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English as a Second Language
Thu, August 7, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 7/8 and 7/10. Up to 30 individuals can…
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English/French Language Exchange
Thu, August 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Interested in learning French and helping French speakers practice English? Interested in learning English and helping English speakers practice French? Come join our free informal group. Sign up for the interest list: https://bit.ly/BRLEnglishFrench2025
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Échange linguistique anglais-français
Thu, August 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Avez-vous envie d'apprendre le français et d'aider les francophones à pratiquer l'anglais? Vous souhaitez apprendre l'anglais et aider les anglophones à pratiquer le français? Rejoignez notre groupe informel gratuit. Formulaire…
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GED Writing, Reading & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Thu, August 7, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Writing, Reading and Social Studies Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia June 2 to August 18, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO Class on June 18, June 19, and July 3 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, August 7, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, August 7, 2025
2:00 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 and is led by Free Library volunteer Judy. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, August 7, 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 ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, August 7, 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. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in ROOM…
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Exploring Nature at Lovett Memorial Library
Fri, August 8, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come explore nature right here at Lovett Library. This program will help all ages experience the natural world right in our own neighborhood. What can we find that is colorful, fuzzy, sticky, smooth or fragrant? Can we tune out the city traffic to hear a crow, red-bellied…
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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, August 8, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…
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End of Summer Reading Bash
Fri, August 8, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Helps us celebrate the end of Summer Reading. This is an event for all ages. Come play some games, get prizes and free books. Grab some water ice & soft pretzels.
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Chess Club
Fri, August 8, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for casual chess play at the library! Boards will be provided. Open to all skill levels.
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Walking Club
Sat, August 9, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Looking to get active? Enjoy the local scenery? Relieve stress? Walk with us at Cobbs Creek Library! Every other Saturday beginning on June 14th. We will meet at the front of the library at 10am and return by 11:00am. Everyone is welcome!
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, August 9, 2025
11:00 A.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 Gail. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Adult Writing Club
Sat, August 9, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a weekly drop in writing club for adults. For writers, authors and poets and any background or genre. Come bring your work and write along side other writers or chat about your inspiration and struggles. LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Neurodivergent friendly!
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Sound The Chimes of My Abstract Body
Sat, August 9, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The final event of artist Ana Woulfe’s residency in the art department ! She will be showing four original drawings inspired by trans history that she researched using the library catalog, as well as (probably) the largest comic you’ve ever seen hanging up from the ceiling of our…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, August 9, 2025
2:30 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 Christine. Questions? Email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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English as a Second Language
Mon, August 11, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 7/8 and 7/10. Up to 30 individuals can…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, August 11, 2025
11:00 A.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 Nancy. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, August 11, 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…