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Or Not to Be: Curator-Led Tour
Thu, November 20, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s exhibition, Or Not to Be: Representations of Death in Special Collections , is inspired by Shakespeare’s famed “To be, or not to be” soliloquy in Hamlet, and looks at death from a wide variety of cultural perspectives.…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, November 20, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West 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. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664.
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Headshots at the BRIC!
Thu, November 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the…
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Beginner English
Thu, November 20, 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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One on One Basic Computer Help for Seniors (Appointments)
Thu, November 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Would you like to use the computer but need help? Help is available from 1-2 by appointment. Call the Magazines & Newspapers Department to schedule your appointment at 215-685-0525.
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GED Science and Math Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Thu, November 20, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Math & Science Prep At the Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 1:10-3:40 p.m. NO CLASS on Oct. 13, Nov. 4, 26 & 27 This CCP course will help you prepare for the Math and Science portions of the GED or…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, November 20, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+ 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 Nan.
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Michelle Knudsen Author Visit
Thu, November 20, 2025
1:45 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for an exciting visit from New York Times best-selling author, Michelle Knudsen! Michelle Knudsen is the New York Times best-selling author of more than fifty books for young readers of all ages, including the award-winning picture book Library Lion (one of Time…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Thu, November 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Frankford 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 3 hours. If you have questions, you can email…
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Thursday Cooking Classes with Chef Char
Thu, November 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join Chef Char for a series of 8 plant-based cooking class and learn to cook some delicious foods with vegetables. Soups, salads, and more! Registration required. Visit https://tinyurl.com/ytmsprsz to register.
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Microsoft Excel PivotTables...Beyond the Basics: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Thu, November 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Virtual
Building on the first Pivot Table class, this session will teach you how to use built-in calculations like ranking, running totals, and calculated fields. You'll also learn how to connect multiple lists and get introduced to Power Pivot. We’ll wrap up by creating an interactive…
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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Thu, November 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Wynnefield 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
Thu, November 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Kensington 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, November 20, 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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Thursday LEAP Construction Club
Thu, November 20, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Create with LEGO and other building toys 3pm-4:45pm in the meeting room.
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Holmesburg Chess Club
Thu, November 20, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Like to play chess? Join us for a friendly game. Learn how to play or practice your skills. Chess boards provided. All levels welcome!
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Beginner English
Thu, November 20, 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…
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Stop the Bleed Training
Thu, November 20, 2025
3:00 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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Build It Club
Thu, November 20, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Unleash your creativity with our STEM-based building toys. Whether you are a pre-Duplo beginner or a big-kid LEGO master, we will have something for everyone. Explore innovative ideas with LEGO instructional books, Magna Tiles, Bionicles, and classic wooden blocks. Come build, learn, and…
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DIY Zines for Teens
Thu, November 20, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Do you think pancakes are better than waffles? Do you have a favorite singer that everyone needs to know about RIGHT NOW? Just want to write down what you are feeling? If so, check out our new bi-weekly zine-making club. A zine is a homemade booklet that can be about anything you want. Drop in…