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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, August 22, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…
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Open Mic Night at the Library
Fri, August 22, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for an evening of music, poetry, spoken word, and more at our Nicetown Café . Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and older. Dates are: June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, and October 31. This program was made possible through support from the…
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Walking Club
Sat, August 23, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Looking to get active? Enjoy the local scenery? Relieve stress? Walk with us at Cobbs Creek Library! Every other Saturday beginning on June 14th. We will meet at the front of the library at 10am and return by 11:00am. Everyone is welcome!
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Paper Craft Club
Sat, August 23, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Let’s craft together! Drop in between 10:30am-12:30pm. We’ll make paper crafts we enjoy or learn new ones from each other. This includes card-making, junk journaling, scrapbooking, and anything you can create with paper, scissors, and glue. Materials are provided…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, August 23, 2025
11:00 A.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 Gail. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Confident Allies Reading Group
Sat, August 23, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
CALLING ALL ALLIES! Please join us on the last Saturday of the month. Allies amplify LGBTQ+ voices, and challenge misconceptions that block full participation in community. Together, we will read, discuss, and support each other in doing the work of becoming effective allies. Selections will…
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Adult Writing Club
Sat, August 23, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a weekly drop in writing club for adults. For writers, authors and poets and any background or genre. Come bring your work and write along side other writers or chat about your inspiration and struggles. LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Neurodivergent friendly!
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Wan L. Yang Photo Exhibit
Now through Sat, August 23, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
International Photo Exhibit Discover breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and cultural portraits from all 7 continents at the 9th Photography Exhibit by Wan L. Yang. Join us for the Grand Opening on Sat, Aug 23, 2025, at 12 PM at the Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia.…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, August 23, 2025
2:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia 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 Christine. Questions? Email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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English as a Second Language
Mon, August 25, 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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Wan L. Yang Photo Exhibit
Now through Mon, August 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
International Photo Exhibit Discover breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and cultural portraits from all 7 continents at the 9th Photography Exhibit by Wan L. Yang. Join us for the Grand Opening on Sat, Aug 23, 2025, at 12 PM at the Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia.…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, August 25, 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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One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, August 25, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Need computer help? Need assistance with a new labtop? Get 1-on-1 help at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, August 25, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
There is a critical need for blood donations in the region and in the nation in general. The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need…
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Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, August 25, 2025
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
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 Beyond Literacy. Please call to register at 215-474-1235.
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Drawing Club
Mon, August 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Work on your drawing skills at the library's drawing club! Draw from your imagination or a still life, join Quinn and let's flex those artsy muscles! For kids in High School up through seniors. No art skills are needed and materials will be provided.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, August 25, 2025
5:00 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 member Chloe.
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Advanced English Conversation Group
Mon, August 25, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
We host a weekly conversation table for advanced English Language learners. Our informal group talks and learns together emphasizing casual conversation, idiomatic expression, and often, humor. We will meet most Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.on the 2nd floor. Adults are welcome to join us.
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English as a Second Language
Tue, August 26, 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
Tue, August 26, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial 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 10:00am to 12:00 p.m. If you have questions, you can email…