A Free Tour of Our Five Senses: A Family Friendly, Interactive Exhibition.

Tue, July 23, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Sign up for your free curator-led tour of Our Five Senses, the first family friendly, fully-interactive exhibition at the Free Library. Tours begin at 3:00 p.m and are 45 minutes. While the exhibition is geared for all ages, the suggested minimum age for the tour is 10 years old. Tours are…

Adult Young Adult School Age Family Programs Children Education Family Humor Literacy Literature Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Digital Collections Science Special Collections History children's literature Five Senses

The Build It Challenge!

Tue, July 23, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

We challenge you: what can you build with what we’ve got! Legos, lincoln logs, magnatiles and silly straws...can you do the Build It challenge? For kids ages 11 and under.

School Age Preschool Family Programs Summer Reading STEM

Summer Read: Hello, Universe

Tue, July 23, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library

We will read out loud and discuss the remarkable 2018 Newbery award winning novel, Hello Universe, by Philadelphia writer Erin Entrada Kelly. For summer readers between the age of 9 and 12.

School Age Discussion and Participation Summer Reading

Kids Yoga

Tue, July 23, 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

Scrabble Club

Tue, July 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Build vocabulary, spelling, critical thinking, and math skills through Scrabble!  All ages and levels are welcome.  

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Games and Gaming

Youth Chess Club

Tue, July 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Learn to play or improve your game! Chess Club meets Tuesdays at 4 p.m. in the children's section. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Family Programs Summer Reading Chess

Around the World with the Geography Lady

Tue, July 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Travel around the world while staying right here in the library! Get to know about different places and different cultures with Alycia Larson, the Geography Lady.

School Age Discussion and Participation Family Programs Children Family Summer Reading

Crafternoon

Tue, July 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Read-aloud story & craft activity for children under 12 and families.

Young Adult School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Crafts & Hobbies Summer Reading arts & crafts

Brickmasters Stop-Motion Animation Club

Tue, July 23, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Learn how to create your own animated movie!

School Age Other Great Programs Summer Reading

Jams! in the Park @ Dickinson Square

Wed, July 24, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Meet us in the park for stories, music, and a sensory activity. 

School Age Preschool Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Summer Reading

Club Time

Wed, July 24, 2019 10:00 A.M.
McPherson Square Library

This summer we have set aside a special time to work on bigger projects.  Interested in painting?  Come join our Art Club.  Interested in fixing bicycles? Come join our Bike Club.  Interested in playing chess? Come join our Chess club. Have some other interest?  Come and…

School Age LEAP Family Programs Art Children Crafts & Hobbies Family Makers & Makerspaces Teens Chess Bicycling

Wednesdays of Wonder: Snake Party!

Wed, July 24, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Snake expert Scott Prior will talk about snakes' intriguing lives, and, if you are brave enough, you can pet one of his snake friends. WOW! (Wednesdays of Wonder) in Montgomery Auditorium Part of the Margaret S. Halloran Family Literacy Programming Series

School Age Preschool Toddler Family Programs Live Performances Speakers and Lectures Workshops and Enrichment Children Education Environment & Nature Family Free Library of Philadelphia Science Animals and Nature STEM

#slayinspirecreate jr.

Wed, July 24, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Come slay at the art game! Explore the work of famous artists then create your own masterpieces.

School Age Family Programs Art Summer Reading

CADEkids

Wed, July 24, 2019 12:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

: Come join a fun learning environment with other students this summer. CADEkids offers a 6-week series for youth to practice skills needed for success in school and in life. Through role-play and group-building activities, we will promote goal-setting, conflict reduction, awareness of harmful…

School Age Family Programs Storytimes Children

Origami Day

Wed, July 24, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Haddington Library

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Summer Reading

Family Movies

Wed, July 24, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Join us for a family friendly movie on Wednesdays at 1PM! For ages 5 and up. Children ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

School Age Preschool Family Programs Film Screening Children Family Movies & Television Summer Reading Five Senses

Make Me!!

Wed, July 24, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Bushrod Library

It could be an ART program; it might be a CRAFT to try; maybe we'll be BUILDING something. No matter the activity-, you're sure to have FUN! Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Groups must call to make an appointment. 215-685-1474

School Age Family Programs Other Great Programs Children Summer Reading arts & crafts Five Senses

Reading Mathing Making: Literacy Wednesdays with Penn GSE

Wed, July 24, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

This hands on class taught by UPenn graduate students will give young readers a chance enjoy a variety of literacy activities focused on the book of the week.  All activities are for young learners ages 10-13.

School Age Other Great Programs Children Literacy Summer Reading

STEAM Wednesdays

Wed, July 24, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Art projects, science experiments, and other fun activities. Groups, please call to make a separate appointment.

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Children Summer Reading STEM

Construction Junction

Wed, July 24, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

LEGOS, Blocks, and Stones - oh my! Children can use their imagination to construct amazing things. Bring your ideas and creativity to this fun building program.

School Age Preschool Other Great Programs Summer Reading STEM