Thu, April 18, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us in the Lab for individualized assistance provided by our Digital Resource Specialist.

Thu, April 18, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Experience Virtual Reality at the Free Library using the Oculus Rift! Try out cutting edge movies, video games, and interactive experiences in ways you never have before. For Teens and Adults 13+!

Thu, April 18, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Based on Chinese soft-style martial arts, modern T’ai Chi is best known as a gentle slow-motion exercise that improves balance, leg strength, relaxation, deep breathing, calmness, focus and alertness. Please wear comfortable clothing. Registration is required. To register, please call…

Thu, April 18, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Game play can be a fun and exciting way to practice reading skills and sight word recognition. Each week Miss Echo will provide games for beginner readers to play that will improve fluency, pronunciation, and confidence in early readers. This activity is suggested for Pre-K through 3rd grade.

Thu, April 18, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Join us for a 2 hour session open to teen artists at any skill level that have an interest in developing their drawing and observation skills with different techniques and materials. Materials will be provided but everyone is welcome to bring their own supplies.   Contact…

Thu, April 18, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

S.A.G.A, short for Sexuality and Gender Acceptance, is the new Youth G.S.A. (Gay Straight Alliance) located at the Field Teen Center at the Parkway Central Library. The First SAGA GSA meeting will be Thursday April 18, 2019! Please invite any friends that would be interested supporting…

Thu, April 18, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

See! Touch! Listen! Baby Sensory Play Group is a chance for your baby to explore different materials using all of their senses. For children ages 3 to 24 months and their caregivers. The program will take place in the Story Hour Room. Expecting parents and siblings welcome. Childcares and…

Thu, April 18, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Join PAFA education staff for free hands on art making projects. 

Thu, April 18, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us on Thursdays for LEGOs, Magnatiles, K'Nex and other STEM building toys for Free Play with kids of all ages.  We also have pre-Duplo, Duplo and big kid LEGOs for kids at all stages and capabilities.  There is an optional snack after LEGO club.

Thu, April 18, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Children are invited to participate in Ukulele for Beginners.

Thu, April 18, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

"Healthy You, Positive Energy" - If you love to cook (or love to eat), learn about science and nutrition through cooking with us. This month, we're making Black Bean Salad  Teen and tweens are welcome at this event.   

Thu, April 18, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Learn to play chess or improve your game! Students of all ages, and all levels welcome.  Register with Prashant at GhoksheP@freelibrary.org.  

Thu, April 18, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Looking for tips, or even just a place to practice? We welcome the Penn Music Department, as they will be helping teach students and other young people how to play the guitar. For more information, please ask at the reference desk on the second floor.…

Thu, April 18, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Children use clues provided to find hidden bunnies in books to win candy filled eggs! Recommend for children in grades K-12 and their caregivers, but siblings of other ages are welcome.

Thu, April 18, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

Come join us for an Easter craft and then a reading of "Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure" This is a family program for school age children

Thu, April 18, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Enjoy our large and rotating collection of tabletop games with our friendly LEAP staff.  LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program) homework help and literacy activities offered for grades K-12 while school is in session.  

Thu, April 18, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Frankford Library

Come have fun doing various activities and games. Snacks provided. Teens Only

Thu, April 18, 2019 4:45 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us every Thursday for yoga and mindfulness.  Please plan to wear comfortable, flexible clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one (mats may be available for kids that do not have thier own).  Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign up for LEAP.  For kids in K-12 only (no…

Thu, April 18, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Paschalville Library

Join Ms. Traci for Creative Crochet! Beginners are welcome!

Thu, April 18, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. except the second Thursday of every month. Please bring a mat.