Upcoming Events
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Lori Ginzberg | Tangled Journeys
Thu, November 14, 2024
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Author Events Series presents Lori Ginzberg | Tangled Journeys REGISTER In conversation with Tamala Edwards In 1830 Richard Walpole Cogdell, a husband, father, and bank clerk in Charleston, South Carolina, purchased a fifteen-year-old enslaved girl, Sarah Martha Sanders. Before her…
Beginner English
Fri, November 15, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am -12 pm (September 18 - December 6, 2024) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners.…
Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, November 15, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
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 meeting room. To sign-up, call, email kitchen@freelibrary.org , or visit www.bit.ly/EAEnglish Edible…
Crochet Club
Fri, November 15, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Are you interested in crochet? You are invited to come and help us launch Northeast Regional Library’s new Crochet Club! Please bring your own materials as we grow our group. The library has plenty of books with designs to spark your imagination, and we encourage your…
Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Fri, November 15, 2024
11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Do you need extra assistance on the computer or a longer timeframe to apply for jobs, take a test, or fill out applications? Walk in to receive computer help or call 215-685-1866 to register for a longer computer reservation (up to 1.5 hours) during our open computer lab hours!
Fall Book Sale Donation Drop-off
Fri, November 15, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
We are accepting donations of adult and children's books, CDs, DVDs, and jigsaw puzzles (no magazines, encyclopedias, videos or audio cassettes). You can bring your bagged or boxed donations during these hours only: November 13, 14 & 15 - from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. November 16 -…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Fri, November 15, 2024
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
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 Judy. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
English and Digital Literacy
Fri, November 15, 2024
12:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Mondays and Fridays 12:30-2 pm (September 20 - November 18, 2024) Are you looking to improve your English language and digital literacy skills? Join us at the library for this empowering program taught by two University of Pennsylvania Graduate Students. We will practice English while…
Using Zoom, Part 1
Fri, November 15, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Hot Spots
Learn how to set up and participate in a video conference using Zoom. Registration not required. Location information at freelibrary.org/hotspots .
Intermediate English
Fri, November 15, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Tuesdays and Fridays 2-3:30 pm (September 20 - November 19, 2024) The course is for students with a basic understanding of English and interested in developing their communication skills. Learn and practice English for daily life in the in-person course taught by the University of…
Beginner English
Fri, November 15, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Wednesdays and Fridays 2:00-3:30 pm (October 16 - December 20, 2024) Learn and practice English for daily life. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners. Sign up for the interest form at https://bit.ly/3MWAqKa .…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Fri, November 15, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Fri, November 15, 2024
2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
English Classes for Adults
Fri, November 15, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
No registration necessary. Classes are provided by the Indochinese American Council . Klas Angle Gratis Chak vandredi a 2:30 pm Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa. Klas ki ofri pa Indochinese American Council. Clases de Ingles Gratis Todos los viernes a las 14:30 No es necesario registrarse.…
PA CareerLink® Workshop: Do’s and Don’ts of Resumes
Fri, November 15, 2024
2:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Job seekers receive instructions and tips on creating an effective resume. Please visit pacareerlink.pa.gov to register! If you aren’t able to register online, you can still attend! You can always arrive earlier to register prior to the workshop. PA CareerLink® Philadelphia is an Equal…
BIG DUST: Photographs by Mark Cohen
Now through Fri, November 15, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Ten recent photographs by Philadelphia-based artist Mark Cohen are on display alongside library materials in the Art Department hallway gallery through November 14th, 2024. BIG DUST is like a warning , a broken window on the city surface. The planet is warming, and the politics are…
Judge David Tatel | Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice
Fri, November 15, 2024
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Author Events Series presents Judge David Tatel | Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice REGISTER In Conversation with Mattathias Schwartz David Tatel has served nearly 30 years on America’s second highest court, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C.…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, November 16, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
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 Daniel. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Fall Book Sale Donation Drop-off
Sat, November 16, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
We are accepting donations of adult and children's books, CDs, DVDs, and jigsaw puzzles (no magazines, encyclopedias, videos or audio cassettes). You can bring your bagged or boxed donations during these hours only: November 13, 14 & 15 - from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. November 16 -…
Classic Mystery Book Club: The Hound of the Baskervilles
Sat, November 16, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for a series of book discussions on classic and historical mystery novels! This month we will be reading and discussing The Hound of the Baskervilles , by Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes is called to protect the heir of the Baskerville estate, after his father is killed by what…