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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Virtual-Would You Rather

Wed, August 4, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library

Virtual Would you Rather Wednesdays? Play the popular game with us on social media with your family at home or comment with your answers! Questions will be added to Olney Library's Facebook and Instagram accounts by 10 am.

In-Person Music and Movement with Ms Naomi!

Wed, August 4, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Ms Naomi Wednesdays at 10:30 am at Shakespeare Park (across the street from the library on Vine St) for Music and Movement! Enjoy songs, dance, and fun explorations of rhythm and movement! This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. As per City of…

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Outdoor Storytime at the Park

Wed, August 4, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Children’s librarian Mr. Pagán will read picture books to toddlers, preschoolers and young children at the Gateway to Brandywine St. Park on 518 N. 34th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, right across from the library. In case of rain or very high temperature check our Facebook page for…

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Storytime and Giveaways

Wed, August 4, 2021 10:30 A.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library

Join us for a storytime, outside, with Mr. Tom. During this time we will have some giveaways including books, snack cups and water bottles. You can also sign up for our summer reading program - Summer of Wonder. Look for us in the parking lot, or the playgound next door. This…

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Summer Reading Outside

Wed, August 4, 2021 2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Join us outside at our Summer Reading table! Sign up for Summer Reading and get your swag bag with supplies, ideas, prizes and more, or stop by to grab a snack, share your progress, grab a free book and enter our end of summer raffles! Wednesdays and Fridays between 2:00 p.m. and…

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Summer Reading

Grab and Go Activity Kits

Wed, August 4, 2021 2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Stop by our Summer Reading table to grab your weekly activity kit! Each week we’ll explore a different theme through take home crafts and activities. You can catch a sneak peak of each week’s theme on our Facebook page or the @cobbscreeklibrary Instagram. For children ages 6 and up,…

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Virtual-5-Minute Storybreak

Wed, August 4, 2021 4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Join us Wednesdays and Fridays at 4:00 PM on our Facebook page Northeast Children's for a quick pre-recorded story! All are invited to watch!

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Talk + Walk

Thu, August 5, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Weather permitting let’s talk + walk the community of Fairhill! Family friendly

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Storytime Fun in Shakespeare Park!

Thu, August 5, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us in Shakespeare Park every Thursday during Summer of Wonder at 10:30 a.m. for a fun & exciting in-person, socially distanced Storytime activity with a Free Library of Philadelphia Parkway Central Children's Department…

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Outdoor Storytime

Thu, August 5, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Join your children's librarians for outdoor storytime in Vernon Park. We'll read, sing, dance and play... just like old times! This program is best for ages 3 - 6, and older and younger siblings are welcome to join the fun! Children can also sign up for summer reading, or…

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Garden Storytime

Thu, August 5, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us for stories and rhymes celebrating all things summer! For children ages three and older, siblings are welcome. This program will take place in the library's garden, weather permitting. Physical distancing and masking (if appropriate) will be recommended. Meets July 15, 22…

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Outdoor Storytime

Thu, August 5, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

On the Green on Locust Walk (behind the fruit stand) Join Ms. Echo and Mr. Bruce for In-person Storytime on Locust Walk! Masks (for kids over 2) and social distancing required. Space is limited; first-come first-served. Ages 0-5. Bring Your Own Blanket. Note: Weather permitting. Please…

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Outdoor Preschool Storytime

Thu, August 5, 2021 11:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Join us for stories, music and movement on our library lawn during this storytime for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Check our Facebook page or the @cobbscreeklibrary Instagram for weather cancellations. Thursdays @ 11am, June 24th through September 2nd

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Virtual Crafternoon

Thu, August 5, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Every Thursday afternoon this summer Ms Echo will post a new craft tutorial using items you probably already have at home! Videos will be made available on the Walnut Street West Facebook page on Thursdays at 12 pm. All ages are welcome.

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Preschool Storytime

Thu, August 5, 2021 2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

Join us for a fun preschool storytime on select Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. For preschool children accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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Virtual PAWS for Reading: Read to a Therapy Dog

Thu, August 5, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 3:00-4:00 p.m. to read to a therapy animal friend from PAWS for people on a live video conference. Reading to a dog helps children develop confidence and skills for reading aloud! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PAWSFreeLibrary

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Clay, Play, Read!

Thu, August 5, 2021 4:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Don't miss this six-week clay and early literacy program for children ages 3-8 and their families! This is a hybrid program: every 2 weeks the program will be held outdoors and in person; the remainder sessions will be held on Zoom. Participating families will receive art kits, activities,…

Friday Fun

Fri, August 6, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Torresdale Library

Join us outside for a fun Friday activity! Location at Eden Playground 9550 Frankford Ave. For preK children and up.

Outdoor STEAM Fridays

Fri, August 6, 2021 1:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Join us outside the library for art projects, science experiments, engineering challenges, and more! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Please follow current masking making guidelines. Check our Facebook page for weather cancellations. Text @ricschool to 81010 for text reminders.

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Summer Reading Outside

Fri, August 6, 2021 2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

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Summer Reading