Stories Alive: Family Story Hour for Incarcerated Parents and Their Children

Sat, July 22, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Stories Alive gives incarcerated parents the opportunity to read and connect with their children during a live videoconference call. Families who participate will get books to take home and keep! Stories Alive is available to children and caregivers with family members at the Curran-Fromhold and…

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Science in the Summer 2017 - Science of Sports!

Sat, July 22, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

GSK Science in the Summer™ is a fun and free science education program sponsored by GSK and administered by The Franklin Institute, which introduces students to the wonderful and fascinating world of science. Through classes held in local public libraries and…

School Age Family Programs Science in the Summer Children Science

Open Computer Lab

Sat, July 22, 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

Tell Me About a Book!

Sat, July 22, 2017 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Read a book of your choosing and come share your opinions and thoughts about it. A program for teens.

Young Adult Discussion and Participation Summer Reading Teens

Saturday Games

Sat, July 22, 2017 2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Come learn a new game from the library's collection and play with our teen volunteers. For school-age children.

School Age Family Programs Other Great Programs Children Games and Gaming Summer Reading Board Games and Role-Playing

English as a Second Language Class

Sat, July 22, 2017 3:15 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

FREE English as a second language CLASSES 8 week course for non-native English speakers provided at no cost by West Philadelphia community members Please join us for more ESL classes and English tutoring this summer! Our classes are open to all nationalities and skill levels and are…

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Sundays on Stage: Ginga Brasileira's Free to Dance

Sun, July 23, 2017 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Ginga Brasileira will take us on a journey from Brazil’s 16th-century slave plantation to Rio’s Carnival in an exploration of Afro-Brazilian culture through dance. Montgomery Auditorium Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street All programs begin at 2:00 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.…

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Computer Lab: Open Lab

Mon, July 24, 2017 10:00 A.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Work on a project or enjoy some quiet time to practice.  Our Digital Resources Specialist will be available to assist. Seating is limited; first come, first seated. Don't forget to bring along your library card or valid ID.  Call the library for more details.

Adult Computer Classes Hot Spots Computers

Wooden Block Party

Mon, July 24, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Kingsessing Library

Young children and their parents are invited to attend this creative play session featuring wooden blocks. Children under 7 need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Interested groups please call the librarian to register, 215-685-2690.

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Children Summer Reading Wooden Block Party Summer Reading 2017

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Mon, July 24, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Monday at 11 a.m.  Parkway Central Library Children's Department Ground Floor, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.686.5369 ***Programs are subject to change*** Find us on Facebook: …

Toddler Family Programs Children Family Literacy

Open Computer Lab

Mon, July 24, 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

Board Game Mondays

Mon, July 24, 2017 12:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Children and teens are welcome to drop in and play board games all day.

Young Adult School Age Family Programs Children Summer Reading Teens Board Games and Role-Playing

Movies Mondays

Mon, July 24, 2017 12:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Start your week with a family friendly movie at the Library. Movies will be rated G or PG.

School Age Family Programs Children Movies & Television Summer Reading

Guided Reading for Early Grades

Mon, July 24, 2017 12:30 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Meet with a certified teacher for some guided reading for early grades; Level K to entering 3rd grade. Appointmets are given as 20 minute sessions. Please call the library to make an appointment.

School Age Other Great Programs Children

Get Crafty!

Mon, July 24, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Children ages 12 and under can make a fun new craft or piece of art each week!

School Age Preschool Toddler Arts and Crafts Programs Art Children Summer Reading arts & crafts Summer Reading 2017

ESL Conversation Group

Mon, July 24, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

This group is a great way to practice speaking everyday English. ALL are welcome.

Adult New Americans New Americans ESL

Movie Matinee

Mon, July 24, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Enjoy an afternoon movie at the library.

Young Adult School Age Preschool Film Screening Children Teens

Family Movie Day

Mon, July 24, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Enjoy a great movie with your family. Snacks will be provided.

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Toddler Senior Film Screening Family Summer Reading

Bartram's Garden

Mon, July 24, 2017 1:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Celebrate the natural world in an interactive program presented by Bartram's Garden. Interested groups please call the librarian to register, 215-685-2690.

Young Adult School Age Preschool Other Great Programs Children Environment & Nature Science Animals and Nature STEM

Mindful Meditation

Mon, July 24, 2017 1:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join us and bring attention to your body and breathe in this relaxing half hour. 

Adult Young Adult Family Programs Summer Reading meditation