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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, October 22, 2024
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…
Mindfulness Meditation | Practice Session
Tue, October 22, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in this beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, we will practice and discuss the benefits of mindful meditation. Thirty minutes will be devoted to a guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational Science…
Yay or Nay: Does Voting Matter? (WHYY Bridging Blocks)
Tue, October 22, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Voting is a “civic duty” . Our right to vote empowers us to make an impact in our communities. Yet voter turnout has long been a challenge. During the 2022 midterms, 43% of eligible city voters cast a ballot. At the recent Philly mayoral race, only 32% of eligible…
Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Tue, October 22, 2024
4:30 P.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!
The Red Cross and You
Tue, October 22, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us and learn everything you always wanted to know about the Red Cross but were afraid to ask. We'll tell you about the history and services provided by this nationally backed community organization and how you can schedule a free smoke alarm installation. Learn emergency…
The Red Cross and You
Tue, October 22, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us and learn everything you always wanted to know about the Red Cross but were afraid to ask. We'll tell you about the history and services provided by this nationally backed community organization and how you can schedule a free smoke alarm installation. Learn emergency…
Community Archiving: Let's Make Histories!
Tue, October 22, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
What's your Germantown history? Join us for hands-on archiving activities, including digital scanning, scrapbooking, and conversations with local historians. Bring out your photos, letters, and life souvenirs. From 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
*Class Full* Computer Skills for Beginners
Tue, October 22, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional 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…
Barbara Gittings Gay & Lesbian Collection Community Visioning Session
Tue, October 22, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Independence Library
What could our largest library of LGBTQIA2+ books mean to you? Join us for a community visioning session for the Barbara Gittings Gay & Lesbian Collection—the second largest circulating collection of LGBTQIA2+ books in the United States. Help us breathe life into this living…
Falls Writing Group
Tue, October 22, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us as we launch the new Falls Writing Group! 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…
English Conversation Group
Tue, October 22, 2024
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…
Tuesday night yoga
Tue, October 22, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for a free weekly yoga class taught by Anne-Marie Mulgrew, All levels welcome! Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. No need to register, just show up! This weekly class series will begin on October 1, 2024 and end on June 24, 2025.
ESL Conversation Class: Beginner - Intermediate Level
Tue, October 22, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting with other adults in a casual learning environment. This group is for beginners to intermediate English speakers and is led by Free Library staff member David Zager, who also speaks Spanish and Portuguese. Questions? …
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Wed, October 23, 2024
10:00 A.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 2 hours, unless there is an early holiday closure. If you…
Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, October 23, 2024
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will be offering a Chair Yoga series on Wednesdays at 10:10 in October. Chair Yoga will be presented by Yoga4Philly. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Bustleton Library.
Beginner English
Wed, October 23, 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.…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Wed, October 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
McPherson Square Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 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®…
Gadget Help (Upon Request)
Wed, October 23, 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…
GED English Language Arts & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Wed, October 23, 2024
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
GED English Language Arts & Social Studies Prep Presented by CCP Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM October 7 – December 5, 2024 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET exam? This Community College of Philadelphia course will help you prepare for…
Movie Matinee
Wed, October 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for a screening of a newly released film in our downstairs meeting room. Please contact the library for movie titles (215-685-6621).