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COURTNEY BELL--MEDICARE--EVERY MONDAY
Mon, September 30, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 10 am- 12 pm to answer your Pennsylvania Medicare questions. Attend one of her free workshops and find the best plan for you! This is a free workshop. No reservations are required. Please meet at the Senior…
Gadget Help (Upon Request)
Mon, September 30, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Do you have a tablet, smart phone, or laptop that you don't know how to use? Stop by our Computer Lab in the Magazines and Newspapers Department on the 3rd floor beginning at 11 AM. Gadget Help Desk is normally open 11 AM until 1:30PM, except during early closures…
*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, September 30, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
*Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to find an alternate class location.* Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy, please arrive…
Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Mon, September 30, 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!
Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, September 30, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional 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 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Blackwell West…
English and Digital Literacy
Mon, September 30, 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…
Intermediate ESL
Mon, September 30, 2024
1:30 P.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…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Mon, September 30, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero 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®…
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Mon, September 30, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Northeast 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. Our social worker is generally here for approximately 3 hours. If you have questions, you can email…
Beginner English
Mon, September 30, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
September 16, 2024 - December 4, 2024, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm 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. …
Beginner English
Mon, September 30, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Mondays and Wednesdays 3-4:30 pm (September 4 - November 18, 2024) For Beginner English learners, this course offers structured lessons to enhance your ability to read, write, listen, and speak in English. The class focuses on practical language use in everyday contexts and integrates cultural…
*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, September 30, 2024
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
*Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to find an alternate class location.* Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy, please call to…
English for Beginners
Mon, September 30, 2024
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join other adults to learn to read, write, and speak English. You’ll practice English for daily communication and build your confidence in this in-person course. No registration required, call the branch or speak with a library staff member for more information. This group is led by Free…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, September 30, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional 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 Trainee Faith.
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, September 30, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Kensington 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 John. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
Love and Revolution: James Baldwin Speaks to Our Time Exhibit
Now through Mon, September 30, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Celebrate 100 years of James Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) with selections from across the Free Library’s collections highlighting Baldwin’s work, influence, and legacy. On display outside the Social Science and History Department at Parkway…
English Conversation Group
Mon, September 30, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required, but it is encouraged ( https://www.remind.com/join/8cchfh ).
Gentle Yoga with Josh
Mon, September 30, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a weekly class where we will offer gentle movement, quiet meditation and guided breath work. This class will be adapted to our different abilities and disabilities, especially as we age. For all ages and backgrounds. Led by Josh Mitteldorf, who has been teaching yoga in…
Falls Book Club
Mon, September 30, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join the Falls Book Club - one of the Free Library's longest running programs. The book selection for this month will be Think Again: the Power of Knowing What You Don't Know , by Adam Grant. The group is open to all and new members are welcome. For more…
Become a Poll Worker
Mon, September 30, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Learn about Becoming a Poll Worker Would you like to make money while performing an important civic duty? This session made possible through the Committee of Seventy will provide you with all the information you need to become a poll worker including the training opportunities.