Board Game Bonanza!

Fri, October 4, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

From Chutes and Ladders to Connect 4, from Bingo to Twister, play some games and make some friends!   Find us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/parkwaycentralchildrens Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParkwayCCD

School Age Other Great Programs Children Crafts & Hobbies Family Literacy Chess Board Games and Role-Playing

Learn2Code with Philly CoderDojo

Sat, October 5, 2019 10:30 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Philly CoderDojo will be offering a free coding club - for kids ages 7 to 17 - in our PC lab!  They will offer you the coding tools to help you develop websites, mobile apps, games and more! The workshop is free but space is limited.  Be sure to register by emailing…

Young Adult School Age Computer Classes Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs One Book Author and Featured Events Computers

Crochet with Gigi!

Sat, October 5, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Logan Library

Join our crochet club.  All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite materials.  For all ages.

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Arts and Crafts Programs Workshops and Enrichment Crochet

Goat Story Walk

Sat, October 5, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

We'll join the Philly Goat Project's three miniature Nigerian goats for a storywalk around the library. Anthony, Bebito and Ivy will be here to walk with us and enjoy a story.  They are well behaved and friendly.  For all ages. This is a rain or shine event.

Young Adult School Age Preschool Other Great Programs Animals and Nature

Exploring Music and Food Through the Senses - Caribbean Edition

Sat, October 5, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

This family friendly interdisciplinary series will take participants on a journey into the dance, music, and food of Caribbean culture. We will learn how to prepare authentic Jamaican rice and peas and engage our senses within the harmonious sounds of Reggae music using a portable record player…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Family Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Family Music Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Digital Collections

Read to a Therapy Dog

Sat, October 5, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

Read to a Therapy Dog. Bring your summer reading to the Library, and read to Honey, a registered Therapy dog. Call 215-685-0547 to sign up. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

School Age Family Programs Other Great Programs Children Five Senses

Sundays on Stage: Shadow Ball: the Story of Black Baseball

Sun, October 6, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Rochel Garner Coleman's one-man show pays homage to Negro League baseball players and America's suffering during the Great Depression. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.Late seating is at the discretion of the library. Children, teens, families and adults are welcome! This…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Senior Live Performances Sundays on Stage Children Performing Arts

Chess Club

Mon, October 7, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Do you like to play chess?  Do you want to learn how to play, or how to play better? Join us for a friendly game.  All level players are welcome and some instruction is available.  For ages 8 and up.  We'll be playing from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m.

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

Read With A Dog!

Mon, October 7, 2019 4:15 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Independent readers are invited to read with Wally, a certified therapy dog.  Share a new book or an old favorite in a judgement free space.  Space may be limited.

School Age Other Great Programs PAWS Read to a Dog

LEGO Club

Mon, October 7, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Logan 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 or let your imagination soar and build a creation all your own. Work to…

School Age Other Great Programs LEGO

Story Jams!

Tue, October 8, 2019 10:30 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Story Jams is a playgroup centered around play and positivity that includes storytime, music, dancing, and sensory exploration! This program is held outdoors at DiSilvestro Rec Center, enter on Morris St. behind the library. In case of inclement weather, we will be inside the library. …

School Age Preschool Family Programs Storytimes Children Book Bike

Pre-K Storytime

Tue, October 8, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Join us as we read, sing, dance, and learn together! Playtime following storytime. Older siblings are always welcome. For additional information, please call or email Miss Liz at 215-685-1899 / gardinere@freelibrary.org.  

School Age Family Programs Storytimes Children

Help your child develop literacy skills through the arts at our Lunchtime Literacy Through Music and Art for Families Program!

Tue, October 8, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Communicating about and through the arts at the Fishtown Community Library with Art Sphere Inc. will provide exciting ways for families to create art and make music together while helping children communicate their thoughts, feelings and ideas about their favorite books, themselves and their…

Adult School Age Toddler Baby Other Great Programs Family Programs Children Literacy

Homeschool Hangout

Tue, October 8, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Come to the library to play literacy and math games with other homeschool families! For children ages 11 and under.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

School Age Other Great Programs Literacy STEM

Kids Yoga

Tue, October 8, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

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 around a series of yoga poses that…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Body, Mind & Spirit Children Family Health & Fitness Sports & Recreation Yoga meditation Health

Goosebumps Slime Party for Kids and Teens

Tue, October 8, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

R. L. Stine (author of Goosebumps chapter book series) was born on October 8 and we're making slime to celebrate his birthday!  Add spooky elements to yours, like plastic spiders and googly eyes.  For kids ages 6+ and up.

Young Adult School Age Arts and Crafts Programs LEAP arts & crafts

Book Club for Kids

Tue, October 8, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Do you like to read?  Do you like to talk?  Join those two things at our monthly book club.  Check in at the library to see what we are reading this month. We will also meet: November 12, December10, January 14, February 11 & March 10.

School Age Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs Book Clubs

PAFA Children’s Art Class – Dia de los Muertos

Wed, October 9, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

PAFA art teachers will lead children in creating art to celebrate The Day of the Dead!  

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Art

Garden Time

Wed, October 9, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Widener Library

Join us in making our library and neighborhood greener and more beautiful.  Ages 7-12.

School Age Other Great Programs Children

Builder Club

Wed, October 9, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Let's build with LEGOs, Keva planks, Magna-Tiles and more! Best for ages 3 and up.  

School Age Preschool Other Great Programs