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Backpack Giveaway!
Tue, August 20, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for our First Annual Backpack Giveaway! All children will receive a brightly colored backpack and a pencil. This event will take place in our Storyhour Room.
Infant and Toddler Storytime and Playgroup
Wed, August 21, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join Mr. John for stories, songs, and play! All programs are subject to change.
Read Baby Read Storytime
Wed, August 21, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
“Read, Baby, Read” on Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy development…
Play Group
Wed, August 21, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Whitman Library
Come play at the library! Toys for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will be set up in the children's area of the library 10:30-11:30 a.m. This program is for children under 5 years old. No sign up necessary, just show up! Large groups will not be permitted due to space.
Baby Lapsit Storytime
Wed, August 21, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes and bounces! For ages 2 & under and their caregivers. Siblings welcome!
Preschool Storytime at Gateway to Brandywine St Park
Wed, August 21, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Every Wednesday morning, meet us at the Gateway to Brandywine St Park to enjoy stories, songs, and movement. This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit. Cancellations due to weather…
Storytime at Franklin Square
Wed, August 21, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen for storytime every other Wednesday (4/3 – 9/18)! There will be storytelling, songs, rhymes, dancing, and crafts in the Pavilion at Franklin Square (6th and Race St.) as we explore different themes throughout the spring, summer, and fall! Bubbles and fun crafts at the end of…
Storytime
Wed, August 21, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Bushrod Library
Reading fun for your little one! Preschool-level stories. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult guardian.. Groups must call to make an appointment 215-685-1471
Read Baby Read Storytime
Wed, August 21, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join Sunita at the Donatucci Library for stories & songs perfect for families with infants and toddlers! Siblings welcome. For questions, please call 215-685-1755. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
Visual Playwriting with Philadelphia Young Playwrights
Wed, August 21, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Wednesdays, 2:00 - 3:30pm, August 7-September 11. This is a free program for Philadelphia Students in grades 3 -12. Celebrate drawing as a form of Story Telling! No art experience Necessary. Students will go through the process of creating a story from beginning to end…
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…
Crafting Party! for K-12
Wed, August 21, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
School-age kids are invited to make a new craft each week! All supplies provided.
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!
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Thu, August 22, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs & dancing! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers
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Thu, August 22, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
ä¸æ–‡æ•…事時間 Stick around for Chinese storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese. Children under 7 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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.
Kids Chess Club
Thu, August 22, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join us for Chess Club Thursdays! Kids aged 13 and under are invited to learn, practice, and play this ancient board game that has roots in India going back 1500 years! Any skill level welcome. All supplies provided.
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…
LEGO Party! for K-12
Thu, August 22, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us for creative building with the library's sizable LEGO collection each week!