Construction Club

Fri, October 4, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Richmond Library

Build with LEGOs, MagnaTiles, KEVA planks, Straws & Connectors, and more. All ages welcome. Children under seven must be accompanied by an adult.

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children

LEGO Club

Fri, October 4, 2019 3:45 P.M.
Andorra 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, check out a project in one of our many LEGO books, or let your imagination soar…

School Age Other Great Programs LEGO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chess Club

Thu, October 10, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Learn to play chess or improve your game! Students of all ages, and all levels welcome.  Register with Prashant at GhoksheP@freelibrary.org.  

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Chess

Artist talk: Matthew Colaizzo

Thu, October 10, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Matthew Colaizzo explores our relationship with the landscape as a curated experience through his drawings and prints.The inspiration for the drawings comes from places of land management both small scale and industrial, from roadwork to mining and quarrying. The dirt pile, large and…

Adult School Age Senior Discussion and Participation Speakers and Lectures Art Artist Talk

Pre-K Storytime

Fri, October 11, 2019 11:00 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

LEGO Club

Fri, October 11, 2019 3:45 P.M.
Andorra 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, check out a project in one of our many LEGO books, or let your imagination soar…

School Age Other Great Programs LEGO

Saturday STEAM

Sat, October 12, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Art projects, science experiments, engineering challenges, and more.

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children