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Basic English Literacy
Tue, November 4, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Paschalville Library
Basic English Literacy (for English Language Learners) Paschalville Library (6942 Woodland Ave, 19142) Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, November 4, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Frankford Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. Our social worker is generally here for approximately 2 hours. If you have questions, you can email…
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Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking! (Online)
Tue, November 4, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Zoom
Tuesdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (October 21- December 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, connected over Zoom! Register at www.bit.ly/EAEnglish Questions?…
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Computer Skills for Beginners: Registration Closed
Tue, November 4, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Need computer help? Take a free 8-week digital skills course at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy. Please call to join the course waitlist at 215-474-1235.
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Library Scavenger Hunt
Tue, November 4, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Explore the library, crack riddles, and uncover hidden treasures at your own pace. Come in anytime, complete the hunt, and unlock a surprise!
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Intermediate ESL
Tue, November 4, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join us as we read about and talk about a variety of topics, including current events, American cultural issues, English grammar, current American expressions, etc. - all with the goal of improving participants' proficiency in spoken and written English. Each week participants…
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Branding & Elevator Speeches: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Tue, November 4, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Discover how to effectively communicate your brand to a prospective employer. Learn about creating an elevator speech to use for networking events and interview introduction. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon registration. Full Circle Career Workshops…
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Mobile Constituent Services with State Rep Regina Young
Tue, November 4, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Mobile Constituent Services with State Rep Regina Young Every Tuesday from 12:00 P.M.-4.00 P.M. The Office of PA State Representative Regina Young provides constituent services at the Donatucci Library every Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Representatives provide assistance with SEPTA…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, November 4, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…
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Collage Club
Tue, November 4, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Stop by the Art Department between 12 and 2pm and make a collage. Supplies are available any time the Art Department is open in our community collage station: scissors, glue and lots of paper and magazines donated especially for the purpose of collage making. And did we mention books? Many books…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, November 4, 2025
12:15 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
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 Margie. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Beginner English
Tue, November 4, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-2:30 pm (September 23 - December 4, 2025) 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.…
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Pennie Health Care Help
Tue, November 4, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
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 Donatucci, Tuesdays from 1-4pm. Stop by, discover how Pennie can…
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Center for Addiction Medicine and Policy (CAMP) Table
Tue, November 4, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
From 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CAMP will distribute harm reduction kits including Narcan for overdose reversal and test strips for substances to prevent overdoses from happening in the first place.
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Computer Skills for Beginners: Registration Closed
Tue, November 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Need computer help? Take a free 8-week digital skills course at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy. Please call to join the course waitlist at 215-474-1235.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, November 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Independence 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 Stan. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Fiber Arts
Tue, November 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Stop by the library and bring a portable craft project (knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, embroidery, etc) that you are working on. Don't know how, but want to learn to hand-craft from others who are passionate about their work? Stop in to watch and learn some basics. This program is…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, November 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. Our social worker is generally here for approximately 3 hours, unless there is an early holiday closure. If you…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, November 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. This service will be available today from 2:00pm to 5:00 p.m. If you have questions, you can email…
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Spotlight on Interior Design Periodicals and Books
Tue, November 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Art Department maintains an extensive selection of periodicals. Many of these have been bound and are stored off-site. Stop by the Art Department to see some of these older Interior Design related periodicals. Learn about what types of periodicals the Art Department…