Holmesburg Library

Add to your calendar, friends! Friday, May 14th at 3:30 pm Presented by the Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium, we will virtually meet four anima...ls and learn about the adaptations that will help them survive in their habitat. Sponsored by the Friends of Olney Library. Registration required, and spots are limited. -- https://bit.ly/3ddvY8Q A Zoom link will be emailed after registration.

Want to change your line of work, find a new job, learn core skills, or get that crucial first job? The Free Library of Philadelphia can help you take the next step. The library offers resume assistance, one-on-one help and classes as well as Philly Career Launch.

Today is the first day of Ramadan. Happy Ramadan to all who celebrate. You can view online a project by the Free Library of Philadelphia to digitize and preserve priceless artifacts in our Rare Book Department entitled "Manuscripts of the Muslim World and Beyond!"

Do you need assistance with paying rent and utilities? Click below to learn more about the city's PHLRentAssist Phase 4.

Dive in! Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is recruiting lifeguards for the 2021 season. FREE swimming skills and lifeguard certification available now! Find out what it takes, and register today: https://bit.ly/3lfCbUc

The Free Library system will be closed on Friday, April 2, in observance of Good Friday. Holmesburg Library will be open to the public Tuesday and Thursday of next week, 1-4:30 P.M. Have a safe Easter holiday!

If you need an emergency food supply, stop by my district office today at 6730 Torresdale Avenue today! We have a limited supply of frozen meals, pork loin and canned goods. Thank you to the generous students at St Dominic's!

On Dec. 27, a federal COVID-19 relief package that extends additional federal unemployment benefits was signed into law. The state is reviewing the new unemploy...ment provisions and awaiting guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor outlining how the CARES Act program extensions must be implemented. The date of your initial application will determine which action you must take at this time: If you opened a new PUA claim in 2020, up to and including December 26, 2020, no action is needed at this time. The department will let you know when you should resume filing your weekly benefit certifications. If you have never had a PUA claim and have now opened - or plan to open - a new PUA claim December 27 or later, you may complete the application to have a PUA claim, and must begin filing your weekly certifications for benefits. No payments will be released until the Department receives federal guidance and fully implements the changes. When guidance is received, the state will implement the extensions as quickly as possible to bring much-needed relief to eligible claimants.