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Fall Storytime Series: Stories of Fall and Friendship

Thu, September 26, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Celebrate Fall with stories, songs and rhymes For children of all ages. Groups should contact the Children's Librarian - Ms. Prather - to save a spot.

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Storytime and Block Play

Thu, September 26, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Hear a new story and play with our wooden block collection. Recommended for ages 2 to 6, accompanied by an adult; siblings are always welcome. Imagine, build, and create! Groups must call the children's librarian to schedule separate appointments (216-685-2093).

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Read, Baby, Read My First Storytime

Thu, September 26, 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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Sight Word Game Day

Thu, September 26, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Game play can be a fun and exciting way to practice reading skills and sight word recognition. Each week Miss Echo will provide games for beginner readers to play that will improve fluency, pronunciation, and confidence in early readers. This activity is suggested for Pre-K through 3rd grade.

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Preschool Storytime at the Library!

Fri, September 27, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more! This program is best for children ages 3 to 5 along with an adult caregiver. Siblings are always welcome. Daycares and other groups should call the library to arrange their own special appointment.

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Big Kid Storytime and Playgroup

Fri, September 27, 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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Board Game Bonanza!

Fri, September 27, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

From Chutes and Ladders to Connect 4, from Bingo to Twister, play some games and make some friends! Find us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/parkwaycentralchildrens Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParkwayCCD

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Read, Baby, Read Storytime and Playgroup

Sat, September 28, 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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Wooden Block Party

Mon, September 30, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Join us to play with wooden blocks in the library. Children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers are encouraged to imagine, build, and create!

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Creative Writing Club

Mon, September 30, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Need an outlet for your writing skills or share a poem? Come join us for our weekly writing group! Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram.

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Storytime!

Tue, October 1, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

Young children and families are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities!

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Baby Storytime

Tue, October 1, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join Ms. Susan for interactive stories , songs and fingerplays. After storytime, baby playtime and parent interaction is encouraged.

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Help your child develop literacy skills through the arts at our Lunchtime Literacy Through Music and Art for Families Program!

Tue, October 1, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Communicating about and through the arts at the Fishtown Community Library with Art Sphere Inc. will provide exciting ways for families to create art and make music together while helping children communicate their thoughts, feelings and ideas about their favorite books, themselves and their…

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Homeschool Hangout

Tue, October 1, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Come to the library to play literacy and math games with other homeschool families! For children ages 11 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Storytime!

Wed, October 2, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library

Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 for storytime! Children aged 3-5 and their grownups are welcome – no sign up required. Just drop on by! Large groups please call in advance so we can be sure we have enough space

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