Events: Calendar of Events

James Ellroy | This Storm

Tue, June 4, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

In his bestselling L.A. Quartet mysteries and the Underworld USA trilogy, James Ellroy “has vigorously redefined the well-shadowed turf of contemporary crime fiction” ( Atlanta Journal Constitution ). He is also the author of the Lloyd Hopkins trilogy of novels, several collections…

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Jams! in the Park @ Dickinson Square

Wed, June 5, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Meet us in the park for stories, music, and a sensory activity.

School Age Preschool Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Summer Reading

Story Time at the Book Nook at Reading Terminal Market

Wed, June 5, 2019 10:00 A.M.
51 N 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Visit theReading Terminal Market for storytime, with stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and more! While there, enjoy all that Philadelphia’s historic public market has to offer. Located in the seating area behind Miller’s Twist.

School Age Preschool Family Programs

English as a Second Language Class

Wed, June 5, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Paschalville Library

The Paschalville Community Group provides English as a Second Language Classes for students of all levels. Registration for new students is held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

Adult New Americans New Americans

Spring Toddler Storytime

Wed, June 5, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Kensington Library

Join us for toddler storytime! Together, we’ll explore stories and activities that help the reading habit in children . This program is intended primarily for children from one to three years of age and their caregivers, but siblings of other ages are welcome. For more information, contact…

Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family

Drag Queen Storytime

Wed, June 5, 2019 10:30 A.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Encouraging a safe place for inclusive dialogue, special guest Brittany Lynn will share children's books about diversity and self-love at this popular storytime. For all ages.

Preschool Toddler Community Events Live Performances Storytimes Free Library of Pride

Open Climb

Wed, June 5, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Climb and play in the library! Our climbing wall and assortment of toys encourages imaginative play and boosts children’s learning and development. Closed-toe shoes required. Use of wall subject to staff availability. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a responsible…

Preschool Family Programs Health Programs Children Family Summer Reading Health

Summer of Wonder Kick-Off Party

Wed, June 5, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Face Painting, Food, Games, Loads of Fun! Sponsored by the Friends of Wynnefield Library

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Virtual Reality for Teens

Wed, June 5, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Experience educational and recreational Virtual Reality with Oculus Rift! Travel the world, learn about cultures, or shrink yourself and travel through human body. For ages 13+ Play Beatsabre, Superhot, Job Simulator, Robo Recall, Minecraft VR, Marvel Powers United and more! From 1:00 p.m.…

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Summer Reading

Movie Time

Wed, June 5, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Watch a good movie and participate in a short conversation about it with our movie-lover librarian.

Adult Senior Film Screening Discussion and Participation Movies & Television

Teen Virtual Reality

Wed, June 5, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Are you looking for some fun things to do this summer? Come and check out our weekly line up of Wednesday afternoon activities just for teens.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Summer Reading Teens

Young Writers' Group

Wed, June 5, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Write with us. Fairytale and superhero themes. Group will be led by local author Hariett Atkerson. Also, July 31

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Wonder Kit Wednesdays

Wed, June 5, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Explore our kits of crafts, games and other fun activities. From 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Other Great Programs Crafts & Hobbies Games and Gaming Summer Reading arts & crafts

Reading (Super) Heroes

Wed, June 5, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Do you want to practice your reading skills while having fun? Join our Super Hero Reading Buddy program which will pair an adult with a young reader. You can earn stickers for each book you read. For kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.

School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading Read by 4th

Making Things

Wed, June 5, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Build and create with Lego, Magnatiles, Zoob Tubes, and more!

Preschool Family Programs Children Summer Reading

Read-A-Latte

Wed, June 5, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

We will read 2 books over the course of the summer regarding mental health issues. Participants will vote on which books to read. Each week we will discuss chapters we have read. The group will meet at Starbucks for lots of latte.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading

Family Game Day

Wed, June 5, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Board games, puzzles, charades, oh my! Join us for fun and games with family and friends.

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Family Programs Games and Gaming Summer Reading

Kids' Chess Club

Wed, June 5, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Learn or hone your chess skills with other kids! Ages 7-12.

School Age Other Great Programs Children Summer Reading Chess

Garden Time with Miss Goda