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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 31, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
Summer Storytime with Ms. Susan
Thu, August 1, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join us for songs, stories, and fun!
LEGO Party! for K-12
Thu, August 1, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us for creative building with the library's sizable LEGO collection each week!
Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!
Thu, August 1, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Intended for our friends going into 2nd-6th grade, this series of five programs takes kids through some of the many kinds of science that support space exploration! You do not need to sign up ahead of time, but please do arrive as close to 3:30 as possible. It's also okay if you can't…
Preschool Storytime
Fri, August 2, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street from the library's main entrance. In…
Toddler Storytime with Miss Chelsea
Fri, August 2, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Join Miss Chelsea for storytime! We’ll read, sing, and play! This program is geared towards toddlers, but can be adapted for younger and older children.
Builder Club for Kids of All Ages
Fri, August 2, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs, and anything that builds? Then stop by Builder Club all summer long to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks. Fridays in the Summer starting June 21
Courageous Kids: Wilma Exhibit
Now through Fri, August 2, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
In partnership with Philadelphia Doll Museum Forward , we now have on display Wilma alongside related library materials and activities. Wilma was made to honor four brave Black girls named Ruby Bridges, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne Stripling, and Tessie Prevost who challenged school segregation. The…
Family Storytime
Sat, August 3, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us Saturday mornings this Summer! Gather the family to enjoy picture books, rhymes, felt stories, and songs. Every storytime will end with bubbles and an opportunity to sign up for Summer of Wonder. Recommended to families with children aged 0-8
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, August 5, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Nice weather? We'll be in Shakespeare Park, across the street from the library! Unfavorable weather? We'll…
Read Baby Read Storytime and Playgroup
Mon, August 5, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us every Monday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.
Traveling Tree House Bookmobile
Mon, August 5, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
The Traveling Tree House Bookmobile is visiting Olney Library! Kiddos and teens can choose a favorite book to take home!
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, August 5, 2024
3:30 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…
Read To A Therapy Dog Program
Mon, August 5, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Cene 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! Program takes place in the Children's…
Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, August 6, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of bad weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date (check our…
Preschool Storytime
Tue, August 6, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs and movement! Best suited for ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Summer Party!
Tue, August 6, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Celebrate summer with the Rodriguez branch! Get your face painted, collect your prizes for summer reading, make crafts, play games, and more!
Kids Construction Club
Tue, August 6, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Build your dreams, one block at a time. Explore different types of toddler-friendly construction toys including MagnaTiles, LEGOs, KEVA planks, and more. For children ages 4 and under.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, August 6, 2024
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join library staff on Tuesdays for Toddler Storytime in Rittenhouse Square. Meet us at the goat statue for songs, stories, and rhymes, and follow up with a special toddler playtime!
Baby & Toddler Storytime and Free Play
Tue, August 6, 2024
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.