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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, October 14, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…
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Adult Gel Coloring
Tue, October 14, 2025
12:15 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us for adult gel coloring! Bring your own coloring pages and medium of choice or pick from our supplies.
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Beginner English
Tue, October 14, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-2:30 pm (September 23 - December 4, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners.…
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Insurance 101: What to Look for When Buying Insurance
Tue, October 14, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Learn what to do, what not to do when shopping for insurance. This program will be hosted by Nick McDonald, an insurance professional.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, October 14, 2025
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia 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 Petria. Questions? Email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Computer Skills for Beginners: Registration Closed
Tue, October 14, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Need computer help? Take a free 8-week digital skills course at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy. Please call to join the course waitlist at 215-474-1235.
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, October 14, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours 2pm-5pm 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 available by…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, October 14, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Kingsessing 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 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you have questions, you can email…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, October 14, 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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Senior Strength Training
Tue, October 14, 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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Intermediate English Classes
Tue, October 14, 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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Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder...
Tue, October 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
If you love mysteries and thrillers, join us for our book club! As a genre, mysteries span countries, cultures, and historic periods, varying in tone, pace, and characterization. From the hardboiled to the cozy, from the plodding of a procedural to the twisty legal thriller, there are…
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Chess Club for Adults
Tue, October 14, 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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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, October 14, 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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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, October 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. 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, Tuesdays from 4-6pm. Bring in…
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Media Manipulation and Polarization: Strengthening Collaboration Skills Workshop Series
Tue, October 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
In this session, we’ll discuss how we can spot the types of biases and manipulation strategies common in online content, and learn and apply proven strategies for countering these manipulation tactics to prevent and reduce harm to ourselves, our communities, and our country. Strengthening…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, October 14, 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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Oak Lane Game Night
Tue, October 14, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Interested in learning a new game? Looking for some friendly competition? Join us for Chess, Scrabble, Sorry, Uno, Jenga, and a variety of games old and new. All ages and abilities are welcome. We'll be here on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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Fall Concert
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Brian London, of Gibby's Joint, will perform folk songs as stories of everyday people. Brian London is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and educator. He has performed at iconic venues ranging from the Painted Bride Art Center to CBGBs in a career spanning fifty years. He is also the…
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Digitize Your Archives
Tue, October 14, 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…