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Adult Writing Club
Sat, June 7, 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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LET'S DANCE SERIES *biweekly
Sat, June 7, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
We invite you to participate in introductory dance classes hosted by SHIRLADELPHIA in the Central Senior Services area. These sessions will cover fundamental footwork and holds for partner dances, incorporating contemporary music and style.
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Poetry Book Club
Sat, June 7, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join our themed Poetry Book Club! Check out and read a book of poetry from your local library relating to each month's theme. Then, we'll meet with others to discuss what we've read.
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Artist Business Round Table
Sat, June 7, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The round table is an open forum for artists to gather, collaborate, and share what has worked for them in selling their art. This is open to all artists, al mediums, and to any endeavors that might benefit the group. We will discuss a wide range of topics: From AI and it's impact, to the…
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Ally Reading and Discussion Group Kick Off
Sat, June 7, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Ally Reading and Discussion Group Kick Off Saturday, June 7 at 1pm Come check out Northeast Regional Library’s latest reading group! In PRIDE month, allies are invited to kick off a reading & discussion series on how to support LGBTQ+ family, friends, colleagues, and…
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Violet Oakley Unveiled
Sat, June 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Philadelphia’s Violet Oakley—also known as Villa Nova’s "Red Rose Girl"—makes international art history in 1902 as the first female to be awarded a commission to decorate a public building: Pennsylvania's brand new capitol in Harrisburg. In Violet…
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- Live Performances
- Other Great Programs
- New Americans
- Discussion and Participation
- Family Programs
- Speakers and Lectures
- Workshops and Enrichment
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Violet Oakley Unveiled
Sat, June 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Philadelphia’s Violet Oakley—also known as Villa Nova’s "Red Rose Girl"—makes international art history in 1902 as the first female to be awarded a commission to decorate a public building: Pennsylvania's brand new capitol in Harrisburg. In Violet…
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- Live Performances
- Other Great Programs
- New Americans
- Discussion and Participation
- Family Programs
- Speakers and Lectures
- Workshops and Enrichment
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State Representative Ben Waxman Mobile Office
Mon, June 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
State Representative Ben Waxman will be offering mobile office hours in South Philly! Every 2nd Monday from 11a-3p, you can find them at Santore Library. Rep. Waxman's staff can assist with a number of government programs, including: SEPTA Senior Key…
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*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, June 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
** Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to be placed on the waitlist or 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…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, June 9, 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, June 9, 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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Stop the Bleed Training
Mon, June 9, 2025
1:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane 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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Intermediate ESL
Mon, June 9, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Join us as we read about and talk about a variety of topics, including current events, American cultural issues, English grammar, current American expressions, etc. - all with the goal of improving participants' proficiency in spoken and written English. Each week participants…
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*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
** Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to be placed on the waitlist or 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…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Kensington 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 John. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, June 9, 2025
5:00 P.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 staff member Chloe.
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Gentle Yoga with Josh
Mon, June 9, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a weekly class where we will offer gentle movement, quiet meditation and guided breath work. This class will be adapted to our different abilities and disabilities, especially as we age. For all ages and backgrounds. Led by Josh Mitteldorf, who has been teaching yoga in…
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Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, June 9, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
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The Silent Submarine Service: History & Recollections of a Navy Veteran
Mon, June 9, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
“Torpedo in the Water!” Edward A. Sierra vividly remembers hearing those terrifying words loudly come across the speakers while submerged aboard a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine in the Mediterranean Sea. Ed joined the United States Navy at age 17, having just graduated from…
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English as a Second Language
Tue, June 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 3/25/25. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 3/18 and 3/20/25. …