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Social Media Basics
Thu, September 5, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Learn how to use social networking sites such as Facebook and set up your own Facebook account. This class is offered on a first come, first served basis. We encourage attendees to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the class to get a registration ticket at the reference desk, in…
Citizenship Class Session
Thu, September 5, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
We are excited to offer Free Citizenship Classes in West Philadelphia! District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund will host an In-Person Citizenship Class at the Walnut Street West Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia on Tuesdays and Thursdays from…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, September 5, 2024
2:00 P.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 Doris. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Thu, September 5, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
*Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to 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 Beyond Literacy, please call to…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Thu, September 5, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, September 5, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Independence 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 Stan. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Computer Basic Training-Typing Lessons
Thu, September 5, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Anyone wishing to improve their typing skills is welcome to attend. Partcipants will use TypingClub.com- a self-paced, guided lesson plan that works with you at your current skill level. Every Thursday…
Yoga for Adults
Thu, September 5, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Free yoga every Thursday at Whitman Library, with instructors Janet Faulls and Anne-Marie Mulgrew! This class is for all levels of practice and beginners are welcome. Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available.This weekly class is sponsored by The Friends…
Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, September 5, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, September 5, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, September 5, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, September 5, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, September 5, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Virtual Event- PMC Shares: Understanding the People's Court: The Nuts and Bolts of Small Claims Court
Thu, September 5, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
(Please note: this event is now virtual only) The first level of Pennsylvania's Judicial System is the minor courts, also known as the people's court, where individuals can resolve disputes typically involving smaller amounts of money or property. In this presentation, attendees will…
Crocheting Club
Fri, September 6, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Are you interested in crochet? You are invited to come and help us launch Northeast Regional Library’s new Crochet Club! Please bring your own materials as we grow our group. The library has plenty of books with designs to spark your imagination, and we encourage your…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Fri, September 6, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
R Is for Rockefeller: How Philadelphia Lost the Campaign to Host the United Nations
Fri, September 6, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
A virtual program available on Zoom on Friday, September 6th at 11:00 A.M. Our speaker will be the Emerita Professor of History at Rutgers University/Camden, Dr. Charlene Mires. At the end of World War II, Philadelphia was the third largest city in the U.S. It was also a major media and…
One on One Basic Computer Help Appointments
Fri, September 6, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Would you like to use the computer but need help? Help is available from 11-2 by appointment. Call the Magazines & Newspapers Department to schedule your Friday appointment at 215-685-0525.
Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble: Library Pop-Up
Fri, September 6, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Jazz up your lunch hour with the Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble! Are you jazz-curious? Tap dance inquisitive? Throughout American history, tap dancers and jazz musicians created alongside each other and still influence each other today. Learn more through a jazz tap demonstration by Pamela…
Chair Yoga
Fri, September 6, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join us for a 1-hour gentle yoga practice that uses a chair for seating and balance. Taught by Janet McAllister Faulls, a registered yoga teacher with over 13 years of experience in Philadelphia. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress comfortably! Class will be held in Room…