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Wacky Science
Wed, July 24, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Wacky Science Wednesday, July 24 at 2:30 pm Tackling several science concepts, this Mad Science show will amaze with magic tricks and experiments featuring slime-making, static electricity, and dry ice! This program is for families with children of all ages.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 24, 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…
Lego Club
Wed, July 24, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Explore your creativity and build friendships with weekly Lego challenges and games! Questions? Email BeelerW@freelibrary.org or call the phone number below.
Kids' Summer Book Club
Wed, July 24, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every fourth Tuesday this summer for the One Crazy Summer book club and spend the summer back in time with the Gaither sisters! Each month we'll focus on one of the three books in this award-winning series by Rita Williams-Garcia, which follows Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern…
Crafternoon for Kids
Thu, July 25, 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. July 25: Make Your Own Comic Book August 1: Suncatchers August 8: DIY Jigsaw Puzzles August 15: Scratch Art August 22: Origami August 29: Assortment of crafts from previous weeks!…
Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!
Thu, July 25, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Explore Mars with GSK and the Franklin Institute's Science in the Summer program. Learn about rockets, engineering, astronauts, and more. For students going into 2nd through 6th grade.
Summer Crafternoons
Thu, July 25, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Join us on select afternoons this summer to do arts and crafts! Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups cannot be accommodated at this time; please call to schedule. For children entering Grades K-5.
Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!
Thu, July 25, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Explore Mars with GSK and the Franklin Institute's Science in the Summer program! Over five weeks, we will learn about rockets, engineering, astronauts, and more. This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th grade. Pre-registration is recommended as space may be…
Movie and Coloring
Thu, July 25, 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.
Science in the Summer: Be a Robotics Engineer!
Thu, July 25, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Big Question: How can we design a rover's arm to scoop up soil and rocks? 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 children "grow into…
Kids' Summer Book Club
Thu, July 25, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Discuss our book of the month and eat snacks! Today we will be talking about Dragons in a Bag , by Zetta Elliott. 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…
Bird Walk
Thu, July 25, 2024
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Location: Columbus Square Park (13th & Wharton) 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…
Jewelry Club
Thu, July 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Join us to make fun and creative jewelry including friendship bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and more! Supplies and instruction will be provided. For school-aged children.
Science in the Summer
Thu, July 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Science in the Summer Let’s explore space! Join us for GSK’s Science in the Summer program! This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th grades. Registration is required as supplies and space are limited. Groups cannot be accommodated.
Children's BINGO
Thu, July 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’re playing BINGO at the library. We have snacks and prizes for the whole family.
Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!
Thu, July 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Intended for our friends going into 2nd-6th grade, this series of five programs takes kids through some of the many kinds of science that support space exploration! You do not need to sign up ahead of time, but please do arrive as close to 3:30 as possible. It's also okay if you can't…
Sugar Don't Go On Grits: An Archival Look at The Great Migration's Effect on How We Eat
Thu, July 25, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Zoom
How Black is sweet cornbread? Do WE put marshmallows on sweet potato casserole? Sugar Don't Go On Grits: An Archival Look at The Great Migration's Effect on How We Eat will be a conversational space dedicated to retracing the divergent pathways of the African American culinary…
Eagles Eye Mobile at the Library
Fri, July 26, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
This summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile - Powered by Vision To Learn - is providing no-cost eye exams and glasses to kids (in K - 12th Grade) who have previously failed a vision screening or are having vision problems. Visit this link to schedule an exam appointment for your child (between 10:00…
Library Playgroup
Fri, July 26, 2024
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 please call to set up a separate appointment. This program is brought to you by Read, Baby, Read and is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn…
Fun-tastic Friday
Fri, July 26, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
LEGOS, Blocks and Stones oh my! Join us every Friday for building time. Children can use their imagination to construct amazing things and complete challenges. Come bring your ideas and creativity to this fun building program.