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Outdoor Author visit with Greg Pizzoli!
Thu, August 18, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Celebrate Summertime with a special visit from award-winning children’s author and Philadelphia native Greg Pizzoli! Come hear stories and learn about Greg’s artistic process. This event will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park. In case of bad weather, the rain date is:…
Tacony Explorers Literacy Programming
Thu, August 18, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Tacony Explorers Literacy Programming Mondays-Fridays 11:00am Children reading on a K-2nd grade level – Mondays & Tuesdays Children reading on a 3rd-4th grade level – Wednesdays & Thursdays Children reading on a 5th-7th grade level – Fridays All children who participate…
Tacony Explorers: STEM Programming
Thu, August 18, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Tacony Explorers STEM Programming Mondays-Fridays 1:00pm For children entering grades 1-7 These programs are made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation and sponsored by the Tacony Community Development Corporation. All City of Philadelphia COVID-19 protocols will be followed.
Spooky Story Club
Thu, August 18, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Do you enjoy a spook and a scare? Come grab a snack and listen to a read aloud of one of the short stories in Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark by Alvin Schwartz. Then, share about some of the spooky books, comics and movies you’ve been enjoying and peruse some spooky chapter books to…
Tacony Explorers: Crafts and Enrichment Programming
Thu, August 18, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Tacony Explorers Crafts & Enrichment Programming Mondays-Fridays 3:00pm For children entering grades 1-7 These programs are made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation and sponsored by the Tacony Community Development Corporation. All City of Philadelphia COVID-19…
Arts & Crafts Club
Thu, August 18, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Get creative with us! We’ll focus on different art projects to create throughout the summer, including collages, embroidery, paper art, and more. We will continue to have a limited number of to-go craft kits available. Best suited for age 7 and up. Masking is encouraged in the library.…
Chess Club
Thu, August 18, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Learn to play chess, or learn to play better chess, with our new Chess Coach, Mr. Adam, from After School Activities Partnerships (ASAP). This program is intended for school age children and teens, grades 2-12.
Knitting with Miss Merrily
Thu, August 18, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Miss Merrily shares her knitting skills. All school age children (and parents) are welcome to try their hand at this fun and creative craft. Materials provided. Thursday, August 18 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tacony Explorers Literacy Programming
Fri, August 19, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Tacony Explorers Literacy Programming Mondays-Fridays 11:00am Children reading on a K-2nd grade level – Mondays & Tuesdays Children reading on a 3rd-4th grade level – Wednesdays & Thursdays Children reading on a 5th-7th grade level – Fridays All children who participate…
Friday Fun
Fri, August 19, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Stop in on Friday afternoons to play giant board games, build with giant LEGO Bricks, and more! Program will be inside or outside depending on weather and health guidelines. Text @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.
Tacony Explorers: STEM Programming
Fri, August 19, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Tacony Explorers STEM Programming Mondays-Fridays 1:00pm For children entering grades 1-7 These programs are made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation and sponsored by the Tacony Community Development Corporation. All City of Philadelphia COVID-19 protocols will be followed.
Tacony Explorers: Crafts and Enrichment Programming
Fri, August 19, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Tacony Explorers Crafts & Enrichment Programming Mondays-Fridays 3:00pm For children entering grades 1-7 These programs are made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation and sponsored by the Tacony Community Development Corporation. All City of Philadelphia COVID-19…
End-of-Summer Party!
Sat, August 20, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Help us wrap up summer with prizes for those who participated in summer reading - brand new books, t-shirts, and more! Enjoy live music for families with Weez the Peeples. Snacks provided. Meet us on the front lawn.
End of Summer Story Time with Thembi
Mon, August 22, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us across the street at the Fishtown Rec and Go on a story adventure with interactive storyteller Thembi Palmer! Explore a beloved tale with props, sounds, movement, and more! More info can be found on our Facebook event here
Spies of the Revolution
Mon, August 22, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
In this super-secret meeting, join museum staff as we learn about the spies of the Revolution! From shopkeepers and mystery women to enslaved men who served as double agents, let’s discover who these spies were and all the ways they operated undercover. Solve some puzzles, uncover some…
Crafty Tuesdays
Tue, August 23, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Kids will create their own masterpiece each week! For children ages 7-12. Cannot accommodate camp groups.
Builders’ Club
Tue, August 23, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Participate in weekly building challenges with us! We’ll provide a rotating supply of Legos, wooden blocks, Magnatiles, Marble Run, and more. Best suited for ages 4 and up. Masking is encouraged in the library. Programs are subject to change; please call or check our …
Board Game Bonanza!
Tue, August 23, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for board games, card games, puzzles, and more! Perfect for the whole family! Please follow local COVID safety protocols.
Family Story Time
Wed, August 24, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Enjoy picture books, songs, rhymes, and wiggle breaks with Ms. Kayla! Best suited for ages 3-8 and families. We cannot accommodate large day care groups at family story time. Day cares and schools are encouraged to call Kayla for scheduling (215-685-9794). Masking is encouraged in the library.…
Spooky Story Club
Thu, August 25, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Do you enjoy a spook and a scare? Come grab a snack and listen to a read aloud of one of the short stories in Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark by Alvin Schwartz. Then, share about some of the spooky books, comics and movies you’ve been enjoying and peruse some spooky chapter books to…