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Read To A Therapy Dog Program
Mon, July 22, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Cene and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too!
Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, July 23, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of bad weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date (check our…
Preschool Storytime
Tue, July 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs and movement! Best suited for ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Kids' Nature Club
Tue, July 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Stop and smell the flowers! Learn about plants, bugs, birds, weather, and more with fun activities. If it's below 85 degrees, we will meet outside on the front lawn; if not, we will be inside. Best for children entering grades K-5 on Tuesdays, through August 13. An ASL interpreter is…
Science in the Summer: Be a Robotics Engineer
Tue, July 23, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Be a space scientist this summer! Science in the Summer , in collaboration with The Franklin Institute , is a fun free STEM program for youth entering grades 2 – 6 that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers! Come be a Robotics Engineer and design a rover to…
Growing Up Mindfully with CADEKids
Tue, July 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Join us for an eight-week series towards helping youth develop self-regulation, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Kids will have fun with engaging activities, will learn about their important roles in their communities, and discover how to solve issues without violence or…
Builders Club
Tue, July 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Create with Legos and other building activities, guided with a goal in mind. We'll work on a different theme each time. Meets most Tuesdays from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., through August 20. Best for ages 3 - 12.
Craft of the Week
Tue, July 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Craft of the Week Tuesdays, June 11, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 6 2:00 p.m. Visit the library on select Tuesdays this summer to make our Craft of the Week! Space is limited, seating is first-come, first-served. For children in K-5th grade, preschoolers are welcome with an accompanying adult.…
Project Poetry
Tue, July 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Project Poetry Tuesday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 at 2:00 p.m. Join us for poetry activities and crafts such as blackout poetry, Mad Libs poetry, and miniature…
Board Games for Kids & Teens
Tue, July 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to play board games like Sorry, Candy Land, and many more! Games will be available to play on the children's side of the library. No large groups, please (10+ people) due to space constraints. For children ages 5-12, teens and their families.…
Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!
Tue, July 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Explore Mars with GSK and the Franklin Institute's Science in the Summer program. Learn about rockets, engineering, astronauts, and more. For students going into 2nd through 6th grade.
Science in the Summer
Tue, July 23, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
Science in the Summer Let’s explore space! Join us for GSK’s Science in the Summer program! This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th grades. Registration is required as supplies and space are limited. Groups cannot be accommodated.
Crochet Workshop for Beginners
Tue, July 23, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? Learn the basics of crochet with textile artist John Hitchner in a 3 part class. Paticipants will make a small project to take home. Space is limited. Ages 16 and up. Please stop in the library or call 215-685-8755 to register
Teen Tuesdays
Tue, July 23, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us every Tuesday in July for a cool teen activity. We'll be watching movies, playing games, making duct tape wallets, making pancake drawings, and more! Teens and tweens are welcome; please make other arrangements for younger siblings.
Life at Sea!
Tue, July 23, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
The Museum of the American Revolution presentsLife at Sea! Climb aboard as we learn about life on a privateer ship, including what a sailor might have eaten, what his job might have been, and how he would have passed the time. Meet some of the Revolution’s most famous sailors. All…
Teen Movie Day
Tue, July 23, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Sit back, relax, and enjoy popcorn and a movie while you cool off in the library. Tuesdays July 16, 23, 30, and August 6.
Chess Club for Kids and Teens
Tue, July 23, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Learn to play chess, or learn to play better chess! This program is intended for school age children and teens, grades 2-12.
All About Blueberry the Betta
Tue, July 23, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
From the science of fish bodies to habitat and more, come learn all everybody's favorite library staff member, Blueberry! Tuesdays July 9, 16, and 30 at 4:00pm in the Story Hour Room This program is intended for children ages 2-12 and their caregivers
Holmesburg Library Book Club
Tue, July 23, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Holmesburg Library Book Club The Holmesburg Library's Book Club usually meets every two weeks on Tuesday night at 5:30PM. Join us for a lively discussion on some great books. For more information on how you can join and what book we are reading, please email Adult/Teen Librarian…
Outdoor Preschool Storytime
Wed, July 24, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Join us for stories, songs, and early literacy games! We will meet on the front lawn outside of the library. If it's over 85 degrees by 9:00 a.m., we will meet inside. Best for children, ages 3 - 5; siblings welcome. Most Wednesdays through August 14. An ASL interpreter is…