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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Wed, July 16, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. Our social worker is generally here for approximately 2 hours. If you have questions, you can email…
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Storytime at Franklin Square
Wed, July 16, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen for storytime every other Wednesday (5/7 – 10/22)! There will be storytelling, songs, rhymes, dancing, and crafts in the Pavilion at Franklin Square (6th and Race St.) as we explore different themes throughout the spring, summer, and fall! Bubbles and fun crafts at the end of…
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Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, July 16, 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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Read Baby Read Infant/Toddler Storytime
Wed, July 16, 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 16, 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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Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime (Outside)
Wed, July 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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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The Claymobile: A Pop-Up Ceramics Studio
Wed, July 16, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join us as the Claymobile brings a unique “pop-up” ceramics studio to the Kingsessing Library! Led by professional teaching artists, this hands-on program uses the creative possibilities of clay to spark imagination, build critical thinking skills, and encourage perseverance. This…
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Preschool Storytime
Wed, July 16, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Andorra Library
Join Ms. Molly as we read, sing, dance, and learn together. For children ages 0-5 and their families.
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Trouble On The Line: An Interview With a Retired FBI Hostage Negotiator
Wed, July 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Join Librarian Dick Levinson on July 16 at 11:00 a.m. for a virtual Zoom program when he interviews retired FBI Hostage Negotiator Mark Thundercloud. The program is brought to you by Central Senior Services. During his decades with the FBI, Mark Thundercloud has negotiated…
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Free Intermediate English Classes with IAC
Wed, July 16, 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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Read, Baby, Read Family Storytime
Wed, July 16, 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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English Conversation Group
Wed, July 16, 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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Preschool Storytime
Wed, July 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for stories, songs, and movement. This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under, along with their adult caregivers. Stay after for free play! For large groups or classes, please call the library to schedule a library visit.
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Computer Skills for Beginners - 1st Class in Series
Wed, July 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy. Please call to register at 215-474-1235. This is the first class in the series.
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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Wed, July 16, 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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Wednesdays of Wonder: Thembi Palmer's STEAM Story Adventures!
Wed, July 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
STEAM STORY ADVENTURES Children will experiment like scientists, explore technological concepts, problem solve like engineers, create like artists, and think critically like mathematicians. S.T.E.A.M. Story Adventures uses themed stories as a springboard for exciting hands-on experiments,…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist!
Wed, July 16, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Want to be a Scientist and learn how to help others be healthier? This engaging STEM series will happen every Wednesday at 2 pm in July. This partnership is provided by the Franklin Institute, and invites children to play the role of different types of health scientists each…
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Urban Gardening with Native Plants
Wed, July 16, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Bushrod Library
Join us to learn about the many benefits of native plant gardening with Penn State Extension Master Gardener Barbara Mancini. Whether your landscape is a sidewalk in front of a row home, strip of grass, or yard, you can have a garden in Philadelphia. Presented by Barbara Mancini, Master Gardener.