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Library Playgroup
Fri, January 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’ve filled our meeting room with toys good for a range of ages. Come and socialize in the comfort of the library! Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766. Fridays at 10:00 AM
Infant and Toddler Storytime and Playgroup
Fri, January 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join Mr. John for an hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays, with a playgroup after, every Friday morning!
Movement Mornings
Fri, January 10, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join Dr. Jerika from Yoga4Philly for a weekly Chair Yoga session. All levels welcome.
Storytime
Fri, January 10, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Join Whitman Librarian Ms. Rachel for storytime in the library meeting room! Sharing songs, stories, and rhymes will help develop a love of reading from an early age. This program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers & their accompanying caregivers. For day-of event cancellation or updates…
Infant and Toddler Playgroup
Fri, January 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Play, talk, explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining early social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. For youngsters along with their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Come one time, or all the time. Meets most Fridays.
Family Storytime
Fri, January 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime
Fri, January 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join Library Staff for bounces, songs, and stories specifically geared towards building early literacy in babies. Join us after storytime for a special interactive baby playtime!
Preschool Storytime
Fri, January 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Scout in the Auditorium for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. ASL interpreted.
Storytime with Mr. Paul
Fri, January 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Holmesburg Library
Join Mr. Paul for some seasonal stories! "Bear Snores On" by Karma Wilson This program is for Preschool age children.
Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, January 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen on Fridays at 10:30am for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime. Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from The William…
Crochet Club
Fri, January 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Please join textile enthusiasts at Northeast Regional Library to help grow our Crochet Club! Bring your own materials and be part of a collaborative creative environment. Benefit by guidance from those with lots of experience and examine NER’s collection to build your skills. Meet us…
Homeschool Reading Group
Fri, January 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Homeschoolers are welcome to come hang out with their peers while participating in fun activities! We'll have cooking classes, literacy games, letter writing, and more! For grades K-8. Families with preschoolers are welcome to attend.
Rare Books Roadshow
Fri, January 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Rare Books Roadshow
Fri, January 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
at
Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Rare Books Roadshow
Fri, January 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
at
Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Fri, January 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, January 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Friday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is for babies and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
One on One Basic Computer Help Appointments
Fri, January 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Would you like to use the computer but need help? Help is available from 11-2 by appointment. Call the Magazines & Newspapers Department to schedule your Friday appointment at 215-685-0525.
Baseball: Immigration and Assimilation
Fri, January 10, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Learn about the themes of immigration and assimilation as they pertained to immigrants in the 20th century. This presentation by Jeff Thomas will discuss how baseball has historically been seen as America's game: even by those new to our country. Many immigrants believed that by…
Chair Yoga
Fri, January 10, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a 1-hour gentle yoga practice that uses a chair for seating and balance. Taught by Janet McAllister Faulls, a registered yoga teacher with over 13 years of experience in Philadelphia. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress comfortably! Class will be held in Room…