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Basic English Literacy
Thu, April 24, 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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Rare Books Roadshow
Thu, April 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
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Rare Books Roadshow
Thu, April 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
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Rare Books Roadshow
Thu, April 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, April 24, 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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Beginner's Hand Mending
Thu, April 24, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Learn basic hand sewing skills that can help you prolong the life of your wardrobe in this fun and informative workshop. Limited supplies will be available.
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Lunch & Poetry Thursdays
Thu, April 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Enjoy fresh, delicious food made by Chef Tonii and inspired by spring, with a side of poetry. It's a celebration of seasonal foods, spring, and National Poetry Month! Register at bit.ly/CulinaryLiteracy
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Holmesburg Chess Club
Thu, April 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Like to play chess? Join us for a friendly game. Learn how to play or practice your skills. Chess boards provided. All levels welcome!
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Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
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 www.bit.ly/EAEnglish Questions? Email us at …
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Charles L. Durham 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 Nicole. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Rare Books Roadshow
Fri, April 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
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Rare Books Roadshow
Fri, April 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
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Rare Books Roadshow
Fri, April 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
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English Conversation Group
Fri, April 25, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is led by Free Library volunteer Suniti. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664.
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The Soapbox's Zine Workshop
Fri, April 25, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library
You will learn how to create, design, and print your own zine, while connecting with others in this 2 hour workshop. Come get creative with a hands on workshop and leave with your very own zine! Ages 12-18. Registration required; please stop by or call the library to register 215-685-9158.
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Poetry is Everywhere & Poetry is for Everyone: Found Poetry Workshop for Teens
Fri, April 25, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month with a generative writing workshop focused on found poetry styles. See how other writers use blackout, erasure, and cut-up techniques to make original poems out of other texts, and then try them for yourself. Open to teens of all skill levels. Expect to leave with…
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Chess Club
Fri, April 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
For kids and teens, weekly on Fridays at 3:30 pm Join us on Fridays for chess club! All skill levels welcome.
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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, April 25, 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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English Conversation Group - Advanced
Fri, April 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest 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 advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library staff. We will meet for about 45 minutes.
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Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, April 26, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.