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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, July 8, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours 10am-12pm on Tuesday July 8th with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. If you have questions, you can email socialservices@freelibrary.org. Social Workers…
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English as a Second Language TESTING
Tue, July 8, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 7/8 and 7/10. Up to 30 individuals can…
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Preschool Storytime and Open Play
Tue, July 8, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join Ms. Kate for books, songs, and dancing on Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30am ! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers. (Please call ahead to arrange a pre-school or day care visit).
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Clay Play Read
Tue, July 8, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
This date is for ages 2-5. The Clay Studio teaching artists are bringing the Claymobile, a pop-up ceramics studio, to the Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library for the Clay, Play, Read series! Each session features a read-aloud storytime followed by a hands-on…
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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, July 8, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of unfavorable weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date…
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Poetry Workshop for Teens
Tue, July 8, 2025
11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Want to start writing poetry or develop the work you have? Come to our weekly poetry workshop, where we'll read, write, and workshop poems. Each session will be a mix of writing from prompts and giving each other feedback. All experience levels are welcome! Intended for ages 13 to 18.…
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Free Intermediate English Classes with IAC
Tue, July 8, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Free English Classes by Indochinese American Council – Intermediate Level Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 17 – July 17, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join our classes for adults to study and improve your English. We will work on speaking, listening, reading, and…
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, July 8, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that will help your young child develop important pre-literary skills while you bond and have fun together! This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under, and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Drop in Hours: Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS)
Tue, July 8, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Health and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHIDS) information table to learn about the valuable mental wellness resources the City can provide. DBHIDS will return on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in July and August!
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, July 8, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement with your children's librarian! Best suited for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
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Family Storytime
Tue, July 8, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, we will have a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
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Crafty Tuesdays
Tue, July 8, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Get creative and dive into stories with us. This hands-on summer reading program combines books and art! Each week, kids will enjoy a read-aloud session followed by a themed craft inspired by the story. This program is open to kids of all ages. Children under 7 must be accompanied by a guardian.…
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Toddler Storytime- Outside!
Tue, July 8, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Meet us at the Goat Statue in Rittenhouse Square! Join Library Staff on Tuesdays for toddler storytime, now outside when weather permits! We will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and follow up with a special toddler playtime!
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime
Tue, July 8, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join Mr. Rich for stories, songs, rhymes, and dances perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers! Free play with baby-friendly toys and a baby-friendly climbing wall will wrap up the program. Siblings are always welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs…
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Tue, July 8, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, stories, rhymes and lap time! Stick around for playtime afterward. This program is intended for ages 0 - 24 months, along with their caregivers. This program has been made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, July 8, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Need computer help? Need assistance with a new labtop? Get 1-on-1 help at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more.
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Crafternoon
Tue, July 8, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Would you like to make artwork this summer? Come show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting. This program is intended for children 7 – 14 and their families. All materials provided - See you there! This program will run consistently on Thursday afternoons at 12:00 PM…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, July 8, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…
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Parent Cafe: Catch the Wave of Fun
Tue, July 8, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Join the Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance's Strengthening Families Community Engagement Project for a Parent Cafe. This Parent Cafe has the theme "Catch the wave of fun!" Create social connections with other parents and access support. More information, contact Eloise…
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Baby and Toddler Playtime!
Tue, July 8, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Play, talk, sing and explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. This program is intended for babies and toddlers along with parents, grandparents or caregivers. We will be meeting in the Storyhour Room.