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Board Games for Kids & Teens
Tue, August 20, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to play board games like Sorry, Candy Land, and many more! Games will be available to play on the children's side of the library. No large groups, please (10+ people) due to space constraints. For children ages 5-12, teens and their families.…
Builders Club
Tue, August 20, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Create with Legos and other building activities, guided with a goal in mind. We'll work on a different theme each time. Meets most Tuesdays from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., through August 20. Best for ages 3 - 12.
Spies of the Revolution
Wed, August 21, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
In this super-secret meeting, join Museum of the American Revolution staff as we learn about the spies of the Revolution! From shopkeepers and mystery women to enslaved men who served as double agents, let’s discover who these spies were and how they operated undercover. We’ll solve…
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, August 21, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
Children’s Storytime
Wed, August 21, 2024
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Babies and PreK children are welcome to join us for dancing, reading, singing, and more. Follow us on Instagram @SouthPhillyLibrary for updates!
Sensory Storytime
Thu, August 22, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Sensory Storytime is designed for children ages 5 and under who are on the Neurodivergent Spectrum. We will read stories, sing songs, and do other interactive exercises to promote engagement and learning. Space is limited to 10 children. Please call ahead.
Crafternoon for Kids
Thu, August 22, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for a new self-directed craft every week in July and August! Drop-in on Thursday afternoons 2:00-4:30 p.m. August 22: Origami August 29: Assortment of crafts from previous weeks! No camp groups or large groups (8+ people) allowed due to limited space and supplies. Craft schedule is…
Movie and Coloring
Thu, August 22, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Enjoy two fun things! Watch a kids movie and do some movie-themed coloring at the same time. For preschoolers and kids up to age 12. Meets most Thursdays, through August 22.
Kids' Summer Book Club
Thu, August 22, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Discuss our book of the month and eat snacks! Today we will be talking about A Single Shard , by Linda Sue Park. Stop by Natalie's desk in the children's area or mail hartogn@freelibrary.org to register. We will have books available to check out. Best for children…
Science in the Summer: Be a Spacesuit Designer!
Thu, August 22, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Big Question: How can we design a spacesuit that protects astronauts from radiation and micrometeorides? Kids entering grades 2 - 6 can be space scientists this summer at the Falls Library! Science in the Summer is a free science education program that helps elementrary school…
Fun in the Shade!
Thu, August 22, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Are you ready for some fun in the shade? Cool down with us on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm while we play, explore, build, create, and more each week! This program will take place in our Story Hour Room and is intended for our friends 12 and under. Please note that some programs may be…
Lego day
Thu, August 22, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Build and create with the library’s Legos!
Build It!
Fri, August 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to build with LEGO, Magna-Tiles, and more! For children ages 5-12. Younger siblings are welcome (we have blocks for them, too.) No large groups (10+ people) or camp groups please. Children under 7 years old must be supervised by an adult while in…
Board Games for All
Fri, August 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Join us with friends, or come make new friends! Pick from our selection of board games. Fun for all ages. Meets most Fridays, through August 23.
End of Summer Bash & Prize Raffle Drawing
Fri, August 23, 2024
11:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Prize Drawing at 12:15 p.m Send off the Summer with one last celebration! We'll be drawing the winners of our Summer Reading Raffle, but everyone's a winner when there's free books, water ice, music, and pretzels to be had. Lively fun outdoors, and crafting activities indoors.…
Be a Space Scientist! Science in the Summer for Grades 2nd Through 4th
Mon, August 26, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for an hour of hands-on fun as we explore space and science careers through fun experiments! This session is for younger kids in 2nd through 4th grade. Snacks provided. July 29: Be a Planetary Geologist! August 5: Be a Rocket Engineer!…
Be a Space Scientist! Science in the Summer for 5th and 6th Grade
Mon, August 26, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for an hour of hands-on fun as we explore space and science careers through fun experiments! This session is for older kids in 5th and 6th grade. Snacks provided. July 29: Be a Planetary Geologist! August 5: Be a Rocket Engineer!…
Family BINGO
Mon, August 26, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Come play BINGO at the library! Children ages 5 and up, teens and their accompanying adults are welcome to attend. We’ll have prizes for everyone! No need to register, just show up. No large groups or camp groups please due to limited space. 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Whitman Library meeting…
Board Games for Kids & Teens
Tue, August 27, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to play board games like Sorry, Candy Land, and many more! Games will be available to play on the children's side of the library. No large groups, please (10+ people) due to space constraints. For children ages 5-12, teens and their families.…
Science in the Summer: Be a Spacesuit Designer!
Tue, August 27, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Big Question: How can we design a spacesuit that protects astronauts from radiation and micrometeorides? Kids entering grades 2 - 6 can be space scientists this summer at the Falls Library! Science in the Summer is a free science education program that helps elementrary school…