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Snakes Alive!
Sat, July 19, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join snake expert Scott Prior for a fun, interactive presentation of live snakes from around the world. We'll learn general information on types of snakes, their habits, and care and conservation, dispelling negativity and fears. If you dare, you can touch…
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Fungi Futures: Mycelium as a Biodegradable Material
Mon, July 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Are you curious to learn how industry can become more eco-friendly? Join Christian Kustra, mechanical engineer and volunteer at the Philadelphia Mycology Club, for an overview of mycelium biomaterials, covering their sustainability, properties, and current industry applications.
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Bartram’s Garden at the Library
Tue, July 22, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Our friends from Bartram’s Garden will come visit the library to share nature lessons, crafts and activities with our neighbors. Join us in the outdoor storycircle in nice weather or indoors at the children’s area activity tables in rain or excess heat.
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Gardening Club for Adults
Tue, July 22, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
Please join us for the inaugural meeting of our new gardening club! We'll get to know each other and share ideas for activities and projects. All are welcome. Bring a friend! For more information or to sign up, please call 215-685-8755 or stop by the library.
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Snakes Alive!
Wed, July 23, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join snake expert Scott Prior for a fun, interactive presentation of live snakes from around the world. We'll learn general information on types of snakes, their habits, and care and conservation, dispelling negativity and fears. If you dare, you can touch…
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Bird Walk
Thu, July 24, 2025
3:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the birds we see. Note: We'll meet at Columbus…
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Kid's Gardening Club
Thu, July 24, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us outside to explore the joys of gardening! We will plant seeds and make crafts that you can use to enhance your very own home garden! 7/24 Craft Garden
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Fun Fridays
Fri, July 25, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of play! Each week we’ll do a different activity whether it be games, movies, obstacle courses, or an outdoor activity. Ages 7-14 - This program will take place every Friday until August 15th. See you there!
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Walking Club
Sat, July 26, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Looking to get active? Enjoy the local scenery? Relieve stress? Walk with us at Cobbs Creek Library! Every other Saturday beginning on June 14th. We will meet at the front of the library at 10am and return by 11:00am. Everyone is welcome!
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Urban Gardening with Native Plants Workshop
Sat, July 26, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Don’t have a half-acre to turn into a native plant meadow? No problem! Whether your landscape is a rooftop deck, sidewalk in front of a row home, strip of grass or yard of any size, you can have a native plant garden in Philadelphia. Landscaping with native plants is one of the most…
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Wednesdays of Wonder: Snake Party with Scott Prior!
Wed, July 30, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join snake expert Scott Prior to meet his favorite scaly friends as they visit the library. He'll share interesting facts about snake behaviors and habitats, and answer your questions. If you are brave enough, you can pet one! For all ages; camp groups welcome. This event will be held in the…
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Bird Walk
Thu, July 31, 2025
3:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the birds we see. Note: We'll meet at Columbus…
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Fun Fridays
Fri, August 1, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of play! Each week we’ll do a different activity whether it be games, movies, obstacle courses, or an outdoor activity. Ages 7-14 - This program will take place every Friday until August 15th. See you there!
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Why Do Birds Collide With Buildings? A talk by Audubon's Keith Russell
Sat, August 2, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Why do birds collide with buildings? Most people love birds and the joy that they bring to our lives. But birds are in decline throughout the world. Here in the North America our wild bird populations are estimated to have declined by 29% since 1970 which translates to a loss of one in every…
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Intro To Houseplants
Tue, August 5, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Learn all about caring for house plants and repotting, even if you don't have a green thumb! Through this experience, we'll explore and share a variety of home gardening topics, including plant care, proper lighting and watering, different soil types, repotting, and much more! Class will…
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Bird Hat Making Workshop: Part 1
Tue, August 5, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Parkway Central Library Room 108 5:30 - 7:30 PM Join Special Collections and the Art Department for this two-part workshop and leave with your very own giant bird hat! In part 1, using recycled materials we will sculpt cardboard hats into the shape of one of Philadelphia's…
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Fun Fridays
Fri, August 8, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of play! Each week we’ll do a different activity whether it be games, movies, obstacle courses, or an outdoor activity. Ages 7-14 - This program will take place every Friday until August 15th. See you there!
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Exploring Nature at Lovett Memorial Library
Fri, August 8, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come explore nature right here at Lovett Library. This program will help all ages experience the natural world right in our own neighborhood. What can we find that is colorful, fuzzy, sticky, smooth or fragrant? Can we tune out the city traffic to hear a crow, red-bellied…
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Walking Club
Sat, August 9, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Looking to get active? Enjoy the local scenery? Relieve stress? Walk with us at Cobbs Creek Library! Every other Saturday beginning on June 14th. We will meet at the front of the library at 10am and return by 11:00am. Everyone is welcome!
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Bartram’s Garden at the Library
Tue, August 12, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Our friends from Bartram’s Garden will come visit the library to share nature lessons, crafts and activities with our neighbors. Join us in the outdoor storycircle in nice weather or indoors at the children’s area activity tables in rain or excess heat.