Tagged Hot Spots
Using the City's Online Maps to Find Free Food Distribution and COVID-19 Testing Sites
As COVID-19 cases surge in our city, Philadelphia health officials have announced a new Safer at Home plan, which aims to limit the spread of this virus through this difficult period. Vaccines for COVID-19 are currently under…
How to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance: A Walk-through for Tenants and Landlords
Are you a renter who has lost income due to COVID-19? You may qualify for rental assistance through the City of Philadelphia's Emergency Rental Assistance Program . Phase 2 of this program is currently accepting applications, and…
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Communal and Cultural Growth at the Village of Arts and Humanities
The Free Library cares about digital inclusion, equity, and access, and has expanded beyond the walls of our 54 neighborhood libraries to partner with area nonprofits, providing free access to technology and programming to…
Digital Inclusion, Equity, and Access | Mercy Neighborhood Ministries Hot Spot
The Free Library cares about digital inclusion, equity, and access, and has expanded beyond the walls of our 54 neighborhood libraries to partner with area nonprofits, providing free access to technology and programming to increase the…
Celebrate Computer Learning Month with The Free Library!
Did you know that October is Computer Learning Month? The Free Library wants to help you celebrate! Here’s a reminder of all the ways we can help you gain confidence in your computer skills and equip you with the tools you need…
E-Gadget Help Desk
*** Update: For current information about this service, please contact the Science & Wellness Supervisor at paquetteb@freelibrary.org. *** Looking to discover all the hidden features of your new iPad, e-reader, smart phone, or…
Philly Tech Week Is Back at the Hot Spots!
We are excited to announce that each of our three Hot Spot locations will offer digital-literacy workshops during Philly Tech Week (PTW) , April 29 – May 7. These workshops will delve into storing your data in the cloud…
Free Legal Workshops for West Philly
Are you in need of FREE legal advice? Last month, the Hot Spot at Heavenly Hall hosted its first-ever legal workshop. The kickoff session focused on expungements and pardons, with both law students and experienced lawyers available to…
Holiday eGadget Help Desk Returns to Parkway Central Library
Want to learn how to download some of nearly 120,000 ebooks to your new Kindle or Nook? Looking to discover all the hidden features of your new iPad, e-reader, smart phone, or tablet? Can’t figure out how to turn the darn thing…
The Library Wants YOU to Learn How to Code—for FREE!
The HOUR OF CODE is coming! The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. There is no experience needed and tutorials are available in over…
Sign Up! Digital Access Drive for Philly Tech Week
When it comes to providing digital access and bridging the digital divide , public libraries have been at the forefront of the battle for years. Every day, Free Library of Philadelphia staff champion these efforts by providing public…
Tech Week 2015!
Can’t wait for Philly Tech Week 2015 ? Neither can we! The Free Library of Philadelphia is a proud partner of PTW2015, organized by Technical.ly Philly , coming to the city April 17-25 this year. Special…
Audio Editing Training at Mercy Ministries Hotspot
The Free Library Hot Spots will be holding workshops on the basics of audio editing at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries for the month of April. Workshops will be held every Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will cover how to use…
Basic Audio Editing Workshops at the Institute for the Development of African American Youth
Note: The workshop will no longer be held on Friday Feb 6. The workshop will begin on Friday Feb 13. The Free Library Hot Spots will be holding workshops on the basics of audio editing at the Institute for the Development of…
Gone Global! The Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week, December 8-14, 2014
The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. There are 63,610 Hour of Code events taking place around the world this year. See events in…
Job Readiness Workshops at the Hotspots
The Job Readiness Online workshops have begun at the Institute for the Development of African American Youth (IDAAY). This weekly instructional series focuses on the digital literacy skills needed to look for and land jobs online. The…
Get Nerdy with Neighborhood Science After School!
What better way to celebrate science than in your own backyard? Join the Philadelphia Science Festival at several of our neighborhood libraries after school for a celebration of science exploration! Scientists, engineers, and other…
Android Apps for Book Lovers and News Junkies
At the E-Gadget help desk we spend a lot of time with installing and explaining apps portable devices. We encounter a lot of book lovers, so we wanted to share our favorite apps for reading. Health Concerns Twilight Twilight is an…
Virtual Free Library Hot Spot at the Philadelphia International Airport
The Virtual Library Hot Spot at PHL has launched! Over the past months, the Free Library of Philadelphia and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) have collaborated to produce this unique attraction. The Free Library extended our…
Poverty, Digital Literacy, and Digital Inclusion Topics of Discussion at TLC Conference
The Technology Learning Collaborative , an association of service organizations from throughout Philadelphia committed to leveraging technology resources to reduce poverty, improve public health, decrease homelessness, mobilize…
Microsoft Programs: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
Discover how to take on common tasks and boost your digital productivity using various Microsoft tools across devices. Registration not required. Location information at freelibrary.org/hotspots .
The Cloud
Understand what “the Cloud” is and how to upload and manage your files effectively using the internet. Registration not required. Location information at freelibrary.org/hotspots .
Internet Basics
Learn more about accessing the internet, understanding browsers, and navigating safely. Registration not required. Location information at freelibrary.org/hotspots .
Devices and Computers 101
Build your confidence with this class on the basics of different devices (phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, etc.) and how to use them. Registration not required. Location information at freelibrary.org/hotspots .