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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, June 23, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Mon, June 23, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lawncrest Library
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table Monday, June 16, 2025 11:00 AM Mondays, beginning June 16th, staff from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health will be onsite distributing information on measles, vaccines, bird flu and COVID-19 guidance and other resources. …
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Community Build Day
Mon, June 23, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Logan Library
Help us build an outdoor play space and learn some building skills! Light snacks will be provided. 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Read To a Therapy Dog
Mon, June 23, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that…
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English as a Second Language
Tue, June 24, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 3/25/25. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 3/18 and 3/20/25. …
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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, June 24, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of unfavorable weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date…
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Teen Lounge Tuesdays
Tue, June 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join Blackwell Regional Library for the all-new Teen Tuesdays, now transformed into a Teen Lounge. Teens can drop in for video games, board games, monthly crafts, and more every Tuesday. It’s your space—come make it yours!
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, June 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, June 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, June 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Tuesdays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Face Painting at the Library
Tue, June 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Logan Library
Who or what do you want to be today? Stop in and get your face painted by a talented artist! Space may be limited.
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Eagles Eye Mobile at the Library
Wed, June 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
This summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision to Learn, is providing no-cost eye exams and glasses for children in grades K-12 who have previously failed a vision screening or are having vision problems. Visit the link below to schedule an exam appointment for your child (available…
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Summer of Wonder Carnival!
Wed, June 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Kickoff summer the right way at the Summer of Wonder Carnival! Join us outdoors on Wood St. at the Parkway Central Library for a carnival full of games, face painting, balloon art, a magic show, free food and more. Children, teens and their families are invited to sign up for summer reading…
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Summer of Wonder Carnival!
Wed, June 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Kickoff summer the right way at the Summer of Wonder Carnival! Join us outdoors on Wood St. at the Parkway Central Library for a carnival full of games, face painting, balloon art, a magic show, free food and more. Children, teens and their families are invited to sign up for summer reading…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, June 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Young readers are invited to share stories with Cene, a local certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Children can take turns of up to ten minutes reading aloud in a judgment free space. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Space may be limited; first come,…
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English as a Second Language
Thu, June 26, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 3/25/25. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 3/18 and 3/20/25. …
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Bird Walk
Thu, June 26, 2025
3:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
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 birds we see. Note: We'll meet at Columbus…
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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing
Thu, June 26, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
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Eagles Eye Mobile at the Library
Fri, June 27, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
This summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision to Learn, is providing no-cost eye exams and glasses for children in grades K-12 who have previously failed a vision screening or are having vision problems. Visit the link below to schedule an exam appointment for your child (available…