Fantasy Role-playing club

Tue, July 25, 2017 3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Join your fellow adventurers on a journey through the magical world of imagination, as we play popular tabletop fantasy role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and more! Ages 7-12

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

Open Computer Lab

Tue, July 25, 2017 3:00 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

Crafts and Games Tuesdays

Tue, July 25, 2017 3:15 P.M.
Widener Library

Children ages 6 to 12 can create their own crafts and play games.

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Other Great Programs Summer Reading Board Games and Role-Playing arts & crafts

Youth Anime & Manga Club

Tue, July 25, 2017 3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Do you like to read or create Comics or Manga? Do you like to watch Anime? If the answer is YES, than this club is the place for you! We will get together to view anime, discuss manga, play games, create comics, and so much more! Would you like to have a say in planning our teen programs? Then…

Young Adult School Age Workshops and Enrichment Comics & Graphic Novels Anime & Manga

E-Gadget Help Desk

Tue, July 25, 2017 3:30 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Need help with your phone, tablet, E-Reader, or laptop? Want to download E-books to read at home? Bring your device to our new E-Gadget Helpdesk! No appointment necessary. Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Adult Young Adult Computer Classes Computers

Social Justice Book Discussion

Tue, July 25, 2017 4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in a discussion of important social justice issues. Participants will receive a free book and should sign up by visiting the Reference Desk, calling 215-685-6621, or emailing hoopese@freelibrary.org.

Young Adult Discussion and Participation Summer Reading Teens Social Justice

Teen Tuesdays

Tue, July 25, 2017 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Teens, come make, watch, or do something cool at the library!

Young Adult Family Programs Summer Reading Teens

Science Time! Electricity

Tue, July 25, 2017 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Lights, sparks, electricity!  Learn the basics, and build some circuits.  Free. 4 p.m., in the Story Hour Room. 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…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children Science STEM

Drawing and Painting

Tue, July 25, 2017 4:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Learn drawing and painting skills from one of the best artists in the library!  Each session will focus on a different activity.  We'll provide all the supplies but you are welcome to bring your favorite materials to work with.  Come one time, or all the time.

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs Art Summer Reading

Learn CPR

Tue, July 25, 2017 4:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Would you like to know how to perform CPR in an emergency?  The Mobile CPR Project Philadelphia will be here to teach hands-only CPR.  This training is informational - you won't receive a certification, but you will have an opportunity to learn the proper technique that might be…

Adult Health Programs Health & Fitness

Get Your Game On!

Tue, July 25, 2017 4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Socialize with other teens while playing board games and putting your problem-solving skills to the test! A program for teens.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Summer Reading Teens

Totally Science Tuesdays

Tue, July 25, 2017 4:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

There will be a different science experiment each week.  For school-age kids

School Age Other Great Programs Science Summer Reading STEM

Pajama Storytime

Tue, July 25, 2017 6:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Grab your teddy bear and wear your PJs to the library for a fun evening of stories and songs.  Best for children ages 3 to 7 years old.

School Age Preschool Family Programs Storytimes Summer Reading

Hedgerow Theatre Radio Mysteries

Tue, July 25, 2017 6:00 P.M.
The Rosenbach

With minimal staging, the talented Hedgerow Theatre Company brings classic radio mystery plays to life with the power of the human voice and imagination. This summer, tune in for a live performance of suspense, thrills, mystery—and catchy jingles. Each event will revive classic…

Adult Young Adult Senior Live Performances Other Great Programs Literature Performing Arts We the Detectives

Pajama Story Time

Tue, July 25, 2017 6:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Pajama Storytime | Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.  Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun!  For children ages infant to five and their caregivers. Optional: wear pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal.  Pajama Play Group |  Tuesday…

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Literacy

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

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

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

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

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