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Languages & Learning Center at The Free Library of Philadelphia

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Welcome to The Languages & Learning Center at the Free Library of Philadelphia!

Led by a commitment to community engagement, the Languages and Learning Center strives to provide programs to adult learners in a welcoming and accessible environment!

10/22/2026

We will be starting a new session of Edible Alphabet English at Lillian Marrero Library on November 6, 2026. Registration is open - please share with anyone you think would be interested!
For this class, all levels of adult English language learners are invited to participate in this online class, where we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together!
Flyers in English and Spanish attached.

Edible Alphabet English
Lillian Marrero Library (601 W Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia 19133)
Fridays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (November 6 - December 18, 2026)
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. To sign up, visit www.bit.ly/EAEnglish

10/02/2026

Check out this research opportunity for those raised in Spanish or Mandarin speaking families!

09/22/2026

Learn about the Philadelphia election system, language access services, and what you can do to make sure your voice is heard.

🗓️Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰5:45-6:45 pm
📍South Philadelphia Library (1700 S Broad St. 19145)

09/18/2026

Check out our FREE Beginner English Classes for adults at Free Library locations across Northeast Philadelphia this fall. No registration is required, drop-in learners are welcome

Frankford Library
4634 Frankford Avenue, 19124
Tuesdays and Fridays
11 am - 12:30 pm

Greater Olney Library
5501 N 5th St, 19120
Mondays and Tuesdays
5:15-6:45 pm
*Please note this class takes place on the 2nd floor of the library and there is no elevator access.

Holmesburg Library
7810 Frankford Avenue, 19136
Mondays and Thursdays
12 - 1:30 pm

Lawncrest Library
6098 Rising Sun Avenue, 19111
Mondays 5:15-6:45 pm
Saturdays 2-3:30 pm

08/19/2026

Adult learners, educators, and interested others are invited to this back-to-school event hosted by Philadelphia Mayor's Office of Education

🗓️Tuesday, September 15
⏰4:30-6:30 pm
📍City Hall, 2nd Floor

08/12/2026

Philadelphia is looking for bilingual interpreters to support the election this fall. You can apply online at vote.phila.gov

07/30/2026

Check out all the amazing programs the The Welcoming Center is offering this fall!

Visit welcomingcenter.org/our-programs for more information

07/06/2026

Check out this great opportunity from our friends The Welcoming Center

English and Job Support for Manufacturing
Free class to learn English and computer skills for finding an entry-level job in the manufacturing industry (examples: warehouse associate, machine operator, packer).

When you join the class, you will also meet one-on-one with an Employment Specialist. Your Employment Specialist will talk with you about your work goals, help you apply for jobs, and connect you to entry-level manufacturing opportunities.

To take this class, you must:

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Speak intermediate (conversational) English
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Have basic computer skills
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Live in Philadelphia
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Be looking for immediate full-time work in manufacturing
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Come to all class sessions (in person AND online)

For this program, you must be authorized to work in the US. You will need to show us your work authorization documents before the program starts.

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Dates: Aug. 31 – Dec. 16
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Days: Monday, Wednesday
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Times: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Location: Mondays in-person at The Welcoming Center (Center City, Philadelphia); Wednesdays online
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Apply by: Friday, Aug. 7 https://welcomingcenter.org/esol-english-for-job-search/

06/26/2026

Beginner English
Lawncrest Library
6098 Rising Sun Avenue, 19111
Mondays 5:15-6:45 pm
Saturdays 2-3:30 pm
July 13 - September 19, 2026

English for Daily Life - practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners. Class is free, no registration required.

06/11/2026

Beginner English
Greater Olney Library (5501 N 5th St, 19120)
Tuesdays 5-6:30 pm and Saturdays 1:30-3 pm (July 7 - September 19, 2026)

English for Daily Life - practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners. Class is free, no registration required. Sign-up for the interest list here: https://forms.gle/FgcXxKrBUUFWHame7

*Please note this class takes place on the 2nd floor of the library and there is no elevator access.

Address

1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Website

https://libwww.freelibrary.org/programs/languages-learning-center/

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