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Edible Alphabet: Learn English Through Cooking
Thu, October 3, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Thursdays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (August 29 - October 3, 2024) Adults are invited to this FREE class for English language learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together. Sign up for the interest list at www.bit.ly/EAEnglish Edible Alphabet English is made…
Chair Exercise with Megan Do Nascimento
Thu, October 3, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Chair exercise allows you to work out while seated or using a chair for balance, offering benefits like boosting strength, flexibility and mental well-being. We will also work on stretching, balance and relaxation. Enjoy the calm, peace, and self-acceptance that exercise brings…
Walking Group
Thu, October 3, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Come join us! Whether you are continuing down your path or taking your first steps on your journey towards being healthier and happier, all are welcome! Walk at your own pace, weather permitting.
中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, October 3, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Stick around for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Thu, October 3, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
Powerpoint
Thu, October 3, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Learn the basics of how to use Microsoft Powerpoint to create presentations and more. This course requires proficiency in using a mouse and keyboard. Spots are limited and given to the first folks to show up. This class will be held in the computer lab up in the Magazines and Newspapers…
Headshots at the BRIC!
Thu, October 3, 2024
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…
Citizenship Class Session
Thu, October 3, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
We are excited to offer Free Citizenship Classes in West Philadelphia! District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund will host an In-Person Citizenship Class at the Walnut Street West Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia on Tuesdays and Thursdays from…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, October 3, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman 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 Doris. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, October 3, 2024
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…
*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Thu, October 3, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero 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…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Thu, October 3, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
PA CareerLink® Workshop: Welcome to PA CareerLink®
Thu, October 3, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Wynnefield 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…
Yoga for Adults
Thu, October 3, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Free yoga every Thursday at Whitman Library, with instructors Janet Faulls and Anne-Marie Mulgrew! This class is for all levels of practice and beginners are welcome. Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available.This weekly class is sponsored by The Friends…
Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, October 3, 2024
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…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, October 3, 2024
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 the Heim…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, October 3, 2024
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 the Heim…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, October 3, 2024
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 the Heim…
Mask On, Mask Off: Papier-Mâché Workshop
Thu, October 3, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Make your own mask! Participants will design, craft, and paint their own papier-mâché masks, just in time for Halloween. We will explore creative process, artistic identity, and papier-mâché techniques. The creativity workshops will take place in the Education,…
Virtual Event - PMC Shares: You've Been Served a Jury Summons, What Does this Mean?
Thu, October 3, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
(Please Note: This event is now virtual only) Jurors are vital to our democratic society. In criminal prosecutions, there is a constitutional right to a trial by an impartial jury of one’s peers. Jury trials are a way for citizens to actively participate in our society. In this…