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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Wed, December 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 for Beginners
Wed, December 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Build your confidence in listening to and speaking English in a welcoming atmosphere with other adult learners. Our class instructor, Marq, will discuss Elementary English Pronunciation and Listening Comprehension with Phonetics. Class and homework handouts are provided. The class is from 1-3 pm…
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State Senator Nikil Saval Mobile Office Hours
Wed, December 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Drop in any time from 1:00-4:00pm to meet with staff from State Senator Nikil Saval's office! Get FREE assistance with your needs as a constituent, including: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications Utilities Assistance (LIHEAP) SEPTA Senior Passes Unemployment Compensation CHIP and SNAP…
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Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, December 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.
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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup
Wed, December 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Wednesday at 2pm for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Reel Perspectives: Stories From The African Diaspora - Desert Flower (2009)
Wed, December 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Reel Perspectives is a monthly film series that highlights the richness and diversity of stories from the African Diaspora. Each screening is followed by an open discussion, creating space for community members to share insights, reflections, and connections. From classic cinema to contemporary…
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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, December 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central 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! Our staff of library workers can help you learn to use a…
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Worldwide Wednesdays
Wed, December 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Come along as we travel the world! Every other Wednesday, we'll explore different countries and their cultures through music, crafts, books, and more. If you'd like to share about your own country and culture, please call the Widener Branch at 215-685-9799 and ask for the…
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Stained Glass Art Workshop with John Sarantitis
Wed, December 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Paschalville Library
Join us every day from Monday to Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | December 8th through December 19th As part of the new public art seating with glass mosaic inlay at Paschalville Library, artist Josh Sarantitis will be conducting a series of afternoon stained glass workshops for neighborhood…
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, December 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, December 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Charles Santore Library (932 South 7th Street, 19147) Wednesdays 3:30-5 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…
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Jewelry-Making & Arts-and-Crafts (all ages)
Wed, December 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Children of all ages, their caregivers, and teens are invited for a weekly make-and-take craft. Activities will include jewelry-making, DIY fancy pens, clay, print-making, and paper crafts.
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Mindfulness Meditation | Practice Session
Wed, December 17, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in a beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, we will practice and discuss the benefits of mindful meditation. At least thirty minutes will be devoted to a guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational…
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Lights Around the World with The Geography Lady
Wed, December 17, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us as we make our way around the world and learn how different countries and cultures use light to celebrate their winter holidays. There will be stories, maps, sensory activities, and treats! Sorry but no large groups permitted, please call the Whitman Branch if you have any…
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Career Vision Board
Wed, December 17, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Get crafty and reflect on your career goals at the BRIC! Taking the time to reflect and envision your career path can help clarify your personal goals. Use your finished vision board as a source of inspiration and encouragement. The BRIC will provide all necessary materials,…
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Thought Club
Wed, December 17, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a philosophy reading and discussion group facilitated by FLP librarian Jessica Brown. Every other Wednesday we will dive into text excerpts, essays, lectures in the field of philosophy- reading together and discussing along the way.
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Basic English Literacy
Thu, December 18, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Paschalville Library
Basic English Literacy (for English Language Learners) Paschalville Library (6942 Woodland Ave, 19142) Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic…
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Or Not to Be: Curator-Led Tour
Thu, December 18, 2025
10:00 A.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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Toddler Storytime
Thu, December 18, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-4 recommended.
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Free Intermediate English Classes
Thu, December 18, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Join our classes for adults to study and improve your English. We will work on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Three hours per week. Every Thursday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. To inquire or sign up, please Contact Matthew…