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Read To a Therapy Dog
Mon, March 31, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that…
Snakes Alive!
Fri, April 4, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Haddington Library
Snake expert Scott Prior will showcase his collection of harmless live snakes, sharing facts about their habits, diet, sizes, and conservation while dispelling common myths. This is a popular program and space may be limited.
Read To a Therapy Dog
Mon, April 7, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that…
Egg Hunt
Tue, April 8, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us and hunt for eggs. For children. Ages 3+
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, April 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
Animal Tales with the Philadelphia Zoo
Thu, April 10, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Each month, Charles L. Durham Library will be hosting the Philadelphia Zoo! Come listen to a story read by the librarian. Then, meet an animal from the story and discover and learn more about the animal with knowledgeable educators of the Philadelphia Zoo.
Reptiles Rock
Mon, April 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Join us with the Center for Aquatic Sciences and see how reptiles, although slithery or scaly, are not scary. Learn how reptiles use unique adaptations to survive in many different habitats. For families of all ages.
Read To a Therapy Dog
Mon, April 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that…
Interactive Goat Play & Meet and Greet with Philly Goat Project!
Tue, April 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Please join us and our friends from Philly Goat Project on Tuesday April 15 at 12:00pm for a live, interactive performance - starring goats! - across the street at Fishtown Recreation Center, followed by a goat meet and greet! Participants will have an opportunity to meet and pet the…
Squid Dissection
Wed, April 16, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Squid Dissection Wednesday, 4.16.2025 @ 2 pm Join us for a hands-on science activity where students explore the anatomy of a squid to better understand how its body works. Presented by the Center for Aquatic Sciences. For ages 7 and older. Pre-registration required : call 215-685-2846 or…
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, April 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, April 19, 2025
9:30 A.M.
Andorra Library
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular…
Read To a Therapy Dog
Mon, April 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that…
The Center for Aquatic Sciences: Who Lives Where?
Tue, April 22, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Meet animals from the Center for Aquatic Sciences! Does it live in a tree or burrow underground? Learn about the best habitats and resources needed to survive in the wild. All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.
The Center for Aquatic Sciences: Who Lives Where?
Tue, April 22, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Meet animals from the Center for Aquatic Sciences! Does it live in a tree or burrow underground? Learn about the best habitats and resources needed to survive in the wild. All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Jaap de Roode | Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves
Tue, April 22, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Jaap de Roode | Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves REGISTER In Conversation with Bethany Brookshire Ages before the dawn of modern medicine, wild animals were harnessing the power of nature's pharmacy to heal…
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, April 23, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
Pennypack Park Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke
Wed, April 23, 2025
4:45 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Please join Northeast Regional Library and Holger Pflicke in Pennypack Park for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We…
Animal Champions
Thu, April 24, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
With the world constantly changing, those who can adapt reign supreme. Meet some animals with amazing adaptations that help them thrive. This program is offered by the Center for Aquatic Studies at The Adventure Aquarium. We might meet a terrapin like this one, or another animal.
Snakes Alive!
Fri, April 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Snake expert Scott Prior will bring some of his large collection of live snakes - all harmless! He will share interesting facts about them and dispel some of the hype and negativity surrounding snakes. If you are brave enough, you can pet them! Space may be limited. For all ages.