Events: Calendar of Events

Many in-person programs are cancelled or postponed. Check out our virtual programming , which you can watch or join in from home.

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Kingsessing Library Summer Kick-Off

Fri, June 4, 2021 5:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Start the summer off with a blast at this outdoor party for all ages with music, dancing, food, give-aways, and prizes! This will take place on the Rec Center grounds on the north side of the library, between the building and the tennis courts. Masks required. There will be arts and crafts…

Summer Reading

Virtual Messy Mondays

Mon, June 7, 2021 1:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join Ms. Naomi in making a big mess! Pictures and instructions for fun sensory play with common household items. Geared at children of all ages. Everyone needs time to make a mess! Remember kids, at the library our motto is "We make messes and then we clean them up." so be sure to…

Family Programs

VIRTUAL Story Club!

Tue, June 8, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

How many ways can you tell a story? Check in with Ms. Scout for a weekly story prompt and then write, draw, tell, sing, dance, or build your response! Instagram: @freelibraryccd Facebook: ParkwayCentralChildrens Twitter: @ParkwayCCD

Family Programs

Storytimes

Facebook Mad Libs with Miss Echo

Tue, June 8, 2021 2:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

_____ to play ____ games? Like to make _____ adults ____ ridiculous things? Your local librarians have a Facebook Live event for ____! This Facebook Live ____ invites kids of all ages to ____ a break and make mad libs together. Check it ____! …

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Summer Reading

Virtual Summer of Wonder: The Uncle Devin Show Family Concert

Thu, June 10, 2021 11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Enjoy a live, interactive musical experience for children by renowned drummer Devin Walker. The show cultivates the minds of children through percussion instruments and is a dynamic cross between DC’s Trouble Funk and Schoolhouse Rock. This is a Zoom program which will also be streamed to…

Virtual Messy Mondays

Mon, June 14, 2021 1:00 P.M.
Virtual

Family Programs

Virtual Messy Mondays

Mon, June 14, 2021 1:00 P.M.
Virtual

Family Programs

VIRTUAL Mindfulness Activity for Children & Families

Mon, June 14, 2021 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Each Monday at 4:00 p.m., find a new Mindfulness Activity for Children & Families in our Instagram & Facebook stories. Join Ms. Becky for journaling prompts, breathing exercises, read-alouds, guided meditation, positive affirmations, self-care activities, and more! Learn to…

Family Programs

VIRTUAL Story Club!

Tue, June 15, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Family Programs

Storytimes

Virtual Summer of Wonder: Magic Show

Thu, June 17, 2021 11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Get ready for a virtual show full of magic, comedy, story-telling, puppets, and more. Magician Brian Richards will share with you his love for reading and the library. This program will take place on Facebook Live via the Youth Services and Programs page…

Virtual Messy Mondays

Mon, June 21, 2021 1:00 P.M.
Virtual

Family Programs

VIRTUAL Mindfulness Activity for Children & Families

Mon, June 21, 2021 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Family Programs

VIRTUAL Story Club!

Tue, June 22, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Family Programs

Storytimes

Virtual Summer of Wonder: Spin Me a Shadow, Tell Me a Tale

Thu, June 24, 2021 11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Discover the magical world of shadow puppetry with Daniel Barash of Firelight Shadow Theater. Featuring fast-paced shadow puppetry versions of beloved folktales from around the world, followed by a brief lesson on how to create shadow puppets at home! This is a Zoom program which will also be…

Virtual Messy Mondays

Mon, June 28, 2021 1:00 P.M.
Virtual

Family Programs

VIRTUAL Mindfulness Activity for Children & Families

Mon, June 28, 2021 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Family Programs

VIRTUAL Story Club!

Tue, June 29, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Family Programs

Storytimes

Virtual Summer of Wonder: Shark Attack!

Thu, July 1, 2021 11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Are sharks really the ferocious eating machines they seem to be in movies? Learn the truth - often more fascinating than fiction! - about these special fish in this entertaining presentation from the Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium. It may even feature a real, live shark! …

VIRTUAL Story Club!

Tue, July 6, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Family Programs

Storytimes

Virtual Summer of Wonder: Martika, the One Woman Stunt Show

Thu, July 8, 2021 11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Family friendly virtual show with circus, fire, and sideshow stunts from an accomplished and trained stunt performer! This is a Zoom program which will also be streamed to Facebook Live via the Youth Services and Programs page ( https://www.facebook.com/FLPYouthServices ) and available for two…