Jams! in the Park

Wed, July 26, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

We are going back to the park! Come out every fair weather Wednesday for stories, music and dancing in the Dickinson Square Park. Located on Moyamensing and Tasker Streets, the librarians from the South Philly Branches will join forces with Meesh for a Story Jams! party. We will have storytime…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Storytimes Children Family

Meet Summer of Wonder Illustrator Greg Pizzoli!

Wed, July 26, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Meet Summer of Wonder Illustrator Greg Pizzoli! Join us as picture-book author and illustrator Greg Pizzoli shares his stories and artwork. Greg is the creator of Geisel Award winner The Watermelon Seed , plus Good Night Owl , Number One Sam , and other great books for children. Classes and…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children Family Summer Reading

Storytime!

Wed, July 26, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Kingsessing Library

Join us for weekly themed interactive stories and activities! July 12 | Picky Eaters July 19 | The Scoop on Poop July 26 |  Big & Bad

School Age Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Summer Reading

Preschool Storytime

Wed, July 26, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Andorra Library

We will read a few books, listen and dance to a few songs, and learn a new fingerplay rhyme with out Children's Librian Miss Molly.

Preschool Toddler Other Great Programs Storytimes Summer Reading

Ologundê: Folkloric Music and Dance from Brazil

Wed, July 26, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

The Ologundê ensemble performs Axé Puro, a diverse repertoire inspired by the Yoruba and Catholic religions. Watch capoeira (a martial arts dance), the Maculelê (an Afro-Brazilian ring dance), and a warrior dance created in the sugar cane fields of South America by the enslaved.…

Young Adult School Age Preschool Toddler Community Events Family Programs Children Music Performing Arts

Toddler Storytime

Wed, July 26, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Kensington Library

Bring your little ones every Wednesday morning for a storytime full of laughter and learning! Ages 0-6

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family

Open Computer Lab

Wed, July 26, 2017 12:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Visit the lab during this period to work on a special project or browse the internet. One-on-one assistance is available on a first-come, first served basis.

Adult Computer Classes Computers Technology

Open Computer Lab

Wed, July 26, 2017 12:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Work on a special project and get one-on-one assistance.  This class is offered on a first come, first served basis and space is limited. Register in the lab, by signing the clipboard.

Adult Computer Classes Other Great Programs Hot Spots Computers

Open Computer Lab

Wed, July 26, 2017 12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Work on your own project in our computer lab.

Adult Computer Classes Hot Spots Computers

Meet Summer of Wonder Illustrator Greg Pizzoli!

Wed, July 26, 2017 12:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Meet Summer of Wonder Illustrator Greg Pizzoli! Join us as picture-book author and illustrator Greg Pizzoli shares his stories and artwork. Greg is the creator of Geisel Award winner The Watermelon Seed , plus Good Night Owl , Number One Sam , and other great books for children. Classes and…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children Family Summer Reading

Crafty Wednesdays

Wed, July 26, 2017 12:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Get crafty! Join us for a different craft every week this summer for school aged children. Camps and groups please call the children's librarian at 215-685-1866 to make an appointment.

School Age Family Programs Children Crafts & Hobbies Summer Reading

ESL Class

Wed, July 26, 2017 12:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West

PEDAL@GSE ESL Classes are FREE for adults (17 years+); Registration is preferred. Novice Class: Mondays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. & Wednesdays from 12:30p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Intermediate Class: Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m Advanced Class: from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. REGISTER IN…

Adult Senior New Americans New Americans ESL

Family Movies

Wed, July 26, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Family movies in our meeting room.  Refreshments provided.

Young Adult School Age Preschool Family Programs Film Screening Movies & Television Summer Reading

LEGO Club Wednesdays

Wed, July 26, 2017 1:00 P.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library

Build with us! Groups must call in advance to assure there is enough space for you.

School Age Other Great Programs Summer Reading LEGO

The BFG Club

Wed, July 26, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Come for a reading of The BFG by Roald Dahl and enjoy games and activities. For children entering grades 4-6.

School Age Family Programs Other Great Programs Summer Reading Book Clubs

YouTube-Inspired DIYs for Kids

Wed, July 26, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Make your own slime, stress balls, oobleck, and other fun DIY projects! For ages 12 and under. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children Science STEM

Construction Junction

Wed, July 26, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Children can use their imagination to construct amazing things out of LEGO, blocks, and more. Bring your ideas and creativity to this fun building program.

School Age Preschool Toddler Family Programs Children Summer Reading LEGO STEM

Bartram's Garden

Wed, July 26, 2017 1:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Celebrate the natural world by participating in an interactive program presented by educators from Bartram's Garden. Winter Habitats on February 16 at 3:30 p.m. Navigation on March 23 at 3:30 p.m. Pollination on May 3 at 3:30 p.m. Unnatural History on July 5 at 1:30 p.m. Maker Lab: Solar Energy…

Young Adult School Age Preschool Discussion and Participation Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Children Environment & Nature STEM

Chess & Board Game Club

Wed, July 26, 2017 2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Learn to play chess! Beef up your current game! Other board games will be provided. This program is intended for children ages 7-17.

Young Adult Family Programs Children Summer Reading Chess Board Games and Role-Playing

Wednesday Tabletop Games

Wed, July 26, 2017 2:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Swing by the library and enjoy an array of classic and modern tabletop games (everything from chess and scrabble to RPGs!) Bring your friends and let the good times roll!  Tabletop games are available all day! Please ask the librarian.

Young Adult School Age Family Programs Children Games and Gaming Board Games and Role-Playing