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Learn a Foreign Language With Our Electronic Resources

December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month! To celebrate, Languages and Learning , the adult learning department of the Free Library, is highlighting some of the resources available with your library card . Learning a new…

Celebrate National Learn a Foreign Language Month With Languages and Learning

December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month! Maybe you’re looking for something to do over your winter break or already thinking about your 2025 goals. There’s never a bad time to start your language-learning…

Native American Heritage: Language Resources

November is National American Indian Heritage Month, also known as Native American Heritage Month . While different single-day observations began across the country early in the 20th century, it was in 1990 when President George H.W.…

Nueva Serie de Tres Partes Para Impulsar su Búsqueda de Empleo

La biblioteca pública de Filadelfia se complace en anunciar una nueva serie de tres partes presentada en español para impulsar su búsqueda de empleo: Conceptos básicos de redacción de…

A Taste of Edible Alphabet: Learn English Through Cooking

This Welcoming Week , the Free Library hosted a special event called A Taste of Edible Alphabet on Monday, September 16, 2024. The evening program, arranged by Lindsay Southworth, Senior Program Manager of Adult Education, was open to…

Welcoming Week Resources for New Americans

It’s Welcoming Week ! Every year, from September 13–22, organizations around the country come together to connect and reaffirm their dedication to inclusivity with neighbors of all backgrounds. The City of Philadelphia is an…

Celebrate Welcoming Week 2024 with the Free Library

"Welcoming Week honors the contributions of immigrants and recognizes that our communities are stronger — and more prosperous — when we are welcoming." - Alain Joinville, Office of Immigrant Affairs According…

New Library Science Books in the Free Library's Catalog

Being a librarian means connecting communities with the information they seek and need, and those needs are always changing. That’s why the Free Library of Philadelphia ensures librarians are kept up-to-date with best practices…

New Spanish Language Novels in the Free Library's Catalog

Languages and Learning is the Free Library of Philadelphia's department for adult education support, connecting patrons seeking Adult Basic Education, English Language Learner, and World Language support to the appropriate…

New Adult Learning Books in the Free Library's Catalog

Helpful Resources for New Americans at the Free Library

Welcome to the City of Brotherly Love! Per WHYY and Pew Charitable Trusts’s 2024 State of the City report, "immigrants now make up the largest percent of Philadelphia’s population since the 1940s" (15.7% or…

Languages and Learning Volunteer Lunch

In Languages and Learning , the adult education department of the Free Library, a number of our programs couldn’t run without the hard work of our dedicated volunteers — so we decided to thank them! On Monday, June…

Community College Classes at the Library

The Community College of Philadelphia and the Free Library partnered to provide English as a Second Language (ESL) and High School Equivalency (HSE) classes in neighborhood libraries ! The Community College of Philadelphia…

New World Language Learning Books in the Free Library's Catalog

Languages and Learning is the Free Library of Philadelphia's department for adult education support, connecting patrons seeking Adult Basic Education , English Language Learner , and World Language support to the appropriate…

New English Language Learning Titles in the Free Library's Catalog

Languages and Learning is the Free Library of Philadelphia's department for adult education support, connecting patrons seeking Adult Basic Education , English Language Learner, and World Language support to the appropriate…

Languages and Learning: Adult Education at the Free Library

The Free Library’s mission is to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity for all Philadelphians. You’re probably familiar with our many branches and departments, along with the incredible resources and…

Endangered Language Spotlight: The Okinawan Languages

December is Learn a Foreign Language Month and we’re celebrating at the Free Library. Many languages are in danger of dying out and estimates show about 3,000 languages becoming lost before the end of the century. To help prevent…

My Experience Volunteering with the Free Library

December includes International Volunteer Day — which takes place on December 5th — but here at the Free Library, we celebrate our volunteers all year round! Many of the programs offered by Languages and Learning are…

December is Learn a Foreign Language Month

December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, but Languages and Learning at the Free Library celebrates language learning all year! Here in Philadelphia, over 180 different languages are spoken around the city. Why learn another…

Request a Tutor With the Free Library

Do you need one-on-one help to sharpen your reading and writing skills? Then consider requesting a tutor with the Free Library of Philadelphia! The Free Library Tutoring Program pairs adult learners with trained tutors to help…

Treasures from the Literature Vault

Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of…

Treasures from the Literature Vault

Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking

Fridays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (May 23 - June 27, 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…

Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking

Treasures from the Literature Vault

Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking

English Conversation Group - Intermediate+

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…

Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking

English Conversation Group - Intermediate+

Beginner Spanish Learning Circle

Registration required, space is limited: www.bit.ly/CENSpanishSpring2025 . March 19 - May 21, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join this group to learn and practice basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary for beginners. We'll use Mango…

Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking! (Online)

Tuesdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (April 1 - May 20, 2025) Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call). Free…

Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking

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…