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Intermediate ESL
Mon, July 21, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Join us as we read about and talk about a variety of topics, including current events, American cultural issues, English grammar, current American expressions, etc. - all with the goal of improving participants' proficiency in spoken and written English. Each week participants…
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Face Painting and Balloon Art!
Mon, July 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us for some Summer of Wonder fun and laughter with Taffy Fun at the library! Face painting and balloon art will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the program ends at 3:50pm.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, July 21, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Kensington 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 John. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, July 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional 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 staff member Chloe.
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Fungi Futures: Mycelium as a Biodegradable Material
Mon, July 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Are you curious to learn how industry can become more eco-friendly? Join Christian Kustra, mechanical engineer and volunteer at the Philadelphia Mycology Club, for an overview of mycelium biomaterials, covering their sustainability, properties, and current industry applications.
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English as a Second Language
Tue, July 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming 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 7/8 and 7/10. Up to 30 individuals can…
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Drop in Hours: Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS)
Tue, July 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Health and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHIDS) information table to learn about the valuable mental wellness resources the City can provide. DBHIDS will return on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in July and August!
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, July 22, 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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Beginner Computer Class
Tue, July 22, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Join us for a series of eight sessions designed to help you gain confidence using technology, especially for beginners. Each week we'll cover key topics to help you navigate the digital world. No previous experience is needed - just a willingness to learn. Some of the topics covered will be:…
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English Class - Mixed Level
Tue, July 22, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, July 22, 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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Board Game Night
Tue, July 22, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Interested in a family or friend game night? Tired of the games you have at home? Want to meet new people and learn a new game? Board Game Night is for you! Come enjoy our selection of our board games at the Cobbs Creek Library. Held every Tuesday in the Community room from 5pm-6:30pm during the…
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Chess Club for Adults
Tue, July 22, 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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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, July 22, 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 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Creative Writing Group for Adults
Tue, July 22, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Are you struggling with writer's block? Do you need an accountability partner? Do you want to meet other creatives and get feedback on your work? Join us for a half-hour of writing, and then read for the group and receive constructive criticism. Snacks provided!
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Adult Fiber Arts Club at Whitman Library
Tue, July 22, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Are you a fan of crocheting, knitting, weaving, or any other fiber art? Feel free to bring a project or start a new one to our drop-in fiber arts club and meet other fiber artists! All skill levels are welcome. Limited materials will be provided.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, July 22, 2025
5:15 P.M.
Northeast Regional 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 staff.
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Rainbow Parent Book Club: I Will Die on This Hill
Tue, July 22, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us on Tuesdays in July from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be reading and discussing Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards' book I Will Die On This Hill as well as other issues surrounding raising autistic (and generally neurodiverse) kids. You do not need to attend all five dates. Please come…
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English Conversation Group
Tue, July 22, 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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Author Talk | A Protest History of the United States
Tue, July 22, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
4th Floor Skyline Room Beginning with Indigenous peoples’ resistance to European colonization and continuing through to today’s climate change demonstrations, this history of protest movements and rebellion in the US explores what the unsung heroes of social movements past can teach…