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English as a Second Language
Wed, December 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional 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 9/22 and 9/24. Up to 15 individuals can…
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Or Not to Be: Curator-Led Tour
Wed, December 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s exhibition, Or Not to Be: Representations of Death in Special Collections , is inspired by Shakespeare’s famed “To be, or not to be” soliloquy in Hamlet, and looks at death from a wide variety of cultural perspectives.…
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Free Beginner English Classes
Wed, December 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Learn how to speak, read, and write English! Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Three hours per week. Every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. To inquire or sign up, please Contact Matthew at 215-571-9921 or Kastelberg@iacphila.org.
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Wed, December 10, 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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Virtual: Advanced SimplyAnalytics Training
Wed, December 10, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Register to take your SimplyAnalytics skills to the next level in this advanced training session. Dive deeper into the platform's powerful features, including custom locations, advanced data filters, and business queries, to conduct more precise and sophisticated analyses. This course…
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English as a Second Language Class
Wed, December 10, 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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English for Beginners
Wed, December 10, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Build your confidence in listening to and speaking English in a welcoming atmosphere with other adult learners. Our class instructor, Marq, will discuss Elementary English Pronunciation and Listening Comprehension with Phonetics. Class and homework handouts are provided. The class is from 1-3 pm…
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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, December 10, 2025
2:00 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, December 10, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Charles Santore Library (932 South 7th Street, 19147) Wednesdays 3:30-5 pm 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…
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Virtual - PMC Shares Workshop: Veterans Court
Wed, December 10, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Many PA counties have various problem-solving courts, such as Veterans Court, which is focused on serving Veterans who may be struggling with addiction/substance abuse issues, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, other serious mental health issues, homlessness, reintegration,…
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Free Intermediate English Classes
Thu, December 11, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Join our classes for adults to study and improve your English. We will work on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Three hours per week. Every Thursday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. To inquire or sign up, please Contact Matthew…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, December 11, 2025
10:00 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 Elizabeth. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Feeling Puzzled? All Day Puzzling!
Thu, December 11, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Everyday life can get stressful. Join us if you want to sort out your feelings and get lost in an awesome puzzle. Every Thursday, all day from 10am to 5 pm, we supply a puzzle on a communal table to Puzzle it out! We can also supply The New York Times crossword puzzles for your entertainment.…
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Basic English Literacy
Thu, December 11, 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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English/French Language Exchange
Thu, December 11, 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, December 11, 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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Medicare Made Simple
Thu, December 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Do you have questions about Medicare? Are you turning 65 soon? Unsure about your benefits? In this six-week program, topics covered include: Medicare A, B, C & D Medicare Advantage and Supplemental plans Eligibility Pace PA vs Pace Medicare The "Big Beautiful Bill" and you Life…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, December 11, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, December 11, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, December 11, 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…