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Spring Into a New Career With Free Virtual Career Workshops

Spring is the season of growth and renewal. Do your new goals include getting a new job, pivoting to a new field, or learning some new skills? Check out upcoming virtual career workshops for jobseekers at the…

Start Your 2023 Career Goals with Free Virtual Career Workshops!

Do your New Year's Resolutions include getting a new job, pivoting to a new field, or learning some new skills? Check out upcoming virtual career workshops for jobseekers at the Free Library, brought to you by…

Work Towards a New Career with Virtual Career Workshops!

It's that time of year where staying warm in the comfort of your home sounds so nice. Why not work on getting your next job or learning a new skill from the comfort of your home! Check out upcoming virtual career workshops…

Fall into a new Career with Virtual Career Workshops at the Free Library of Philadelphia!

Have you been meaning to revise your resume, but are not sure how to get started? Would you like to learn new skills to conquer your next job interview? Are you interested in making your LinkedIn profile stand…

The lyrical speaker: Finding your own voice through poetry!

“La poesía es un espacio de libertad/ Poetry is a space of freedom”. Carlos José Pérez Sámano, Mexican poet and writer Poetry explores the language and its limitations. It’s a way to get…

Leamos! (Let’s Read!) Literacy Program

by Nathalie Marquez, Language and Learning Center Intern The Languages and Learning Center has launched the Leamos! ( Let’s Read! ) literacy program, with both virtual and in-person classes , to teach Spanish-speaking adults how…

Hangin’ with Hank: Imagining Louise

by Germaine Ingram On Sunday, February 13, at 6:00 p.m., live on YouTube , I’ll be in conversation with the tap/jazz aficionado and irrepressible raconteur Hank Smith on his every-so-often show Hangin’ with Hank .…

Celebrating Black History Month at the Free Library

This February, the Free Library is proud to commemorate Black History Month , honoring the triumphs and achievements of Black Americans throughout U.S. history and celebrating Black history, culture, and heritage. Black History Month…

Adult Literacy Book Club's Winter Book Selection

Join the Adult Literacy Book Club, presented by the Free Library's Languages and Learning Center and Beyond Literacy . Improve your reading skills while reading and discussing interesting books! Don't always have a lot of time…

Improve Your Reading Comprehension Skills with the Free Library

The Free Library has many resources and programs for Philadelphians of all ages to improve their reading skills! Read, Baby, Read is a Free Library initiative focused on encouraging early literacy development among infants and young…

Grip: A Poem, Book, and Raven

Updated Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:20 p.m. One of the most popular attractions of the Free Library's Rare Book Department is Grip the Raven, the late lamented pet of author Charles Dickens. A few years ago, we shared Grip's…

Frenemies: The Strange Friendship of JFK and Richard Nixon

The 1960 presidential campaign was close, hard-fought, and left both sides feeling embittered. Kennedy’s final margin of victory was less than 115,000 votes out of nearly 70 million cast. Nixon was convinced that the Kennedy…

Let's Speak Arabic!

Manuscripts of the Muslim World and Al-Bustan Seeds of Cultural are offering free, virtual Arabic Conversational Classes! There are many reasons to learn conversational Arabic... There are over ten words for "love". It’s…

Hear Me Out Event Series Begins a New Year of Virtual Dialogues!

After a successful first year, Hear Me Out is back this fall for its second season of monthly dialogues across distance and difference. Hear Me Out is the first state-wide dialogue program of its kind. With connection at the heart of…

The Adult Literacy Book Club's Fall Book Selection

Learn English with the Free Library and University of Pennsylvania GSE!

