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"The Automat" Film Screening and Filmmaker Q&A
Sat, July 27, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for a screening of The Automat followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, Lisa Hurwitz. Featuring photographs from the Free Library of Philadelphia's Print and Picture Collection and filmed locally, The Automat premiered at the 2021 Telluride Film Festival and was…
Theatre Writers Gathering in Philadelphia
Sat, July 27, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Literature Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us at our Theatre Writer Advocacy Session on Saturday, July 27, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, featuring our new Philadelphia Affinity Regional Rep, Will Vence Jr, and our new Philadelphia Regional Rep, Charles Primerano. The Dramatists Guild is thrilled to continue our national…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, July 29, 2024
11:00 A.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 Nancy. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, July 29, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional 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 Bri.
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, July 29, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Kensington 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 John. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Intermediate ESL
Mon, July 29, 2024
1:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Join us as we read about and talk about a variety of topics, including current events, American cultural issues, English grammar, current American expressions, etc. - all with the goal of improving participants' proficiency in spoken and written English. Each week participants…
GED Math & Science Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Mon, July 29, 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…
Roxborough Writing Club
Mon, July 29, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Come join us for some free-writing, prompts, and sharing of each other’s work. This is a positive and nonjudgmental community for motivation and inspiration. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Meets most Monday evenings, from 5:30 - to about 6:45 p.m.
English Class - Mixed Level
Tue, July 30, 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…
English Class - Mixed Level
Tue, July 30, 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…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, July 30, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Independence 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 Stan. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Growing Up Mindfully with CADEKids
Tue, July 30, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Join us for an eight-week series towards helping youth develop self-regulation, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Kids will have fun with engaging activities, will learn about their important roles in their communities, and discover how to solve issues without violence or…
Intermediate Practical English
Tue, July 30, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
May 30, 2024 to August 13, 2024, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Improve your English through this in-person course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. For intermediate learners. This course will strengthen your speaking, listening, and reading skills through navigating various real-life…
Town Hall with State Representative Tarik Khan
Tue, July 30, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Come meet Representative Khan and his staff! From 5:30 - 6:30 pm, they will be providing constituents with information on state government-related programs and services available like older adult SEPTA cards, PACE and PACENET, Property Tax and Rent Rebate applications, and more. From 6:30 pm -…
Narcan Training & Info Session
Tue, July 30, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Presented by UPenn's Center for Addiction Medicine and Policy (CAMP) Join us for a comprehensive training session where you'll learn how to administer Narcan (naloxone) to reverse opioid overdoses and understand the dangers associated with illicit xylazine (tranq) use. This…
English Conversation Group
Tue, July 30, 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…
Roxborough Book Club
Tue, July 30, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Join the Roxborough Book Club for our monthly meeting and discussion on this month's book of choice. Book is chosen via their facebook group poll.
Beginner English
Wed, July 31, 2024
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
May 29, 2024 to July 31, 2024, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm In this class, you will practice and learn English reading, writing, speaking, and listening with a UPenn graduate student-teacher. The class will be useful and related to your daily life in Philadelphia. Sign up for the interest list…
GED Math & Science Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Wed, July 31, 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…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, July 31, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore 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 volunteers Robin and Ted. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…