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Printmaking by the People: printPHILLY! 2025
Sat, April 12, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Mural Art’s Printmaking by the People will participate in the third annual printPHILLY! print fair at the Parkway Central Library on April 12! Between 12 pm and 3 PM, visit this Mural Arts pop-up to letterpress print your own poster, helping us to reimagine the Declaration of…
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(NEW DATE) Artist Business Round Table
Sat, April 12, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The round table is an open forum for artists to gather, collaborate, and share what has worked for them in selling their art. This is open to all artists, al mediums, and to any endeavors that might benefit the group. We will discuss a wide range of topics: From AI and it's impact, to the…
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Board Game Café
Sat, April 12, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Enjoy board games? Looking to socialize? Meet up with Neighbors? Have fun? Bring your favorite board games or enjoy one of the many owned by the library, including familiar favorites.Our co-hostesses will be Penny Scott and La Sripanawongsa. This program will take place in the…
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Horror in Black: Tales From the Hood Film Screening
Sat, April 12, 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. Tales from the Hood (1995) is a seminal comedy horror anthology. Three drug dealers arrive at a funeral parlor, where an eccentric funeral director regales them…
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Books on prints and prints in books: Art Department display for printPHILLY!
Sat, April 12, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
On the occasion of the printPHILLY! Print Fair on April 12th, the Art Department is showing off some of its books on printmaking as well as books and portfollios with hand-printed plates. Stop by the Art Department on the 2nd floor between 2:00 and 4:00pm to peruse special items from the…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, April 12, 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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Adult English Class
Sat, April 12, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Connect with your community and enhance your English skills at this free class presented by Language Lighthouse. All levels welcome. Pre-register at https://bit.ly/SpringEnglish2025GRO . For more information, email ESOL@thomaslearning.org or call 267-571-6537.
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State Representative Ben Waxman Mobile Office
Mon, April 14, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
State Representative Ben Waxman will be offering mobile office hours in South Philly! Every 2nd Monday from 11a-3p, you can find them at Santore Library. Rep. Waxman's staff can assist with a number of government programs, including: SEPTA Senior Key…
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*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, April 14, 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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State Representative Tarik Khan - Mobile Office Hours
Mon, April 14, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Come meet some of Representative Khan's staff. They will be available to provide constituents with information on state government-related programs and services available. They can also help with state services like unemploymen issues, renewing/applying for Senior SEPTA cards,…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, April 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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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Open Computer Lab Time
Mon, April 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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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Stop the Bleed Training
Mon, April 14, 2025
1:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Death due to traumatic bleeding can occur in less than 5 minutes. In under 1 hour, you can learn to save a life. Individuals will receive formal Stop the Bleed training, which includes a presentation followed by hands-on practice of applying direct pressure, packing a wound, and using a…
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English as a Second Language Class
Mon, April 14, 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…
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Intermediate ESL
Mon, April 14, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Join us as we read about and talk about a variety of topics, including current events, American cultural issues, English grammar, current American expressions, etc. - all with the goal of improving participants' proficiency in spoken and written English. Each week participants…