The Free Library of Philadelphia is celebrating Pennsylvania’s seventh annual One Book, Every Young Child program! This series promotes the importance of reading early and often to children, as well as engaging them in conversation and other activities by bringing books into their lives.
Zachariah OHora, author and illustrator of the 2012 One Book, Every Young Child selection “Stop Snoring, Bernard!” will be visiting three branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia!
One Book, Every Young Child Author Programs - Tuesday, April 24
10:00 a.m. - Philadelphia City Institute, 1905 Locust Street
11:30 a.m. - Walnut Street West, 201 South 40th Street
3:30 p.m. - Lucien E Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional, 125 South 52nd Street
One Book, Every Young Child Storytimes
Can’t make it to one of the author visits? Children 3-6 years old and their caregivers are invited to join our children’s librarians for a special storytime featuring the adorable “Stop Snoring, Bernard!”
Wednesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Torresdale Branch, 3079 Holme Avenue
215-685-0494
Friday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Roxborough Branch, 6245 Ridge Ave
215-685-2550
Saturday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Wadsworth Branch, 1500 Wadsworth Ave
215-685-9293
Monday, April 23rd at 10:30 am
Kensington Branch, 104 W Dauphin Street
215-685-9996
Tuesday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Cobbs Creek Branch, 5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway
215-685-1973
Tuesday, May 3 at 11:00 a.m.
Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave
215-685-0522
Tuesday, May 8 at 11:00 a.m.
Charles Santore Branch, 932 South 7th Street
215-686-1766
Wednesday, May 9 at 10:30 a.m.
West Oak Lane Branch, 2000 Washington Lane
215-685-2843
For more information about the book or resources for parents and teachers visit http://www.paonebook.org/
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