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Do Elections Have Consequences? A Bridging Blocks: A WHYY Community Conversation
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Skyline Room (4th Floor) Voting is a civil right — and for many, a civic duty. Elections grant citizens the opportunity to cast a ballot to select members of their government and potentially impact policies and actions that follow. In Philadelphia’s…
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501(c)(3) Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Status & Incorporating Your Nonprofit in PA
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Regional Foundation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Please note : •The Free Library of Philadelphia and its workers are prohibited from giving legal, financial, and tax advice. •We can give basic overviews of published legal, financial, and tax information but are not qualified to evaluate their soundness or effectiveness; neither…
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Movie Jawn at the Lit Department
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library's Literature Department is proud to partner with Movie Jawn for the screening of the 1949 noir-mystery-horror film, " Alias Nick Beal" starring Ray Milland. The event will coincide with the release of Movie Jawn's fall issue. The event…
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Chestnut Hill Concert Series: The Jack St. Clair Quintet
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for an evening of classic jazz in the seasonal return of our concert series! Jack St. Clair is a saxophonist, bandleader, and music arranger based in Philadelphia. Jack fronts bands of all sizes - from smaller combos to his 17-piece jazz orchestra, which rollicks through his…
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Traffic Jam: Papier-Mâché Workshop
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Beep beep!! Papier-mâché expert and responsible driver Jarmel Reitz shares their secret pulpy recipe to help YOU create a 4-wheeled papier-mâché object that's sure to survive any SEPTA cuts. Materials provided. No driver's license required. The…
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Chess Club
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library
All ages and skill levels are welcome, boards and clocks are provided. Join us for a 30 minute lecture from Coach Chris followed by free-play to practice, learn or prepare for one of our upcoming tournaments. Questions? Email RoxboroughChessClub@gmail.com Meets most…
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English Conversation Group
Tue, October 14, 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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Trans by Trans Book Club presents: Hal Schrieve, author of Fawn’s Blood
Tue, October 14, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Hal Schrieve is a writer, cartoonist, and librarian. Hir YA novels Out of Salem , How To Get Over The End Of The World , and Fawn’s Blood are about queer trans teenagers surviving stuff that could have killed them. Hir graphic novel Vivian’s Ghost…
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Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Tue, October 14, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Let's meditate together! We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program. Meditation has many benefits. It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…
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Tuesday Night Yoga
Tue, October 14, 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!
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The Aeneid : Translating the Classics with Emily Wilson, Scott McGill, and Susannah Wright
Tue, October 14, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents The Aeneid : Translating the Classics with Emily Wilson, Scott McGill, and Susannah Wright Crafted during the reign of Augustus Caesar at the outset of the Roman Empire, Virgil’s Aeneid is a tale of thrilling adventure, extreme adversity, doomed romance,…
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Philly Career Launch - Career Exploration Workshop
Wed, October 15, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Explore careers that build on your strengths and interests and get hands-on experience with online resources, such as the Free Library’s database of training opportunities at careertraining.freelibrary.org. The workshop goes from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Boxed lunch provided. Free.…
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Free Beginner English Classes
Wed, October 15, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Learn how to speak, read, and write English! Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Three hours per week. Every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. To inquire or sign up, please Contact Matthew at 215-571-9921 or Kastelberg@iacphila.org.
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English as a Second Language
Wed, October 15, 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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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Wed, October 15, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Greater Olney 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 2 hours. If you have questions, you can email…
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Poetry Writing with David Acosta (Seniors) (in Spanish/en español)
Wed, October 15, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Poetry Writing with David Acosta (Seniors) (in Spanish/en español) Join author David Acosta for a poetry-writing experience! Participants will use a variety of exercises to engage in the writing process, with the goal of completing a poem by the end of the session. ¡Unése al…
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English as a Second Language
Wed, October 15, 2025
10:00 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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Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, October 15, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will be offering a Chair Yoga series on Wednesdays at 10:10. Chair Yoga will be presented by Yoga4Philly. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Bustleton Library.
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Toddler and Preschooler Storytime
Wed, October 15, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’re going to read books, sing songs and move our bodies at the library with Ms. Lindsay. This storytime is intended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Siblings welcome. Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766.
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Walking Wednesdays
Wed, October 15, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Put on your walking shoes as you join us every Wednesday for Walking Group. We meet at Whitman Library, walk up to Washington Ave and walk back to Whitman Library. No need to be a speed walker, this group is a walk at your own pace, low-pressure walking program.