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Outdoor Storytime
Thu, June 30, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West
Join Ms. Echo and Mr. Bruce for In-person Storytime on Locust Walk! Ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to sing, dance, and read with us on the grass. Bring Your Own Blanket. Note: Weather permitting. In case of bad weather, Storytime will be moved inside the library.
Azadi Reading Collective
Thu, June 30, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Join the Azadi Reading Collective in revisiting the revolutionary history of the Indian Freedom Struggle, every Thursday 3.30-5.30 PM (EST), starting May 19, 2022. This reading group is part of a year-long commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence , which will emphasize the…
LEGO Club
Fri, July 1, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Children ages 7 and up come get creative with LEGOs! Each builder will have a separate work station to maintain social distancing and all LEGOs will be sanitized between programs. Masks are required at all times.
Face Painting and Firework Art
Wed, July 6, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Children of all ages are invited to join us for a visit from face painter Jane Lashner. Try on a different look of your choice! While you're here, we will also be making firework art using salt and food coloring!
Afternoon Storytime with Mr. Bruce!
Wed, July 6, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Join Mr. Bruce upstairs in the library for stories every Wednesday!
Board Game Night
Wed, July 6, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Come cool off and beat the heat at our drop-in all-ages all-inclusive summer board game nights. Kids, teens, seniors, and adults alike are welcome. We have an assortment of board games that belong to the library which you're welcome to play. You can also bring your own games (but make sure…
Science in the Summer 2022 - Be a Biologist!
Thu, July 7, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West
Science in the Summer is a fun, free, hands-on science education program presented by GSK in partnership with The Franklin Institute, which introduces students to the wonderful and fascinating world of science. Through classes held in local public libraries and…
Outdoor Storytime
Thu, July 7, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West
Join Mr. Bruce and Ms. Echo outside for songs, stories, and dancing! If the weather is nice, we will be out on the green on Locust Walk behind the fruit stand; if it is not, we will be inside the library. We will post updates to our social media. Bring your own blanket.
Azadi Reading Collective
Thu, July 7, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Join the Azadi Reading Collective in revisiting the revolutionary history of the Indian Freedom Struggle, every Thursday 3.30-5.30 PM (EST), starting May 19, 2022. This reading group is part of a year-long commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence , which will emphasize the…
Summer Movie Matinees at Walnut Street West
Fri, July 8, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Come cool off in our air conditioned makeshift theater and enjoy a curated selection of films for teens and up, though all are welcome. July’s theme is Anime July, and August is “Anything August” with a diversity of live action genres, including young adult novel adaptations…
LEGO Club
Fri, July 8, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Children ages 7 and up come get creative with LEGOs! Each builder will have a separate work station to maintain social distancing and all LEGOs will be sanitized between programs. Masks are required at all times.
Empathy Versus Misinformation: On the Topic of Transgender Youth
Mon, July 11, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Lately, the topic of transgender and gender non-conforming youth has been a hot topic across the nation. Many people feel confused, even panicked, and it can be hard to tell what claims being made are even true. We've assembled a panel of experts: real parents and professionals who…
Children’s Storytime
Tue, July 12, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West
Storytime is back in the building! Children and Families* are welcome to join Ms. Echo for songs, books, and stories every Tuesday morning! *We cannot accommodate groups in storytime at this time. Large groups are encouraged to call Ms. Echo for scheduling.
Afternoon Storytime with Mr. Bruce!
Wed, July 13, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Join Mr. Bruce upstairs in the library for stories every Wednesday!
Board Game Night
Wed, July 13, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Come cool off and beat the heat at our drop-in all-ages all-inclusive summer board game nights. Kids, teens, seniors, and adults alike are welcome. We have an assortment of board games that belong to the library which you're welcome to play. You can also bring your own games (but make sure…
Outdoor Storytime
Thu, July 14, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West
Join Mr. Bruce and Ms. Echo outside for songs, stories, and dancing! If the weather is nice, we will be out on the green on Locust Walk behind the fruit stand; if it is not, we will be inside the library. We will post updates to our social media. Bring your own blanket.
Reading, Mathing, & Making
Thu, July 14, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West
Young readers will enjoy a variety of literacy, math, and maker activities focused on new books each week. This is a free program and registration is not required. All activities are designed for young learners in grades K-8. These programs are in conjunction with Penn's Urban Teaching…
Meet with the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC)!
Thu, July 14, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West
The Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) at the Free Library of Philadelphia supports entrepreneurs, nonprofits, job seekers, and inventors at every stage, helping to improve their skills through individualized guidance in research, public programs, and curated print and digital…
Pokemon Palooza!
Thu, July 14, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Children and teens are invited to an afternoon full of Pokemon activities! Test your knowledge with Pokemon Quizzo, make your own Pokeball, and enter for a chance to win a Pokemon themed prize!
Azadi Reading Collective
Thu, July 14, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Join the Azadi Reading Collective in revisiting the revolutionary history of the Indian Freedom Struggle, every Thursday 3.30-5.30 PM (EST), starting May 19, 2022. This reading group is part of a year-long commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence , which will emphasize the…