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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, August 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional 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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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, August 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional 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. This service will be available today from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you have questions, you can email…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, August 19, 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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***CLASS WILL BE CANCELED UNTIL LATE-AUGUST***English Class - Mixed Level
Tue, August 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
***CLASS WILL BE CANCELED UNTIL LATE-AUGUST***This informal group is for mid-level beginner to intermediate learners and will cover vocabulary building, pronounciation, phrases, idioms, and basic grammar. Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Classes open to all, for more information…
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City of Philadelphia HR Recruitment Event
Tue, August 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Learn about and apply to City jobs with help from Human Resources guides. Open jobs available here: https://www.phila.gov/jobs This program will run from 2-4 pm.!
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Goodbye Summer and Hello Back-to-School: Bookbag Giveaway and Cookout
Tue, August 19, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
After our awesome Summer its time to go back to School, kids can receive a free backpack filled with school supplies (while supplies last) and have a cookout to saying goodbye to Summer. Let's get excited for the new school year!
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Congress Comes to You with Congressman Dwight Evans
Tue, August 19, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
We are bringing constituent services to your community. Stop by and see Team Evans! Congressman Dwight Evans will drop by with members of his office to answer constituent questions and help with federal services. From issues with passports, immigration, the Postal Service, IRS, Social Security,…
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Chess Club
Tue, August 19, 2025
4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Learn to play chess or improve your game! All ages and skill levels welcome.
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Chess Club for Adults
Tue, August 19, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Chess Club for Adults Join us on Tuesdays in the Humanities Department on the 2nd floor for an evening of chess from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with exceptions to holidays and early closures. Use one of our sets or bring your own. Participants should have basic knowledge of…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, August 19, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the leading intellectuals of his era was a revolutionary and a visionary who challenged his contemporaries and the status quo with his thoughts on race, racial inequality, empowerment, civil rights, and more. Join the W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group as we read, explore…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, August 19, 2025
4:45 P.M.
Kingsessing 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 Ayanna. Questions? Email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Chess Club
Tue, August 19, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
All ages and skill levels are welcome, boards and clocks are provided. Join us for a 30minute 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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Stop the Bleed Training
Tue, August 19, 2025
5:00 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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Community Crafting
Tue, August 19, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Come join us to work on a craft project or start a new one whilke you chat with fellow crafters. We also have supplies and books to help you learn something new!
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Creative Writing Group for Adults
Tue, August 19, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Staring at a blank page? Need a creative spark or a community that "gets it"? Looking for fresh ideas? We got you! Join a powerful circle of writers for a half-hour of focused writing, group reads, real feedback, and accountability without pressure. Oh, and snacks! Call the library…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, August 19, 2025
5:15 P.M.
Northeast Regional 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 staff.
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Holmesburg Library Book Club
Tue, August 19, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Holmesburg Library Book Club The Holmesburg Library's Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30PM. Join us for a lively discussion on some great books. For more information on how you can join and what book we are reading, please contact Adult/Teen Librarian David Koch…
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Falls Writing Group
Tue, August 19, 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…
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Rainbow Parent Book Club: I Will Die on This Hill
Tue, August 19, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us on Tuesdays in August from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be reading and discussing Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards' book I Will Die On This Hill as well as other issues surrounding raising autistic (and generally neurodiverse) kids. You do not need to attend all five dates.…
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English Conversation Group
Tue, August 19, 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…