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Preschool Storytime
Wed, October 9, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Every Wednesday morning, join us for stories, songs, and movement. This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.
Wonder Wednesday
Wed, October 9, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come spend your Wednesday afternoon from 1p.m to 5p.m at the library! There will be fun drop-in activities for children in Grades K-5. Wednesdays in October, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 @ 1p.m
Writing Wednesdays: Snail Mail Letters
Wed, October 9, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Join us every Wednesday from 2-4 PM as we encourage the lost art of letter writing. Practice your penmanship, enjoy a soothing, meditative hobby, or gain a new pen pal & brighten someone's mailbox with a handwritten letter. Supplies will be offered. All ages welcome!
Reading Promise Week Read Aloud and Book Giveaway
Wed, October 9, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join Reading Captain Pat White for a fun-filled afternoon of reading, games, and giveaways.
Double Rainbow! with Lindz Amer: Rainbow Storytime & Caregiver Talk
Wed, October 9, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Cost: FREE
Join Lindz Amer of Queer Kid Stuff for a double-whammy program for kids and families! First, kids and their caregivers will enjoy an interactive, musical storytime with an LGBTQ+ theme. Then, kids can color/craft while Lindz chats with adults about creating queer & gender-affirming…
Wednesday STEAM LEAP Activity
Wed, October 9, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
An activity that changes from week to week to explore language, art, and/or STEM topics in the children's section from 3pm-4:45pm.
Lego Club
Wed, October 9, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Explore your creativity and build friendships with weekly Lego challenges and games! Questions? Email BeelerW@freelibrary.org or call the phone number below.
Textile Arts Club
Wed, October 9, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Learn how to knit and crochet, or bring your own projects to work on! This club will be led by volunteers, with supplies sponsored by the Wild Hand fiber-craft store in Mt. Airy Village. For kids and adults of all skill levels. Meets most Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, October 9, 2024
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…
La Hora de Cuentos Familiar Bilingüe en Español: Un Viaje a Perú
Thu, October 10, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Únase a nosotros para la Hora de Cuentos Familiar Bilingüe en Español que celebra la diversidad, la inclusión, el bilingüismo y el biculturalismo. Como parte de la serie “Los Idiomas en Filadelfia” , este programa se llevará a cabo durante…
Double Rainbow! with Lindz Amer: Rainbow Storytime & Caregiver Talk
Thu, October 10, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Cost: FREE
Join Lindz Amer of Queer Kid Stuff for a double-whammy program for kids and families! First, kids and their caregivers will enjoy an interactive, musical storytime with an LGBTQ+ theme. Then, kids can color/craft while Lindz chats with adults about creating queer & gender-affirming…
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Thu, October 10, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Stick around for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
Double Rainbow! with Lindz Amer: Rainbow Storytime & Caregiver Talk
Thu, October 10, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Cost: FREE
Join Lindz Amer of Queer Kid Stuff for a double-whammy program for kids and families! First, kids and their caregivers will enjoy an interactive, musical storytime with an LGBTQ+ theme. Then, kids can color/craft while Lindz chats with adults about creating queer & gender-affirming…
Bird Walk
Thu, October 10, 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…
Thursday LEAP Construction Club
Thu, October 10, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Create with LEGO and other building toys 3pm-4:45pm in the meeting room.
Tech Thursday
Thu, October 10, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come spend your Thursday afternoon from 3p.m to 5p.m at the library! Join us for some fun drop-in Tech themed activities. Thursdays in October, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 @ 3p.m
Build It Club
Thu, October 10, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
STEM-based building toys for free play with kids of all ages. We have pre-Duplo, Duplo, and big-kid LEGOs, for kids of all stages of LEGO capabilities, and kids are encouraged to work through ideas using LEGO instructional books. We will also build with Magna Tiles, Kennex, and good…
Animal Tales with the Philadelphia Zoo
Thu, October 10, 2024
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.
Jewelry Club
Thu, October 10, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Join us to make fun and creative jewelry including friendship bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and more! Supplies and instruction will be provided. For school-aged children.
ALL-Ages Fall & Halloween Crafternoon
Thu, October 10, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join Ms. Kate for spooky autumn crafts! We’ll make leaf creatures, ginko roses, paper plate watercolor spider webs, and 3D wall art.