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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Mon, April 28, 2025
2:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours 2pm-5pm on Tuesday. with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. If you have questions, you can email socialservices@freelibrary.org. Social Workers are also…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, April 29, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. Our social worker is generally here for approximately 3 hours, unless there is an early holiday closure. If you…
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Older Adult Coffee/Tea Table Talk
Thu, May 1, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The first Thursday of the month, a different agency will provide information and resources relevant to older adults, in an informal, congenial atmosphere around the table over a nice cup of tea or coffee.
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How to Be the Best Ally of LGBTQ+ Older Pennsylvanians
Fri, May 2, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Skyline Room, 4th floor Join us in the Skyline Room for a panel discussion: 'How to Be the Best Ally: Building Bridges, Building Community.’ The key qualities of an ally are the desire to learn and understand and to help LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, etc.)…
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Community Wellness Resource Table
Tue, May 6, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Stop by the community wellness resource table and chat with certified peer support specialists working in your neighborhood. See how they can help you, your friends, family, and neighbors. Hosted by the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral…
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Information Table
Tue, May 13, 2025
2:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to pick up free COVID-19 test kits, masks, and updated information on keeping healthy. PDPH outreach staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide resources, from 2:30 until 4:30 p.m.
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COVID Resources at the Library
Wed, May 14, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to learn about resources available to you, such as testing, vaccination, information about mental health care, housing or other needs. Pick up a free mask or take-home test kit. PDPH outreach staff…
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State Representative Tarik Khan - Open Office Hours
Mon, May 19, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Come meet Representative Khan and his staff. They will be available to provide constituents with information on state government-related programs and services available. Rep. Khan and staff can also assist you with government-related problems you may have. From 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Community Wellness Resource Table
Tue, May 20, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Stop by the community wellness resource table and chat with certified peer support specialists working in your neighborhood. See how they can help you, your friends, family, and neighbors. Hosted by the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral…
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COVID Resources at the Library
Wed, May 28, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to learn about resources available to you, such as testing, vaccination, information about mental health care, housing or other needs. Pick up a free mask or take-home test kit. PDPH outreach staff…
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Fourth Annual Autism 365 Resource Fair
Sat, May 31, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Various organizations will be present to provide valuable resources for families and individuals on the Autism spectrum. Please contact Mary Kachline or Ethel Funches for more information at 215-685-0298
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Community Wellness Resource Table
Tue, June 3, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Stop by the community wellness resource table and chat with certified peer support specialists working in your neighborhood. See how they can help you, your friends, family, and neighbors. Hosted by the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral…
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Older Adult Coffee/Tea Table Talk
Thu, June 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The first Thursday of the month, a different agency will provide information and resources relevant to older adults, in an informal, congenial atmosphere around the table over a nice cup of tea or coffee.
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COVID Resources at the Library
Wed, June 11, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to learn about resources available to you, such as testing, vaccination, information about mental health care, housing or other needs. Pick up a free mask or take-home test kit. PDPH outreach staff…
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Community Wellness Resource Table
Tue, June 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Stop by the community wellness resource table and chat with certified peer support specialists working in your neighborhood. See how they can help you, your friends, family, and neighbors. Hosted by the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral…
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COVID Resources at the Library
Wed, June 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to learn about resources available to you, such as testing, vaccination, information about mental health care, housing or other needs. Pick up a free mask or take-home test kit. PDPH outreach staff…
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Community Wellness Resource Table
Tue, July 1, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Stop by the community wellness resource table and chat with certified peer support specialists working in your neighborhood. See how they can help you, your friends, family, and neighbors. Hosted by the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral…
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Older Adult Coffee/Tea Table Talk
Thu, July 10, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The first Thursday of the month, a different agency will provide information and resources relevant to older adults, in an informal, congenial atmosphere around the table over a nice cup of tea or coffee.
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Author Talk | Betrayed: Violence Against Women
Tue, July 15, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In a career that spanned four decades, Meg Groff worked as a legal aid attorney for woman and children victims of domestic violence. Not If I Can Help It: A Family Lawyer’s Battles for Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence and the Poor is Groff’s account, which includes both the…
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State Representative Tarik Khan - Mobile Office Hours
Mon, August 18, 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,…