One Book Every Young Child Preschool Storytime

Fri, April 20, 2018 10:00 A.M.
Holmesburg Library

Join your children's librarian for a special storytime featuring  My Cousin Momo  by Zachariah Ohora, the 2018 One Book, Every Young Child selection. This series promotes the importance of reading early and often to children, as well as engaging them in conversation and other…

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Baby Rhyming Time

Fri, April 20, 2018 10:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Enjoy storytime with songs, tickles and bounces, followed by open play time for babies and time to talk with other adults! These programs are supported by a grant from the Philadelphia City Institute of Board Managers.

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One Book Every Young Child Preschool Storytime

Fri, April 20, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Join your children's librarian for a special storytime featuring  My Cousin Momo  by Zachariah Ohora, the 2018 One Book, Every Young Child selection. This series promotes the importance of reading early and often to children, as well as engaging them in conversation and other…

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Big Kids Storytime

Fri, April 20, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.

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Baby Rhyming Time

Fri, April 20, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Enjoy storytime with songs, tickles and bounces, followed by open play time for babies and time to talk with other adults! These programs are supported by a grant from the Philadelphia City Institute of Board Managers.

Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children

Storytime!

Fri, April 20, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Young children and their caregivers are invited for weekly storytime. Join us as we read, sing, dance, and learn together! Older siblings are always welcome.

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Building with Blocks for Preschoolers

Fri, April 20, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Imaginative play with wooden blocks helps children develop pre-literacy skills, in addition to being a lot of fun!  We have an extensive collection of blocks and accessory figures to play with.  Intended for preschool children.

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Big Kids Play Group (Ages 2-5)

Fri, April 20, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Creative play for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.

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Build It!

Fri, April 20, 2018 3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Build with LEGOs, MagnaTiles, KEVA planks, Straws & Connectors, and more. This program is intended for children from 2-12 years old. Children under seven must be accompanied by an adult.

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LEGO Club

Fri, April 20, 2018 3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Join other children and teens at our fun weekly Lego Club! Mega-blocks available for smaller children; all materials provided.

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LEGO Club

Fri, April 20, 2018 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…

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Board Game Bonanza!

Fri, April 20, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

From Chutes and Ladders to Connect 4, from Bingo to Twister, play some games and make some friends! 4 - 5 p.m., in the Children's Department Story Hour Room. For more information, call 215.686.5369

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Philadelphia Science Festival - Citywide Star Party

Fri, April 20, 2018 7:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Be a part of the Philadelphia Science Festival!  People all over the Delaware Valley will turn thier eyes to the skies for a one-night-only citywide celebration of the cosmos!  Join your friends and neighbors to stare at the stars, contemplate the constellations, and be amazed by…

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Read, Baby, Read Storytime

Sat, April 21, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Read! Sing! Play! For children ages birth to 24 months with caregiver. Help your child learn through stories, songs, and fun activities. Childcares and groups, please call the library to make an appointment. Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and their families,…

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Saturday Play Date

Sat, April 21, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Children ages 1-6 and their families are invited to join us for a story, followed by playtime with a rotating selection of wooden blocks, magnet letters, Magnatiles, trains, and more. Every other Saturday beginning March 10th.

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Read to a therapy dog with PAWS for Reading!

Sat, April 21, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library

Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are invited to read to a therapy dog. PAWS for Reading provides a judgement free environment and allows children to open up and feel comfortable about reading aloud.   

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The Fumo Gaming Club

Sat, April 21, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

The Fumo Gaming Club is an inclusive, bully-free, and sensory-friendly club for kids who enjoy games of all kinds. Card Games, Console Games, Board Games, Tablet Games, Roleplaying Games, and more!  Bring a favorite game from home, or use the library's collection. Attendance is free,…

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All about Brazil!

Sat, April 21, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Meet college student Lorena Diogo Barbosa, and learn about her country and culture.  Recommended for school-age children, but all are welcome. Saturday at 2 p.m.; free. ***Programs are subject to change*** Find us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/parkwaycentralchildrens Follow us on…

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2018 Family Event

Sat, April 21, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

The Free Library of Philadelphia Is Celebrating the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Centennial ...  Family Style! Experience the Library as never before as you enjoy art projects, games, storytelling, a scavenger hunt, a kid-friendly dinner buffet, and—of course—plenty of books! All…

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Sundays on Stage: MOVE! with Lolly and Yoyo

Sun, April 22, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join Lolly and Yoyo, authors of the hit book MOVE for a singing, dancing good time. This series is made possible by funding from the Philadelphia City Institute Board of Managers. Montgomery Auditorium Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street   All programs begin at 2:00 p.m. Doors open at…

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