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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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Enroll for English Classes!
Thu, May 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lawncrest Library
Free English Classes! Learn English at the Lawncrest Library! Enrollment days Tuesday, May 13th and Thursday, May 15th 11:00 a.m. Classes will meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Attending an enrollment day is required to join the class. Questions? Whatsapp Justine 267-496-0542
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, May 15, 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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Community Stories with Azuka
Thu, May 15, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Gather with artists from Azuka Theatre to learn new ways to share and preserve your own stories through the medium of live theater! Community Stories provides community members access to experienced teaching artists and storytellers to develop the skills to produce their own work in the future.…
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Moonstone Arts Center: New Voices Spring 2025
Thu, May 15, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Moonstone Arts Center New Voices Fall 2025 Poetry Reading Moonstone's Emerging Poets series is a program designed to support and uplift the voices of poets under the age of 25. It aims to create a platform for younger poets by welcoming them into the larger Philadelphia poetry…
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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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English Conversation Group
Fri, May 16, 2025
11:30 A.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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Poetry Can Be Fun!
Fri, May 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Poetry Can Be Fun is a program that centers fun around writing with a focus on poetry. Registration required, please stop by or call the library at 215-685-9158 to register. Recommended for school aged children.
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Chess Club
Fri, May 16, 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, May 16, 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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Mad Science: Earthworks!
Fri, May 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
Mad Science: Earthworks! Join us as Mad Science takes us on a voyage to the center of the earth! Participants will investigate the powerful process that shapes our planet and forms remarkable rocks, magnificent minerals, and glittering gems! While family-friendly, this workshop is intended for…
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English Conversation Group - Advanced
Fri, May 16, 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, May 17, 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.
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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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The Claymobile: A Pop-Up Ceramics Studio
Sat, May 17, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a hands-on pottery & sculpture session with a pro teaching artist. Get messy, get creative, and sculpt your own masterpiece. Once it’s fired, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind piece to take home! Presented by The Clay Studio. For teens and grown-ups, aged 13+
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Medicare Mondays 2025
Mon, May 19, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Questions about Medicare? Unsure about your benefits? Turning 65 soon? Medicare Benefits Advisor Courtney Bell will help you find the plan that is best for you. Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 11:00-1:00 p.m. t o answer your questions about Medicare…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, May 19, 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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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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Blood Pressure Check & Stop the Bleed Training
Mon, May 19, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Blood Pressure Check & Stop The Bleed Monday, May 19th, 2025 @ 1:00 p.m. Protect your health—and your life. Join healthcare professionals from Jefferson Einstein for a free blood pressure check to catch silent risks before they become serious. Plus, learn life-saving skills in our Stop…
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Sew Cute!
Mon, May 19, 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.