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While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via a variety of platforms! Click an event to watch or join in.

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LinkedIn Learning: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

LinkedIn Learning: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Tue, September 9, 2025 12:00 P.M.
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Gain free access to this valuable tool for e-learning through the Free Library of Philadelphia. LinkedIn Learning helps you acquire knowledge to make you more competitive in the marketplace. Great tutorials for job seekers and those wishing to enhance their knowledge. To join, please register…

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Leveraging AI for Job Search: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Leveraging AI for Job Search: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Thu, September 11, 2025 2:00 P.M.
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Join our dynamic and interactive workshop designed to harness the power of AI in elevating your job search strategy. Learn how to comfortably use AI tools to craft tailored resumes, compelling cover letters, and standout LinkedIn profiles. This hands-on session offers practical, real-world…

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Aldrich Ames: The Traitor Who Hurt America Most

Aldrich Ames: The Traitor Who Hurt America Most

Fri, September 12, 2025 11:00 A.M.
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Join us for a gripping look into one of the most damaging espionage cases in U.S. history. CIA agent Aldrich “Rick” Ames, driven by greed and personal ambition, sold America’s secrets to Russia—compromising over 100 intelligence operations and costing lives. Our special…

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Trans By Trans Book Club | <i> Hijab Butch Blues </i> by Lamya H.

Trans By Trans Book Club | Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H.

Tue, September 16, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary adult readers. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free paperback…

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AI Tools for Job Search

AI Tools for Job Search

Thu, September 18, 2025 12:00 P.M.
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Fine-tune your resume for a specific job with ease leveraging a few AI tools and best practices. This workshop gives an overview of how you can turn a generic resume and cover letter into strategic assets that get you a step closer to interviews. RSVP required . This workshop is made…

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Microsoft Excel Basic Formula Writing: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Microsoft Excel Basic Formula Writing: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Tue, September 23, 2025 12:00 P.M.
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Explore the Excel interface: ribbon, formula and status bar. Learn to select cells & build a basic formula. Discover how AutoFill and AutoSum Button/List make working in Excel easy! Also learn page set-up techniques to get Excel spreadsheets to look great when printed. To join, please…

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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Expungement

Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Expungement

Wed, September 24, 2025 5:30 P.M.
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In this presentation, we will navigate the process of expungement and clearing your record after a criminal incident, including a review of the documents required for completion and where to go to file documents.  Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is a nonpartisan nonprofit that envisions a…

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Returning to the Workforce: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Returning to the Workforce: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Thu, September 25, 2025 2:00 P.M.
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Do you have specific barriers to overcome like incarceration, personal illness, raising a family, or post-retirement re-entry? Come to this workshop and learn some new strategies to help you move forward in your career. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed…

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Trans By Trans Book Club | <i>Cemetery Boys</i> by Aiden Thomas

Trans By Trans Book Club | Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

Tue, October 21, 2025 6:00 P.M.
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Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary adult readers. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free paperback…

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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Landlord Tenant

Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Landlord Tenant

Wed, October 29, 2025 5:30 P.M.
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Going to court can be an overwhelming experience for both landlords and tenants. This presentation outlines the various duties and obligations expected of both landlords and tenants and how to seek recourse when these obligations are not met. It will cover how a case gets to court, courtroom…

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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: How to Administer an Estate

Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: How to Administer an Estate

Wed, November 5, 2025 5:30 P.M.
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In this presentation, we will navigate the process of dealing with a relative's estate and will after death, the process and many documents required for handling the estate, and where to go to file documents.  Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is a nonpartisan nonprofit that envisions a…

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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Veterans Court

Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Veterans Court

Wed, December 10, 2025 5:30 P.M.
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Many PA counties have various problem-solving courts, such as Veterans Court, which is focused on serving Veterans who may be struggling with addiction/substance abuse issues, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, other serious mental health issues, homlessness, reintegration,…

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Trans By Trans Book Club

Trans By Trans Book Club

Tue, December 16, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary adult readers. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free paperback…

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Trans By Trans Book Club

Trans By Trans Book Club

Tue, January 20, 2026 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary adult readers. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free paperback…

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Trans By Trans Book Club

Trans By Trans Book Club

Tue, February 17, 2026 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary adult readers. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free paperback…

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Trans By Trans Book Club

Trans By Trans Book Club

Tue, March 17, 2026 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary adult readers. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free paperback…

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Trans By Trans Book Club

Trans By Trans Book Club

Tue, April 21, 2026 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary adult readers. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free paperback…

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Trans By Trans Book Club

Trans By Trans Book Club

Tue, May 19, 2026 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary adult readers. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free paperback…

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Trans By Trans Book Club

Trans By Trans Book Club

Tue, June 16, 2026 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary adult readers. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free paperback…

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