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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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Virtual Book Club for English Language Learners - Intermediate & Advanced

Virtual Book Club for English Language Learners - Intermediate & Advanced

Fri, May 16, 2025 9:00 A.M.
Virtual

Please join us for a series of meetings on Zoom to talk about the book Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina by Michaela and Elaine DePrince. This memoir tells the fascinating story of a child from Sierra Leone who was adopted by an American couple at the age of four, and went on to…

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  • Adult
  • Senior
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  • Discussion and Participation
  • New Americans
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  • New Americans
  • Book Clubs
  • English Language Learners
  • Languages and Learning
  • Virtual Programs
Trans By Trans Book Club | <i>Bellies</i> by Nicola Dinan

Trans By Trans Book Club | Bellies by Nicola Dinan

Tue, May 20, 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 readers aged 25–45. 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…

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  • Adult
Event Type
  • Discussion and Participation
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  • Fiction
  • LGBTQ
  • Book Clubs
  • LGBTQ
  • Free Library of Pride
  • Virtual Programs
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)

Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)

Tue, May 20, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Let's meditate together!  We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program.  Meditation has many benefits.  It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…

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  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Senior
Event Type
  • Health Programs
  • Other Great Programs
  • Workshops and Enrichment
Event Tags
  • Meditation
  • Virtual Programs
Kensington Neighborhood Library Meetup on Discord for adults and older teens

Kensington Neighborhood Library Meetup on Discord for adults and older teens

Sat, May 24, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Virtual

Kensington Neighborhood Library Meetup on Discord for adults and older teens Join us online every other week for a watch party featuring episodes from four different series. See adult/teen librarian Sara Palmer at the branch for an invitation to the Discord server or call her at 215-685-9996.…

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  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • School Age
Event Type
  • Other Great Programs
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  • Children
  • Literacy
  • General Research
  • Digital Media
  • Virtual Programs
LinkedIn Basics: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

LinkedIn Basics: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Tue, May 27, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Virtual

Learn the basics of this valuable networking tool, as well as some valuable tricks and tips that can make LinkedIn work better for you. Employers are checking you out online; you want a Profile that professionally presents your skillset! To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information…

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  • Adult
Event Type
  • Career Workshops
Event Series
  • RFC Program Calendar
Event Tags
  • Job Seekers
  • Online Learning
  • Virtual Programs
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)

Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)

Tue, May 27, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Let's meditate together!  We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program.  Meditation has many benefits.  It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…

Ages
  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Senior
Event Type
  • Health Programs
  • Other Great Programs
  • Workshops and Enrichment
Event Tags
  • Meditation
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Threats to the Independence of PA's Judiciary

Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Threats to the Independence of PA's Judiciary

Wed, May 28, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Virtual

The independence of our Judiciary, the third branch of government, is crucial to the continuance of our democracy. There are various threats and challenges to this important instution. This will be a conversation about these threats, and how concerned Pennsylvanians can take action to defend…

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  • Young Adult
  • Senior
Event Type
  • Discussion and Participation
  • Speakers and Lectures
  • Workshops and Enrichment
Event Tags
  • Government Information
  • Law
  • Virtual Programs
Microsoft Excel PivotTables…Beyond the Basics: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Microsoft Excel PivotTables…Beyond the Basics: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Thu, May 29, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Virtual

Building on the first Pivot Table class, this session will teach you how to use built-in calculations like ranking, running totals, and calculated fields. You'll also learn how to connect multiple lists and get introduced to Power Pivot. We’ll wrap up by creating an interactive…

Ages
  • Adult
Event Type
  • Career Workshops
Event Series
  • RFC Program Calendar
Event Tags
  • Job Seekers
  • Online Learning
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual Book Club for English Language Learners - Intermediate & Advanced

Virtual Book Club for English Language Learners - Intermediate & Advanced

Fri, May 30, 2025 9:00 A.M.
Virtual

Please join us for a series of meetings on Zoom to talk about the book Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina by Michaela and Elaine DePrince. This memoir tells the fascinating story of a child from Sierra Leone who was adopted by an American couple at the age of four, and went on to…

Ages
  • Adult
  • Senior
Event Type
  • Discussion and Participation
  • New Americans
Event Tags
  • New Americans
  • Book Clubs
  • English Language Learners
  • Languages and Learning
  • Virtual Programs
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)

Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)

Tue, June 3, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Let's meditate together!  We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program.  Meditation has many benefits.  It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…

