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Memorial Day Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2021 will occur on Monday, May 31. Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War. But during World War I the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars, including World War II, The Vietnam War, The Korean War and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history

The Northeast Regional Library is looking for "Friends". Please join us on Friday June 11th at 2:00 PM.

RSVP for The Tradition and Unlearning Anti-Blackness: A Conversation with Greg Corbin on Monday, May 17, 6:30 PM Join poet, teacher, and community activist Greg Corbin for a conversation about the One Book, One Philadelphia featured title, Jericho Brown's poetry collection, The Tradition. This guided, interactive conversation will focus on decolonizing and unlearning from a place of compassion and care. The poems in The Tradition offer opportunities to address the ways that... anti-Blackness is built into the foundations of our society, and together we will explore how we can challenge and dismantle conditioned and harmful stories in ourselves and our communities. Reading the book beforehand isn't required to join and participate. Philadelphian Greg Corbin is a father, husband, son, and brother. He's also an educator, poet, author, speaker, imagination activist, human-centered DEIA practitioner/consultant, and mental health advocate with 20 years of experience in education, arts, and human development. He strives to innovate and create strategies that amplify holistic community engagement. He is the author of Breathing Ashes: A Poetic Guide to Walking Through the Fire and Coming Out Reborn, and an upcoming project called "Black Male Security: Redefining Holistic Safety During Vulnerable Times." Greg is also the founder of the award-winning Philly Youth Poetry Movement and cofounder of the Slam League, both transforming thousands of lives. Currently, he is serving as the Director of Restorative Justice for Mural Arts Philadelphia, focusing on creating a culture of redemption and purpose in the field of reentry. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-tradition-and-unlearning-a

"SAVING AND PLANNING FOR A MORTGAGE" WEBINAR Is buying a home in your near future? Join PFCU for a free webinar to prepare yourself for the homebuying process on Wednesday, June 16 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Learn all about: ... How much you'll need to save What credit score you'll need to be approved for a mortgage How much you'll need to borrow when you apply REGISTER https://register.gotowebinar.com/regis/5439396587462128911

To all dog, cat, and rabbits owners in the Northeast: Do you believe that your animal is sweet, people focused, affectionate, gentle, and comforting. Do you have time every month to volunteer? Do you and your pet want to help neighborhood children learn how to read? Are you interested in seeing if your animal companion can be trained for being a pet-therapy companion? PAWS for People is looking for neighborhood volunteers to train as pet therapy teams. Training and partici...pation for Frankford and selected Northeast Pet owner-volunteers will be sponsored by the Neighborhood Collaboration Initiative Grant. For more information about PAWS for People scan the QR code, visit our website at PAWSforPeople.org, or email [email protected]

Attention Philadelphia Teens and families: Applications for 2021-2022 Youth Poet Laureate are now open! This is a one-year position with a $1000 scholarship, mentorship from Philadelphia Poet Laureate Trapeta B. Mayson, the opportunity to work on a community project with support from the Free Library, and eligibility for the National Youth Poet Laureate competition. Applications are due May 21. Visit this post below to learn more and apply. https://libwww.freelibrary.org/programs/poet-laureate/

Credit Webinar, Free Tue, Jun 22, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Presented by PFCU Learn about credit basics, including: The difference between a credit report and score and why each is important ... What makes up a credit score and how it affects your ability to borrow money How interest is charged and how to avoid or minimize it The term no credit or a thin file and learn how to build credit and improve your score Details: - We will be using GoToWebinar - You can join our session by using a Mac, PC, mobile device or tablet Registration (gotowebinar.com) https://register.gotowebinar.com/regis/7448544080501913103 https://images.gotowebinar.com/0e2fa103f67e930f8d0f6b206328

Build Your Brand! June 10, 12:00, Free Webinar: Your brand can make your business stand out and have an impact in your community. You build your brand by finding your voice, development of a mission statement, articulating your vision, delivering value, and creating awareness. Presented by Score. Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Remember to Save the dates for these various events throughout the month to celebrate, and join in the discussions about current issues for AAPI. There are a number of virtual and in person events that are happening. https://chinatown-pcdc.org/aapi-heritage-month-2021/

Check out this virtual event for The Life and Legacy of Kiyoshi Kuromiya. This online event will be on Wed, June 16, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. Kiyoshi Kuromiya (1943-2000) was an icon in the struggles for civil rights and queer liberation in Philadelphia and beyond. In celebration of Pride Month, Kingsessing Library will host a virtual discussion between his long-time friend David Acosta and Abdul-Aliy Muhammad. Register here for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-life-and-legacy-of-kiyoshi

Join Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, the Commonwealth of PA, and PA Asian Pacific American (APA) community members for the 2021 Pennsylvania Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Virtual Celebration. This is a free program via Facebook on May 25, 2021 from 7pm to 8pm. https://fb.me/e/2de4P28AN

