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Homeschooler Hangout at Donatucci Library
Mon, September 2, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join us for our weekly Homeschooler Hangout. Sample activities include coloring, read-a-longs, blocks, and more!
StitchCraft Crafting Circle
Mon, September 2, 2024
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability.
Fall Family Storytime at Sister Cities Park!
Tue, September 3, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for Fall Family Storytime! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of unfavorable weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date (check our social media for updates…
Kids' Nutrition and Cooking Class
Tue, September 3, 2024
1:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Learn about healthy eating & nutrition with fun activities, including food tasting and preparation. This program is best for school-age kids. This program is presented by Jefferson/Einstein's A Better Start F. U.N. Program. Questions?…
After-School Meals
Tue, September 3, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Stop by after school and eat a light supper! This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This After School Meal Program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program…
Chess Club
Tue, September 3, 2024
4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Learn to play chess or improve your game. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome!
Page to Stage: Ages 5 - 12
Tue, September 3, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
In this one-hour session we invite children to listen to a story and then will ask them how it can be told as a play. We will do some theater warm-ups and then talk about the characters in the play. Each week we will focus on stories from Aesop's Fables. Children may volunteer to…
Teen Tuesdays: Friends. Food. Fun.
Tue, September 3, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
Tuesday Chess Club with Mx. Kate
Tue, September 3, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from Mx. Kate. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! Chess Club will be held inside the library in the meeting room.
Make Mexican Cascarones with Marta Sanchez!
Tue, September 3, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Kids and families: Artist Marta Sanchez brings the Mexican tradition of Cascarones to the community! In San Antonio, Texas, cascarones are decorative confetti filled eggs that are used during festive times and celebrations. Participants will decorate eggshells filled with confetti with paint,…
Visual Playwriting with Philadelphia Young Playwrights
Wed, September 4, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Wednesdays, 2:00 - 3:30pm, August 7-September 11. This is a free program for Philadelphia Students in grades 3 -12. Celebrate drawing as a form of Story Telling! No art experience Necessary. Students will go through the process of creating a story from beginning to end…
After-School Meals
Wed, September 4, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Stop by after school and eat a light supper! This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This After School Meal Program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program…
Public Health Outreach
Thu, September 5, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Holmesburg Library
A representative from the city’s Department of Public Health will be at the library to provide COVID test, masks, hand sanitizer and information on vaccines from 10 AM until noon.
Sensory Storytime
Thu, September 5, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Sensory Storytime is designed for children ages 5 and under who are on the Neurodivergent Spectrum. We will read stories, sing songs, and do other interactive exercises to promote engagement and learning. Space is limited to 10 children. Please call ahead.
Bird Walk
Thu, September 5, 2024
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Location: Columbus Square Park (13th & Wharton) Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the…
Kids Chess Club
Thu, September 5, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join us for Chess Club Thursdays! Kids aged 13 and under are invited to learn, practice, and play this ancient board game that has roots in India going back 1500 years! Any skill level welcome. All supplies provided.
After-School Meals
Thu, September 5, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Stop by after school and eat a light supper! This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This After School Meal Program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program…
Board Game Afternoons
Thu, September 5, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Did you know we have board games? Bring a friend and play board games at your local library. This program is intended for all ages; children under 7 must be supervised. We cannot accommodate large groups (10+) due to space constraints. TIME: Thursdays in September, 3-4:30 PM.
Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, September 5, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
Life Skills for Kids
Thu, September 5, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Gain useful life skills at the library! Kids can learn how to sew a button, send an email, do laundry, and more, in a hand-on environment. Designed for kids in 3rd to 8th grade, we will meet most Thursdays from 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Today you can learn how to sew on a button.