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Urban Gardening with Native Plants
Wed, July 16, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Bushrod Library
Join us to learn about the many benefits of native plant gardening with Penn State Extension Master Gardener Barbara Mancini. Whether your landscape is a sidewalk in front of a row home, strip of grass, or yard, you can have a garden in Philadelphia. Presented by Barbara Mancini, Master Gardener.
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English for Beginners
Wed, July 16, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Build your confidence in listening to and speaking English in a welcoming atmosphere with other adult learners. No registration required, all are welcome. Space is limited so please arrive on time to get a spot. Questions? Speak to a librarian, email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org, or call…
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GED Writing, Reading & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Wed, July 16, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Writing, Reading and Social Studies Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia June 2 to August 18, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO Class on June 18, June 19, and July 3 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET…
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Movie Matinee
Wed, July 16, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for a screening of a newly released film in our downstairs meeting room. Please contact the library for movie titles (215-685-6621).
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Sew What?! ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, July 16, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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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…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Wed, July 16, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lawncrest 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. If you have questions, you can email…
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Nutrition Workshop Series for Families with The Food Trust
Wed, July 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Haverford Library
Learn how everyone in the family can help to prepare meals! There will be a cooking demo; food tasting for 4 week. Participants will recieve a free bag of recipe ingredients and cooking utensils to take home. Learn how everyone in the family can help to prepare meals.…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, July 16, 2025
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.…
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Rediscovering the Blues: Rock n' Roll Seminar
Wed, July 16, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
6:00-7:30 PM in the Music Department. RSVP Have you heard of The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and Led Zeppelin? Probably. How about Big Bill Broonzy, Little Walter, Willie Dixon, and Muddy Waters? Perhaps not. During this seminar, attendees will explore the music and careers of the blues greats…
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Basic English Literacy
Thu, July 17, 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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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Thu, July 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial 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. This service will be available today from 10:00am to 12:00 p.m. If you have questions, you can email…
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English/French Language Exchange
Thu, July 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Interested in learning French and helping French speakers practice English? Interested in learning English and helping English speakers practice French? Come join our free informal group. Sign up for the interest list: https://bit.ly/BRLEnglishFrench2025
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Échange linguistique anglais-français
Thu, July 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Avez-vous envie d'apprendre le français et d'aider les francophones à pratiquer l'anglais? Vous souhaitez apprendre l'anglais et aider les anglophones à pratiquer le français? Rejoignez notre groupe informel gratuit. Formulaire…
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Free Intermediate English Classes with IAC
Thu, July 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Free English Classes by Indochinese American Council – Intermediate Level Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 17 – July 17, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join our classes for adults to study and improve your English. We will work on speaking, listening, reading, and…
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Japanese Conversation Group- Beginner
Thu, July 17, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking Japanese while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for beginning Japanese speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Mayumi. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664.
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One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, July 17, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Need computer help? Need assistance with a new labtop? Get 1-on-1 help at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more.
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GED Writing, Reading & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Thu, July 17, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Writing, Reading and Social Studies Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia June 2 to August 18, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO Class on June 18, June 19, and July 3 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, July 17, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+ 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 Nan.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, July 17, 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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Computer Skills for Beginners - 1st Class in Series
Thu, July 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
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, registration required. Please call to register at 215-474-1235. This is the first class in the series.