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CANCELLED - Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes
Sat, April 4, 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.…
CANCELLED - Green Thumbs in Your Library
Sat, April 4, 2020
11:00 A.M.
West Oak Lane Library
This spring you'll find more than books at your local library. Gather your family for a workshop series where you'll learn basic gardening skills, plant-based cooking, and how to make healthy food choices. You'll learn to grow fruits and vegetables by planting a…
CANCELLED - Learn2Code with Philly CoderDojo
Sat, April 4, 2020
11:30 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join Philly CoderDojo on the first Saturday of every month when they will be offering a free coding club for kids ages 7 to 17 in our PC lab! They will offer you the coding tools to help you develop websites, mobile apps, games and more! The workshop is free but space is limited. Be…
CANCELLED - Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes
Sun, April 5, 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.…
CANCELLED - Arabic/English Language and Cultural Exchange
Mon, April 6, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Heim Center for Civic and Cultural Engagement
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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 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Room 138 in the Heim…
CANCELLED - Spanish Language Learning Circle - Beginner 1
Mon, April 6, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Are you interested in learning Spanish? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's your chance! Join us as we learn Spanish using…
CANCELLED - Heroes' and Heroines' Journeys
Mon, April 6, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Join us for a 9-week creative writing workshop for kids! Do you like to write? Then join us for a 9-part workshop where you will learn to create characters, settings, and plots. By the end of the workshops you will understand how to write your own stories. Workshops are…
CANCELLED - French Language Learning Circle
Mon, April 6, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Are you interested in learning French? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's your chance! Join us as we learn French using…
CANCELLED - Spanish Language Learning Circle - Beginner 2
Tue, April 7, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Are you interested in learning Spanish or brushing up on your existing language skills? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's your…
CANCELLED - Flash Prose Writing Group
Tue, April 7, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Logan Library
Do you like your prose short and sweet? Pithy and punchy? Come share your fiction and non-fiction works in progress (750 words or less) with us. Hone your craft in a safe and supportive environment. All writing levels are welcome. Please plan to attend all four sessions; also…
CANCELLED - Podcasting and Vlogging 101
Wed, April 8, 2020
4:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Learn how to create audio and video content for podcasting and vlogging. We will offer step-by-step instruction on using equipment, creating content, branding and much more! No experience is needed. We'll meet from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Space is limited; stop in or call…
CANCELLED - Saving and Debt Management
Thu, April 9, 2020
5:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Learners are introduced to the benefits of saving and how to set reasonable and achievable savings goals. In addition, strategies for establishing a savings account and developing savings habits will be reviewed.
CANCELLED - Portuguese Conversation Group
Thu, April 9, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Languages and Learning Center 2M (Education, Philosophy, and Religion Department - Floor 2) Stop by to practice conversing in Portuguese, pick up new vocabulary, and connect with other Portuguese learners. This group is designed for intermediate and advanced Portuguese speakers. This group…
CANCELLED - Gallery Walk With Voyages by Road and Sea Co-curator Alex Ames
Fri, April 10, 2020
3:00 P.M.
First Floor Gallery West
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Parkway Central Library
Join co-curator Alex Ames for a 45-minute guided tour of the ​Voyages by Road and Sea exhibition.
CANCELLED - Arabic/English Language and Cultural Exchange
Mon, April 13, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Heim Center for Civic and Cultural Engagement
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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 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Room 138 in the Heim…
CANCELLED - ¡A Conversar! Spanish Conversation Group
Mon, April 13, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Is your Spanish rusty? Have nagging questions about grammar and vocabulary? Come practice conversing in Spanish, pick up new vocabulary, and connect with other Spanish learners. ¡Conversemos!
CANCELLED - Spanish Language Learning Circle - Beginner 1
Mon, April 13, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Are you interested in learning Spanish? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's your chance! Join us as we learn Spanish using…
CANCELLED - Heroes' and Heroines' Journeys
Mon, April 13, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Join us for a 9-week creative writing workshop for kids! Do you like to write? Then join us for a 9-part workshop where you will learn to create characters, settings, and plots. By the end of the workshops you will understand how to write your own stories. Workshops are…
CANCELLED - French Language Learning Circle
Mon, April 13, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Are you interested in learning French? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's your chance! Join us as we learn French using…
CANCELLED - Family Academy Courses and Training (FACT) | From TANF to Employment
Tue, April 14, 2020
5:00 P.M.
Logan Library
Session is 2 hours long. Meals and childcare are available with pre-registration. Language interpretation is available upon request. To save your spot, create a free account and register at www.philasd.org/face/FACT , or call 215-400-4180 (option #5) A class will also be held on May 14.…