want to participate.
Family Academy Courses and Training (FACT) | Social Emotional Learning Skills
Thu, January 23, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
The topic of January’s workshop is Social Emotional Learning Skills! This topic will share simple, effective activities to do with your child at home to promote school success and a calmer, happier family life. FACT workshops are supported by the School District of Philadelphia’s…
English Conversation Hour
Thu, January 23, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Please join us for a free conversation hour as you build your confidence in speaking English. Topics may involve small talk, holidays and customs, and common slang. You can practice speaking English in a casual and relaxed environment without examinations. You will be able to make…
English Conversation Hour
Thu, January 23, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Please join us for a free conversation hour as you build your confidence in speaking English. Topics may involve small talk, holidays and customs, and common slang. You can practice speaking English in a casual and relaxed environment without examinations. You will be able to make…
Japanese Conversation Club
Thu, January 23, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us in Heim Center Rooms 131-132 to enjoy a casual environment where you can talk about all things Japan! All levels of Japanese and English speakers are welcome. Registration not required. For more information contact JAPANPHILLY.ORG or adultlearning@freelibrary.org
Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes
Sat, January 25, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Pathway Forward and the Free Library of Philadelphia's Languages and Learning Center for FREE GED. and Adult Basic Education classes on Saturdays and Sundays. Free Classes on Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. English/Social Studies GED Prep 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m.…
Let's Speak English! for International Adults
Sat, January 25, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Meet other adult English learners for conversation. Topics may involve small talk, holidays, customs, and common slang. Practice in a casual environment—no exams! Program is free.
Echoes and Reverberations: Exhibition Tour and Screen-Printing Workshop
Sat, January 25, 2020
1:00 P.M.
The Fabric Workshop and Museum, 1214 Arch Street
Reflect on themes of heritage and belonging in a screen-printing workshop at the Fabric Workshop and Museum inspired by There There, and tour the collections-based exhibition Echoes and Reverberations , featuring artists Tommy Joseph of the Tlingit Tribe; Marie Watt of the Seneca Nation;…
Book Discussion: There There
Sat, January 25, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join a free public discussion of the 2020 One Book, One Philadelphia selection, There There by Tommy Orange . Limited copies of the novel will be available on-site for participants to take home. Reading the book prior to the discussion is not required.
Story Circle: Traditions & Celebrations
Sat, January 25, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Paschalville Library
It’s a new year! How do you celebrate it? The Free Library of Philadelphia and Paschalville Partnership invite you to share your traditions and celebrations, whether they are for the new year or another occasion. Join us for a “story circle” where we honor our community’s…
Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes
Sun, January 26, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Pathway Forward and the Free Library of Philadelphia's Languages and Learning Center for FREE GED. and Adult Basic Education classes on Saturdays and Sundays. Free Classes on Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. English/Social Studies GED Prep 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m.…
Arabic/English Language and Cultural Exchange
Mon, January 27, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Interested in learning Arabic and helping Arabic speakers practice English? Come join our free cultural connections group, where we will explore language, customs, foods, and other aspects of culture. Mondays, starting October 7, 2019 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 2M Classroom in…