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Tools for Tracing Family Trees
Sat, April 5, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Documentary filmmaker Eboni Zamani shares how she uncovered family histories using genealogy tools available to anyone. Learn how to find family records and write a family story using the many resources available at the library, and beyond. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, April 5, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Sarah. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Adult Writing Club
Sat, April 5, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a weekly drop in writing club for adults. For writers, authors and poets and any background or genre. Come bring your work and write along side other writers or chat about your inspiration and struggles. LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Neurodivergent friendly!
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Poetry Book Club
Sat, April 5, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join our themed Poetry Book Club! Check out and read a book of poetry from your local library relating to each month's theme. Then, we'll meet with others to discuss what we've read. April's theme is contemporary Black poetry.
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Slow Saturday
Sat, April 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for an afternoon of unstructured discussion, social connection, and artmaking. Let's indulge in our community and restore our sense of Freedom, Joy, and Belonging. All are welcome into a space to just be. This program will run from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m and is co-hosted by…
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Fiber Friends
Sat, April 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Fiber artists are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting and conversation with fellow artists. All skill levels are welcome. Assistance with knitting and sewing can be provided, and we have a sewing machine to use. Some supplies will be available. For Adults, teens and…
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Horror in Black: Candyman Film Screening
Sat, April 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Horror in Black is a film screening series about Black horror films hosted by Lex Wilson, followed by a group discussion of the film. Candyman (1992) is an iconic Black film by Bernard Rose. When a graduate student researching local folklore accidentally summons the vengeful spirit of artist…
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Jumping Poetry with Knox Peters!
Sat, April 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us in exploring poetry for beginners and creatives through movement, performance, and creative writing. Spark your creativity and take home fresh ideas and written experiments in this fun, interactive workshop. Designed for adults, but welcoming ages 14+
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, April 5, 2025
2:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Christine. Questions? Email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, April 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Nancy. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, April 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
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Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, April 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
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Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, April 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
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Free Beginner English Classes with IAC
Mon, April 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Free English Classes By Indochinese American Council Free English classes for adults are happening now! Join our classes to study and improve you English. We will work on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Beginner level: Mondays and Wednesdays, 11-1 Intermediate level:…
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*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, April 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
** Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to be placed on the waitlist or find an alternate class location. ** Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by…
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Medicare Mondays 2025
Mon, April 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Questions about Medicare? Unsure about your benefits? Turning 65 soon? Medicare Benefits Advisor Courtney Bell will help you find the plan that is best for you. Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 11:00-1:00 p.m. t o answer your questions about Medicare…
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Open Computer Lab Time
Mon, April 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Do you have a project to complete that will take longer than a usual computer reservation? Stop by the Magazines and Newspapers Department on the 3rd floor beginning at 11 AM. Lab is open until 1:30 PM.Spaces are limited.
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, April 7, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Kingsessing…
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English and Digital Literacy
Mon, April 7, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Mondays and Thursdays 12-1:30 pm (February 6 - April 21, 2025) Are you looking to improve your English language and digital literacy skills? Join us at the library for this empowering program taught by two University of Pennsylvania Graduate Students. We will practice English while learning…
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English as a Second Language Class
Mon, April 7, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 3/10/2025. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 2/24/2025 and…