Breaking Down the Hog: The Ham

Mon, April 23, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Join owner and head butcher of La Divisa Meats, Nick Macri, as we break down a hog by primal cuts. Each class will focus on a different cuts, giving a better understanding of each area, including how best to prepare and cook it. This class focuses on the Ham. We will learn how to break down…

Adult Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition

Project Planning for Nonprofit Organizations

Tue, April 24, 2018 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

Do you have a project to make happen? This workshop uses the example of planning a large Shakespearean production to help you understand how to handle the myriad details. You’ll learn how to organize, budget, and calendarize a project, and how to track all of these strands. We’ll use…

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UPenn Science Fun for Kids & Teens

Tue, April 24, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Do you want to learn how make slime? What about extracting DNA from a strawberry? Graduate students and faculty from UPenn will visit our library to conduct fun and exciting hands-on science experiments. No registration necessary, just come on by!

Young Adult School Age Workshops and Enrichment Children Teens STEM

Yoga for Adults

Tue, April 24, 2018 7:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

An inclusive yoga class for people of all skill levels and abilities.  Wear something comfortable and come to the library for wellness, stretching, and relaxation.

Adult Young Adult Senior Health Programs Workshops and Enrichment Yoga

Indego Urban Riding Basics

Thu, April 26, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in urban bicycling but want some tips for navigating city streets? Or are you a veteran bicyclist who wants to learn how to use Indego Bike share? All are welcomed to join this free class that will give you the knowledge and confidence to start bicycling safely in…

Adult Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Bicycling

Tarot, Herbs, and Elemental Magic

Thu, April 26, 2018 6:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Earth, Air, Water, and Fire have long represented forces that shape our world - both physical and emotional. In this two-part workshop, we'll look at these elements in tarot and plant magic, covering the basic how-to of tarot and incorporating plants into that practice. This workshop is…

Adult Workshops and Enrichment Body, Mind & Spirit Crafts & Hobbies

CareerLink Workshop

Fri, April 27, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Bustleton Library

  Build Your Job Skills, Find a Career! Sign up with a certified PA CareerLink Navigator to develop your resume, search for jobs, learn about job skills training, and connect directly with PA CareerLink resources.  

Adult Career Workshops Workshops and Enrichment Jobs & Job Seekers

A Taste of African Heritage

Fri, April 27, 2018 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Our six-week cooking program, A Taste of African Heritage, celebrates the healthy food traditions of the African diaspora. The program introduces participants to the rich cultural history of African heritage foods while providing them the tools they need to adopt this traditional way of eating…

Adult Health Programs Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy African American Health & Fitness Health

SATurdays: SAT and College Prep Workshops for Teens

Sat, April 28, 2018 12:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Join Teen Central for a series of college prep and standardized testing workshops led by our team of college Workstudy students under the guidance of expert librarians. The program's structure will vary depending on the areas wehre teen attendees need the most help, so please come prepared…

Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Homework Help & Study Aids Literacy Teens Test Preparation

Introduction to Finding Grants

Tue, May 1, 2018 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants. During this interactive workshop you will learn: who funds nonprofits, what funders want to know about organizations they are interested in funding, how to identify potential funders and make the first approach. Advance…

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Legal Advice Live!

Wed, May 2, 2018 12:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library

Do you have a legal issue? An attorney will consult with you for free during this workshop. Volunteer attorneys from the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association will be available to answer your legal questions from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm in Room 108 of the Parkway Central…

Adult Workshops and Enrichment Law

Legal Advice Live!

Wed, May 2, 2018 12:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Do you have a legal issue? An attorney will consult with you for free during this workshop. Volunteer attorneys from the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association will be available to answer your legal questions from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm, no registration required.

Adult Workshops and Enrichment Law

Legal Advice Live!

Wed, May 2, 2018 12:00 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Do you have a legal issue? An attorney will consult with you for free during this workshop. Volunteer attorneys from the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association will be available to answer your legal questions from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm, no registration required.

Adult Workshops and Enrichment Law

A Taste of African Heritage

Fri, May 4, 2018 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Our six-week cooking program, A Taste of African Heritage, celebrates the healthy food traditions of the African diaspora. The program introduces participants to the rich cultural history of African heritage foods while providing them the tools they need to adopt this traditional way of eating…

Adult Health Programs Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy African American Health & Fitness Health

5 Powerful Tips for Motivating Youth

Sat, May 5, 2018 1:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Join author and motivational speaker Kirk Berry as he shares information from his newest book, 5 Powerful Tips for Motivating Youth. These tips equip anyone who plays an active role in a young person's life – coaches, family members, teachers – with the tools to encourage the…

Adult Workshops and Enrichment

Mental Wellness Poetry Workshop and Performance by Philadelphia’s Youth Poet Laureate, Husnaa Hashim

Sat, May 5, 2018 3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Youth Spoken Word at Queen Memorial Library (a Hatching Innovation funded program) is excited to invite Philadelphia’s Youth Poet Laureate, Husnaa Hashim , to lead a guest poetry workshop and performance about poetry’s role in mental and emotional well-being! Join us for an hour…

Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Literature Poetry History

Nonprofit Nerds Meetup: Tools for Collaboration (BYOL)

Mon, May 7, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

For this edition of BYOL, we want to take audience participation to the next level and make YOU the presenters! Bring your laptop with your favorite online tool that makes your job easier and boosts team productivity. You will have the opportunity to show us how it works in five minutes or less!…

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Introduction to Proposal Writing

Tue, May 8, 2018 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal and will include hands-on exercises to help you develop a proposal outline. Advance registration is required as space is limited; please contact the RFC at erefrfc@freelibrary.org . Tuesday, May…

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Homebuying Seminar

Tue, May 8, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Thinking of buying a home? Learn all there is to know about shopping for a home, negotiating the price, and financing in this worksep led by PFCU. To register, visit the Events & Classes page at pfcu.com or call 215.934.3580.

Adult Workshops and Enrichment House & Home

African American Museum in Philadelphia

Tue, May 8, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join representatives from the African American Museum in Philadelphia to learn more about the volunteer docent program as well as the new exhibit, Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia 1776-1876. Questions? Contact AAMP’s Education Coordinator at (215) 274-0380 ext. 249

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment Other Great Programs African American Philadelphia History