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Community Conversation with the 16th District

Mon, August 19, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Pizza will be served! All ages are welcome! Join officers from the 16th District for a Community Conversation.

Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Community Events

Bartram's Garden

Mon, August 19, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library

Learn about the natural world with educators from Bartram's Garden

School Age Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment Art Children Summer Reading STEM

Let's Speak English | For International Adults

Mon, August 19, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Join us for a weekly conversation hour and build your confidence in speaking English. Topics may include: small talk, holidays, customs, and common slang. You can practice speaking English in a casual and relaxed environment without examinations. You will be able to make friends with other…

Adult Discussion and Participation New Americans New Americans ESL - English as a Second Language

English Language Conversation Group

Mon, August 19, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library

Are you looking for a place to practice English? Join us for a weekly group where all levels are welcome. Come one time, or all the time. For adults.

Adult Senior New Americans Discussion and Participation ESL - English as a Second Language English Language Learners

Intermediate Grant Writing

Tue, August 20, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

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 constructive feedback on their own proposal. Participants are encouraged and…

Adult Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs Workshops and Enrichment RFC Program Calendar Fundraising Nonprofit

New and Expectant Parents Group

Tue, August 20, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

New & Expectant Parents & Caregivers Group Led by a new mom in the neighborhood, this group provides snacks, socializing, and support for parents and their young ones. All parents, nannies, and caregivers that have or are expecting infants and young toddlers are welcome!

Adult Discussion and Participation Health

What Happened to Hahnemann Hospital?

Tue, August 20, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Hahnemann University Hospital, which saw more than fifty thousand patients last year, is slated to close in the coming months. How did this happen? How can we fight similar closures? Hear from a panel of nurses, patients, and organizers. Co-sponsored by Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses…

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation

Spanish Language Learning Circle

Tue, August 20, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in learning Spanish or brushing up on your existing Spanish 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…

Adult Discussion and Participation Databases & Electronic Resources Education Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Language Study Literacy Online Learning

It's LIT for Little Brown Girls

Wed, August 21, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Join us for an interactive book club for young girls of color. We'll focus on books with characters that look like us! For girls, ages 7 to 11.

School Age Discussion and Participation African American Book Clubs

Friends of the Logan Library

Wed, August 21, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Are you interested in taking on a leadership role at your library? Do you want to help us secure additional resources? Do you want to help plan programs here? If yes, come and check out our Friends Group meeting and learn how you can help. The meeting will run…

Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Free Library of Philadelphia

Poetry Club

Wed, August 21, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

Come join us for our brand new POETRY CLUB! Share your favorite poem, or share one that you created.This program is for adults.

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Workshops and Enrichment Discussion and Participation Poetry

Community Catalyst Information Session

Fri, August 23, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Paschalville Library

Do you like meeting new people, finding out who they are and what they like? Then Paschalville Library wants you! For the next year, we will be working with neighbors to identify “assets” – the gifts, talents, relationships, and passions that make this community special.…

Adult Young Adult Senior Community Events Discussion and Participation

¡A Conversar! Spanish Practice for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Mon, August 26, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Has your Spanish gotten rusty? Do you have nagging questions about grammar and vocabulary? Stop by to practice conversing in Spanish, pick up new vocabulary, and connect with other Spanish learners. ¡Conversemos! For more information, or to let us know you’re coming, contact Sara…

Adult Young Adult School Age Discussion and Participation Language Study