June is National Immigrant Heritage Month, A Proclamation on National Immigrant Heritage Month, 2021 JUNE 01, 2021PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS America is, always has been, and always will be a Nation of immigrants. It was the premise of our founding; it is reflected in our Constitution; it is etched upon the Statue of Liberty that from her beacon-hand glows world-wide welcome. During National Immigrant Heritage Month, we reaffirm and draw strength from that enduring identity ...Continue reading

Deaf Vaccination Day For The Philadelphia Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Community What: Covid-19 Pfizer Vaccine Event for the Philadelphia Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community When: Saturday, May 1st 9 AM - 4 PM Where: Esperanza Community Vaccination Clinic (Enter at 4th and Bristol)... Who: Pfizer Vaccines are available to anyone 16+ who lives or works in Philadelphia. How: Pre-register for your appointment before you come to make the process even quicker: http://bit.ly/deafdayapt Walk-ups welcome! Advanced registration preferred, but not required for the shuttle or the vaccine. Please check the flyer below for more details.

Marketing Your Business! Building Your Brand! Learn how your brand can make your business stand out and make an impact in your community. You can build your brand by: Finding Your Voice Developing a Mission Statement Articulating Your Vision... Delivering Value Creating Awareness When: Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT Where: This is an online Free event. Contact: SCORE Philadelphia 215-231-9880 [email protected] http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event

The Mayor's Office of Youth Engagement is partnering with the Philadelphia Youth Commission & the Millennial Advisory Committee to host its first PHLYouth Summer Career Fest! This jobs & resource fair is catered specifically toward Philadelphians age 12-35 in an effort to support the city's youngest residents in finding opportunities for the summer and beyond. The PHLYouth Summer Career Fest! will take place on Saturday, June 5th from 11am-2pm at LOVE Park.

Virtual-Computer Basics With Hindi Translation Join us for a Hindi translation of computer basics. Meeting Recording:... https://freelibrary-org.zoom.us//NTp1Q-9FZDucYE0cr-rFzFHV4 Access Passcode: 1v2TbKV^

Interested in free remote computer training classes from the Peoples Emergency Center? Register here at any time for an ongoing rotation for classes targeted toward adults or youths. If you don't have access to a computer, call us and ask us about resources. For additional information and registration click this link, https://linktr.ee/cditpec or call 267-777-5816

Summer of Wonder Postcard Swap @ NER Participate in a postcard swap with your local library and community members. This program is for adults/teens. Register online at bit.ly/3b4f0bH and pick up a to go kit during our business hours. MWF (1:30-4:30pm). If there's any questions, please contact SST librarian - Linda Yau at [email protected]

Training to Get a Great Job! Career Training Database (CareerTraining.FreeLibrary.org): a new online database introducing job seekers to career pathways and connecting them with over 200 training programs in Philadelphia in key industries. The highlighted programs require at most a high school diploma, GED, or its equivalent. Free, searchable, and easy to use! www.CareerTraining.FreeLibrary.org

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherin...gs. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future. Its growing popularity signifies a level of maturity and dignity in America long over due. In cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities and religions are joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today. Sensitized to the conditions and experiences of others, only then can we make significant and lasting improvements in our society. https://juneteenth.com/ See more

Understanding Our Unconscious Bias Webinar presented by Community College of Philadelphia and SCORE, Thursday, October 28, 10:00 am. Webinar is free. Register: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/CCP-Workshop----Underst

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam

Interested in starting a business? This free webinar can show you how! Presented by SCORE, experienced business volunteers who help you get started. Wednesday, November 4, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Register at: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event

Ever since public education is virtual at this time. These are various Fall activities and opportunities as recommended by the City of Philadelphia that Philly teens and young adults can do. Being a reading coach is an activity that teens and young adults cans do to share and inspire a love of lifetime reading to Philly children who are just learning to read. https://www.phila.gov/2020-10-16-fall-activities-and-oppo/

Posting an updated image of SST's Ben Franklin bust after getting mask change. He is currently in the lobby and will be there to model the importance of wearing a mask correctly while patrons are in the facility. We are currently opened three days a week to the public with extended hours of book drop services! #MaskUpPHL

What have you been reading? What did you like? Not like? Here's one: Kitchen Confidential, the autobiography of Anthony Bourdain. One of America's most famous chefs, he describes his passion, career challenges, failures, successes, and wild ride.

We have many business and legal books at NER

Celebrate Halloween with the Northeast Regional's Childrens Department!

Learn how to protect yourself from Covid Fraud! The Philadelphia Federal Credit Union will be presenting a free webinar Tuesday, October 27, 2:00 to 3:00. Be sure to register! Learn how to protect yourself from: Economic Impact Scams Senior Scams Online Retail Scams... Charity Scams Cures, Vaccines and Testing Scams And More https://campaign.documatix.com/DM/DPS/Events/Registration

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month! Learn how to protect your self online! https://www.cisa.gov/national-cyber-security-awareness-month