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Nanny Appreciation Storytime
Thu, May 1, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us this May Day to say "Thank You" to all the nannies who give so much to our littlest patrons every day with a very special storytime! Adriana from National Domestic Worker's Alliance will be on hand to offer resources and help us say "Thank You!"
Storytime Adventures!
Thu, May 1, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event…
LEAP Movie Day!
Thu, May 1, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us for a family-friendly movie on the 3rd floor, every Thursday starting at 2:30pm! This event happens during LEAP ( L iteracy E nrichment A fterschool P rogram), the library's FREE Daily Drop-In After School Program, happening every day Monday through Friday from…
Clark Park Storytime
Fri, May 2, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Bring a blanket & snack and meet us at 43rd St. & Chester Ave. near the Clark Park playground for stories, songs, fun & bubbles! In case of rain, storytime will be held at the Walnut Street West library at 201 South 40th Street; please check our socials for day-of updates. All ages…
Preschool Storytime
Fri, May 2, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street from the library's main entrance. In…
Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, May 3, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Family Storytime
Sat, May 3, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Join Miss Alicia every other Saturday at 10:30am for Family Storytime, where we'll share stories, songs, and more! Intended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers, but all are welcome.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, May 3, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, a certified therapy dog, to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Readers, both independent and learning, can practice reading skills with individual time allotted. Yes, you can just pet him too!
Read, Baby, Read Storytime!
Mon, May 5, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Read, Baby, Read storytime on Monday mornings at 11:30am. Stay after storytime for playtime! Intended for babies and toddlers ages 0-2, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event will be held indoors on the library's 3rd floor, accessible…
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, May 5, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 4:00-4:45pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
Languages of Philadelphia: Japanese 日本語ファミリーストーリータイム
Tue, May 6, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Bilingual Japanese Family Storytime Have you ever wanted to learn another language? Join us at Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special Japanese storytime! Part of our Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under and…
Preschool Storytime and Open Play
Tue, May 6, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join Ms. Kate for books, songs, and dancing on Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30am ! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers. (Please call ahead to arrange a pre-school or day care visit).
Baby and Toddler Playtime!
Tue, May 6, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Play, talk, sing and explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. This program is intended for babies and toddlers along with parents, grandparents or caregivers. We will be meeting in the Storyhour Room.
Illustrator Visit with Sherry Shine
Tue, May 6, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Join Author and Illustrator Sherry Shine to discuss the making of her new book, Cicely Tyson ! Sherry Shine has always loved to draw. She created her first mural at the age of three. She got in trouble for creating the mural on her bedroom wall and then trying to hide it behind some…
Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Playdate!
Tue, May 6, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Join Miss Ariel for Read, Baby, Read storytime every other Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm. Stay after storytime for playtime! Intended for babies and toddlers ages 0-2, but all are welcome.
Philly Goat Project at the Pennypack Pier!
Tue, May 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library
Please join us and our friends from Philly Goat Project on Tuesday, May 6th for a live, interactive performance - starring goats! - outside on the Pier at Pennypack on the Delaware, followed by a goat parade and storywalk! Participants will also have an opportunity to…
Builder Club: For Kids of All ages
Tue, May 6, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Haverford Library
Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs or anything you can build? If so, then stop by Builder Club to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks.
Storytime at Haverford Library!
Wed, May 7, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Haverford Library
Wenesday Storytime- Beginning October 30th...Featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Come foster of a love of reading and promote the development of early literacy skills. For children 5 and under and their caregivers.
Read Baby Read Storytime
Wed, May 7, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
“Read, Baby, Read” on Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy development…
Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Wed, May 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for Preschool storytime every Monday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.