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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, November 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, November 25, 2025
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia 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 Petria. Questions? Email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Stop the Bleed Training
Tue, November 25, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Death due to traumatic bleeding can occur in less than 5 minutes. In under 1 hour, you can learn to save a life. Individuals will receive formal Stop the Bleed training, which includes a presentation followed by hands-on practice of applying direct pressure, packing a wound, and using a…
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Pennie Health Care Help
Tue, November 25, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, November 25, 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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Come and Learn Tai Chi!
Tue, November 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Tai Chi! Come and learn about the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi Qigong with Michael McCormack, a teacher with over 40 years of experience. Learn about the health benefits of Tai Chi all done in a relaxed, fun class environment. Classes last one hour. Please wear comfortable clothing.
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Fiber Arts
Tue, November 25, 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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Senior Strength Training
Tue, November 25, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning class, led by a certified instructor, combines hand weights, chair exercises along with cardio work to improve your fitness, strength and balance. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable and appropriate attire. This program is sponsored by the…
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Intermediate English Classes
Tue, November 25, 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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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, November 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
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Family Movie Afternoon: Dog Man
Tue, November 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Take a break and come join us in our Community Room for a family-friendly movie night! We'll provide the snacks, seats, and movie- all we need is YOU!
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, November 25, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the leading intellectuals of his era was a revolutionary and a visionary who challenged his contemporaries and the status quo with his thoughts on race, racial inequality, empowerment, civil rights, and more. Join the W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group as we read, explore…
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Coffee & Conversations: An Open Mic Spoken Word Night
Tue, November 25, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for Coffee & Conversations, a monthly open mic and spoken word gathering where poetry, storytelling, and community come together. Each month we explore a new theme, inviting you to listen, reflect, and share words that inspire connection and creativity. The evening features dynamic…
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Digitize Your Archives
Tue, November 25, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Bring your treasured photographs and documents to open hours for digital-scanning services. Learn best (and good enough) practices for sharing and preserving your family and personal archives. Use the link a bove to register in advance, call us or stop in. This is a Hyperlocal Heritage…
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Rainbow Parent Book Club: Momma Cusses
Tue, November 25, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Rescheduled from September: Momma Cusses There are lots of experts out there who will tell you they have the magic recipe to raising perfect humans. Gwenna Laithland is not one of them. She’s one of us. Frustrated, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Her relatable representation of parenthood…
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Falls Writing Group
Tue, November 25, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Connect with other writers for motivation, accountability, and inspiration via free writing, prompts and writing games, group sharing, feedback sessions and more. This will be a positive and non-judgmental community open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Meets most…
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English Conversation Group
Tue, November 25, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Fishtown Community 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 Gleb. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, November 25, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Parkway Central 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 Elizabeth. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …