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Email Basics
Thu, May 22, 2025
2:30 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Learn to use your email account and get a new email address.
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Typing Club
Thu, May 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Dedicate time to improve your typing skills! Improving your typing can help you communicate better and reduce strain on your hands and wrist. Practice your typing skills in our computer lab.
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.
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English as a Second Language
Thu, May 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 3/25/25. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 3/18 and 3/20/25. …
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Basic English Literacy
Thu, May 22, 2025
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…
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Philly Career Launch - Career Exploration Workshop
Thu, May 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Impact Center | North10 Lenfest Center, 3890 North 10th Street (10th St. & Pike St.)
Explore careers that build on your strengths and interests and get hands-on experience with online resources, such as the Free Library’s database of training opportunities at careertraining.freelibrary.org. The workshop goes from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Boxed lunch provided. Free.…
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中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, May 22, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧！ Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
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Urban Gardening with Native Plants
Thu, May 22, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Don’t have a half-acre to turn into a native plant meadow? No problem! Whether your landscape is a rooftop deck, sidewalk in front of a row home, strip of grass, or yard of any size, you can have a native plant garden in Philadelphia. Landscaping with native plants is one of the most…
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Adventures in Playland! Preschool Play Party
Thu, May 22, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Explore a rotating thematic collection of imaginative play based toys specifically curated by Free Library Children's librarians! Playtime in the library promotes healthy brain development, builds exploration, language, social and physical skills, encourages creativity, and provides…
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Tablet and Phone Help
Thu, May 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Need help printing a document from your phone? Can’t figure out how to work your iPad? Stop by our computer lab to receive help.
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Making a Resume
Thu, May 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Haverford Library
Join us for a step-by-step demonstration of how to make your own resume using Philadelphia Works Resume Builder and Microsoft Word. Feel free to bring your own laptop.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, May 22, 2025
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…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, May 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West 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 Judy. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Thu, May 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero 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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One Book, One Philadelphia Book Discussion of “The Upcycled Self” by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter
Thu, May 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for a discussion of the One Book One Philadelphia selection for 2025, The Upcycled Self by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter , co-founder of The Roots! We’ll talk about Trotters’ life and work as he describes it in the memoir, Philly’s place in his story,…
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SBA Lending
Thu, May 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Access to capital is a critical driver of business growth, enabling organizations to scale operations, invest in new opportunities, and stay competitive. In this workshop, we’ll explore strategies to improve your access to capital, highlight funding options available to businesses…
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LEAP Movie Day!
Thu, May 22, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us for a family-friendly movie on the 3rd floor, every Thursday starting at 2:30pm! This event happens during LEAP ( L iteracy E nrichment A fterschool P rogram), the library's FREE Daily Drop-In After School Program, happening every day Monday through Friday from…
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LEAP: Homework Help
Thu, May 22, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Need a little extra support with your assignments? Drop by for personalized homework assistance to help you stay on top of your studies. We’ll be here to help you tackle tough subjects and boost your confidence. Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, for grades K to 12.
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Build It Club
Thu, May 22, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
STEM-based building toys for free play with kids of all ages. We have pre-Duplo, Duplo, and big-kid LEGOs, for kids of all stages of LEGO capabilities, and kids are encouraged to work through ideas using LEGO instructional books. We will also build with Magna Tiles, Kennex, and good…
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Engineering Thursday
Thu, May 22, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for Engineering Thursday, where we get creative with LEGOs and other construction materials.