Chess Club

Mon, September 23, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Do you like to play chess?  Do you want to learn how to play, or how to play better? Join us for a friendly game.  All level players are welcome and some instruction is available.  For ages 8 and up.  We'll be playing from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m.

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Other Great Programs Summer Reading Chess

Yoga for Kids

Mon, September 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join yoga teacher Danielle Pramick for a free children’s yoga class at the library. This class will give kids a safe environment to play, explore and experience the wonderful benefits of yoga including grounding, self-expression, balance and flexibility. Class is centered around…

School Age Family Programs Children Health & Fitness Yoga

Read With A Dog!

Mon, September 23, 2019 4:15 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Independent readers are invited to read with Orchid, a certified therapy dog.  Share a new book or an old favorite in a judgement free space.  Space may be limited.

School Age Other Great Programs PAWS Read to a Dog

Movement Monday

Mon, September 23, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Come join us each Monday as move, play, and have fun.  We will be doing activities like Simon Says, Obstacle Courses, Dance games with the PS4, Yoga, Balloon Games, and Hot Potato.  Meet us in the downstairs meeting room.

School Age LEAP Children Family Health & Fitness Makers & Makerspaces Teens Yoga

LEGO Club

Mon, September 23, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Can't keep your hands out of a tub of LEGOs?  We can't either! Do you dream of building something amazing with LEGOs?  We do too! If this is you, come join us!  Work on the building assignment or let your imagination soar and build a creation all your own. Work to…

School Age Other Great Programs LEGO

Read to a PAWS Therapy Dog

Mon, September 23, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Bella the French Bulldog will be at Whitman Neighborhood Library for one-on-one reading sessions. She is a PAWS-trained therapy dog who provides a judgement free environment and allows children to open up and feel comfortable about reading aloud. This program is geared toward ages 6-12, but…

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Chess Club for Children

Mon, September 23, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Thanks to the After School Activities Partnerships (ASAP), we now have several chess coaches to help you learn to play or improve your game.  This program is intended for school age children, grades 2-12.  

School Age Family Programs Children Chess

Pre-K Storytime

Tue, September 24, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Join us as we read, sing, dance, and learn together! Playtime following storytime. Older siblings are always welcome. For additional information, please call or email Miss Liz at 215-685-1899 / gardinere@freelibrary.org.  

School Age Family Programs Storytimes Children

Story Jams!

Tue, September 24, 2019 10:30 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Story Jams is a playgroup centered around play and positivity that includes storytime, music, dancing, and sensory exploration! This program is held outdoors at DiSilvestro Rec Center, enter on Morris St. behind the library. In case of inclement weather, we will be inside the library. …

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Homeschool Hangout

Tue, September 24, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Come to the library to play literacy and math games with other homeschool families! For children ages 11 and under.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

School Age Other Great Programs Literacy STEM

In Motion, In Place: Trisha Brown Dance Company in Fairmount Park

Tue, September 24, 2019 2:30 P.M.
Logan Circle

A park in motion. Whether active or at rest, our bodies and our movement enliven our interactions with Fairmount Park. In Motion, In Place captures and transforms this relationship with a series of inspiring performances in some of the park’s most beautiful settings. The roofs…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Other Great Programs Performing Arts dance Shakespeare Park

Back to School Night

Tue, September 24, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Paschalville Library

It’s back-to-school time and Paschalville Library wants to celebrate with you.   Join us for an evening of fun, helpful information, and giveaways. Plus, meet your neighbors and get to know what “gifts” they have to offer our community. Face painting, music, crafts,…

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Kids Yoga

Tue, September 24, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

FREE! Mats are available, or bring your own.  This class will give kids a safe environment to play, explore and experience the wonderful benefits of yoga including grounding, self-expression, balance and flexibility. Class is centered around a series of yoga poses that…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Body, Mind & Spirit Children Family Health & Fitness Sports & Recreation Yoga meditation Health

STEM Day

Tue, September 24, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Come join us each make as we learn about earthquakes and floods.

School Age LEAP Art Children Family Makers & Makerspaces Science Teens STEM

In Motion, In Place: Trisha Brown Dance Company in Fairmount Park

Tue, September 24, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Logan Circle

A park in motion. Whether active or at rest, our bodies and our movement enliven our interactions with Fairmount Park. In Motion, In Place captures and transforms this relationship with a series of inspiring performances in some of the park’s most beautiful settings. The roofs…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Other Great Programs Performing Arts dance Shakespeare Park

In Motion, In Place: Trisha Brown Dance Company in Fairmount Park

Wed, September 25, 2019 2:30 P.M.
Logan Circle

A park in motion. Whether active or at rest, our bodies and our movement enliven our interactions with Fairmount Park. In Motion, In Place captures and transforms this relationship with a series of inspiring performances in some of the park’s most beautiful settings. The roofs…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Other Great Programs Performing Arts dance Shakespeare Park

Garden Time

Wed, September 25, 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

Builder Club

Wed, September 25, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Let's build with LEGOs, Keva planks, Magna-Tiles and more! Best for ages 3 and up.  

School Age Preschool Other Great Programs

Music and Movement

Wed, September 25, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us for songs, dance, and fun excploring rhythm and movement! Children ages 11 and under. Children ages 6 & under must be accompanied by a caregiver.

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Read With A Dog!

Wed, September 25, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Kelly, a lovely Goldendoodle, will be here to listen to stories.  She is a certified Facility Dog. Reading to dogs is a great way to build confidence - and dogs love stories!   For school-age children; space may be limited.

School Age Other Great Programs PAWS Read to a Dog