Ages
  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Senior
Event Type
  • Health Programs
  • Other Great Programs
  • Workshops and Enrichment
Event Tags
  • Meditation
  • Virtual Programs
 The Silent Submarine Service: History & Recollections of a Navy Veteran

The Silent Submarine Service: History & Recollections of a Navy Veteran

Mon, June 9, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

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“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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  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Senior
Event Type
  • Community Events
  • Discussion and Participation
  • Speakers and Lectures
Event Tags
  • Philadelphia
  • Science
  • History
  • Virtual Programs
Leveraging AI for Job Search Success: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Leveraging AI for Job Search Success: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Tue, June 10, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Virtual

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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  • Adult
Event Type
  • Career Workshops
Event Series
  • RFC Program Calendar
Event Tags
  • Job Seekers
  • Online Learning
  • Technology
  • Virtual Programs
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)

Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)

Tue, June 10, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Let's meditate together!  We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program.  Meditation has many benefits.  It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…

Ages
  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Senior
Event Type
  • Health Programs
  • Other Great Programs
  • Workshops and Enrichment
Event Tags
  • Meditation
  • Virtual Programs
QuickBooks Level 1 - Data Entry: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

QuickBooks Level 1 - Data Entry: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Thu, June 12, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Virtual

Get started with QuickBooks by understanding the interface, learning common accounting terms, work with the chart of accounts, and how to add and edit QuickBooks lists. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon registration. Full Circle Career Workshops are…

Ages
  • Adult
Event Type
  • Career Workshops
Event Series
  • RFC Program Calendar
Event Tags
  • Job Seekers
  • Online Learning
  • Virtual Programs
Virtual Book Club for English Language Learners - Intermediate & Advanced

Virtual Book Club for English Language Learners - Intermediate & Advanced

Fri, June 13, 2025 9:00 A.M.
Virtual

Please join us for a series of meetings on Zoom to talk about the book Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina by Michaela and Elaine DePrince. This memoir tells the fascinating story of a child from Sierra Leone who was adopted by an American couple at the age of four, and went on to…

Ages
  • Adult
  • Senior
Event Type
  • Discussion and Participation
  • New Americans
Event Tags
  • New Americans
  • Book Clubs
  • English Language Learners
  • Languages and Learning
  • Virtual Programs
Trans By Trans Book Club

Trans By Trans Book Club

Tue, June 17, 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 readers aged 25–45. 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…

Ages
  • Adult
Event Type
  • Discussion and Participation
Event Tags
  • Fiction
  • LGBTQ
  • Book Clubs
  • LGBTQ
  • Free Library of Pride
  • Virtual Programs
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)

Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)

Tue, June 17, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Let's meditate together!  We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program.  Meditation has many benefits.  It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…

Ages
  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Senior
Event Type
  • Health Programs
  • Other Great Programs
  • Workshops and Enrichment
Event Tags
  • Meditation
  • Virtual Programs
Recapturing Black History: Preserving an Inclusive View of  Philadelphia History.

Recapturing Black History: Preserving an Inclusive View of Philadelphia History.

Wed, June 18, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Virtual

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Amy Jane Cohen is an educator, historian, and author dedicated to helping Philadelphians understand and appreciate the evolution of Black history in their hometown. She is the author of "Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Routes, Continuing Legacy", published by Temple…

Ages
  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Senior
Event Type
  • Speakers and Lectures
Event Series
  • Central Senior Services Calendar
Event Tags
  • African American
  • Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia History
  • Politics
  • Social Justice
  • Virtual Programs
Early America in Three Songs.

Early America in Three Songs.

Fri, June 20, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Virtual

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Chase Castle is a Benjamin Franklin Fellow and a PhD candidate in Music at the University of Pennsylvania. He has selected three essential 19th-century American songs for us: "Rosalie the Prairie Flower," "O Susanna," and "Give Me a Home Neath the Old Oak…

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  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Senior
Event Type
  • Speakers and Lectures
Event Series
  • Central Senior Services Calendar
Event Tags
  • Education
  • Music
  • Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia History
  • Politics
  • History
  • Virtual Programs
Kensington Neighborhood Library Meetup on Discord for adults and older teens

Kensington Neighborhood Library Meetup on Discord for adults and older teens

Sat, June 21, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Virtual

Kensington Neighborhood Library Meetup on Discord for adults and older teens. Join us online every other week for a watch party featuring episodes from four different series. See adult/teen librarian Sara Palmer at the branch for an invitation to the Discord server or call her at 215-685-9996.…

Ages
  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • School Age
Event Type
  • Other Great Programs
Event Tags
  • Children
  • Literacy
  • General Research
  • Digital Media
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