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Federal Employee Transition Workshops: Back by Popular Demand

Join us for new sessions of our Federal Employee Transition Workshops at the Free Library. Come together with fellow federal workers for a workshop aimed at updating resumes, leveraging LinkedIn and other job search tools, and…

Join the Trans By Trans Book Club

More books are written by and for trans and nonbinary people than ever before, and the Free Library wants YOU to read them with us! Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and…

Poetry for Peace: The XI International Poetry Festival at PhillyCAM

The XI International Poetry Festival in Philadelphia, part of the XIX Palabra en el Mundo International Poetry Festival, will bring together renowned poets from Latin America and the United States on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 , in…

Resources for Displaced Federal Workers and Job Seekers

The Free Library Workplace Department provides programming and resources to help you through your job search or career transition. Here is a collection of resources from the Free Library and beyond for job-seeking support. …

Learn About the Mankiewicz Brothers’ Impact on Hollywood With “Scripting the Movies”

Few individuals better encapsulated the highs and lows of the Golden Age of Hollywood than the Mankiewicz brothers. Filmmakers Herman (1897–1953) and Joe (1909–1993) are the subjects of the Free Library’s upcoming…

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…

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…

Trans By Trans Book Club

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…

Trans By Trans Book Club

Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Veterans Court

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,…

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

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…

Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Landlord Tenant

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…

Trans By Trans Book Club | Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

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…

Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Expungement

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…

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…

AI Tools for Job Search

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…

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

Aldrich Ames: The Traitor Who Hurt America Most

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…

Leveraging AI for Job Search: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

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…

LinkedIn Learning: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

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…