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Many in-person programs are cancelled or postponed. Check out our virtual programming , which you can watch or join in from home.

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In-Person Music and Movement with Ms Naomi!

Wed, June 23, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Ms Naomi Wednesdays at 10:30 am at Shakespeare Park (across the street from the library on Vine St) for Music and Movement! Enjoy songs, dance, and fun explorations of rhythm and movement! This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. As per City of…

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Storytime and Giveaways

Wed, June 23, 2021 11:00 A.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library

Join us for a storytime, outside, with Mr. Tom. During this time we will have some giveaways including books, snack cups and water bottles. You can also sign up for our summer reading program - Summer of Wonder. Look for us in the parking lot, or the playgound next door. This…

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Crafts in the Garden!

Wed, June 23, 2021 1:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Learn something new each week. This week, we will decorate a clay pot and add a plant. This program is for families - adults, teens, and children, but children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver. The program runs from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Space is limited and…

Summer Reading Outside

Wed, June 23, 2021 2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Join us outside at our Summer Reading table! Sign up for Summer Reading and get your swag bag with supplies, ideas, prizes and more, or stop by to grab a snack, share your progress, grab a free book and enter our end of summer raffles! Wednesdays and Fridays between 2:00 p.m. and…

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Summer Reading

Grab and Go Activity Kits

Wed, June 23, 2021 2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Stop by our Summer Reading table to grab your weekly activity kit! Each week we’ll explore a different theme through take home crafts and activities. You can catch a sneak peak of each week’s theme on our Facebook page or the @cobbscreeklibrary Instagram. For children ages 6 and up,…

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Virtual PAWS for Reading: Read to a Therapy Dog

Wed, June 23, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 3:00-4:00 p.m. to read to a therapy animal friend from PAWS for people on a live video conference. Reading to a dog helps children develop confidence and skills for reading aloud! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PAWSFreeLibrary

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Clay, Play, Read!

Wed, June 23, 2021 4:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Don't miss this six-week clay and early literacy program for children ages 3-8 and their families! This is a hybrid program: every other week the program will be held outdoors and in person; the remainder sessions will be held on Zoom. Participating families will receive art kits,…

Outdoor Storytime

Thu, June 24, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Join your children's librarians for outdoor storytime in Veron Park. We'll read, sing, dance and play... just like old times! This progam is best for ages 3 - 6, and older and younger siblings are welcome to join the fun! Children can also sign up for summer reading, or update…

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Outdoor Storytime

Thu, June 24, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

Join Ms. Echo and Mr. Bruce for In-person Storytime on Locust Walk! Masks (for kids over 2) and social distancing required. Space is limited; first-come first-served. Ages 0-5. Bring Your Own Blanket. Note: Weather permitting. Please call 215-685-7671 or check our Facebook page in case of…

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Storytime Fun in Shakespeare Park!

Thu, June 24, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us in Shakespeare Park every Thursday during Summer of Wonder at 10:30 a.m. for a fun & exciting in-person, socially distanced Storytime activity with a Free Library of Philadelphia Parkway Central Children's Department…

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Virtual Summer of Wonder: Spin Me a Shadow, Tell Me a Tale

Thu, June 24, 2021 11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Discover the magical world of shadow puppetry with Daniel Barash of Firelight Shadow Theater. Featuring fast-paced shadow puppetry versions of beloved folktales from around the world, followed by a brief lesson on how to create shadow puppets at home! This is a Zoom program which will also be…

Storytime at DiSilvestro Park

Thu, June 24, 2021 11:00 A.M.
DiSilvestro Park

Join us for a fun day every Thursday at 11a.m. socially distanced outdoors at DiSilvestro Park. Masks are required for children 2 and up.

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Outdoor Preschool Storytime

Thu, June 24, 2021 11:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Join us for stories, music and movement on our library lawn during this storytime for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Check our Facebook page or the @cobbscreeklibrary Instagram for weather cancellations. Thursdays @ 11am, June 24th through September 2nd

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Storytime at DiSilvestro Park

Thu, June 24, 2021 11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join us for a fun day every Thursday at 11a.m. socially distanced outdoors at DiSilvestro Park. Masks are required for children 2 and up.

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Virtual Crafternoon

Thu, June 24, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Every Thursday afternoon this summer Ms Echo will post a new craft tutorial using items you probably already have at home! Videos will be made available on the Walnut Street West Facebook page on Thursdays at 12 pm. All ages are welcome.

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Preschool Storytime

Thu, June 24, 2021 2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

Join us for a fun preschool storytime on select Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. For preschool children accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Preschool

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Virtual PAWS for Reading: Read to a Therapy Dog

Thu, June 24, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

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Outdoor Storytime

Fri, June 25, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Logan Library

Join us for stories, songs and fun! For preschoolers and their families, on the steps of the library (weather permitting). Space may be limited as we will be practicing physical distancing, even while outside. We will meet most Fridays, from June 4 through July 30.