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Music and Movement Storytime

Sat, February 22, 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.

English Conversation Group - Intermediate+

Sat, February 22, 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 Deitra. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…

Adult
Senior

Music Special Collections Showcase

Sat, February 22, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Fleisher Collection at Parkway Central Library

Join Special Collections staff for a pop-up event highlighting materials from the Music Special Collections including the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music , the Drinker Collection of Choral Music, and Sheet Music. You will explore and learn…

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SJU Writing Center

Sat, February 22, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

In partnership with Saint Joseph's University Writing Center , the Wynnefield Library will offer free writing assistance to writers. Need help with an essay for school, cover letter, or resume? Come and see how the Writing Center can help! No appointment necessary.

Crochet Club

Sat, February 22, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join Wynnefield Library and Sisters Interacting Through Stitches to create craft projects by sharing skills at all levels in quilting, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and felting. Throughout the year we will engage in special projects for Autism Acceptance, Women’s History, Heart…

Crowned Headwrapping Workshop

Sat, February 22, 2025 1:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

This workshop will provide in-depth teaching about the history of headwrapping and a demonstration on how to tie headwraps through self-expression. Reserve your spot here.

Drums & African Diaspora: the Beats and the Journey

Sat, February 22, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Percussionist Karen Smith plays the beats and tells the story of the drum's journey in this interactive workshop and talk! Come join us! Percussion will be available. Ms. Smith, Pew fellow, is founder of the Karen Smith Experience and Sistah's Laying Down Hands Collective For…

English Conversation Group - Intermediate+

Mon, February 24, 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. …

Adult
Senior

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, February 24, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at 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…

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, February 24, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, February 24, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection at Parkway Central Library

Workshops and Enrichment

English and Digital Literacy

Mon, February 24, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Mondays and Thursdays 12-1:30 pm (February 6 - April 21, 2025) Are you looking to improve your English language and digital literacy skills? Join us at the library for this empowering program taught by two University of Pennsylvania Graduate Students. We will practice English while learning…

Adult
Senior

Workshops and Enrichment

Adult Basic Literacy Classes

Mon, February 24, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional 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 Blackwell West…

Adult
Senior

Workshops and Enrichment

Placement Testing for ESL Classes with CCoP

Mon, February 24, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Click here to register for a test date and view the class schedule. Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 3/10/2025. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement…

Adult
Senior

GED Math & Science Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia

Mon, February 24, 2025 1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library

FREE GED Math & Science Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia January 22 – April 9, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO class on Feb. 17, March 3, 5 and 6 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET exam? This CCP…

Adult
Senior

Beginner English

Mon, February 24, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Mondays and Wednesdays 2-3:30 pm (February 3 - April 21, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by UPenn graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners. Sign up for the interest list at…

Adult
Senior

Afro-Caribbean Healing Dance Class

Mon, February 24, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library

Come out to Overbrook Park library to participate in Afro-Caribbean dance classes with MYDesires Traditional Arts, suitable for everyone. Through the universal language of dance, we will create spaces where individuals can come together, share experiences, and build lasting relationships.…