Preschool Storytime

Tue, August 27, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library

Join Miss Meghan for stories, songs, and activities. Recommended for children 4 and under and their caregivers. Siblings always welcome. Groups must schedule their own visit.

Preschool Family Programs Storytimes Children Summer Reading

Preschool Playtime

Tue, August 27, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Richmond Library

Come play, learn, and get to know each other in our preschool area. Recommended for children ages 4 and under and their caregivers.

Preschool Family Programs Children Summer Reading Wooden Block Party

Big Kids Story Time

Tue, August 27, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers! Free! No registration required. Children's Department Story Hour Room School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Literacy Five Senses

Big Kids Play Group

Tue, August 27, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Creative Play for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers!  Children's Department Story Hour Room. Free. No registration required.  School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Education Family

Let's Play!

Tue, August 27, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Join us to do fun activities outside, directly after storytime.

Preschool Toddler Other Great Programs Summer Reading

Scrabble Club

Tue, August 27, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Build vocabulary, spelling, critical thinking, and math skills through Scrabble!  All ages and levels are welcome.  

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Games and Gaming

Spanish Language Learning Circle

Tue, August 27, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in learning Spanish or brushing up on your existing Spanish language skills? Have you ever started an online course only to lose motivation a few sessions in and never finish? Do you want to meet new people and explore adult learning opportunities at the library? Here's…

Adult Discussion and Participation Databases & Electronic Resources Education Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Language Study Literacy Online Learning

Reading (Super) Heroes

Wed, August 28, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Do you want to practice your reading skills while having fun?  Join our Super Hero Reading Buddy program which will pair an adult with a young reader.  You can earn stickers for each book you read.  For kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.  

School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Read by 4th

Garden Time with Miss Goda

Wed, August 28, 2019 2:00 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

Kids' Chess Club

Wed, August 28, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Learn or hone your chess skills with other kids!  Ages 7-12.

School Age Other Great Programs Children Chess

Community Walk

Wed, August 28, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join library staff members for a leisurely 30-minute walk around the neighborhood! We’ll choose a different route to explore each week. Please meet at the Reference Desk by 3:00 pm.

Adult Health Programs Health & Fitness

Open Mic: Creative Expressions

Wed, August 28, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Kensington Library

Perform your own writing or another writer’s works that inspire you! All levels of experience and ages welcome. (Note: Please review expectations and your contributions beforehand with Sara Palmer at 215-685-9996 or palmers@freelibrary.org.)

Adult Young Adult Other Great Programs Live Performances Summer Reading

Read, Baby, Read Walkers and Talkers Pajama Storytime

Wed, August 28, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Dance, wiggle, and sing along in our fun storytime for young independent movers.  For babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.  Text @Portrichmo to 81010 for text reminders!  Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and their…

Toddler Baby Family Programs Storytimes Children Family

Read, Baby, Read: Storytime at Malcolm X Park

Thu, August 29, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Malcolm X Park

Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories, songs, and fun activities at Malcolm X Park. Weather Permitting.  For children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers.  Text @readbabywp to 81010 for text reminders. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous…

Toddler Baby Family Programs Family Literacy

Book Discussion Group

Thu, August 29, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Please join our book discussion group for Adults at the Philadelphia City Institute.  We meet on the last Thursday of every month, at 2:00 p.m. in the meeting room.  For our current title and a copy of the book, please inquire at the Reference Desk. All book discussions will be held in…

Adult Other Great Programs Fiction Book Clubs

DIY Zine Workshop

Thu, August 29, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join us on the last Thursday of each month to collage, craft, and create your own zines! A zine is a self-published magazine or mini comic that can be about any topic or interest. You’ll learn about simple folding techniques and design layout, and then have the time, space, and supplies to…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Teens arts & crafts Five Senses

Infant and Toddler Playgroup

Fri, August 30, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Infants and toddlers along with their parents, grandparents or caregivers are invited to join us at the library for some fun activities.  Play, talk, read and listen to music as the kids explore and interact with one another

Toddler Baby Family Programs Children

Construction Club

Fri, August 30, 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 Summer Reading

Baby Storytimes

Fri, August 30, 2019 11:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Books, songs and rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers.  Space is limited, first come, first served.

Toddler Baby Other Great Programs Storytimes Summer Reading

Read, Baby, Read Storytime

Sat, August 31, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories, songs, and fun activities. All programs are for children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers. Expecting parents and siblings welcome.  Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and…

Toddler Baby Family Programs Children Family Literacy