Build it Club!

Thu, July 25, 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

"Wonder"-ful Discoveries: Fun in the Sun

Thu, July 25, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Margaret S. Halloran Literacy Seiries Discover science, literature, art, poetry, and more through hands-on activities at your library! The last Thursday of each month will be a special "fun in the Sun" outdoor session of "Wonder"-ful discoveries. 

School Age Preschool Family Programs Arts and Crafts Programs Art Children Crafts & Hobbies Environment & Nature Literature Science Summer Reading Animals and Nature STEM

Summer of Wonder Café for Children and Teens

Thu, July 25, 2019 4:15 P.M.
Haddington Library

Games, activities, prizes, fun!

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Summer Reading

Yoga in the Park

Thu, July 25, 2019 4:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

Root2Rise will be teaching yoga to all who are interested. We will provide a mat. Bring your own water bottles.

Adult Young Adult School Age Health Programs Summer Reading Yoga Health

PAWS Read to a Dog

Thu, July 25, 2019 5:00 P.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 Summer Reading PAWS Read to a Dog

Spelling Bee

Thu, July 25, 2019 5:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Kids have been practicing for weeks!  Cheer them on from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Every participant will receive a prize.  Cash prizes will be presented to the top three spellers in both categories (ages 5 - 8, and 9 - 13). This program will run from 5:00 until about 8:00 p.m and takes…

School Age Other Great Programs Children

Trans Writers, Kids, and Books: A Conversation

Thu, July 25, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

Lambda and Stonewall Award winning author Kacen Callender (Hurricane Child, This Is Kind Of An Epic Love Story) and picture book author Kyle Lukoff (A Storytelling of Ravens, When Aidan Became A Brother, and the forthcoming King and the Dragonflies and Felix Ever After) will read from their work…

Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Senior Author Events Community Events Discussion and Participation Speakers and Lectures Author Events Children Education Family Fiction LGBTQ Literature LGBTQ Free Library of Pride children's literature Artist Talk

The World Traveling Trunk viaja a Sudamérica: ¡Bienvenido a Perú!

Fri, July 26, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library

¡Hola! Would you like to travel to one of the most historic countries in South America? We will be visiting Peru!! In this bilingual Peruvian Spanish/English storytime, we will be visiting Cusco and learn about the traditional way of leaving of the Cusqueños and their colorful…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Storytimes Family New Americans Bilingual Programs World Traveling Trunk

Teen Games

Fri, July 26, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Teens introducing new games to other teens.    

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

Kids Summer Movie Time!

Fri, July 26, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Sit back and enjoy some old and new classics! Light snacks will be provided.

School Age Film Screening Movies & Television Summer Reading

Minecraft Club

Fri, July 26, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Join us for relaxed, collaborative play on Minecraft Pocket Edition!  Bring your own device or use one of our iPads.

School Age Other Great Programs Summer Reading Minecraft

Game Day Fridays

Fri, July 26, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Games and puzzles for all ages - play an old favorite or discover something new. Games will be available from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

School Age Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Summer Reading

Reading Mathing Making: Math Fridays with Penn GSE

Fri, July 26, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

This hands on class taught by UPenn graduate students will give young mathematicians the opportunity to play math games and try out activities based on the book of the week.  All activities are for young learners ages 10-13.

School Age Other Great Programs Children Summer Reading STEM

Reading Mathing Making: Math Fridays with Penn GSE

Fri, July 26, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

This hands on class taught by UPenn graduate students will give young mathematicians the opportunity to play math games and try out activities based on the book of the week.  All activities are for young learners ages 10-13.

School Age Other Great Programs Children Summer Reading STEM

Movie Matinee for Kids

Fri, July 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Stop by the Donatucci Library every Friday in July for a new movie and a snack.  Enjoy the cool air conditioning and surround sound experience.

School Age Film Screening Movies & Television Summer Reading

Family Movie Friday

Fri, July 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library

Come in for a family-friendly movie. Bring a jacket in case you get chilly! Children under 12 require adult caregiver with them.

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

Spy Club

Fri, July 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Sharpen your spy skills with us! Each week our Spies will be challenged by the arch villain Dr. Demento, to complete a task.  You may need to solve puzzles, go on scavenger hunts, get out of an "escape room", or come out of a maze.  For spies, ages 6 to 14.  

School Age Other Great Programs Summer Reading

Family Flicks

Fri, July 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Enjoy popcorn and a family friendly movie with us!

School Age Film Screening Movies & Television Summer Reading

Crafting Fun

Fri, July 26, 2019 2:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Stop by and see what we are making this week.  We'll supply the materials, you provide the creative spark!  For school-age crafters.  

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Summer Reading arts & crafts

Technology Fridays

Fri, July 26, 2019 2:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Come join us as we explore the world of technology.  We will play with our Wii, explore our VR console, and other fun uses of technology.

School Age LEAP Children Family Makers & Makerspaces Teens STEM