Big Kids Storytime and Playgroup

Fri, May 31, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. 11:00 a.m. Creative play for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome! Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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Read, Baby, Read Storytime

Sat, June 1, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories, songs, and fun activities. All programs are for children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers. Expecting parents and siblings welcome.  Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and…

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Preschool Storytime

Sat, June 1, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library

Join us on selected Saturdays for stories and songs!  For children ages 3 to 5, along with an adult caregiver. Daycares and camps - please call to set up your own special visit.

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Baby & Toddler Storytime

Mon, June 3, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!

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Story to Stage Playwriting Class

Mon, June 3, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Calling All Students in Grades 4-7!!! Are you interested in theater? Do you like to write? Would you like to learn how to write a play and perform it for an audience? Join us for a free playwriting class on Mondays from March 25 through June 3 More info and registration at…

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Read, Baby, Read: Storytime at Powers Park

Mon, June 3, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Powers Park - 2965 Almond St. Philadelphia, PA 19134

Help your child learn through stories & songs at Powers Park! Weather permitting. Text @Portrichmo to 81010 for text reminders. Weather cancelations will be announced via this text service – sign-up highly recommended! If canceled due to weather, storytime will be held at Richmond…

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Who's Your Favorite Superhero Teen Series

Tue, June 4, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Readings and Movies Teens will read excerpts aloud from their favorite superheroes books and graphic novels. After the readings, participants can watch superhero movies in the large meeting room. Refreshments will be served. This program promotes teen reading literacy

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Read, Baby, Read Parent Circle

Tue, June 4, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Parent Circle is a series of gatherings that provide support and enrichment to any caregiver with a child ages birth to 2 years around language and literacy development. Expectant parents also welcome!  Caregivers may come solo or bring children along. New topics each week! For more…

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Spanish Language Learning Circle

Tue, June 4, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in learning Spanish or brushing up on your existing Spanish language skills? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's…

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Reading (Super) Heroes

Wed, June 5, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Do you want to practice your reading skills while having fun?  Join our Super Hero Reading Buddy program which will pair an adult with a young reader.  You can earn stickers for each book you read.  For kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.  

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Read-A-Latte

Wed, June 5, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

We will read 2 books over the course of the summer regarding mental health issues.  Participants will vote on which books to read.  Each week we will discuss chapters we have read. The group will meet at Starbucks for lots of latte.

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PAWS for Reading—Read with Sophie!

Wed, June 5, 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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Summer Storytime

Thu, June 6, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, and interactive play.

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Read, Baby, Read My First Storytime

Thu, June 6, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Richmond Library

Bring your little one for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes and bounces. Siblings welcome. Text @Portrichmo to 81010 for text reminders.  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…

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Read, Baby, Read Little Friends Play Group

Thu, June 6, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Richmond Library

Join us for play and great conversation for babies, toddlers, and grown-ups alike. Text @Portrichmo to 81010 for text reminders. 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.…

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Big Kids Storytime and Playgroup

Fri, June 7, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. 11:00 a.m. Creative play for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome! Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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Storytime Yoga with Beth Heed

Sat, June 8, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Yoga instructor Beth Heed from Oak and Acorn Wellness will host a class filled with stories, yoga, and fun for 2 to 5 year-olds and their caregivers. Move, play, and explore your body in creative ways as we read stories! No prior yoga experience is necessary.  Wear something comfy. Mats are…

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Read, Baby, Read Storytime

Sat, June 8, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories, songs, and fun activities. All programs are for children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers. Expecting parents and siblings welcome.  Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and…

Toddler Baby Family Programs Children Family Literacy

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Mon, June 10, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!

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Big Kids Story Time

Tue, June 11, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers! Free! No registration required. Children's Department Story Hour Room School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

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