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Sight Word Game Day
Thu, January 23, 2020
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.
E-Gadget Helpdesk
Thu, January 23, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Do you have a new gadget - iPad, iPod, tablet, smart phone, etc? Come learn how to use it to download books, & magazines, stream music & movies for free from our website. You will need to have an active library card and pin number to make use of this service.…
E-Gadget Helpdesk
Thu, January 23, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Do you have a new gadget - iPad, iPod, tablet, smart phone, etc? Come learn how to use it to download books, & magazines, stream music & movies for free from our website. You will need to have an active library card and pin number to make use of this service.…
Computer Basics Workshop
Thu, January 23, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
A hands-on, introductory class designed for individuals with no previous computer skills. This class is offered on a first come, first served basis. We encourage attendees to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the class to get a registration ticket at the reference desk, in the Magazines…
Art Club
Thu, January 23, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for Art Club! Collage! Draw! Paint! And, more! Each week we'll explore a different mode of making. Kids, ages 7 to 12 years old, are welcome to drop in, or stay for the entire time. On most Thursdays, we'll be here with our art materials from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Scrabble Club
Thu, January 23, 2020
3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Do you love to play scrabble? Would you like to learn how to play, or learn how to play better? Join us and play some friendly games. This ongoing program is sponsored by the ASAP (After School Activities Partnerships). The scrabble club is for school-age kids and…
Jewelry Making Workshop
Thu, January 23, 2020
3:30 P.M.
Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Intro to jewelry making, wire wrapping, and beading! Youth ages 12-18 are welcome to come create a piece of wearable art to keep. We'll be exploring the many jewelry making e-books on our digital resource Hoopla for inspiration and instructions. Materials provided. …
Spelling Club
Thu, January 23, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Each week we will practice spelling and other fun related activities! Open to children ages 5 to 11. No registration required, simply stop by any Thursday you want to participate.
Chess Club
Thu, January 23, 2020
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.
Family Academy Courses and Training (FACT) | Social Emotional Learning Skills
Thu, January 23, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
The topic of January’s workshop is Social Emotional Learning Skills! This topic will share simple, effective activities to do with your child at home to promote school success and a calmer, happier family life. FACT workshops are supported by the School District of Philadelphia’s…
Philly Reading Coaches
Thu, January 23, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
PHILLY READING COACHES combines early reading support, access to books, and community volunteers to boost reading skills for children in grades K-3. Each child enrolled receives 25 free books to take home. For info, contact PRC@phila.gov or 215-686-0317.
Thursday Crafternoons!
Thu, January 23, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for a short storytime and craft for the whole family!
Building Structures with Jellybeans and Toothpicks
Thu, January 23, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
This is an activity for children to have fun forming various structures such as cubes, triangles, houses or whatever they can imagine. Join us in furthering your child's interest in S.T.E.M.
Zombie Preparedness
Thu, January 23, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Frankford Library
Ages 8-15. Participants who attend all five sessions will create and keep their own Emergency Preparedness Kit. This program is normally scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of the month.
Body Challenge
Thu, January 23, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Are you ready to use focus and stamina to achieve physical goals? Come and learn what the process entails!
Air dry clay sculpture
Thu, January 23, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Release your inner artist with us.
Philly Reading Coaches
Thu, January 23, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
Philly Reading Coaches Tuesdays and Thursdays Beginning October 1 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. 1-1 reading sessions with Philly Reading Coaches! Boost your child’s reading skills and receive 25 free books. Reading Coaches is for children in kindergarten to 3rd grade. A…
Butterfly Effect program
Thu, January 23, 2020
4:15 P.M.
Widener Library
Participants will craft butterflies to acknowledge the 76,000 children being retained at the Mexican Border.
Guitar Lessons for Children
Thu, January 23, 2020
4:30 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.…