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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, October 8, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg 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® Job Search Assistance
Tue, October 8, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Logan 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®…
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, October 8, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional 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…
Intermediate English
Tue, October 8, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Tuesdays and Fridays 2-3:30 pm (September 20 - November 19, 2024) The course is for students with a basic understanding of English and interested in developing their communication skills. Learn and practice English for daily life in the in-person course taught by the University of…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, October 8, 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…
Intro to Tai Chi
Tue, October 8, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Come and learn about the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi Qigong with Michael McCormack, a teacher with over 40 years of experience. Learn about the health benefits of Tai Chi all done in a relaxed, fun class environment.
English Class - Mixed Level
Tue, October 8, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
This informal group is for mid-level beginner to intermediate learners and will cover vocabulary building, pronounciation, phrases, idioms, and basic grammar. Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Classes open to all, for more information please contact Dan O’Neill at…
Fiber Arts Group
Tue, October 8, 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…
Senior Strength Training
Tue, October 8, 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…
Turn Up for Freedom: A Book Discussion for Young Adults
Tue, October 8, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for an empowering book discussion with local Philly author E. Morales-Williams, PhD, as we dive into Turn Up For Freedom: Notes for All the Tough Girls* Awakening to Their Collective Power. Based on the work with the TUFF (Turning Up for Freedom) Girls Collective in North…
Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder...
Tue, October 8, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us for our first session of Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder, a new book club focused on reading and discussing mysteries. As a genre, mysteries span countries, cultures, and historic periods, varying in tone, pace, and characterization. From the hardboiled to the cozy, from the…
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, October 8, 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…
Yay or Nay: Does Voting Matter? (WHYY Bridging Blocks)
Tue, October 8, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Voting is a “civic duty” . Our right to vote empowers us to make an impact in our communities. Yet voter turnout has long been a challenge. During the 2022 midterms, 43% of eligible city voters cast a ballot. At the recent Philly mayoral race, only 32% of eligible voters showed up at…
Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Tue, October 8, 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 8, 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…
Homeless Awareness Training
Tue, October 8, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Come join us for an eye-opening Homeless Awareness Training session. This in-person program aims to educate and raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. Learn how you can make a difference and help those in need. Together, we can…
Baseball-Immigration and Assimilation
Tue, October 8, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Learn about the themes of immigration and assimilation as they pertained to immigrants in the 20th century. This presentation by Jeff Thomas will discuss how baseball has historically been seen as America's game: even by those new to our country. Many immigrants believed that by…
Falls Writing Group
Tue, October 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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.