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Fiber Arts Group
Tue, October 1, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Do you have a craving for a crafts group to meet up with? Would you like to connect, socially, with other creatives working on portable crafts projects? Are you looking to share your crafts project or project ideas with others? Stop by the library and bring a portable craft project…
PA CareerLink® Workshop: Welcome to PA CareerLink®
Tue, October 1, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
This is an in-person workshop that offers an overview of PA CareerLink® services! We will also review the PA CareerLink® website and some online tools to assist with your job search endeavors. Please visit pacareerlink.pa.gov to register. If you aren’t able to register…
Senior Strength Training
Tue, October 1, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning class, led by a certified instructor, combines hand weights, chair exercises along with cardio work to improve your fitness, strength and balance. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable and appropriate attire. This program is sponsored by the…
Penn Med's Health Talk Tuesdays | Evidence Based Prevention of Gun Violence
Tue, October 1, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
NOTICE: Originally scheduled for September 10th, this program was rescheduled due to the early closure of the library. Join us for a program on gun violence prevention from a public health perspective, featuring Sara Solomon and Bernadette Hohl of the Penn Injury Science Center.…
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, October 1, 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…
Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Tue, October 1, 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!
*Class Full* Computer Skills for Beginners
Tue, October 1, 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…
Rocketfest Photography Exhibit
Now through Tue, October 1, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Presented in partnership with Science Leadership Academy, Rocketfest brings together public high school students from across Philadelphia for a photography exhibit next to the Field Teen Center on the ground floor of Parkway Central. Come check out the photos, which range in theme and…
Falls Writing Group
Tue, October 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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? …
BE/LONGING Exhibition
Now through Tue, October 1, 2024
8:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
BE/LONGING is a polyphonic exhibition on the longing, belonging, and connection that library spaces in Philadelphia can inspire. Featuring work by artist Joanne Grüne-Yanoff and curation by exhibitions curator Suzanna Urminska, this community collaborative reflects on how libraries have the…
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Wed, October 2, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Greater Olney 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. If you have questions, you can email…
Basics of Email and Cybersecurity
Wed, October 2, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Learn the basics of using email and explore how to be safe when using email. No reservation needed, first come, first served. Follow signs on the ground floor to the Tech Lab in Room 15.
Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, October 2, 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 2, 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.…
Gadget Help (Upon Request)
Wed, October 2, 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…
Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Wed, October 2, 2024
2:00 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!
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Wed, October 2, 2024
2:00 P.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 3 hours, unless there is an early holiday closure. If you…