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Foundations of Khmer Cuisine with Seri Chao
Sat, May 21, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
at
Parkway Central Library
If you ever visit a Cambodian home, you’ll most likely hear the following question: Nyum Bai noh? It means “Have you eaten yet?” It’s a gesture to guests wishing them to be full and happy when they leave. Seri Chao of Seri Cooks will share that same feeling of…
Book arts workshop (virtual): Eco Printing for Bookmakers
Sun, May 22, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Art Department
at
Parkway Central Library
In this free virtual workshop, participants will learn eco printing techniques from Philadelphia artist Cassandra Gunkel. Use found objects and a few basic kitchen supplies to create striking unique prints on paper and fabric. Add colorful texture and design to your prints or journals. In…
Art and Illustration Class
Mon, May 23, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
The Kingsessing Library will host a free Art and Illustration class led by artist, Martha O’Connell. Participants will play with art materials and learn techniques in drawing, collage, and printmaking in a relaxed and generative space. Please RSVP to RemsenB@freelibrary.org.
Series opening! Let’s Talk: Philly D.A. | Probation, parole, and re-entry
Mon, May 23, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join your neighbors for a special after-hours screening to watch and discuss with a panel of experts and community members a crucial episode of the award winning Philly D.A. docu-series. Other episodes of the series paired with panel discussions will screen throughout our library system:…
Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English
Tue, May 24, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Virtual
Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call). This class will meet on: TUESDAYS from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Attendance is preferred at class…
Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: English Language Learners
Tue, May 24, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Are you looking to improve your English Language Skills? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes organized through the city of Philadelphia. Start by taking an intake and assessment test at Northeast Regional, and afterward you will meet with…
Zine Workshop for Teens
Tue, May 24, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Frankford Library
Who are you? Tell the world in a zine, a classic DIY magazine meant to be shared! Using this year’s One Book, One Philadelphia selection as inspiration, teens are invited to explore aspects of their own identities as they learn to make a classic 8-page minizine. All…
Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: English Language Learners
Wed, May 25, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Paschalville Library
Are you looking to improve your English language skills? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes organized through the city of Philadelphia. Start by taking an intake and assessment test at Paschalville Library, and afterward you will meet with a…
Gardening Stories Workshop
Wed, May 25, 2022
4:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
This hands-on workshop for children and caregivers celebrates culturally relevant plants in the Latine diaspora, as well as plants that are native to Philadelphia. Focusing on how they connect us and help to tell the stories of who we are, we’ll learn to identify different plants and their…
Them That Do: Photography Classes
Wed, May 25, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for “Them That Do”, art classes that celebrate Community and Mutual Aid! This free photography class is for anyone ages 18+ interested in photography, no experience necessary. Email themthatdo2022@gmail.com or speak with a librarian to register.
A Love Letter to Philadelphia: Food through Photography
Thu, May 26, 2022
3:01 P.M.
Art Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join the Culinary Literacy Center and Art Department in the sun-bathed Skyline Room for an afternoon of Philly, food, and photos with local photographer Neal Santos . Learn the basics of food photography through technical skill and camera work, lighting, and some software combined with practical…
Zine Workshop for Teens
Thu, May 26, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Who are you? Tell the world in a zine, a classic DIY magazine meant to be shared! Using this year’s One Book, One Philadelphia selection as inspiration, teens are invited to explore aspects of their own identities as they learn to make a classic 8-page minizine. All…
Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English
Tue, May 31, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Virtual
Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call). This class will meet on: TUESDAYS from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Attendance is preferred at class…
Zine Workshop for Teens
Tue, May 31, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Who are you? Tell the world in a zine, a classic DIY magazine meant to be shared! Using this year’s One Book, One Philadelphia selection as inspiration, teens are invited to explore aspects of their own identities as they learn to make a classic 8-page minizine. All…
Indigenous Caribbean Heritage Workshop
Tue, May 31, 2022
7:00 P.M.
Online
In My Broken Language --the One Book, One Philadelphia 2022 featured book --Quiara Alegría Hudes explores her own indigenous heritage and some of the history of indigenous peoples in Puerto Rico. This online presentation and discussion will provide an introduction to Caribbean…
Gardening Stories Workshop
Wed, June 1, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
This hands-on workshop for children and caregivers celebrates culturally relevant plants in the Latine diaspora, as well as plants that are native to Philadelphia. Focusing on how they connect us and help to tell the stories of who we are, we’ll learn to identify different plants and their…
Let’s Talk: Philly D.A. | Alternatives to Incarceration
Wed, June 1, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join your neighbors to watch and discuss with experts and community leaders the crucial eighth episode of the award winning Philly D.A. docu-series. As many activists call for public safety solutions outside of the criminal legal system, we will discuss what that looks like,…
Them That Do: Photography Classes
Wed, June 1, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for “Them That Do”, art classes that celebrate Community and Mutual Aid! This free photography class is for anyone ages 18+ interested in photography, no experience necessary. Email themthatdo2022@gmail.com or speak with a librarian to register.
Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: Math, Reading, and High School Equivalency
Thu, June 2, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Logan Library
Are you looking to earn your high school equivalency (a high school diploma, GED, HiSET, etc.), or take some refresher courses in math and reading? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes organized through the city of Philadelphia. Start by taking…
Zine Workshop for Teens
Thu, June 2, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Who are you? Tell the world in a zine, a classic DIY magazine meant to be shared! Using this year’s One Book, One Philadelphia selection as inspiration, teens are invited to explore aspects of their own identities as they learn to make a classic 8-page minizine. All…