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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, August 7, 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…
PA CareerLink® Workshop: Welcome to PA CareerLink®
Wed, August 7, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
This is an in-person workshop that offers an overview of PA CareerLink® services! We will also review the PA CareerLink® website and some online tools to assist with your job search endeavors. Please visit pacareerlink.pa.gov to register. If you aren’t able to register…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, August 7, 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, August 7, 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, August 7, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
On this date, this group will meet in Room 108 on the first floor of the 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…
COINTELPRO: A Black August Discussion with Dr. Kelly Harris
Wed, August 7, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join us as we observe Black August, a month dedicated to acknowledging and honoring Black political prisoners and the ongoing resistance to oppression. In recognition of Black August, we will delve into the historic Counterintelligence Program (COINTELPRO) targeted against African Americans.…
The Library of the Wizard Earl - Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Rare Book Department
Wed, August 7, 2024
6:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
A storied English aristocratic family, living in a palatial home that was once an abbey, struggles to maintain their household in the face of 20th century financial realities. On April 23rd and 24th 1928, this PBS plotline unfolded in the sales rooms of Sotheby and Company, London, as 172 items,…
Basic English Literacy
Thu, August 8, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue, 19142
Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic English literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills in English. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email…
Benefits Application Help With BenePhilly
Thu, August 8, 2024
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Get free one-on-one help applying for public benefits like Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, LIHEAP, rent rebate and more. Call or email Jasanil Garcia to make an appointment at 215-964-0801 or Jasanil.Garcia@Phila.gov. Registration recommended.
Free Intermediate English Classes with IAC
Thu, August 8, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Free English Classes by IAC Summer Session July 8 – August 8, 2024 Mondays through Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays: Beginner Level Tuesdays and Thursdays: Intermediate Level Improve your ability to read, write and speak English!…
Bustleton Book Club
Thu, August 8, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Join the Bustleton Library for a discussion of the August book club choice: CRYING IN H MART by Michell Zauner. Crying in H Mart is an unflinching and powerful memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity. Reading the book beforehand is…
Citizenship Class Session
Thu, August 8, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
We are excited to offer Free Citizenship Classes in West Philadelphia starting in July! 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…
GED Math & Science Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Thu, August 8, 2024
1:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. July 15 – September 12, 2024 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET exam? This CCP course will help you prepare for the math and science portions of the exams. For more information, please contact CCP at…
*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Thu, August 8, 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, August 8, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park 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, August 8, 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…
Intermediate Practical English
Thu, August 8, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
May 30, 2024 to August 13, 2024, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Improve your English through this in-person course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. For intermediate learners. This course will strengthen your speaking, listening, and reading skills through navigating various real-life…
We Are What We Eat: Curator-Led Exhibition Tour
Thu, August 8, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s newest exhibition, We Are What We Eat, explores the intersection of food, community, and identity. With recipes and cooking techniques passed down through generations, culinary heritage helps preserve flavors and traditions of our ancestors. Food also connects us with…
English Conversation Group - Beginner
Thu, August 8, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest 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 beginning English speakers and is led by Free Library staff Jane and Lily.
Practical English for Life in Philadelphia
Thu, August 8, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Thursdays 3-4:30 pm (June 6 - August 8, 2024) Join our summer course to boost your English fluency and understanding of Philadelphia life. This course covers real-world scenarios like navigating the city, shopping, dining, and workplace communication. Perfect for adult learners eager to connect…