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Snake Party!

Thu, November 7, 2019 10:30 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Snake expert Scott Prior will talk about snakes’ intriguing lives, and if you are brave enough, you can pet one of his snake friends! All ages welcome.

Discussion and Participation

Chair Yoga

Thu, November 7, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Ground your mind and body with a full hour of FREE chair yoga, led by certified yoga instructor Janet Faulls. This is a twist on traditional yoga, making it accessible for any age or ability.

Family Programs

Health and Wellness

Sight Word Game Day

Thu, November 7, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Game play can be a fun and exciting way to practice reading skills and sight word recognition. Each week Miss Echo will provide games for beginner readers to play that will improve fluency, pronunciation, and confidence in early readers. This activity is suggested for Pre-K through 3rd grade.

Other Great Programs

Literacy

Scrabble Club

Thu, November 7, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Do you love to play scrabble? Would you like to learn how to play, or learn how to play better? Join us and play some friendly games. This ongoing program is sponsored by the ASAP (After School Activities Partnerships). The scrabble club is for school-age kids and…

Other Great Programs

Scrabble Events

Games and Gaming

Chess Club

Thu, November 7, 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.

Other Great Programs

Chess

Philly Reading Coaches

Thu, November 7, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library

Philly Reading Coaches Tuesdays and Thursdays Beginning October 1 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. 1-1 reading sessions with Philly Reading Coaches! Boost your child’s reading skills and receive 25 free books. Reading Coaches is for children in kindergarten to 3rd grade. A…

School Age

Game Time Thursdays!

Thu, November 7, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join us every Thursday for board games and card games! LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program) homework help and literacy activities offered for grades K-12 while school is in session.

School Age

LEAP

Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids

Thu, November 7, 2019 4:45 P.M.
Andorra Library

We will be offering free kids yoga and mindfullness for the LEAP afterschool program on Thursdays. Please plan to wear comfortable, flexible clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one (mats may be available for kids that do not have their own). Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign…

School Age

Yoga

Animal Tales: Meet Aurora, a North American Porcupine!

Thu, November 7, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Come listen to a story read by our children’s librarian, Mr. Pagán, about an animal that will visit us from the Philadelphia Zoo! You’ll get to see the animal up close and interact if possible! Plus, you’ll learn about the animal from the knowledgeable educators of…

Family Programs

Storytimes

Animals and Nature

Song-Poems: Karl Blau

Thu, November 7, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Our 'Song-Poems' concert series returns this fall! Join us 11/7 as we introduce indie hero Karl Blau. Karl Blau is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and DIY icon who helped turn his hometown of Anacortes, Washington, into an indie-music mecca. He is now currently based in Philadelphia. He…

Live Performances

Yoga at the Library

Fri, November 8, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Join us for an hour-long, weekly yoga class which will offer participants a judgment free space for gentle movement, quiet meditation and guided breath work. Our aim will be to decrease perceived levels of stress, and increase overall well being. This class is recommended for all ages and…

Yoga

Pre-K Storytime

Fri, November 8, 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

Build It!

Fri, November 8, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Build with LEGO, Magna-Tiles, Keva Planks and more! For ages 7 and up.

School Age

Other Great Programs

Honeybees, story-telling and classical piano: Actress and pianist portray the magical life of bees

Fri, November 8, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Celebrated classical pianist Sandrine-Erdely Sayo will present a unique concert in Philadelphia on November 8 2019. The featured work is an epic work for piano and narrator, For the Love of Bees by composer Anna Rubin. Actress Pamela Fields will tell the story of the magical powers…

Family Programs

Autism Block Party

Sat, November 9, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library

This is a sensory play time for children with Autism to come and enjoy the library. There will be homemade sand, water beads, puzzles, cardboard blocks, and more to play with. Funded by The Philadelphia Autism Project. To learn more visit www.phillyautismproject.org

Family Programs

Project BUILD: Span-tastic Bridges

Sat, November 9, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library

Join us and our friends from the Philadelphia Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers to design and build various types of bridges. This hands-on STEM program is for children GRADES 2–5 and their parents or caregivers.

School Age

Family Programs

STEM

Literacy Lab

Sat, November 9, 2019 12:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. The core components of the program are: Read Alouds, Writing Activities, Independent Reading, and Literacy Activities, Games and Crafts. The Literacy Lab…