Garden Time with Miss Goda

Wed, May 22, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Widener Library

Join us in making our library and neighborhood greener and more beautiful.  Ages 7-12.

School Age Other Great Programs Children

LEGO Day

Wed, May 22, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Join other children and explore your creative side with Legos. Mega-blocks available for smaller children; all materials provided.

School Age Other Great Programs Children Family LEGO STEM

Healthy Hangout

Wed, May 22, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Students of all ages are welcome to our Healthy Hangout! Staff from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will be here after school with healthy activities and information on health topics for kids.  

Young Adult School Age Health Programs Health

Traveling Treasures: From Cuneiform Tablets to Computer Tablets

Wed, May 22, 2019 4:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

What is a book? Explore books from around the world, and how they have changed over 5,000 years of human history, from cuneiform to computer tablets! Traveling Treasures is a hands-on traveling special collection of rare literary artifacts, which participants can touch and feel. The chosen…

Young Adult School Age Discussion and Participation Children Teens Traveling Treasures

Kids' Chess Club

Wed, May 22, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Learn or hone your chess skills with other kids!  Ages 7-12.

School Age Other Great Programs Children Chess

LEAP: Monster Plants!

Wed, May 22, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Learn about exotic jungle plants and make your own jungle plant craft to take home.

School Age LEAP Children Crafts & Hobbies Environment & Nature Literacy Science Animals and Nature STEM arts & crafts

STEAM Wednesdays

Wed, May 22, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join us for a new experiment or fun game that challenges your mind! LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program) homework help and literacy activities offered for grades K-12 while school is in session.

Young Adult School Age LEAP Games and Gaming Science

Wii Wednesdays

Wed, May 22, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Frankford Library

Come play your favorite Wii games with Mr. Vince on the fourth Wednesday of the month.  For teens and school-aged kids.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Video Games

PAWS for Reading—Read with Sophie!

Wed, May 22, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Readers of all ages and stages are invited to read aloud to a well-trained therapy animal in order to improve their reading and communication skills. Since pets don’t correct mistakes, there is no pressure to “perform” and reading becomes a fun, positive, enjoyable experience.…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy PAWS Read to a Dog

Hatch and Care for Chickens at the Library!

Thu, May 23, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library

We're partnering with 4-H (via Penn State Extensions) again this year to experience nature firsthand through their Embryology program! Come see the eggs when they arrive on May 13th, helping to turn them and keep them warm, until the most exciting day, May 21 (Election Day!), when…

Young Adult School Age Discussion and Participation Animals and Nature

A Free Tour of Our Five Senses: A Family Friendly, Interactive Exhibition.

Thu, May 23, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Sign up for your free curator-led tour of Our Five Senses, the first family friendly, fully-interactive exhibition at the Free Library. Tours begin at 3:00 p.m and are 45 minutes. While the exhibition is geared for all ages, the suggested minimum age for the tour is 10 years old. Tours are…

Adult Young Adult School Age Family Programs Children Education Family Humor Literacy Literature Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Digital Collections Science Special Collections History Five Senses

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Family Art Workshops

Thu, May 23, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library

PAFA staff provides community-based art lessons during out of school time to participating students, families and community members. Workshops are held during after-school hours using a drop in model, with no registration required providing an out-of-school setting for families to…

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Art Children Family

Quilting Class

Thu, May 23, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Come discovery the world of Quilting. Learn about the history and how to start your own project! Recommend for kids in grades K-12 and their families.

School Age Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Family Quilting

Chess Club

Thu, May 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Learn to play chess or improve your game! Students of all ages, and all levels welcome.  Register with Prashant at GhoksheP@freelibrary.org.  

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Chess

Build it Club!

Thu, May 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us on Thursdays for LEGOs, Magnatiles, K'Nex and other STEM building toys for Free Play with kids of all ages.  We also have pre-Duplo, Duplo and big kid LEGOs for kids at all stages and capabilities.  There is an optional snack after LEGO club.

School Age Family Programs Children STEM

Drum Classes at the Library

Thu, May 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library

Learn how to play various percussion instruments and discover how the drum has been a historically relevant method of communication.  The classes will culminate in a performance for friends and family.  Taught by Brother Mike.   Meets on selected Thursdays through June…

School Age Workshops and Enrichment Music

National Taffy Day Celebration

Thu, May 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Come celebrate National Taffy Day! Learn about the history of candy. There will be stories and Taffy’s! This Recommend for children in grades K-12 and their caregivers, but siblings of other ages are welcome.

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children

Game Time Thursdays!

Thu, May 23, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Enjoy our large and rotating collection of tabletop games with our friendly LEAP staff.  LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program) homework help and literacy activities offered for grades K-12 while school is in session.  

School Age Family Programs LEAP Children Games and Gaming Board Games and Role-Playing

Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids

Thu, May 23, 2019 4:45 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us every Thursday for yoga and mindfulness.  Please plan to wear comfortable, flexible clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one (mats may be available for kids that do not have thier own).  Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign up for LEAP.  For kids in K-12 only (no…

School Age LEAP Other Great Programs Yoga

Sleeping Mat Project

Fri, May 24, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Andorra Library

Did you know that recycled plastic bags can be turned into colorful woven mats for homeless individuals in our community? Join us to make a difference.  All ages are welcome to help - from 10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.. This program is a partnership with Integrate for Good.

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Senior Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Other Great Programs Environment & Nature Social Justice arts & crafts