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Storytime with Librarian Meg
Wed, November 19, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Haddington Library
Join Librarian Meg at the library for an interactive Storytime including books and songs. If there’s interest, there will be a short craft after the program. This program is intended for children aged 0-5 and their families, but older siblings are welcome!
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Wed, November 19, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Kingsessing…
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GED Science and Math Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Wed, November 19, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Math & Science Prep At the Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 1:10-3:40 p.m. NO CLASS on Oct. 13, Nov. 4, 26 & 27 This CCP course will help you prepare for the Math and Science portions of the GED or…
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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup
Wed, November 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Wednesday at 2pm for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, November 19, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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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…
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Basic English Literacy
Thu, November 20, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Paschalville Library
Basic English Literacy (for English Language Learners) Paschalville Library (6942 Woodland Ave, 19142) Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic…
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Storytime Adventures!
Thu, November 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event…
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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup
Thu, November 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Calling all babies, toddlers and twos! Librarian Rachel will lead families in stories, songs, tickles, bounces, bubbles and maybe a few peek-a-boos! Afterwards, families can stay in our community room to explore baby toys and socialize. Older siblings welcome.
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Storytime with Ms. Prather
Thu, November 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join our Children's Librarian, Ms. Prather, for stories, songs, rhymes, dance and play. Best for infants through preschool aged children, along with their caregivers. Groups must reserve their spot in advance by calling the library.
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Family Storytime
Thu, November 20, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Paschalville Library
Join us for a storytime with fun activities for the whole family. Filled with stories, rhymes, songs, and activities meant to encourage literacy skills and child development. For children aged 6 and under. All ages are welcome!
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GED Science and Math Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Thu, November 20, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Math & Science Prep At the Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 1:10-3:40 p.m. NO CLASS on Oct. 13, Nov. 4, 26 & 27 This CCP course will help you prepare for the Math and Science portions of the GED or…
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Clark Park Storytime
Fri, November 21, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Bring a blanket & snack and meet us at 43rd St. & Chester Ave. near the Clark Park playground for stories, songs, fun & bubbles! In case of rain, storytime will be held at the Walnut Street West library at 201 South 40th Street; please check our socials for day-of updates. All ages…
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Storytime
Fri, November 21, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Join Whitman Librarian Ms. Rachel for storytime in the library meeting room! Sharing songs, stories, and rhymes will help develop a love of reading from an early age. This storytime is geared towards toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers, but babies and older siblings are welcome. After…
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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, November 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for Preschool Storytime every Friday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after Storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Family Storytime
Fri, November 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Join Ms. Adrianna for stories, songs, and rhymes every Friday at 11am! This Storytime is best for children 3-5, but all family members are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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Artsy Craftsy Storytime
Sat, November 22, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs and scarves in our community room. After storytime, stay for a craft. The last storytime of every month will be a STEM craft!
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Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, November 22, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
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Saturday Storytime
Sat, November 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Wadsworth Library
Join Mr. Nate for a special Saturday Storytime! We will read books, sing songs, and have playtime afterward. This program is intended for children ages 1 - 5, along with an adult caregiver.
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Computer Basics
Mon, November 24, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
For users with no previous computer experience learn to use the mouse, learn to search the internet and sign up for email. Call in advance to register. Program is from 10AM-12PM.
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime!
Mon, November 24, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Read, Baby, Read storytime on Monday mornings at 11:30am. Stay after storytime for playtime! Intended for babies and toddlers ages 0-2, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event will be held indoors on the library's 3rd floor, accessible…