This fall, adults working on their English skills in Philadelphia will have several opportunities to learn and practice English with the Free Library's Languages and Learning Center and the University of Pennsylvania's…

Back to School Resources for Students, Families, and Teachers

Many students, parents, caregivers, and teachers are wondering what the upcoming school year is going to look like. The Free Library is here to help you! Back to School Basics The first day of classes for Philadelphia School…

10 Great Reads from the Holmesburg Library Book Club

Since 2019, the Holmesburg Library's Book Club has met biweekly to discuss great modern literature, nineteenth-century classics, and historical nonfiction, to name just a few genres. Not even the pandemic could stop the book club…

Summer of Wonder | Program Highlights for Families

Summer is here, and we know you’re ready for some fun! Whether you’re looking for outdoor, in-person programs or virtual adventures, the Free Library’s Summer of Wonder has got you covered. Last summer, we learned how…

Beat Boredom with the Free Library in July

Did you know that July is Anti-Boredom Month ? If your job or class schedule has eased up for the summer and you find yourself with some extra time on your hands, check out these ways to beat boredom and keep busy with the help of…

Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Job Search Applications & Keyword Tips

Good session for job seekers new to computers! Pick up some great suggestions on how best to apply for jobs. Learn some helpful tips on completing job applications, and using keywords and phrases to grab the hiring…

Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Resume Re-Invention

If you have a resume and still not getting call backs, this workshop is for you! If you would like more interviews, your resume may need improving and this workshop will show you how. There is rarely a resume that…

Not a Typical Kid: A Support Group for the Families of Children on the Autism Spectrum

It’s very easy to feel isolated when you’re raising a child with autism, especially after a new diagnosis, but you don’t have to feel that way. Many others are taking that same journey, and are happy to help you and…

Anime, Manga, & Gaming Meetup for Adults & Older Teens - virtual

Join the conversation with other dedicated fans as we watch shows from several genres on the Discord platform every other Saturday from 3:30 to 6 PM . We generally watch with subtitles rather than dubbing. For more information email…

Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Excel Functions Employers Value

Learn the Excel functions employers value: IF statements, VLOOKUP, TRIM, RIGHT and LEFT, plus a basic review of Basic Math (PEMDAS) for formula writing. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will…

Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Job Search Strategies

Have you been concerned that your job search strategy isn’t on target and you are losing exciting opportunities? Well you may be right! Job search is a challenging process requiring many ingredients for it to work well. Most job…

Anime, Manga, & Gaming Meetup for Adults & Older Teens - virtual

French Conversation Group - High Intermediate/Advanced (ONLINE)

Build your confidence in speaking French while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. For high-intermediate/advanced speakers. This group is led by Free Library volunteer Sylvie. Click here to join the interest…

English Conversation Group - Intermediate+ (ONLINE)

Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library staff Sara and Phil. Sign up for the Interest…

Latin II - Beginner (ONLINE)

Salve! Do you want to improve your Latin while reading about the daily life and adventures of a member of a Roman household? Join us as we get to know Iulius, Aemilia, Medus, Lydia, and others. This class is a continuation of the one…

English Conversation: Self-Care Fridays - Intermediate+ (ONLINE)

For adult English language learners. At each session, we will reflect on our weeks. We will explore meditating, journaling, listening to podcasts, watching videos, etc. We will also learn new self-care vocabulary words and phrases…

Italian Study Group - Beginner (ONLINE)

Ciao! Are you interested in learning Italian on your own? Join us to explore the book ‘L’Italiano secondo il metodo natura’ (available online for free). The book is intended for beginners. La famiglia Rossi is slowly…

Music and Mandarin - Beginner/Intermediate (ONLINE)

Learn and practice Mandarin through music and song. This group for beginning and intermediate Mandarin speakers will teach language and culture, as well as basic reading and writing skills. This group is led by Free Library volunteer…

English Conversation Group - Intermediate+ (ONLINE)

Learn Japanese Online (ONLINE)

Learn basic Japanese and build your confidence in speaking Japanese while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. This group is led by Free Library volunteer Hajime. Click here to join the interest list: …

Latin III - Beginner/Intermediate (ONLINE)

Salve! Do you want to improve your Latin while reading about the daily life and adventures of a member of a Roman household? This class is a continuation of the beginning Latin class that started in 2021. We have covered many parts of…

Beginner Spanish II (ONLINE)

Learn basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar and build your confidence in speaking Spanish while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. This group is a continuation of one that started in the fall and is suitable for…