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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!

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.

06/08/2026

Beginner English

Blackwell West Regional Library (125 South 52nd Street, 19139)

Wednesdays and Fridays 1:30 - 3 pm (June 17 - September 4, 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.

05/06/2026

Check out this great opportunity from the The Citizenship Project

More information at nyhistory.org/citizenship-project

04/29/2026

Are you an adult working to learn and communicate in English?

Stop by our free, drop-in English Conversation Group

🏛️Ramonita G de Rodriguez Library
📍600 W Girard Ave 19123
⏰Thursdays 3-4 pm

04/28/2026

Are you an adult working to learn and communicate in English?

Stop by our free, drop-in English Conversation Group

🏛️Lillian Marrero Library
📍601 W Lehigh Ave, 19133
⏰Fridays 11 am - 12 pm starting May 15

04/24/2026

Are you an adult working to learn and communicate in English?

Stop by our free, drop-in English Conversation Group

🏛️Wyoming Library
📍231 East Wyoming Avenue, 19120
⏰Tuesdays 12:30-1:30 pm

03/25/2026

Beginner English

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

🏢Blackwell West Regional Library
📍125 South 52nd Street, 19139
⏱️Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 - 3:30 pm
📆March 31 - June 4, 2026

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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