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Intermediate English Classes
Tue, October 21, 2025
3:45 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will host two intermediate English Classes on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:45. These classes are free. This program was made possible through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Miriam Spector Endowment for…
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, October 21, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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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…
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Chess Club for Adults
Tue, October 21, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Chess Club for Adults Join us on Tuesdays in the Humanities Department on the 2nd floor for an evening of chess from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with exceptions to holidays and early closures. Use one of our sets or bring your own. Participants should have basic knowledge of…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, October 21, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the leading intellectuals of his era was a revolutionary and a visionary who challenged his contemporaries and the status quo with his thoughts on race, racial inequality, empowerment, civil rights, and more. Join the W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group as we read, explore…
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Do Elections Have Consequences? A Bridging Blocks: A WHYY Community Conversation
Tue, October 21, 2025
4:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Voting is a civil right — and for many, a civic duty. Elections grant citizens the opportunity to cast a ballot to select members of their government and potentially impact policies and actions that follow. In Philadelphia’s primary election this year, only…
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Yarntastic Crochet and Knit Club
Tue, October 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
BYOY (Bring your own yarn) and projects to work on together. This is not an organized class and all ages and skills are welcome. Meets from 5:00 to about 7:00 p.m.
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Stop the Bleed Training
Tue, October 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
In under 1 hour, you can learn to save a life. Average time it takes someone to bleed to death: 3 - 5 minutes Average time for first responders to arrive: 7 - 10 minutes Trauma-related deaths worldwide due to bleeding: 40% Participants will receive formal Stop the Bleed training,…
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Digitize Your Archives
Tue, October 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Bring your treasured photographs and documents to open hours for digital-scanning services. Learn best (and good enough) practices for sharing and preserving your family and personal archives. Use the link a bove to register in advance, call us or stop in. This is a Hyperlocal Heritage…
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Financial Literacy Dinner Club: Building Credit
Tue, October 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join Philly Peace in Progress for a meal and workshop on financial literacy! Presented in association with PFCU, enjoy dinner and discussion, as well as a raffle for one attendee to win a Visa gift card. Registration is required. Call 445-208-0177 or email…
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Holmesburg Library Book Club
Tue, October 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Holmesburg Library Book Club The Holmesburg Library's Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30PM. Join us for a lively discussion on some great books. For more information on how you can join and what book we are reading, please contact Adult/Teen Librarian David Koch…
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Local History Collection Ribbon Cutting
Tue, October 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
In the Social Science & History Department The Social Science and History Department is excited to present our revamped Local History Collection! What changed? Previously only books within a narrow range of call numbers had been shelved in the local history collection. Now, the collection…
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Traffic Jam: Papier-Mâché Workshop
Tue, October 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Beep beep!! Papier-mâché expert and responsible driver Jarmel Reitz shares their secret pulpy recipe to help YOU create a 4-wheeled papier-mâché object that's sure to survive any SEPTA cuts. Materials provided. No driver's license required. The…
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English Conversation Group
Tue, October 21, 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…
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Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Tue, October 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Let's meditate together! We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program. Meditation has many benefits. It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…
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Let’s Talk About Breast Cancer: A Panel Discussion with Leading Experts and Advocates
Tue, October 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for an inspiring evening of learning and connection. Hear from leading medical experts and a patient advocate as they share the latest breakthroughs in breast cancer prevention, treatment, and research. Explore important topics like risk factors, clinical trials, and personal stories in…
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Author Talk | Metropolitan Paradise
Tue, October 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In the Social Science & History Department Please join us for a lecture by Carol Franklin, author of Metropolitan Paradise: Wissahickon Valley 1620-2020, The Struggle for Nature in the City . Published in 2010, the four part book focuses on the social, political, and ecological…
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Hear the People Sing: A Journey Through American Folk Music – Session #1
Tue, October 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
6:00 PM in the Music Department RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/hearthepeople Hear the People Sing is a four-part deep dive into the history of American Folk Music! Music educator Olivia Johnson will guide attendees through group discussion and musical analysis, and will provide examples on the…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Wed, October 22, 2025
10:00 A.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 2 hours, unless there is an early holiday closure. If you…
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Free Beginner English Classes
Wed, October 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Learn how to speak, read, and write English! Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Three hours per week. Every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. To inquire or sign up, please Contact Matthew at 215-571-9921 or Kastelberg@iacphila.org.
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English as a Second Language
Wed, October 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 9/22 and 9/24. Up to 15 individuals can…