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Music and Movement Storytime

Sat, June 28, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.

Storytimes

Wednesdays of Wonder: Snake Party with Scott Prior!

Wed, July 9, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Attend our first of four Wednesdays of Wonder programs: Join snake expert Scott Prior to meet his favorite scaly friends as they visit the library. He'll share interesting facts about snake behaviors and habitats, and answer your questions. If you are brave enough, you can pet one! For all…

Clark Park Storytime

Fri, July 11, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Bring a blanket & snack and meet us at 43rd St. & Chester Ave. near the Clark Park playground for stories, songs, fun & bubbles! In case of rain, storytime will be held at the Walnut Street West library at 201 South 40th Street; please check our socials for day-of updates. All ages…

Family Programs

Storytimes

Wednesdays of Wonder: Thembi Palmer's STEAM Story Adventures!

Wed, July 16, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

STEAM STORY ADVENTURES Children will experiment like scientists, explore technological concepts, problem solve like engineers, create like artists, and think critically like mathematicians. S.T.E.A.M. Story Adventures uses themed stories as a springboard for exciting hands-on experiments,…

Clark Park Storytime

Fri, July 18, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Family Programs

Storytimes

Wednesdays of Wonder: Musicopia's Afro-Brazilian Music Assembly!

Wed, July 23, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Ologundê performs a diverse repertoire which includes the rituals associated with candomblé, a synthesis of the Yoruba and Catholic religions in which various orixás (gods) are invoked; the breathtaking capoeira martial arts dance; and the exhilarating samba de roda, the most…

Clark Park Storytime

Fri, July 25, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Family Programs

Storytimes

Wednesdays of Wonder: Pierce Freelon's Books + Beats!

Wed, July 30, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

Pierce Freelon is a GRAMMY® nominated artist, picture book author and podcaster. His GRAMMY® nominated children’s music albums AnceStars (2023) and Black to the Future (2021) have been featured on Today Show, NPR and Billboard. He has written songs for the PBS Kids animated…