Tagged Virtual Programs
Literature Meets Music with Shakespeare Is for Everyone
William Shakespeare is a towering figure in English literature, but his contributions were not limited to written work; he also had a major influence on classical music. A new webinar from the Free Library’s Literature Department…
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…
Upcoming Programs to Jumpstart Your Job Search and Boost Workplace Skills
Is your 2024 New Year’s resolution finding a new or better job, or improving skills needed in your current job? Then you can count on the Free Library to help you keep this resolution! We are pleased to announce a stream…
Score Your Summer Job With the Help of Free Virtual Career Workshops
Summer is a great time to relax, go on vacation, discover a new passion, or enjoy the new weather — so now is the time to work on your professional goals to set your summer up for success! Check out upcoming virtual…
Spring Into a New Career With Free Virtual Career Workshops
Spring is the season of growth and renewal. Do your new goals include getting a new job, pivoting to a new field, or learning some new skills? Check out upcoming virtual career workshops for jobseekers at the…
Start Your 2023 Career Goals with Free Virtual Career Workshops!
Do your New Year's Resolutions include getting a new job, pivoting to a new field, or learning some new skills? Check out upcoming virtual career workshops for jobseekers at the Free Library, brought to you by…
Work Towards a New Career with Virtual Career Workshops!
It's that time of year where staying warm in the comfort of your home sounds so nice. Why not work on getting your next job or learning a new skill from the comfort of your home! Check out upcoming virtual career workshops…
Fall into a new Career with Virtual Career Workshops at the Free Library of Philadelphia!
Have you been meaning to revise your resume, but are not sure how to get started? Would you like to learn new skills to conquer your next job interview? Are you interested in making your LinkedIn profile stand…
The lyrical speaker: Finding your own voice through poetry!
“La poesía es un espacio de libertad/ Poetry is a space of freedom”. Carlos José Pérez Sámano, Mexican poet and writer Poetry explores the language and its limitations. It’s a way to get…
Leamos! (Let’s Read!) Literacy Program
by Nathalie Marquez, Language and Learning Center Intern The Languages and Learning Center has launched the Leamos! ( Let’s Read! ) literacy program, with both virtual and in-person classes , to teach Spanish-speaking adults how…
Hangin’ with Hank: Imagining Louise
by Germaine Ingram On Sunday, February 13, at 6:00 p.m., live on YouTube , I’ll be in conversation with the tap/jazz aficionado and irrepressible raconteur Hank Smith on his every-so-often show Hangin’ with Hank .…
Celebrating Black History Month at the Free Library
This February, the Free Library is proud to commemorate Black History Month , honoring the triumphs and achievements of Black Americans throughout U.S. history and celebrating Black history, culture, and heritage. Black History Month…
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…
Improve Your Reading Comprehension Skills with the Free Library
The Free Library has many resources and programs for Philadelphians of all ages to improve their reading skills! Read, Baby, Read is a Free Library initiative focused on encouraging early literacy development among infants and young…
Grip: A Poem, Book, and Raven
Updated Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:20 p.m. One of the most popular attractions of the Free Library's Rare Book Department is Grip the Raven, the late lamented pet of author Charles Dickens. A few years ago, we shared Grip's…
Frenemies: The Strange Friendship of JFK and Richard Nixon
The 1960 presidential campaign was close, hard-fought, and left both sides feeling embittered. Kennedy’s final margin of victory was less than 115,000 votes out of nearly 70 million cast. Nixon was convinced that the Kennedy…
Let's Speak Arabic!
Manuscripts of the Muslim World and Al-Bustan Seeds of Cultural are offering free, virtual Arabic Conversational Classes! There are many reasons to learn conversational Arabic... There are over ten words for "love". It’s…
Hear Me Out Event Series Begins a New Year of Virtual Dialogues!
After a successful first year, Hear Me Out is back this fall for its second season of monthly dialogues across distance and difference. Hear Me Out is the first state-wide dialogue program of its kind. With connection at the heart of…
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…
Learn English with the Free Library and University of Pennsylvania GSE!
This fall, adults working on their English skills in Philadelphia will have several opportunities to learn and practice English with the Free Library's Languages and Learning Center and the University of Pennsylvania's…
Sugar Don't Go On Grits: An Archival Look at The Great Migration's Effect on How We Eat
How Black is sweet cornbread? Do WE put marshmallows on sweet potato casserole? Sugar Don't Go On Grits: An Archival Look at The Great Migration's Effect on How We Eat will be a conversational space dedicated to retracing…
Introduction to Job Search Strategy: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Finding a job becomes far easier with the right job search “ingredients” and strategy. In this workshop you’ll learn what is required to be “job search ready” including all the written documents and job…
Active Interviewing Strategies: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
An interview is an opportunity to sell (convince) an employer you are the best person for the job. In today’s competitive employment marketplace, job candidates need to take an active role in interviews. During this workshop you…
Microsoft Word Mail Merge: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Use the Mail Merge Wizard to create valuable documents in Word. Create a recipient list, sort records, insert merge fields into a document, preview merged data, and create labels. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information…
Returning to the Workforce: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
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…
Contemporary Correspondence for Job Seekers: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Each resume you send has more impact if it has a cover letter, but not just any cover letter--a “T” Cover Letter. During the workshop you will learn how to quickly and efficiently write a “T” Cover Letter and, as…
How to Jump Over the Age Barrier & Land a Job: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Strategic strategies for the mature worker and how to compete in a younger job market. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon registration. Full Circle Career Workshops are made possible in part…
Mr. Los Angeles: "Raymond Chandler & His World"
Raymond Chandler (1888-1959) was one of the greatest mystery writers that America ever produced. His eight classic novels and the six movies that followed brought the dark, disturbing underbelly of Los Angeles fully alive in a…
Microsoft Excel Functions Employers Value: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Learn the Excel functions employers value: IF statements, VLOOKUP, TRIM, RIGHT and LEFT, plus a basic review of Basic Math (PEMDAS) for formula writing. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon…
“A Piece of Her Mind: Dorothy Parker & The World She Lived In”
Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) had a special gift for puncturing male pomposity and calling out male stupidity. A noted poet, journalist and wit, Parker was a charter member of New York’s Algonquin Round Table in the 1920s and 30s.…
Microsoft Excel Basic Formula Writing: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
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…
LinkedIn Advanced: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Learn 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…
The End of The Road: An Interview With New York Times Obituary Writer Penelope Green
The staff of The New York Times Obituary Desk don’t usually give interviews or speak to community groups. However, Penelope Green, an Obit Writer who focuses on people who have left a mark on American culture, has agreed to be…
QuickBooks 2 – Create & Edit Invoices: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Learn how to create/edit invoices and bills, process payments, reconcile your accounts to verify your QuickBooks account records match with the bank’s records. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be…
Branding, Elevator Speech, and Changing Careers: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Discover how to effectively communicate your brand to a prospective employer. Learn about creating an elevator speech, and transferrable hard/soft skills. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon…
[FULL] Ask a Nonprofit Expert: Strategic Planning
All time slots are currently full. If you are interested in meeting with an expert to discuss Strategic Planning, please reach out to RSVP VEC , the organization that provides the experts for these sessions. They offer free consulting…
Art Book Club Online: May
This informal art book appreciation and art making group meets twice a month: once a month online through a video-free private chat and image-sharing Slack forum, and once in person in the Art Department. New club members…