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Chess Club for Children

Mon, February 24, 2020 6:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Thanks to the After School Activities Partnerships (ASAP), we now have several chess coaches to help you learn to play or improve your game. This program is intended for school age children, grades 2-12.

School Age

Family Programs

Local Author: Three Little Urban Pigs

Mon, February 24, 2020 6:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library

Meet local author Sharon D. Ulett and hear her version of the classic Three Little Pigs story.

Storytimes

Author Events

Art Adventures

Mon, February 24, 2020 6:30 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Each month come create a fun craft or art project to take home. For ages 7 and up. Groups cannot be accommodated.

School Age

Minecraft Day

Tue, February 25, 2020 3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Come join us for Minecraft Day at the Kensington Neighborhood Library. We've been collaboratively building cities in our very own realm! Work by yourself or with up to eight other participants. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.

Other Great Programs

LEAP Fiber Arts: Bowls

Tue, February 25, 2020 3:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Use fabric, yarn and glue to craft a bowl of your own design. This program is designed for school-age children. Groups must call ahead.

School Age

arts & crafts

Story Club

Tue, February 25, 2020 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Come read, write, and illustrate stories with us!

Arts and Crafts Programs

Free Play with Wii and Switch!

Tue, February 25, 2020 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Come out to the library after school to play with Nintendo Wii and Switches for free! Kids can play games like Mario Kart, Labo, Dance Dance Revolution and more.

Other Great Programs

Games and Gaming

Philly Reading Coaches

Tue, February 25, 2020 4:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library

Philly Reading Coaches Tuesdays and Thursdays Beginning October 1 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. 1-1 reading sessions with Philly Reading Coaches! Boost your child’s reading skills and receive 25 free books. Reading Coaches is for children in kindergarten to 3rd grade. A…

School Age

Community Flag Making

Tue, February 25, 2020 4:30 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Around the country there have been protests and movements to end demeaning depictions of Indigenous people, such as mascots and costumes created and used without the consent of those whom they depict. Are there ways in which your neighborhood is depicted or your identity is stereotyped? What do…

One Book, One Philadelphia

One Book Workshops - Flag Making

Bryant Terry: Vegetable Kingdom Book Talk and Tasting

Tue, February 25, 2020 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Award-winning chef and author Bryant Terry talks about his new cookbook Vegetable Kingdom and offers tastings; book available for purchase. The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Culinary Literacy Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation's new initiative to develop the City's first…

Culinary Literacy

Sensory Storytime

Tue, February 25, 2020 6:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Sensory Storytime is designed for children ages 10 and under who are on the Autism 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.

Family Programs

Storytimes

Role-Playing Game Club

Wed, February 26, 2020 3:30 P.M.
Kensington Library

Join us every Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:20 as you and your group of adventurers go on daring quests in search of treasure and glory. The only thing you need to bring is your imagination and a thirst for adventure. Open to children and teens 11+. For more information, contact Ryan Friant at…

Want to Help Make an Animated Film?

Wed, February 26, 2020 3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Please plan to attend all six sessions. We are looking for up to 10 kids, ages 8 - 12, to attend 6 workshops where you will learn techniques that will be used to make a short, animated film. Work with a professional animator! Kids who like to make art are preferred. See Ms. Neejla to…

School Age

Crochet Club

Wed, February 26, 2020 4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Come experience the joy of crochet. Whether you’re a beginner or have been crocheting for years, you’ll have fun in this club led by a crochet artist from the community.

Music Club for Children

Wed, February 26, 2020 4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Music is everywhere! Whether you play an instrument, want to learn more about music, or want to put on a musical of your own, join us for instruction and discussion. For children and teens.

Discussion and Participation

Music

Black History Month Road Trip Activity

Wed, February 26, 2020 4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Children will learn about what it was like to travel was like for African Americans during the 1950s. Then we will use our imagination to take our own road trip!