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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, May 6, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Widener 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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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, May 6, 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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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, May 6, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg 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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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, May 6, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney 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 Strength Training
Tue, May 6, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning class, led by a certified instructor, combines hand weights, chair exercises along with cardio work to improve your fitness, strength and balance. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable and appropriate attire. This program is sponsored by the…
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, May 6, 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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Philly Goat Project at the Pennypack Pier!
Tue, May 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library
Please join us and our friends from Philly Goat Project on Tuesday, May 6th for a live, interactive performance - starring goats! - outside on the Pier at Pennypack on the Delaware, followed by a goat parade and storywalk! Participants will also have an opportunity to…
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Bridging Blocks: Transforming Public Transportation in the City
Tue, May 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
SEPTA serves more than 705,000 riders daily in the Philadelphia region. The regional transportation authority wants to modernize its fleet, but struggles with reduced ridership. Despite receiving record-level funding in recent years, SEPTA lags behind its peers in annual capital investments. Its…
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Introduction to Collage!
Tue, May 6, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Please join us as we welcome Program Presenter Doriana Diaz who will introduce all interested individuals to the medium of collage. Explore this unique and original art form. Participants will have materials provided to create their own collages.
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House Plants 101
Tue, May 6, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Growing healthy houseplants can sometimes be a challenge. Join us for a class on how to care for indoor plants. You can bring your own plants, and your questions, to get help on common issues. All gardening levels are welcome. This program will be led by Jessica Schweiger,…
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Chess Club
Tue, May 6, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
The Lovett Chess Club has been in existence for nearly a decade! Intermediate players of all ages are welcome. This is a cross-generational group that plays based on ability, not age. Come play with us! We'll be meeting in the Quiet Room. Most Tuesdays, from 5:00 -…
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Talking Ball with Rebecca T. Alpert: Edith "The Kid" Houghton
Tue, May 6, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for a conversation on the life and times of Edith "The Kid" Houghton (1912-2013), star shortstop for the Philadelphia Bobbies and the first full-time woman scout in professional baseball, for the Philadelphia Phillies. Rabbi Rebecca T. Alpert will be leading the talk. Rabbi…
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English Conversation Group
Tue, May 6, 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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Police Accountability For West Philly-Public Safety Meeting
Tue, May 6, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The City of Philadelphia will present data about police use of force and answer questions from residents. How did this meeting come about? On March 20, 2023 plaintiffs reached an unprecedented settlement with the City of Philadelphia for the Philadelphia Police Department's excessive,…
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Walking Wednesdays
Wed, May 7, 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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*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Wed, May 7, 2025
11:00 A.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 on One Tech Help
Wed, May 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lawncrest Library
Need help downloading an eBook on your tablet, setting up a new device, or navigating the internet? Stop by the library for one-on-one tech help! For an appointment, please call 215-685-0549 . Appointments are 30 minutes per person and are available between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., to be finished…
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English Conversation Group
Wed, May 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is led by Free Library employee Catherine. Please note this class takes place on the 2nd floor of the library and there is no elevator access.
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English for Beginners
Wed, May 7, 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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Beginners Crochet Class
Wed, May 7, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Nicetown Library neighbor and crochet enthusiast Jo-Ann will teach us some basic crochet techniques and help support any ongoing crochet projects. All materials will be provided. We'll meet most Wednesdays. .