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Family Movie Night: Piece by Piece
Tue, August 26, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Take a break and come join us in our newly remodeled, air-conditioned Community Room for a family-friendly movie night! We'll provide the snacks, seats, and movie- all we need is YOU!
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, August 26, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the leading intellectuals of his era was a revolutionary and a visionary who challenged his contemporaries and the status quo with his thoughts on race, racial inequality, empowerment, civil rights, and more. Join the W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group as we read, explore…
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Yarntastic Crochet and Knit Club
Tue, August 26, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
BYOY (Bring your own yarn) and projects to work on together. This is not an organized class and all ages and skills are welcome. Meets from 5:00 to about 7:00 p.m.
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Fall Birding in Chestnut Hill and Beyond
Tue, August 26, 2025
5:15 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us and learn all about the Fall migration patterns of birds in the Philadelphia area. Explore all there is to know about birding as a hobby, and how you can come to identify the variety of birds in your own backyard. This informational program will be led by Tony Croasdale, an experienced…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, August 26, 2025
5:15 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.
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Falls Writing Group
Tue, August 26, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
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 all genres and skill levels. Meets most…
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Rainbow Parent Book Club: I Will Die on This Hill
Tue, August 26, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us on Tuesdays in August from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be reading and discussing Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards' book I Will Die On This Hill as well as other issues surrounding raising autistic (and generally neurodiverse) kids. You do not need to attend all five dates.…
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Crochet With Krista
Tue, August 26, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us for crochet! All levels welcome. No supplies needed. Sponsored by the Friends of Fox Chase Library!
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English Conversation Group
Tue, August 26, 2025
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…
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Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Tue, August 26, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Let's meditate together! We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program. Meditation has many benefits. It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…
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Summer Bird Walk with Feminist Bird Club
Wed, August 27, 2025
9:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for a beginner-friendly birdwatching session that will equip you with essential skills and knowledge to identify and appreciate the diverse bird species native to Malcom X Park in West Philadelphia. We will meet at Blackwell Regional Library before Heading to Malcom…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Wed, August 27, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Kensington 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. If you have questions, you can email…
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English Conversation Group
Wed, August 27, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is led by Free Library employee Catherine. Please note this class takes place on the 2nd floor of the library and there is no elevator access.
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English as a Second Language
Wed, August 27, 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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Computer Skills for Beginners
Wed, August 27, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
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 register at 215-474-1235.
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Quiet Meditation at the Library
Wed, August 27, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join us for an hour of calm, focused meditation in our meeting room! We will discuss meditation techniques and then have a session of quiet sitting (up to 30 minutes). This program is open to members of the public and is designed for adults. The program will be led by Village on the Ridge and if…
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Germantown Info Hub Open Office Hours
Wed, August 27, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Find out what's happening in our community. Get the info you need. Share info worth spreading. Stop by between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. on the 2nd floor (Adult Department). For more information about the Info Hub, click here .
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Wed, August 27, 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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English for Beginners
Wed, August 27, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Build your confidence in listening to and speaking English in a welcoming atmosphere with other adult learners. No registration required, all are welcome. Space is limited so please arrive on time to get a spot. Questions? Speak to a librarian, email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org, or call…
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Beginners Crochet Class
Wed, August 27, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Nicetown Library neighbor and crochet enthusiast Jo-Ann will teach us some basic crochet techniques and help support any ongoing crochet projects. All materials will be provided. We'll meet most Wednesdays. .