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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, November 17, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kingsessing 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 Kingsessing…
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English as a Second Language Class
Mon, November 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 9/15/2025. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 8/25/2025 and…
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Mental Health Resource Table
Mon, November 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
The City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) will be at the library on the last Wednesday of the month. If you have questions about the mental health, or substance abuse services the City can provide, stop by to chat.…
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GED Science and Math Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Mon, November 17, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Math & Science Prep At the Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 1:10-3:40 p.m. NO CLASS on Oct. 13, Nov. 4, 26 & 27 This CCP course will help you prepare for the Math and Science portions of the GED or…
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Beginner English
Mon, November 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Mondays and Fridays 2:00-3:30 pm (September 22 - December 5, 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…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Mon, November 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
David Cohen Ogontz 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 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you have questions, you can email…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Mon, November 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West 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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Beginner English
Mon, November 17, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Mondays and Fridays 2:30-4 pm (September 22 - December 5, 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. Sign-up…
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Beginner English
Mon, November 17, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Mondays and Thursdays 3-4:30 pm (September 22 - 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. Sign-up…
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Intermediate English Classes
Mon, November 17, 2025
3:45 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will host two intermediate English Classes on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:45. These classes are free. This program was made possible through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Miriam Spector Endowment for…
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Donatucci Chess Club!
Mon, November 17, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Every Monday we will have Chess Club for Adults from 4-6:30 pm. Join us for the challenge and stay for the game while meeting others of the same mindset. Bring yourself and be ready to checkmate!
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Headshots at Northeast Regional Library!
Mon, November 17, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Northeast Regional Library! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the selfies! Headshots…
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English Conversation Group - Mixed Level
Mon, November 17, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
No registration required, all are welcome. Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. This group is for speakers of all levels. Questions? Email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664.
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Movie Mondays
Mon, November 17, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Come hang out at the library with a movie and light snacks! Movies will be up for voting the week before the showing in the children's section of the library. Cast your vote for your favorite!
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Advanced English Conversation Group
Mon, November 17, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
We host a weekly conversation table for advanced English Language learners. Our informal group talks and learns together emphasizing casual conversation, idiomatic expression, and often, humor. We will meet most Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.on the 2nd floor. Adults are welcome to join us.
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Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, November 17, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
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Basic English Literacy
Tue, November 18, 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 18, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero 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 18, 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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Intermediate ESL
Tue, November 18, 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…