STEAM Wednesdays

Wed, May 1, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join us for a new experiment or fun game that challenges your mind! LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program) homework help and literacy activities offered for grades K-12 while school is in session.

Young Adult School Age LEAP Games and Gaming Science

Hamlet (Performed by Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre)

Wed, May 1, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Tickets: $15.00    Click here to purchase tickets! Enjoy a 90-minute adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, presented by Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre’s professional actors and directed by Artistic/Executive Director, Carmen Khan. This is a fresh…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Live Performances Literature Performing Arts

Construction Club

Thu, May 2, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library

Children aged eight and younger, accompanied by a caregiver, are invited to join us as we build with wooden blocks, magnetic tiles, Lincoln Logs, Mega Bloks, and more, with people, animals, and vehicles to inhabit their creations! In addition to being a lot of fun, construction play supports the…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children LEGO

PAFA Art Class

Thu, May 2, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Join PAFA education staff for free hands on art making projects. 

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Art Children Family arts & crafts

Quilting Class

Thu, May 2, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Come discovery the world of Quilting. Learn about the history and how to start your own project! Recommend for kids in grades K-12 and their families.

School Age Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Family Quilting

Drum Classes at the Library

Thu, May 2, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library

Learn how to play various percussion instruments and discover how the drum has been a historically relevant method of communication.  The classes will culminate in a performance for friends and family.  Taught by Brother Mike.   Meets on selected Thursdays through June…

School Age Workshops and Enrichment Music

Build it Club!

Thu, May 2, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us on Thursdays for LEGOs, Magnatiles, K'Nex and other STEM building toys for Free Play with kids of all ages.  We also have pre-Duplo, Duplo and big kid LEGOs for kids at all stages and capabilities.  There is an optional snack after LEGO club.

School Age Family Programs Children STEM

Chess Club

Thu, May 2, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Learn to play chess or improve your game! Students of all ages, and all levels welcome.  Register with Prashant at GhoksheP@freelibrary.org.  

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Chess

Game Time Thursdays!

Thu, May 2, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Enjoy our large and rotating collection of tabletop games with our friendly LEAP staff.  LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program) homework help and literacy activities offered for grades K-12 while school is in session.  

School Age Family Programs LEAP Children Games and Gaming Board Games and Role-Playing

Rhythm and Percussion with Karen Smith

Thu, May 2, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library

Children and teens are invited to join our special guest, Karen Smith, for an interactive percussion program.

Young Adult School Age Preschool Family Programs Other Great Programs Music

Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids

Thu, May 2, 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…

School Age LEAP Other Great Programs Yoga

Sleeping Mat Project

Fri, May 3, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Andorra Library

Did you know that recycled plastic bags can be turned into colorful woven mats for homeless individuals in our community? Join us to make a difference.  All ages are welcome to help - from 10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.. This program is a partnership with Integrate for Good.

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Senior Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Other Great Programs Environment & Nature Social Justice arts & crafts

Build It!

Fri, May 3, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Build with LEGO, Magna-Tiles, Keva Planks and more! For ages 7 and up.

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children LEGO

LEGO Club

Fri, May 3, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

You bring your imagination; we supply the LEGOs. Program is for school age children, ages 7 and up. 

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Children LEGO

Construction Club

Fri, May 3, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Richmond Library

Build with LEGOs, MagnaTiles, KEVA planks, Straws & Connectors, and more. All ages welcome. Children under seven must be accompanied by an adult.

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children

LEGO Club

Fri, May 3, 2019 3:45 P.M.
Andorra Library

Can't keep your hands out of a tub of LEGOs?  We can't either. Do you dream of building something amazing with LEGOs?  We do too! If this is you, come join us!  Work on the building assignment, check out a project in one of our many LEGO books, or let your imagination soar…

School Age Other Great Programs LEGO

Black History Walk: The Seventh Ward

Sat, May 4, 2019 10:45 A.M.
Seger Recreation Center, 1020 Lombard Street

Co-hosted by Jane’s Walk (https://janeswalk.org/united-states/philadelphia-pa/). Discover the places and people of Philadelphia's historically black Seventh Ward, brought to life through images, as well as their own words written in diaries, letters, and newspapers. We'll step into…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Discussion and Participation African American Philadelphia History Changing City

PAWS Read to a Dog

Sat, May 4, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library

Read aloud to a trained therapy dog! Reading to a dog takes the pressure off and makes reading a positive experience.   

School Age Family Programs Children Family PAWS Read to a Dog

Literacy Lab

Sat, May 4, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Tacony Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Tacony Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session I – 12:00 to…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab

Literacy Lab

Sat, May 4, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Independence Library will host two sessions of the Literacy lab program on Saturdays from November 17th until May 18th.  Session I – 12:00 to…

School Age Family Programs Children Family Literacy Read by 4th Literacy Lab