Chess Club for Children

Mon, April 29, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Thanks to the After School Activities Partnerships (ASAP), we now have several chess coaches to help you learn to play or improve your game.  This program is intended for school age children, grades 2-12.  

School Age Family Programs Children Chess

Philadelphia Science Festival - Science After School!

Tue, April 30, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library

Spark your student’s passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning when local engineers, scientists, and other experts visit your neighborhood library to lead FREE after-school programs. Take part in these exciting experiments, animal encounters, and kid-…

School Age LEAP Other Great Programs Children Family Free Library of Philadelphia Science STEM

Tech Club

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

Come learn about technology with us!  Our Teen Leader Assistant, Elba and Damon will host a program for the children to learn and work with technology.

School Age LEAP Family Programs Children Family Makers & Makerspaces Technology Teens STEM

Philadelphia Science Festival - Science After School!

Tue, April 30, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Spark your student’s passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning when local engineers, scientists, and other experts visit your neighborhood library to lead FREE after-school programs. Take part in these exciting experiments, animal encounters, and kid-…

School Age LEAP Family Programs Children Family Free Library of Philadelphia Science STEM

Philadelphia Science Festival - Science After School!

Tue, April 30, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Independence Library

Spark your student’s passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning when local engineers, scientists, and other experts visit your neighborhood library to lead FREE after-school programs. Take part in these exciting experiments, animal encounters, and kid-…

School Age LEAP Family Programs Children Family Free Library of Philadelphia Science STEM

Philadelphia Science Festival - Science After School!

Tue, April 30, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library

Spark your student’s passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning when local engineers, scientists, and other experts visit your neighborhood library to lead FREE after-school programs. Take part in these exciting experiments, animal encounters, and kid-…

School Age LEAP Family Programs Children Family Free Library of Philadelphia Science STEM

Kids Yoga

Tue, April 30, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Kids yoga with instructor Danielle Pramick. FREE! Mats are available, or bring your own.  This class will give kids a safe environment to play, explore and experience the wonderful benefits of yoga including grounding, self-expression, balance and flexibility. Class is centered…

School Age Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Health & Fitness Yoga meditation Health

Kids Can Cook

Tue, April 30, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Healthy Cooking class for school-aged children, taught by serv-safe certified cooking instructor Keisha Prosser. Learn about food safety, prepare a full meal, and then help eat what you’ve created! For additional information, please call the librarian at 215-685-1899.  

Young Adult School Age Discussion and Participation Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Health

Día & Children’s Book Week Celebration

Tue, April 30, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

4:30 p.m.  Bilingual Storytime by Mr. Pagán 4:45 p.m.  Children’s Book Week poster and activity sheet 5:00 p.m.  Craft: Maracas and Mexican sombreros 5:30 p.m.  Puerto Rican live music performance by Bomplé 6:00 p.m.  Puerto Rican fritters food…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Toddler Community Events Family Programs

Literacy Tuesdays

Tue, April 30, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join Ms. Abigail for story-telling, letter-writing, poem-crunching, and crafty fun with words.  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 Literacy

Story Time at the Book Nook at Reading Terminal Market

Wed, May 1, 2019 10:00 A.M.
51 N 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Visit theReading Terminal Market for storytime, with stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and more! While there, enjoy all that Philadelphia’s historic public market has to offer. Located in the seating area behind Miller’s Twist. 

School Age Preschool Family Programs

Philadelphia Science Festival - Science After School!

Wed, May 1, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

Spark your student’s passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning when local engineers, scientists, and other experts visit your neighborhood library to lead FREE after-school programs. Take part in these exciting experiments, animal encounters, and kid-…

School Age LEAP Family Programs Children Family Free Library of Philadelphia Science STEM

Philadelphia Science Festival - Science After School!

Wed, May 1, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Spark your student’s passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning when local engineers, scientists, and other experts visit your neighborhood library to lead FREE after-school programs. Take part in these exciting experiments, animal encounters, and kid-…

School Age LEAP Family Programs Children Family Free Library of Philadelphia Science STEM

Philadelphia Science Festival - Science After School!

Wed, May 1, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Spark your student’s passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning when local engineers, scientists, and other experts visit your neighborhood library to lead FREE after-school programs. Take part in these exciting experiments, animal encounters, and kid-…

School Age LEAP Family Programs Children Family Free Library of Philadelphia Science STEM

Children's BINGO

Wed, May 1, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

Come play BINGO at the Library afterschool! Prizes too! Program is for school age children, ages 6 and up.  This program is intended for children and their caregivers. Day cares and other groups please call to schedule an appointment.

School Age Other Great Programs Children Games and Gaming

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

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