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Basic English Literacy
Thu, May 15, 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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中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, May 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧！ Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
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Overdose Reversal Training and Narcan (Naloxone) Kit Giveaway
Thu, May 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Come join us as we have a training on overdoses at 12:00 p.m. Carlos Delvalle of Prevention Point brings a freshly updated training on how to administer overdose reversal treatment and related issues. Participants will receive a free Narcan (naloxone) supply kit at the end of the training.
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Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, May 16, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Fridays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (April 4 - May 16, 2025) Adults are invited to this FREE class for English language learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together! The class is in the basement meeting room. Register at …
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Special Collections Showcase: Free Library of Philadelphia Archives
Sat, May 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Join the Special Collections Curator for Archives to view a selection of items from the Free Library of Philadelphia Archives and learn more about the history of the Library through various primary sources. This drop-in event will be held in the Map Collection at Parkway Central Library from…
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Overdose Awareness and Reversal Training
Sat, May 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
With Philadelphia, and the nation, in the grips of an opioid overdose crisis, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is offering FREE training on overdose awareness and overdose reversal using naloxone, or Narcan. This training will teach you concrete actions you can take to help…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, May 19, 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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Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking! (Online)
Tue, May 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Zoom
Tuesdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (April 1 - May 20, 2025) Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call). Free grocery pick up available. Register at www.bit.ly/EAEnglish…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, May 20, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga 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 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…
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Baby Lap Sit Storytime
Wed, May 21, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! For ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Special Collections Showcase: Map Collection and Print and Picture Collection
Wed, May 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Explore and learn about objects from the Map Collection and Print and Picture Collection in a curated talk offerered by Special Collections staff. This drop in event will be held in the lobby of Parkway Central Library from 11:00am to 11:30am. This event is open to the…
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Special Collections Showcase: Map Collection and Print and Picture Collection
Wed, May 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Explore and learn about objects from the Map Collection and Print and Picture Collection in a curated talk offerered by Special Collections staff. This drop in event will be held in the lobby of Parkway Central Library from 11:00am to 11:30am. This event is open to the…
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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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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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中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, May 22, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧！ Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
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Jonathan Capehart | Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home
Thu, May 22, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: Overflow Screening (Free)
The Author Events Series presents Jonathan Capehart | Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home Tickets to the Montgomery Auditorium are now sold out, but you can still get tickets for the simulcast live screening in Room 108. REGISTER In Conversation with David…
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Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, May 23, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Fridays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (May 23 - June 27, 2025) Adults are invited to this FREE class for English language learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together! The class is in the basement meeting room. To sign-up, visit …
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Preparing with Proper Protection
Sat, May 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
"Preparing with Proper Protection" is more than just a financial event—it’s a chance to take real control of your future. In this session, you’ll learn the X-Curve Concept, a powerful framework for understanding how protection and wealth-building work together over…
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Upcycled Art Event & Book Chat
Sat, May 24, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for all-ages event celebrating art and creativity! Materials will be provided to create your own collage, buttons, and more. Adult patrons are also invited to discuss this year's one book: The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are by Tariq "Black…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, May 27, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga 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 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…