Tagged Seniors
Discover Your Options With Medicare Mondays
Questions about Medicare? Unsure about your benefits? Turning 65 soon? Attend Medicare Mondays to learn more about your options and find the best plan for you! Medicare Benefits Advisor Courtney Bell will be on hand at…
Central Senior Services Hosts Exciting, Informative Seminars
At the Free Library of Philadelphia, learning has no age, and the Senior Services Department at Parkway Central ensures that the Library’s mission to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity extends to patrons in…
Adults CAN Learn to READ
Would you like to teach adults to read? There are many people who need this help and very few places where they can get it. The Free Library is dedicated to advancing literacy for all. To this end, the Library's Languages and…
Adult Literacy Book Club's Winter Book Selection
Join the Adult Literacy Book Club, presented by the Free Library's Languages and Learning Center and Beyond Literacy . Improve your reading skills while reading and discussing interesting books! Don't always have a lot of time…
The Adult Literacy Book Club's Fall Book Selection
Join the Adult Literacy Book Club, presented by the Free Library's Languages and Learning Center and Beyond Literacy . Improve your reading skills while reading and discussing interesting books! Don't always have a lot of time…
Oklahoma: The Show That Changed American Musicals Forever
If ever a Broadway musical seemed destined to fail, it was Oklahoma . Contrary to the standard practice at the time, the producers insisted on casting singers who could act, rather than actors who could sing. As a result, the show…
Central Senior Services Joins Moore College of Art to Fight Social Isolation During Pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has studied the impact of loneliness and social isolation on American seniors and the results are deeply disturbing. Extensive studies of the subject reveal that social isolation of…
The Adult Literacy Book Club's Latest Book Selection
Join the Adult Literacy Book Club, presented by the Free Library's Languages and Learning Center and Beyond Literacy . Improve your reading skills while reading and discussing interesting books! Don't always have a lot of time…
The Adult Literacy Book Club’s New Book Selection
Join the Adult Literacy Book Club, presented by the Free Library's Languages and Learning Center and the Center for Literacy . Improve your reading skills while reading and discussing interesting books! One of our book club…
Don't Panic! Get Free Tax Filing Help from AARP!
Note: all remaining AARP Tax Prep events have been cancelled. Do you shudder at the thought of April 15 and wring your hands during the annual financial ritual? You are not alone. Taxes are complicated and the rules to change from year…
Multicultural Fair: Empowering Communities, Quilting Stories
Sharing cross-cultural stories is so important to developing civic engagement and participation in our communities. Creating safe environments is essential to discovering, exploring, and learning about our neighbors. We all share a set…
Conversations in Color: The Coretta Scott King Awards Celebrate 50 Years of Excellence
Parkway Central Library Senior Services will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Awards for excellence in African American children’s literature with a five-part discussion series called Conversations In…
Who's Your Granddaddy?
It’s been said that "everybody has a past." Would you like to delve into yours? If so, we can help you find links to the unknowns in your life and the life of your family with our newest program "Who’s your…
Poetry Is Hot – Again!
Today, it seems that more Americans than ever before are writing poetry, participating in poetry slams, and entering poetry contests. But as we dive (back?) into poetry and draw inspiration from the great poets of yesteryear, it seems…
Monthly Military History Club Discusses Major Personalities and Battles of World War II
For the members of our Military History Club, each monthly meeting leads to a passionate and well-informed discussion about the major personalities and battles of World War II. The group is led by John Hemphill, a staff member of…
Chair Yoga
Deanna McLaughlin will return to teach chair yoga. Learn how to optimize your health, strengthen your back, open your hips and find relief in your neck and shoulders. Wear comfortable, loose clothing.
Older Adult Coffee/Tea Table Talk
The first Thursday of the month, a different agency will provide information and resources relevant to older adults, in an informal, congenial atmosphere around the table over a nice cup of tea or coffee.
Chair Yoga
Deanna McLaughlin will return to teach chair yoga. Learn how to optimize your health, strengthen your back, open your hips and find relief in your neck and shoulders. Wear comfortable, loose clothing.
Chair Yoga
Deanna McLaughlin will return to teach chair yoga. Learn how to optimize your health, strengthen your back, open your hips and find relief in your neck and shoulders. Wear comfortable, loose clothing.
State Senator Nikil Saval Mobile Office Hours
Drop in any time from 1:00-4:00pm to meet with staff from State Senator Nikil Saval's office! Get FREE assistance with your needs as a constituent, including: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications Utilities Assistance (LIHEAP) SEPTA…
State Senator Nikil Saval Mobile Office Hours
Drop in any time from 1:00-4:00pm to meet with staff from State Senator Nikil Saval's office! Get FREE assistance with your needs as a constituent, including: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications Utilities Assistance (LIHEAP) SEPTA…
English as a Second Language
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled…
English as a Second Language
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled…
LCD Free Info Session : Wills and Estate Planning
Heim Center Room 131/132 The Legal Clinic for the Disabled will host an informative session on life planning documents, including financial and health care powers of attorney, living wills, and simple wills. Whether you’re…
English as a Second Language
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled…
English as a Second Language
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled…
Pennie Health Care Help
Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is coming soon. Get the lowest costs on high-quality health coverage through Pennie, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace. Pennie Certified Assisters can help you in person here at…
English as a Second Language
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled…
Guilt-Free Fiber Guild
Beginning October 4, if you crochet, knit, mend...or would like to learn - bring your materials or use ours to get started. Take some "me-time" at Northeast Regional Library as we make space for crafting, creativity, and…
State Senator Nikil Saval Mobile Office Hours
Drop in any time from 1:00-4:00pm to meet with staff from State Senator Nikil Saval's office! Get FREE assistance with your needs as a constituent, including: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications Utilities Assistance (LIHEAP) SEPTA…
English as a Second Language
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled…
Come and Learn Tai Chi!
Tai Chi! Come and learn about the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi Qigong with Michael McCormack, a teacher with over 40 years of experience. Learn about the health benefits of Tai Chi all done in a relaxed, fun class environment. Classes…
English as a Second Language
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled…
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table Get prepared for cold and flu season! Philadelphia Department of Public Health will be at the library giving away free at-home Covid-19 tests, hand sanitizers, and masks to anyone…
Guilt-Free Fiber Guild
Beginning October 4, if you crochet, knit, mend...or would like to learn - bring your materials or use ours to get started. Take some "me-time" at Northeast Regional Library as we make space for crafting, creativity, and…
New York Times at the Library
New York Times Anywhere
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Historical Newspapers - Pennsylvania Collection
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: U.S. State Collections empower researchers to become eyewitnesses to local and regional history. From leading issues and events, like wars, immigration, industrial developments, and race relations; to…
Global Plants
Gale Health and Wellness
Use this Resource Center to find magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories. Included are links to diet, cancer, and health assessment sites as well as government databases. The material contained in this Resource Center…