Spanish Language Learning Circle

Tue, July 2, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in learning Spanish or brushing up on your existing Spanish language skills? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's…

Adult Discussion and Participation Databases & Electronic Resources Education Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Language Study Literacy Online Learning

Read-A-Latte

Wed, July 3, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

We will read 2 books over the course of the summer regarding mental health issues.  Participants will vote on which books to read.  Each week we will discuss chapters we have read. The group will meet at Starbucks for lots of latte.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading

Big Kids Storytime and Playgroup

Fri, July 5, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. 11:00 a.m. Creative play for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome! Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Literacy

Read, Baby, Read Storytime

Sat, July 6, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories, songs, and fun activities. All programs are for children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers. Expecting parents and siblings welcome.  Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and…

Toddler Baby Family Programs Children Family Literacy

Teen Parent Storytime and Play Group

Sat, July 6, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories, songs, and fun activities. This free program is for teen parents with children ages birth through 2 years.  Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and their families, using new library spaces and materials…

Young Adult Toddler Baby Family Programs Children Family Literacy Literature Summer Reading Teens

Big Kids Story Time

Tue, July 9, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers! Free! No registration required. Children's Department Story Hour Room School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Literacy Five Senses

Who's Your Favorite Superhero Teen Series

Tue, July 9, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Readings and Movies Teens will read excerpts aloud from their favorite superheroes books and graphic novels. After the readings, participants can watch superhero movies in the large meeting room. Refreshments will be served. This program promotes teen reading literacy

Young Adult Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading Teens

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

Tue, July 9, 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

Spanish Language Learning Circle

Tue, July 9, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in learning Spanish or brushing up on your existing Spanish language skills? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's…

Adult Discussion and Participation Databases & Electronic Resources Education Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Language Study Literacy Online Learning

Read-A-Latte

Wed, July 10, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

We will read 2 books over the course of the summer regarding mental health issues.  Participants will vote on which books to read.  Each week we will discuss chapters we have read. The group will meet at Starbucks for lots of latte.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading

Reading (Super) Heroes

Wed, July 10, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Do you want to practice your reading skills while having fun?  Join our Super Hero Reading Buddy program which will pair an adult with a young reader.  You can earn stickers for each book you read.  For kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.  

School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading Read by 4th

Read, Baby, Read: Storytime at Malcolm X Park

Thu, July 11, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Malcolm X Park

Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories, songs, and fun activities at Malcolm X Park. Weather Permitting.  For children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers.  Text @readbabywp to 81010 for text reminders. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous…

Toddler Baby Family Programs Family Literacy

Summer Storytime

Thu, July 11, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, and interactive play.

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Literacy Summer Reading

Read, Baby, Read My First Storytime

Thu, July 11, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Richmond Library

Bring your little one for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes and bounces. Siblings welcome. Text @Portrichmo to 81010 for text reminders.  Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and their families, using new library spaces and materials to help develop language…

Toddler Baby Family Programs Storytimes Family Literacy

Big Kids Storytime and Playgroup

Fri, July 12, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. 11:00 a.m. Creative play for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome! Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Literacy

Storytime Yoga with Beth Heed

Sat, July 13, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Yoga instructor Beth Heed from Oak and Acorn Wellness will host a class filled with stories, yoga, and fun for 2 to 5 year-olds and their caregivers. Move, play, and explore your body in creative ways as we read stories! No prior yoga experience is necessary.  Wear something comfy. Mats are…

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Read, Baby, Read Storytime

Sat, July 13, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories, songs, and fun activities. All programs are for children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers. Expecting parents and siblings welcome.  Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and…

Toddler Baby Family Programs Children Family Literacy

Big Kids Story Time

Tue, July 16, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers! Free! No registration required. Children's Department Story Hour Room School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Literacy Five Senses

Who's Your Favorite Superhero Teen Series

Tue, July 16, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Readings and Movies Teens will read excerpts aloud from their favorite superheroes books and graphic novels. After the readings, participants can watch superhero movies in the large meeting room. Refreshments will be served. This program promotes teen reading literacy

Young Adult Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading Teens

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

Tue, July 16, 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