Family-friendly Holiday Programs at Your Local Neighborhood Library

By Chris K. RSS Fri, November 25, 2016

Celebrate the holiday season with these 10 free family-friendly holiday programs at your local neighborhood library.

Holiday Storytimes at Christmas Village beside City Hall | 1400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
November 25 through December 23
Every Friday at 3:00 p.m.
Librarians from the Free Library share festive tales for the whole family at the North Broad Street Arcade in the Christmas Village.

Winter Holiday Celebration at Torresdale Library | 3079 Holme Avenue
Wednesday, November 30
6:00 p.m.
Enjoy a concert, refreshments, and an early visit from Santa.

Winterfest 2016 on the grounds of Holy Innocents St. Paul Episcopal Church | 7001 Torresdale Avenue
Saturday, December 3
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a festive celebration with holiday food, crafts, music, trolley tours, a visit from Santa, and fun activities for the whole family.

Santa Claus is Coming to the Kingsessing Library | 1201 South 51st Street
Tuesday, December 6
4:00 p.m..
Enjoy holiday storytime before a special visitor arrives with hot chocolate and cookies. Bring your camera!

Tree Trimming at Northeast Regional Library | 2228 Cottman Avenue
Wednesday, December 7
3:30 p.m.
All are invited to help decorate the Christmas tree in the Children’s Department. All helpers will receive a candy cane!

Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration at Cecil B. Moore Library | 2320 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Saturday, December 10
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate family, community, and culture with a Kwanzaa ceremony that will include food, family photos, and more fun activities for the entire family.

Holiday Cookie Decorating Party at Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library | 5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway
Monday, December 19
4:00 p.m.
Join us for a gingerbread cookie storytime and decorate your own gingerbread cookie.

Holiday Crafts for Teens at Nicetown-Tioga Library | 3720 North Broad Street
Tuesday, December 20
4:00 p.m.
Teens can explore their creative side in holiday craft projects led by Miss Naya.

PJ Storytime: Celebrate the Season at David Cohen Ogontz Library | 6017 Ogontz Avenue
Wednesday, December 21
6:00 p.m.
Listen to favorite holiday stories and enjoy some cookies and hot chocolate.

Kwanzaa Celebration and Crafts at Widener Library | 2808 West Lehigh Avenue
Thursday, December 22
4:00 p.m.
Learn about Kwanzaa, the seven principles (Nguzo Saba), and the meaning behind the symbols. Patricipants can also create a Kwanzaa craft.

These are just a sampling of the many great programs and events we hold throughout the holiday season and all year through! Browse our Calendar of Events and join us for an event today!


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