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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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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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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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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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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Preschool Storytime!

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

Stories, songs and movement activities for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.  Younger siblings are always welcome.  Free; no reservations required.  Children's Department Story Hour Room *Programs are subject to change.* Find us on Facebook: …

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Preschool Storytime

Tue, December 11, 2018 11:45 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Join us for  Preschool Storytime  for children aged 3 and up, and their adult caregivers.

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A Free Tour of Philadelphia: The Changing City Exhibition

Tue, December 11, 2018 3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Come and learn about our city’s exciting, dynamic, and often forgotten history with a guided tour of Philadelphia: The Changing City exhibition. The tour will be led by an exhibition curator in the Dietrich Gallery in the Rare Book Department , which is located on the third floor of the…

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Slime Cookbook

Tue, December 11, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Come experiment with common household ingredients to create squishy, fluffy, glittery, and scented slime! Add a new recipe to your slime cookbook.

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Open Climb

Wed, December 12, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Come take advantage of our new play space, featuring a miniature rockwall! Our redesign encourages imaginative play that boosts children’s learning and development. This program is intended for families with children ages 3-5. Closed-toe shoes required. Use of wall subject to staff…

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Community Story Time

Wed, December 12, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Join us for our family & community story time! Children ages 0-5, their siblings, and their caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement. Day care groups and preschools must call ahead.

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Baby & Toddler Story Time Encore

Wed, December 12, 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!. Encore Wednesday 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…

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Storytimes at the Christmas Village

Wed, December 12, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Love Park

The Free Library will be providing festive storytimes at the Christmas Village on Wednesdays at 11 AM from Wednesday, November 28th to Wednesday, December 19th. You can find us on the Christmas Village stage with cozy blankets. 

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Hora de cuentos en español para familias

Wed, December 12, 2018 11:15 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Visite nuestra biblioteca para compartir cuentos, rimas y canciones, así como otras actividades. Se da la bienvenida a todos los miembros de la familia; el programa se dirige principalmente a niños y niñas pre-escolares. Si necesita más información al respecto,…

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Family Academy Courses & Training | Big Emotions, Bigger Changes: Getting Comfortable out of Your Comfort Zone

Wed, December 12, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Learn where you live!  We have a series of courses throughout the school year where you can learn about great subjects to help you and your children excel.  The courses are free, a meal is provided, childcare is available (if you pre-register), and language interpretation is available…

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Preschool Storytime

Thu, December 13, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, and interactive play.

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Minecraft community

Thu, December 13, 2018 3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Come join our Minecraft community at the Kensington library!  We host a Minecraft session in the computer lab every Thursday from 3-5:30 p.m., where we build everything from farms and villages to swank modern homes. We have our own Minecraft Realm, a persistent server which allows us all to…

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Family Academy Courses & Training | Basic Household Budgeting

Thu, December 13, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Learn where you live!  We have a series of courses throughout the school year where you can learn about great subjects to help you and your children excel.  The courses are free, a meal is provided, childcare is available (if you pre-register), and language interpretation is available…

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