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Rainbow Parent Book Club: I Will Die on This Hill
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us on Tuesdays in July from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be reading and discussing Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards' book I Will Die On This Hill as well as other issues surrounding raising autistic (and generally neurodiverse) kids. You do not need to attend all five dates. Please come…
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Improving Public Safety | A Bridging Blocks Community Conversation
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This event will be held in Parkway Central's Skyline Room - please take the gold lobby elevators to the 4th Floor. July Discussion Topic | Improving Public Safety in Philadelphia The City of Philadelphia launched a series of initiatives to build safer…
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Block Party!
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for some free play with good, old fashioned wooden blocks. We will also create structures from cardboard boxes and tape! For preschooler through school age children, along with their families and caregivers. 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
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Music Department Movie Nights | Jurassic Park
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
John Williams & Steven Spielberg created the most famous collaboration between a composer and a director (thanks IMBD!). The Music Department is hosting movie nights this summer on second Tuesdays of the month through August. Come watch with us! Can't make it in person? You can check out…
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English Conversation Group
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Gleb. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, July 9, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will be offering a Chair Yoga series on Wednesdays at 10:10. Chair Yoga will be presented by Yoga4Philly. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Bustleton Library.
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Toddler and Preschooler Storytime
Wed, July 9, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’re going to read books, sing songs and move our bodies at the library with Ms. Lindsay. This storytime is intended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Siblings welcome. Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766.
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Coloring Cool Down
Wed, July 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Cool off in the library or on the front steps. Sometimes we’ll have markers and new coloring pages. Sometimes we’ll have sidewalk chalk and water painting. Afterwards, continue the chill out with a fresh library book.
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime (Outside)
Wed, July 9, 2025
10:30 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. Will be held in Gorgas Park - weather…
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, July 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, movement, and stories! Stay awhile for playtime afterward. This program is intended for children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.
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Read Baby Read Storytime-Outside!
Wed, July 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Meet us at the Goat Statue In Rittenhouse Square! Join Library Staff for bounces, songs, and stories specifically geared towards building early literacy in babies, now outside when weather permits!Afterwards, enjoy a special interactive baby playtime!
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Read Baby Read Infant/Toddler Storytime
Wed, July 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join Ms. Susan for fun-filled stories, songs and fingerplays for parents and their infants and toddlers to enjoy. Stay afterwards and explore our play space areas.
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Storytime at Haverford Library!
Wed, July 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Haverford Library
Wenesday Storytime- Beginning October 30th...Featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Come foster of a love of reading and promote the development of early literacy skills. For children 5 and under and their caregivers.
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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Wed, July 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for Preschool storytime every Monday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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English Conversation Group
Wed, July 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is led by Free Library employee Catherine. Please note this class takes place on the 2nd floor of the library and there is no elevator access.
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Wednesdays of Wonder: Snake Party with Scott Prior!
Wed, July 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Attend our first of four Wednesdays of Wonder programs: Join snake expert Scott Prior to meet his favorite scaly friends as they visit the library. He'll share interesting facts about snake behaviors and habitats, and answer your questions. If you are brave enough, you can pet one! For all…
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Read, Baby, Read Family Storytime
Wed, July 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Family Storytime Wednesdays July 9, 16, 23, 30 at 11am Join us for stories, songs, bounces & rhymes! Best for children age 6 months to 4 years, but older siblings welcome! This program is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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Baby Storytime
Wed, July 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Bring your little one for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. This program is intended for children birth to 14 months and their caregivers. Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766.
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Free Intermediate English Classes with IAC
Wed, July 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Free English Classes by Indochinese American Council – Beginner Level Mondays and Wednesdays from June 30 – July 30, 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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Claymobile
Wed, July 9, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Every week enjoy a read-aloud story followed by a clay craft based on the theme of the story. Best suited for ages 4-7.