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RESCHEDULED: Police Accountability For West Philly-Public Safety Meeting
Wed, May 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The City of Philadelphia will present data about police use of force and answer questions from residents. How did this meeting come about? On March 20, 2023 plaintiffs reached an unprecedented settlement with the City of Philadelphia for the Philadelphia Police Department's excessive,…
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Pathways to the Past: Family History Series
Wed, May 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Part II: Black Genealogy on Ancestry and FamilySearch Join us for an engaging session tailored to simplify the intricate process of tracing African-American roots. Learn specialized methodologies and strategies designed for locating and discovering a diverse array of sources. Uncover the stories…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, May 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
5/21/25: This group will meet in Room 108 on the first floor of the 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…
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Uke Troop! Get Started on Ukulele!
Wed, May 21, 2025
6:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join our beginner’s level workshop! Wednesday nights from April 16th to May 21st. RSVP for our step-by-step, six class series at tinyurl.com/uketroop We'll cover the basic chords, how to tune and hold the uke, and some basic strumming patterns. Players of all ages and abilities…
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From Manila to Wall Street: An Immigrant's Journey with America's First Black Tycoon | Butch Meily
Wed, May 21, 2025
6:30 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE! https://ManilatoWallStreet.eventbrite.com In celebration of Philly's World Heritage Week! ~~ Introduction by Richard Snow, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. From Rene "Butch" Meily — trusted public relations strategist to Reginald…
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Email Basics
Thu, May 22, 2025
2:30 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Learn to use your email account and get a new email address.
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Typing Club
Thu, May 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Dedicate time to improve your typing skills! Improving your typing can help you communicate better and reduce strain on your hands and wrist. Practice your typing skills in our computer lab.
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Philly Career Launch - Career Exploration Workshop
Thu, May 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Impact Center | North10 Lenfest Center, 3890 North 10th Street (10th St. & Pike St.)
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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Basic English Literacy
Thu, May 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue, 19142
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 English literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills in English. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email…
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English as a Second Language
Thu, May 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 3/25/25. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 3/18 and 3/20/25. …
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Urban Gardening with Native Plants
Thu, May 22, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Don’t have a half-acre to turn into a native plant meadow? No problem! Whether your landscape is a rooftop deck, sidewalk in front of a row home, strip of grass, or yard of any size, you can have a native plant garden in Philadelphia. Landscaping with native plants is one of the most…
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Tablet and Phone Help
Thu, May 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Need help printing a document from your phone? Can’t figure out how to work your iPad? Stop by our computer lab to receive help.
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Making a Resume
Thu, May 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Haverford Library
Join us for a step-by-step demonstration of how to make your own resume using Philadelphia Works Resume Builder and Microsoft Word. Feel free to bring your own laptop.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, May 22, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, May 22, 2025
2:00 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 and is led by Free Library volunteer Judy. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Thu, May 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero 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…
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One Book, One Philadelphia Book Discussion of “The Upcycled Self” by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter
Thu, May 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for a discussion of the One Book One Philadelphia selection for 2025, The Upcycled Self by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter , co-founder of The Roots! We’ll talk about Trotters’ life and work as he describes it in the memoir, Philly’s place in his story,…
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SBA Lending
Thu, May 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Access to capital is a critical driver of business growth, enabling organizations to scale operations, invest in new opportunities, and stay competitive. In this workshop, we’ll explore strategies to improve your access to capital, highlight funding options available to businesses…
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Bird Walk
Thu, May 22, 2025
3:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the birds we see. Note: We'll meet at Columbus…
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Yoga for Adults
Thu, May 22, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Free yoga every Thursday at Whitman Library, with instructors Janet Faulls and Anne-Marie Mulgrew! This class is for all levels of practice and beginners are welcome. Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. This weekly class is sponsored by The Friends…