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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, February 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Logan 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®…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, February 25, 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®…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, February 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
at
Parkway Central 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®…
*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Tue, February 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional 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…
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, February 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg 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…
Cookin’ Black Legacy Pop-Up
Tue, February 25, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Incredible foods and writings from the African diaspora — rooted in the nourishing legacy that continues to propel us towards liberation. Featuring recipes and excerpts from books like “In Bibi’s Kitchen” and “How Long Til Black Future Month.” Register…
Senior Strength Training
Tue, February 25, 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…
A Brazilian Adventure: Percussion and Rhythm
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Tired of the Winter Blues? Join us for a thrilling and tropical event where Brazilian percussion music takes center stage. Minas will introduce the music, history, and culture of Brazil including Samba and Bossa Nova in an interactive and exciting performance. Program is…
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
at
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…
James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…
Black Panther (A Black Excellence Film Series)
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join Us Every Tuesday in February from 4:30 - 6:30pm! Celebrate Black History Month with a powerful lineup of films that honors the richness of Black stories, from historical struggles to visionary futures. Through the lens of Black creators, we explore themes of resilience, identity, and…
Community Movie Night
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Join us for a celebration of our vibrant community and its rich history. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a special screening of a thought-provoking film. Don't miss this chance to connect with community members, enjoy light refreshments, and have a fun, family-friendly discussion…
African American Community Collage Project
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Community Members are invited share their thoughts on this year’s Black History Month theme “Cultural Roots: Black Histories to Black Futures” via the artistic expression of their choice on a collage together with Artist Jihan Thomas.
Saving and Budgeting
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Learn how to get your financial house in order from creating a budget to saving for goals like retirement.
Chess Club
Tue, February 25, 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 -…
Chestnut Hill Concert Series; Kulu Mele
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:15 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Established in Philadelphia in 1969, Kulu Mele is the nation's longest-enduring African dance company. For 50+ years, Kulu Mele has embodied excellence in West African, Cuban and African Diasporan traditions, including contemporary American hip hop, and brings traditionally meaningful…
History of Black and Islamic Book Production
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Master bookbinder Ramon Townsend will discuss the important roles that Black Americans have played in the book trades since the colonial era. Learn about this fascinating history—from enslaved people who brought knowledge of Islamic African bookmaking techniques with them to the…
Falls Writing Group
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Connect with other writers for motivation, accountability, and inspiration via free writing, prompts and writing games, group sharing, feedback sessions and more. This will be a positive and non-judgmental community open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Meets most…
English Conversation Group
Tue, February 25, 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…
Tuesday night yoga
Tue, February 25, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for a free weekly yoga class taught by Anne-Marie Mulgrew, All levels welcome! Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. No need to register, just show up! This weekly class series will begin on October 1, 2024 and end on June 24, 2025.