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Read To A Therapy Dog Program
Mon, August 19, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Cene and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too! Program takes place in the Children's…
Family BINGO
Mon, August 19, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Come play BINGO at the library! Children ages 5 and up, teens and their accompanying adults are welcome to attend. We’ll have prizes for everyone! No need to register, just show up. No large groups or camp groups please due to limited space. 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Whitman Library meeting…
Eagles Eye Mobile
Tue, August 20, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
The Eagles Eye Mobile will be at Charles Durham Libary, this summer giving kids (ages 5-18) NO-COST eye exams and if needed, glasses! Please visit https://eem.intakeq.com/booking to schedule an appointment. Contact us at 215-339-6770 or Email…
Board Games for Kids & Teens
Tue, August 20, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to play board games like Sorry, Candy Land, and many more! Games will be available to play on the children's side of the library. No large groups, please (10+ people) due to space constraints. For children ages 5-12, teens and their families.…
Builders Club
Tue, August 20, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Create with Legos and other building activities, guided with a goal in mind. We'll work on a different theme each time. Meets most Tuesdays from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., through August 20. Best for ages 3 - 12.
Science in the Summer: Be an Astrobiologist!
Wed, August 21, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Explore Mars with GSK and the Franklin Institute's Science in the Summer program! Over five weeks, we will learn about rockets, engineering, astronauts, and more. Today we will talk about being an Astrobiologist. This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th grade. …
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, August 21, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
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…
Crafting Party! for K-12
Wed, August 21, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
School-age kids are invited to make a new craft each week! All supplies provided.
Movie and Coloring
Thu, August 22, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Enjoy two fun things! Watch a kids movie and do some movie-themed coloring at the same time. For preschoolers and kids up to age 12. Meets most Thursdays, through August 22.
Crafternoon for Kids
Thu, August 22, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for a new self-directed craft every week in July and August! Drop-in on Thursday afternoons 2:00-4:30 p.m. August 22: Origami August 29: Assortment of crafts from previous weeks! No camp groups or large groups (8+ people) allowed due to limited space and supplies. Craft schedule is…
Kids' Summer Book Club
Thu, August 22, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Discuss our book of the month and eat snacks! Today we will be talking about A Single Shard , by Linda Sue Park. Stop by Natalie's desk in the children's area or mail hartogn@freelibrary.org to register. We will have books available to check out. Best for children…
Bird Walk
Thu, August 22, 2024
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Location: Columbus Square Park (13th & Wharton) Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the…
Science in the Summer: Be a Spacesuit Designer!
Thu, August 22, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Big Question: How can we design a spacesuit that protects astronauts from radiation and micrometeorides? Kids entering grades 2 - 6 can be space scientists this summer at the Falls Library! Science in the Summer is a free science education program that helps elementrary school…
LEGO Party! for K-12
Thu, August 22, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us for creative building with the library's sizable LEGO collection each week!
Fun in the Shade!
Thu, August 22, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Are you ready for some fun in the shade? Cool down with us on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm while we play, explore, build, create, and more each week! This program will take place in our Story Hour Room and is intended for our friends 12 and under. Please note that some programs may be…
Build It!
Fri, August 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to build with LEGO, Magna-Tiles, and more! For children ages 5-12. Younger siblings are welcome (we have blocks for them, too.) No large groups (10+ people) or camp groups please. Children under 7 years old must be supervised by an adult while in…
Board Games for All
Fri, August 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Join us with friends, or come make new friends! Pick from our selection of board games. Fun for all ages. Meets most Fridays, through August 23.
End of Summer Bash & Prize Raffle Drawing
Fri, August 23, 2024
11:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Prize Drawing at 12:15 p.m Send off the Summer with one last celebration! We'll be drawing the winners of our Summer Reading Raffle, but everyone's a winner when there's free books, water ice, music, and pretzels to be had. Lively fun outdoors, and crafting activities indoors.…
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, August 26, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
Chess Club
Mon, August 26, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Learn and improve your chess playing skills with top-notch chess players! Free and open to the public. All ages and skill levels welcome. No registration required. Text @ricadult or @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.