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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, December 4, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West 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. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664.
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Headshots at the BRIC!
Thu, December 4, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! 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…
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Beginner English
Thu, December 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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GED Science and Math Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Thu, December 4, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, December 4, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+ 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 Nan.
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Thursday Cooking Classes with Chef Char
Thu, December 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join Chef Char for a series of 8 plant-based cooking class and learn to cook some delicious foods with vegetables. Soups, salads, and more! Registration required. Visit https://tinyurl.com/ytmsprsz to register.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, December 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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Older Adult Coffee/Tea Table Talk
Thu, December 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The first Thursday of the month, a different agency will provide information and resources relevant to older adults, in an informal, congenial atmosphere around the table over a nice cup of tea or coffee.
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Beginner English
Thu, December 4, 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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Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, December 4, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
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Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, December 4, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn! Our staff of library workers can help you learn to use a…
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Unlocking the Power of Curiosity
Thu, December 4, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Curiosity fuels creativity, innovation, and well-being—but what’s happening in our brains when we feel curious? Join Dr. Cam Bassett for a free and engaging talk exploring the latest discoveries worldwide in neuroscience and psychology, and discover how curiosity takes shape across…
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Beginner Spanish Learning Circle
Thu, December 4, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Beginning Spanish Learning Circle Parkway Central Library HEIM 131/132 (1901 Vine Street, 19103) Thursdays 6-7 pm (starting October 23, 2025) Join this group to learn and practice basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary for beginners. We'll use Mango Languages at our library meetings…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Fri, December 5, 2025
10:00 A.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 volunteer Moaaz.
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Beginner English
Fri, December 5, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Bushrod Library
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am - 12 pm (September 24 - 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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Beginner English
Fri, December 5, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am - 12 pm (September 24 - 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Fri, December 5, 2025
12:00 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 Philip. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Chair Yoga
Fri, December 5, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join us for a 1-hour gentle yoga practice that uses a chair for seating and balance. Taught by Janet McAllister Faulls, a registered yoga teacher with over 13 years of experience in Philadelphia. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress comfortably! Class will be held in Room…
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Decolonialization
Fri, December 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Decolonialization Fri., Dec 5th, 2- 4 PM Discuss the social, economic, and political developments that gave rise to the self-rule movement and later, decolonization of the region from British rule. This five-part series introduces the history and culture of one of…
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Beginner English
Fri, December 5, 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…