Events: Calendar of Events

The Story Orchestra: Peter and the Wolf

Wed, March 19, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Listen, move, and learn at this special interactive story time with The Rock School for Dance! Explore the joy of movement and storytelling with master educator, Jessica Kilpatrick as she brings the tale of The Story Orchestra to life at the Queen Memorial Library! This program is intended…

Other Great Programs

Wednesday STEAM LEAP Activity

Wed, March 19, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

An activity that changes from week to week to explore language, art, and/or STEM topics in the children's section from 3pm-4:45pm.

LEAP

Science

中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)

Thu, March 20, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧！ Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.

Family Programs

Storytimes

Thursday LEAP Construction Club

Thu, March 20, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Create with LEGO and other building toys 3pm-4:45pm in the meeting room.

School Age

LEAP

Library Playgroup

Fri, March 21, 2025 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 can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766. Fridays at 10:00 AM

Family Programs

Storytimes

Children

Fun Fridays

Fri, March 21, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Join us on Fridays for crafts, science experiments, or games! This program is for school age children, beginning at 3 p.m

School Age

Other Great Programs

Friday LEAP After School Games

Fri, March 21, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Board games and puzzles featured from 3pm-4:45pm in the children's section (or we can move this into the meeting room if it becomes disruptive)

School Age

LEAP

Builder Club: For Kids of All ages

Fri, March 21, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs or anything you can build? If so, then stop by Builder Club to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks.

Family Programs

Dance Me a Story

Sat, March 22, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Listen, move, and learn at this special interactive story time with The Rock School for Dance! Explore the joy of movement and storytelling with master educator, Jessica Kilpatrick as she brings the tale of The Story Orchestra to life at the Charles Santore Library! This program is intended for…

Other Great Programs

Music and Movement Storytime

Sat, March 22, 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.

Read To a Therapy Dog

Sat, March 22, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too!

Dance Me a Story

Sat, March 22, 2025 12:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Listen, move, and learn at this special interactive story time with The Rock School for Dance! Explore the joy of movement and storytelling with master educator, Jessica Kilpatrick as she brings the tale of The Story Orchestra to life at the South Philadelphia Library! This program is intended…

Other Great Programs

Monday LEAP Art Explorers

Mon, March 24, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Materials for self-guided artwork creation will be available from 3pm-5:45pm in the children's section.

Arts and Crafts

Tween Talk

Mon, March 24, 2025 3:15 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Designed to provide a safe, inclusive, and informative space for tweens to learn about important topics that will help them navigate the pre-teen years with confidence and knowledge. This program, led by Planned Parenthood, will cover topics such as consent, gender identity, healthy…

Health

Chess Club for Kids!

Mon, March 24, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…

Family Programs

Read To a Therapy Dog

Mon, March 24, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too!

Pajama Storytime!

Tue, March 25, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Wear your coziest pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this evening storytime. We'll read books and sing songs and rhymes in the Story Hour Room. This event is recommended for children 3 to 8 years old.