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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance

Tue, March 4, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional 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®…

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Senior

Career Workshops

PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance

Tue, March 4, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

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Senior

Career Workshops

PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance

Tue, March 4, 2025 2:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

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Senior

Career Workshops

PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance

Tue, March 4, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Widener Library

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Senior

Career Workshops

Chair Fitness for Adults of All Abilities

Tue, March 4, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

Join us as yoga Instructor Megan Do Nascimento will instruct a chair fitness class for seniors centered around bone health, movement, breath, mindfulness and staying strong.

Adult
Senior

English Conversation Group - Intermediate+

Tue, March 4, 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…

Adult
Senior

Discussion and Participation

English Class - Mixed Level

Tue, March 4, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

This informal group is for mid-level beginner to intermediate learners and will cover vocabulary building, pronounciation, phrases, idioms, and basic grammar. Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Classes open to all, for more information please contact Dan O’Neill at…

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Senior

Free Library Chess Club

Tue, March 4, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement at Parkway Central Library

Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…

Community Events

Chess Club

Tue, March 4, 2025 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Learn to play chess or improve your game! All ages and all levels welcome.

Community Crafting Circle

Tue, March 4, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Bring your crafting hobby of choice to the library and stitch with your neighbors at this low-key crafting circle. This program is intended for teens and adults.

Arts and Crafts Programs

Women's History Month Author Event: Karen Bojar

Tue, March 4, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Cost: FREE

Join us for a Q & A and book signing with author Karen Bojar! This inspired book traces the origins adn history of socialist feminism through the important visions and contributions of twelve amazing activists who influenced movements across Europe and the US. Karen Bojar is Professor…

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Senior

Author Events

Zine Workshop with the Philadelphia Mycology Club

Tue, March 4, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club for a free mushroom-themed zine workshop. Led by Pixel, our instructor, we'll look at and talk about zines and books on mushrooms and related topics, do a movement activity to embody the lifecycle of a fungus and a meditation on fungi…

Wild Things: Papier-Mâché Workshop

Tue, March 4, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Come craft your own crazy creatures at this library workshop series guided by artist Henry Crane ! Participants will design, construct, and decorate papier-mâché animals, mythical beings, and more. The creativity workshops will take…

English Conversation Group

Tue, March 4, 2025 5:45 P.M.
Fishtown Community 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 Gleb. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…

Adult
Senior

Tuesday night yoga

Tue, March 4, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Join us for a free weekly yoga class taught by Anne-Marie Mulgrew, All levels welcome! Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. No need to register, just show up! This weekly class series will begin on October 1, 2024 and end on June 24, 2025.

Yoga

MBAT Open Office Hours

Wed, March 5, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

The City of Philadelphia's Mayor's Business Action Team (MBAT) is here to answer your business questions! MBAT is the one-stop shop for Philadelphia business owners and entrepreneurs. We're partnering up to host office hours with Business Services Managers. They are the…

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Business

Walking Wednesdays

Wed, March 5, 2025 10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library

Put on your walking shoes as you join us every Wednesday for Walking Group. We meet at Whitman Library, walk up to Washington Ave and walk back to Whitman Library. No need to be a speed walker, this group is a walk at your own pace, low-pressure walking program.

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Senior

Other Great Programs

Free Beginner English Classes with IAC

Wed, March 5, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library

Free English Classes By Indochinese American Council Free English classes for adults are happening now! Join our classes to study and improve you English. We will work on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Beginner level: Mondays and Wednesdays, 11-1 Intermediate level:…

Adult
Senior

Rare Books Roadshow

Wed, March 5, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection at 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…

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Wed, March 5, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Workshops and Enrichment