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Beginner English
Mon, December 2, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
September 16, 2024 - December 4, 2024, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners. …
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, December 2, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Kensington 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 John. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, December 2, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional 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 Trainee Faith.
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, December 2, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
Math for GED
Tue, December 3, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Our small learning group builds math skills you can use to pass tests, understand the world, and solve problems at work and at home. The topics we work with will be taken from various areas of math. Online materials are provided to explain concepts and give additional practice between group…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, December 3, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
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 Margie. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, December 3, 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…
English Class - Mixed Level
Tue, December 3, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
This informal group is for mid-level beginner to intermediate learners and will cover vocabulary building, pronounciation, phrases, idioms, and basic grammar. Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Classes open to all, for more information please contact Dan O’Neill at…
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, December 3, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
English Conversation Group
Tue, December 3, 2024
5:45 P.M.
Fishtown Community 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 Gleb. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Making Connections: A Basic Introduction to Soldering
Tue, December 3, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
It's time to get electric in the library! Join the Free Library of Philadelphia and instructor Daniel Verbit in learning how to heat, connect, and create electrical circuits. You will leave with a light up, wearable circuit board and a new skill. Please note, registration is required for…
GED English Language Arts & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Wed, December 4, 2024
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
GED English Language Arts & Social Studies Prep Presented by CCP Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM October 7 – December 5, 2024 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET exam? This Community College of Philadelphia course will help you prepare for…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, December 4, 2024
2:00 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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, December 4, 2024
2:00 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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
Beginner English
Wed, December 4, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
September 16, 2024 - December 4, 2024, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners. …
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, December 4, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore 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 volunteers Robin and Ted. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Mindfulness Meditation | Beginner Session
Wed, December 4, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in this beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, you will learn about the benefits of meditation and how to practice. We will conclude with a short, guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational Science…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, December 4, 2024
6:00 P.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 Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Rare Book Department: The Judaica Collection
Wed, December 4, 2024
6:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Come and explore the Rare Book Department's small but signifcant Judaica Collection. Highlights of the collection will include a manusucript written in the beginning of the Spanish Inquisition, as well as early printed books printed In Italy by Jewish and Christian…
Online Math for GED
Thu, December 5, 2024
9:30 A.M.
Zoom
Our small learning group builds math skills you can use to pass tests, understand the world, and solve problems at work and at home. The topics we work with will be taken from various areas of math. Online materials are provided to explain concepts and give additional practice between group…