Talks and Lectures

Talk Time: English Conversation Practice: a free program at King County Library System, Valley View (17850 Military Road S, Seatac, WA 98188). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Practice speaking English with other English-language learners and trained conversation helpers. For: Adults (Ages 24 to 49), New Adults (Ages 19 to 23), Older Adults (Ages 50+). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Tech Talk: Passwords Without the Headache: a free program at King County Library System, White Center (1409 SW 107th Street, Seattle, WA 98146). When: Monday, Dec 7, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Tired of forgetting passwords? For: Adults (Ages 24 to 49), Older Adults (Ages 50+). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Talk Time: English Conversation Practice: a free program at King County Library System, Kingsgate (12315 NE 143rd Street, Kirkland, WA 98034). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Practice speaking with other English language learners. For: Adults (Ages 24 to 49), New Adults (Ages 19 to 23), Older Adults (Ages 50+). Full details on the library's page.

Talk Time: English Conversation Practice: a free program at King County Library System, Fairwood (17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Practice speaking English with other English-language learners and trained conversation helpers. For: Adults (Ages 24 to 49), New Adults (Ages 19 to 23), Older Adults (Ages 50+). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Delphian Lectures: Meet the Instruments & Meet the Dynasties: a free program at San José Public Library, Willow Glen (1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125). When: Friday, Nov 20, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A lecture series presented by the Delphian Study Club, providing the opportunity for lifelong learning and friendship via lectures and events. For: Adults, ages 18+. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Delphian Lectures: Meet the Instruments & Meet the Dynasties: a free program at San José Public Library, Willow Glen (1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125). When: Friday, Dec 4, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A lecture series presented by the Delphian Study Club, providing the opportunity for lifelong learning and friendship via lectures and events. For: Adults, ages 18+. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. 普通话使用者的英语学习者（ELL）会话俱乐部 / ELL Conversation Club for Mandarin Speakers: a free program at San José Public Library, Berryessa (3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132). When: Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. 欢迎参加我们的成人英语学习者（ELL）线下现场面对面 会话俱乐部！ 您是否正在寻找一个轻松、友好、安全的英语会话练习场所？我们的英语学习者（ELL）会话俱乐部为成人英语学习者提供了一个相互尊重的环境，帮助他们练习日常英语口语和会话技巧。无论您的英语水平如何，我们都欢迎您的加入！ 主讲人精通英语和普通话。也欢迎其他英语学习者参加。 免费，无需注册。 美国残疾人法案(ADA)申请提供协助... For: Adults, ages 18+, Seniors, ages 65+. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. 普通话使用者的英语学习者（ELL）会话俱乐部 / ELL Conversation Club for Mandarin Speakers: a free program at San José Public Library, Berryessa (3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132). When: Saturdays, Nov 14 to 28, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. 欢迎参加我们的成人英语学习者（ELL）线下现场面对面 会话俱乐部！ 您是否正在寻找一个轻松、友好、安全的英语会话练习场所？我们的英语学习者（ELL）会话俱乐部为成人英语学习者提供了一个相互尊重的环境，帮助他们练习日常英语口语和会话技巧。无论您的英语水平如何，我们都欢迎您的加入！ 主讲人精通英语和普通话。也欢迎其他英语学习者参加。 免费，无需注册。 美国残疾人法案(ADA)申请提供协助... For: Adults, ages 18+, Seniors, ages 65+. Full details on the library's page.

Peer-Led Mandarin Conversation Circle: a free program at Boston Public Library, Chinatown (Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library 2 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116). When: Monday, Dec 7, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Looking to practice your Mandarin Chinese? For: All Adults, College Students, Older Adults, Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Group: a free program at Boston Public Library, Jamaica Plain (30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130). When: Monday, Dec 7, 2026, 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM. Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting led by a volunteer teacher. For: Older Adults, Visitors, Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Author Talk: Paul Lewis, How "The Raven" Became America's Most Famous Poem: a free program at Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square (700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116). When: Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join Boston College Professor Emeritus Paul Lewis in a discussion of his new book on Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem. For: All Adults, Older Adults, Visitors, Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. ESOL Conversation Group for Ukrainian Speakers: a free program at Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square (700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116). When: Friday, Dec 4, 2026, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners in a relaxed and friendly group led by a volunteer instructor. For: All Adults. Full details on the library's page.