Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids

Thu, February 21, 2019 4:45 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us every Thursday for yoga and mindfulness.  Please plan to wear comfortable, flexible clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one (mats may be available for kids that do not have thier own).  Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign up for LEAP.  For kids in K-12 only (no…

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LEAP Chess Club

Sat, February 23, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

1pm-2pm in the Story Hour Room, intended for school age children. No experience necessary.   Parkway Central Library Children's Department Ground Floor, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.686.5369 ***Programs are subject to change*** Find us on…

School Age LEAP Games and Gaming Chess Board Games and Role-Playing

Indoor Exercises

Sat, February 23, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Join us for a spin on classic games youknow and love! We'll be playing baloon volleyball, snake tag, basket-head basketball, and more.  For school-age kids who want to play.

School Age LEAP Other Great Programs

STEAM

Mon, February 25, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Try your hand at simple circuits, engineering challenges, video games, and slime recipes, oh my!  Math Bingo: Monday, February 11 | Test your math skills while also playing a fun round of Bingo! Magnets: Monday, February 25 | Spend an afternoon learning about magnets, how they work,…

Young Adult School Age LEAP Games and Gaming Science

Tech Tuesday

Tue, February 26, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Hands on exploration of various technical devices and  applications. Learn to write a song or music to GarageBand or make a video and direct your very own  short movie!

Young Adult School Age LEAP

Crotchet project

Tue, February 26, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Come learn to crotchet with us!  Elba, one of Teen Leadership Assistants, will be leading this program.  

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Free Library of Circuity!

Tue, February 26, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Find out why polar opposites attract and how to make electricity flow! This program explores circuitry using a set of batteries, LEDs, mini motors and more! This program is open to youth during LEAP.

Young Adult School Age LEAP Science Technology STEM

Free Library of Circuity!

Tue, February 26, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library

Find out why polar opposites attract and how to make electricity flow! This program explores circuitry using a set of batteries, LEDs, mini motors and more! This program is open to youth during LEAP.

Young Adult School Age LEAP Science Technology STEM

Free Library of Circuity!

Tue, February 26, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Find out why polar opposites attract and how to make electricity flow! This program explores circuitry using a set of batteries, LEDs, mini motors and more! This program is open to youth during LEAP.

Young Adult School Age LEAP Science Technology STEM

Making An African Head Dress

Tue, February 26, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Participants will use cardboard, felt, tape, glue, and markers to make African influenced head dresses.      

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STEAM

Tue, February 26, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Try your hand at simple circuits, engineering challenges, video games, and slime recipes, oh my!  Math Bingo: Monday, February 11 | Test your math skills while also playing a fun round of Bingo! Magnets: Monday, February 25 | Spend an afternoon learning about magnets, how they work,…

Young Adult School Age LEAP Games and Gaming Science

History Lab: Pre-Slavery and Beyond

Tue, February 26, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Decolonize history and absorb African history before slavery and beyond!

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Science Wednesday

Wed, February 27, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Pretend to be scientists, research and experiment with basic chemistry, make paper circuits, and explore!

Young Adult School Age LEAP STEM

Indoor Exercise

Wed, February 27, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Come move and have fun with us! 

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Teen Resume Workshop

Wed, February 27, 2019 3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

Hey Teens, it is cold outside, but deadlines for summer jobs will be fast approaching.  Make sure that you are ready.  Starting today, come to McPherson Square and get help making a resume.  

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Teen Book Club

Wed, February 27, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

In February/March 2019, we'll be reading Ghost Boys by author Jewell Parker Rhodes with Lillian Marrero's Teen Book club! Come share and discuss your thoughts on our February book Ghost Boys with your fellow teens! Ages 12-17. 

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STEAM

Wed, February 27, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Try your hand at simple circuits, engineering challenges, video games, and slime recipes, oh my!  Math Bingo: Monday, February 11 | Test your math skills while also playing a fun round of Bingo! Magnets: Monday, February 25 | Spend an afternoon learning about magnets, how they work,…

Young Adult School Age LEAP Games and Gaming Science

Artsy Thursday

Thu, February 28, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Explore using various mediums and materials to create art. Paint, draw, sew, or just experiment for fun. 

Young Adult School Age LEAP Art arts & crafts

Minecraft community

Thu, February 28, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Come join our Minecraft community at the Kensington library!  We host a Minecraft session in the computer lab every Thursday from 3-5:30 p.m., where we build everything from farms and villages to swank modern homes. We have our own Minecraft Realm, a persistent server which allows us all to…

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Honoring Sculptor Kara Walker

Thu, February 28, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Widener Library

School-age participants will make various sculptures using glue, hair conditioner, and shaving cream.      

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