Events: Calendar of Events

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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Virtual Messy Mondays

Mon, March 15, 2021 1:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join Ms. Naomi in making a big mess! Pictures and instructions for fun sensory play with common household items. Geared at children of all ages. Everyone needs time to make a mess! Remember kids, at the library our motto is "We make messes and then we clean them up." so be sure to…

Family Programs

Minecraft Day

Mon, March 15, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Come join us for Minecraft Club, where up to eight players can play together on our very own Minecraft Realm! We will be hosting sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 3PM - 5:30PM. Work by yourself or cooperatively. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. Please note: requires Minecraft Java Edition for…

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Virtual Storytime

Tue, March 16, 2021 11:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Enjoy fiction, nonfiction, and poetry picture books for ages 5 & up. Posted Tuesdays at 11am. FB @ LillianMarreroBranch IG @ LillianMarreroLibrary

Family Programs

Storytimes

Virtual PAWS for Reading: Read to a Therapy Dog

Tue, March 16, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

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

Family Programs

Books & Cooks: Shining Stars

Tue, March 16, 2021 4:00 P.M.
Virtual

Books & Cooks is a collaboration between Parkway Central Children's Department & the Culinary Literacy Center Nourishing Literacy team. This event is designed for school-aged children with an open invitation to caregivers. Inspired by the theme of stars, we will have read-alouds,…

School Age

Virtual-St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!

Tue, March 16, 2021 4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a story and a craft on our Facebook Page: Northeast Children's .

School Age

Family Programs

Storytimes

Virtual Music & Movement with Ms. Naomi!

Wed, March 17, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Ms. Naomi for Music & Movement! Enjoy songs, dancing, and fun exploring rhythm and movement! Intended for our friends ages 2-7 years but all are welcome to join in the fun! Facebook.com/ParkwayCentralChildrens

Family Programs

Children's Meal Distribution

Wed, March 17, 2021 11:00 A.M.
Logan Library

We are offering a free, weekly meal distribution to school children, or families of school children, up to 18 years old. Each child will receive one breakfast and one lunch per day, up to 5 each. Parents can pick up meals for their children. The meals start out frozen and are…

Family

Virtual PAWS for Reading: Read to a Therapy Dog

Wed, March 17, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Family Programs

Woof and Meow Café!

Wed, March 17, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Calling all young readers! Would you like to read to your own personal cat or dog audience? Then bring your favorite book and join us every Wednesday from 3-4PM! Each virtual reading session is hosted by Main Line Animal Rescue together with the Free Library. Some of our furry guests will even…

School Age

Family Programs

Take-and-Make Kits

Thu, March 18, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Richmond Library

Each kit contains instructions for crafts and all or almost all of the supplies you will need, plus some bonus activity ideas! There will also be video instructions posted on our Facebook page. Supplies are limited and are first-come, first-served. Please come to the front of the library to pick…

Arts and Crafts Programs

Activi-day Thursday

Thu, March 18, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Visit our Facebook page each Thursday for science experiments, crafts, games, and more using common household supplies.

Family Programs

Virtual PAWS for Reading: Read to a Therapy Dog

Thu, March 18, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Family Programs

Among Us

Thu, March 18, 2021 4:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Do you enjoy pretending to do routine tasks while sabotaging spaceships? Are you interested in playing Among Us with your friends? Come join us every Thursday from 4-4:45 PM for a special gaming session. We'll be running our own private Among Us room with a Zoom chat (shh! no cheating!)…

School Age

Family Programs

Online Guitar Lessons

Thu, March 18, 2021 4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Now is a good a time as any to pick up a new hobby or dust off an old one! Learn to play guitar during 30-minute one-on-one lessons via Zoom for ages 10+ every other Thursday. Those interested should contact instructors Eddy Yu: eddyyu@sas.upen.edu or Kristen Yeh: kristeny@sas.upenn.edu

School Age

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Virtual Pajama Storytime

Thu, March 18, 2021 6:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Listen to fun sleepytime stories in your pajamas! Don't forget your favorite stuffed friend. This program will appear on the branch facebook page. Click here to access: https://www.facebook.com/LovettBranchFreeLibrary/ This program is provided by Ms. Dana, Children's…

Family Programs

Storytimes

Virtual Programs

[Outdoors] Yoga Walk Guided Tour with Anne-Marie

Fri, March 19, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

The Friends of Whitman Library invite you to join Anne-Marie Mulgrew for a weekly guided tour of our new Yoga Walk! Dress for the weather and wear a mask. For adults, families, children and teens. This event is weather permitting so please check our Facebook page for updates.

Virtual Storytime on Instagram Live

Fri, March 19, 2021 2:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

Weekly storytime for children with Ms. Tuesday on Instagram @mcphersonsqlibrary

Family Programs

Storytimes

Minecraft Day

Fri, March 19, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

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Virtual LEAP at Home

Sat, March 20, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

STEAM arts and crafts ideas by Ms. Laurin and Ms. Kesha, LEAP Maker Mentors. Mondays and Saturdays, 12pm. FB @ LillianMarreroBranch IG @ LillianMarreroLibrary