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Beginner English
Fri, November 14, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Mondays and Fridays 2:30-4 pm (September 22 - December 5, 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. Sign-up…
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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, November 14, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…
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Chess Club
Fri, November 14, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for casual chess play at the library! Boards will be provided. Open to all skill levels.
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Amateur (HAM) Radio Testing Session (Philadelphia Volunteer Examiners)
Sat, November 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
This event is an Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner (VE) Session hosted by the Free Library Amateur Radio Club and the Philly VEs. Available for anyone who wishes to take a US FCC Amateur Radio exam. All license classes (Technician, General, and Amateur Extra) are available to…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, November 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Independence Library
Saturdays 11 am - 12 pm 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 Gail.
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Adult Writing Club
Sat, November 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a weekly drop in writing club for adults. For writers, authors and poets and any background or genre. Come bring your work and write along side other writers or chat about your inspiration and struggles. LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Neurodivergent friendly!
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Guilt-Free Fiber Guild
Sat, November 15, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Beginning October 4, if you crochet, knit, mend...or would like to learn - bring your materials or use ours to get started. Take some "me-time" at Northeast Regional Library as we make space for crafting, creativity, and camaraderie. A few free sewing kits will be given to firstcomers…
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Beginners Crochet Class
Sat, November 15, 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, but feel free to bring your own. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. .
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MEDICARE MONDAYS
Mon, November 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
✨ Got Medicare questions? ✨ Courtney Bell is back to help you make sense of it all! Join us in person for an easy, open Q&A where you can learn how Medicare works—and how it can work for YOU. ✅ Bring your questions ✅ Get clear answers ✅ Walk away with confidence See you on Mondays!
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Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Mon, November 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Mondays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (November 3 - December 8, 2025) Adults are invited to this FREE class for English language learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together! The class is in the basement meeting room. To sign-up, visit …
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English as a Second Language
Mon, November 17, 2025
11:00 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…
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Japanese Conversation Group- Beginner
Mon, November 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking Japanese while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for beginning Japanese learners and is led by Free Library volunteer Stephanie. The classes will take place on the Ground floor in BRIC…
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Mon, November 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table Get prepared for cold and flu season! Philadelphia Department of Public Health will be at the library giving away free at-home Covid-19 tests, hand sanitizers, and masks to anyone interested. No registration or sign-up needed.
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Councilwoman Cindy Bass' Staff Satellite Office Hours
Mon, November 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Drop in to get help with general constituent services such as assistance with neighborhood concerns, city service referrals, and information for you and your family, right in the community. No appointment is needed. The councilwoman's staff will be at the library from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.…
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Beginner English
Mon, November 17, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30 am - 1 pm (September 22 - December 3, 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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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, November 17, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kingsessing 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 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Kingsessing…
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English as a Second Language Class
Mon, November 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 9/15/2025. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 8/25/2025 and…
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Beginner English
Mon, November 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Mondays and Fridays 2:00-3:30 pm (September 22 - December 5, 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…
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Beginner English
Mon, November 17, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Mondays and Fridays 2:30-4 pm (September 22 - December 5, 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. Sign-up…
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Beginner English
Mon, November 17, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Mondays and Thursdays 3-4:30 pm (September 22 - 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. Sign-up…