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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, June 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central 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 Nancy. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Mon, June 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Read, Baby, Read Storytime Join Ms. Adrianna to foster your baby's love for reading with rhymes, bounces, songs, and stories! This Storytime is intended for children 2 and under, every Monday at 11am.
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GED Writing, Reading & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Mon, June 9, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Writing, Reading and Social Studies Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia June 2 to August 18, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO Class on June 18, June 19, and July 3 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET…
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Intermediate ESL
Mon, June 9, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Join us as we read about and talk about a variety of topics, including current events, American cultural issues, English grammar, current American expressions, etc. - all with the goal of improving participants' proficiency in spoken and written English. Each week participants…
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Penn’s Village Presents
Mon, June 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for Penn’s Village Presents, a free film series at the Philadelphia City Institute Library. Registration is not required and these films are free and open to the public. Presentation and discussion with Danièle Thomas Easton. Please contact the library for movie titles…
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Sew Cute!
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Mondays at 3:30 pm: Sew Cute! Join us every Monday for Sew Cute! Sewing for Kids and Tweens. Miss Melissa will work with kids and tweens on basic sewing skills using a sewing machine. Participants do not need to show up every week. Projects will be provided.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Kensington 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 John. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, June 9, 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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Gender and Sexuality Fundamentals
Mon, June 9, 2025
5:15 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
This workshop centers and prioritizes LGBTQIA+ identities, experiences, and their safety. Participants will be introduced to the differences between gender expression, assigned sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Discussion topics will include using gender-neutral language and applying…
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Short Story Book Club
Mon, June 9, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Philbrick Hall
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Parkway Central Library
Room 131/132 in the Heim Center The Short Story Book Club meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss collections of short stories. June’s book will be Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson
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The Silent Submarine Service: History & Recollections of a Navy Veteran
Mon, June 9, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
“Torpedo in the Water!” Edward A. Sierra vividly remembers hearing those terrifying words loudly come across the speakers while submerged aboard a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine in the Mediterranean Sea. Ed joined the United States Navy at age 17, having just graduated from…
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PENN MED HEART HEALTH SERIES
Tue, June 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
You're Invited! Take a Moment for Your Health with Penn Medicine Stop by to get your blood pressure checked, engage in open conversations, and learn about critical health topics from Penn Medicine experts. We're here to listen, talk, and answer your questions — all while helping…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, June 10, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
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 Margie. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, June 10, 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 Class - Mixed Level
Tue, June 10, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
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 please contact Dan O’Neill at…
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Quest: A Roleplaying Adventure
Tue, June 10, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Be whoever you want in this wonderous world of magic and danger! Quest is a thrilling roleplaying board game for kids and adults. Instruction will be provided to anyone new to Quest. Best for ages 10 and up. Most Tuesdays, from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder...
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
If you love mysteries and thrillers, join us for our book club! As a genre, mysteries span countries, cultures, and historic periods, varying in tone, pace, and characterization. From the hardboiled to the cozy, from the plodding of a procedural to the twisty legal thriller, there are…
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Teen Tuesday: Mental Health Check In
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Join us for Teen Tuesday—a chill hangout where you can check in on your mental health, help choose cool decorations for our teen space, and chat about fun, trendy, and interesting topics. It’s a relaxed vibe, good convo, and your voice helps shape the space! Come hang out and…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, June 10, 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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Invisible Barriers: How Ableism Affects Accessibility | Bridging Blocks: A WHYY Community Conversation
Tue, June 10, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This event will be held in Parkway Central's Skyline Room - please take the gold lobby elevators to the 4th Floor. Invisible Barriers: How Ableism Affects Accessibility. More than 70 million adults in the U.S. reported having a disability in 2022, according to the latest CDC data.…