Kids Movie Day

Tue, July 23, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Kick back and relax with an entertaining, kid-friendly film.

School Age Film Screening Family Programs Family Summer Reading

Sewing and Sculpture Days

Tue, July 23, 2019 2:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Come join us as we sculpt with air dry clay or learn basic sewing skills.

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A Free Tour of Our Five Senses: A Family Friendly, Interactive Exhibition.

Tue, July 23, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Sign up for your free curator-led tour of Our Five Senses, the first family friendly, fully-interactive exhibition at the Free Library. Tours begin at 3:00 p.m and are 45 minutes. While the exhibition is geared for all ages, the suggested minimum age for the tour is 10 years old. Tours are…

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Movie Matinee for Teens and Their Children

Tue, July 23, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Teen parents! Bring your babies ages 0 to 2 years for family-friendly movie night. Snacks provided. Family members are welcome! Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and their families, using new library spaces and materials to help develop language and literacy. Text…

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Around the World with the Geography Lady

Tue, July 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Travel around the world while staying right here in the library! Get to know about different places and different cultures with Alycia Larson, the Geography Lady.

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Club Time

Wed, July 24, 2019 10:00 A.M.
McPherson Square Library

This summer we have set aside a special time to work on bigger projects.  Interested in painting?  Come join our Art Club.  Interested in fixing bicycles? Come join our Bike Club.  Interested in playing chess? Come join our Chess club. Have some other interest?  Come and…

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Jams! in the Park @ Dickinson Square

Wed, July 24, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Meet us in the park for stories, music, and a sensory activity. 

School Age Preschool Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Summer Reading

Toddler Storytime

Wed, July 24, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Kensington Library

Join us for toddler storytime! Together, we’ll explore stories and activities that help the reading habit in children . This program is intended primarily for children from one to three years of age and their caregivers, but siblings of other ages are welcome. For more information, contact…

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Wednesdays of Wonder: Snake Party!

Wed, July 24, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Snake expert Scott Prior will talk about snakes' intriguing lives, and, if you are brave enough, you can pet one of his snake friends. WOW! (Wednesdays of Wonder) in Montgomery Auditorium Part of the Margaret S. Halloran Family Literacy Programming Series

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Family Movies

Wed, July 24, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Join us for a family friendly movie on Wednesdays at 1PM! For ages 5 and up. Children ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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Parent Cafe

Wed, July 24, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Join us for conversations about social connections and concrete supports in times of need.  Free lunch, child care and septa key passes will be available.  From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Space is limited.  To save your spot, RSVP to Daniel Mills at 267-443-0056 or Efia King at…

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Math Wednesdays

Wed, July 24, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

This hands on class taught by UPenn graduate students will give young mathematicians a chance to play math games and try out activities based on the book of the week.  In Conjunction with UPenn's Urban Teaching Apprenticeship Program

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Writing Wednesdays

Wed, July 24, 2019 1:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Come write with us.  We will explore writing songs and melodies, comic strips, poetry and plays.  

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Movie Wednesday: Hotel Transylvania 3

Wed, July 24, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

Join us for a blockbuster!  *** Camps must call 215-685-2845 to register to ensure space .***

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Eco Art

Wed, July 24, 2019 2:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Come join our make a jug bird feeder or basic basket with us.

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Frankford's Movie Night

Wed, July 24, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Frankford Library

Join us for a Family-Friendly Film the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 4PM.

Young Adult School Age Preschool Family Programs Film Screening Children Family Movies & Television Summer Reading Five Senses

PAWS for Reading—Read with Sophie!

Wed, July 24, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Readers of all ages and stages are invited to read aloud to a well-trained therapy animal in order to improve their reading and communication skills. Since pets don’t correct mistakes, there is no pressure to “perform” and reading becomes a fun, positive, enjoyable experience.…

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Family Trivia Night

Wed, July 24, 2019 5:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

The South Philadelphia Library will be hosting a Trivia Night where we're looking for teams of 2-5 to come together and put their knowledge to the test! Children are welcome and special bonuses will also be available to players 14 or younger. Questions are for late-elementary through adult…

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Read, Baby, Read Walkers and Talkers Pajama Storytime

Wed, July 24, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Dance, wiggle, and sing along in our fun storytime for young independent movers.  For babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.  Text @Portrichmo to 81010 for text reminders!  Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and their…

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English Classes for Families

Thu, July 25, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library

This five-week series of English classes from the Center for Literacy is for adults with children. Snacks and activities will be available for children who are attending. Adults who are interested should plan to attend the intake/testing session on Wednesday, June 26 at 12 pm at Whitman Library.…

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