Literacy Lab

Sun, December 9, 2018 3:15 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library will host two sessions of the Literacy Lab program on Sundays from November 18th until May 19th.  1:15 to 2:45…

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Literacy Lab

Sun, December 9, 2018 3:15 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library will host two sessions of the Literacy Lab program on Sundays from November 18th until May 19th. …

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Family Preschool Storytime

Mon, December 10, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Lawncrest Library

Stories, Music, and Movement for children ages 2-5 and their caretakers. Day Care and Preschool Groups must contact the librarian for individual appointments.

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Mon, December 10, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Monday at 11 a.m.  Parkway Central Library Children's Department Ground Floor, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.686.5369 ***Programs are subject to change*** Find us on Facebook: …

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Anime & Manga Discussion Group for Kids & Teens

Mon, December 10, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Children ages 11 and up and teens are invited to explore Japanese animation, comics and pop culture! Get to know different anime and manga series and try your hand at fan activities. For more information, contact Sara Palmer, Children's Librarian, at 215-686-1768 or palmers@freelibrary.org.

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Board Game Bonanza!

Mon, December 10, 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!   Parkway Central Library Children's Department Ground Floor, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.686.5369 ***Programs are subject to change*** Find us on…

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Balloon Cars

Mon, December 10, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Design and build your own balloon powered car! 

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Slime Time

Mon, December 10, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library

Join us as we experiment with common household ingredients to create squishy, fluffy, glittery, and scented slime! 

Young Adult School Age LEAP Children Science STEM

SmART Readers

Mon, December 10, 2018 4:30 P.M.
Torresdale Library

Students ages 7-12 can join us for an exciting visual art and literacy program! A visiting artist will engage students in fun art making experiences tied to literacy skills. Space is limited and registration is encouraged! See the Children's Librarian for more information and to register.…

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Yoga

Mon, December 10, 2018 4:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

Stretch and breathe deeply in preparation for the week ahead 

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Children’s Chess Club

Mon, December 10, 2018 6:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Our new chess coach will help you learn to play, or to improve your game.  Program is inteded for school-age children, in grades 2 to 12.  

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Toddler Storytime

Tue, December 11, 2018 10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join us for stories, songs, and activities, with time to socialize and play with the library's toys after storytime! These programs are intended for children three years old and younger, accompanied by a caregiver.  Daycares, please call for separate appointments.  For more…

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Music and Movement Storytime

Tue, December 11, 2018 10:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Dance, wiggle and sing along in our fun storytime for young independent movers. Siblings are always welcome at our programs. Preschools and other groups, please call to schedule alternate visits. Please contact Liz Heideman at 215-685-6621 for further information. These programs are supported by…

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Storytime

Tue, December 11, 2018 10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library

Join us for rhymes, songs, movement activities, and stories! This program is intended for babies thru preschoolers and their caregivers; older siblings are always welcome. Daycares and other groups should call the Children's Librarian at 215-685-1754 to schedule their own storytime session.

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Baby and Toddler Storytime

Tue, December 11, 2018 10:15 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Bring your little one for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes and bounces. This program is intended for children birth to 14 months and their caregivers. 

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Toddler Storytime

Tue, December 11, 2018 10:15 A.M.
Eastwick Library

Young children and caregivers are invited to join us for stories and songs. Groups should contact the librarian to schedule seperately.

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Preschool Story Time

Tue, December 11, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Torresdale Library

Join us for stories, songs and puppets, followed by creative playtime!  For children ages 2 to 5 with an accompanying adult. 

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Preschool Storytime

Tue, December 11, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Tacony Library

Preschool Storytimes For children ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver Enjoy stories and a themed seasonal craft Tuesdays at 10:30 Winter Holidays, make a craft you can give as a present        

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Toddler Storytime

Tue, December 11, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Frolic into Fall with our Public Toddler Storytime!  Together, we’ll explore stories, songs, and movement. These programs are intended primarily for children from one to three years of age and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. For more information, contact our…

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Therapy Dog Storytime

Tue, December 11, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Our regular Tuesday morning storytime will feature two special guests on December 11. Bring your family and friends to meet Emily and Konig (pronounced COO-nig), a certified therapy dog handler and pooch. This is Konig's fourth time visiting us and we are so excited to have him back! We will…

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