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Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: English Language Learners
Mon, December 6, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Are you looking to improve your English Language Skills? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes organized through the city of Philadelphia. Start by taking an intake and assessment test at Northeast Regional, and afterward you will meet with…
Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: Math, Reading, and High School Equivalency
Tue, December 7, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Paschalville Library
Are you looking to earn your high school equivalency (a high school diploma, GED, HiSET, etc.), or take some refresher courses in math and reading? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes organized through the city of Philadelphia. Start by taking…
Garden Storytime at Donatucci Library!
Tue, December 7, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join Miss Sunita for In-person Storytime in the Donatucci Garden every Tuesday at 11am! Masks (for kids over 2) and social distancing required. Space is limited; first-come first-served. Ages 0-5.Bring Your Own Blanket.
Take-and-Make Kits
Tue, December 7, 2021
12:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Stop in to pick up a craft kit on Tuesdays starting at 12:00 p.m. Kits contain instructions and supplies plus bonus activity ideas! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Supplies are limited and are first-come, first-served. Text @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, December 8, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library
Join Ms. Meghan inside the library for stories, songs, & fun for ages 4 & under with caregivers. Siblings welcome. Please wear masks (ages 2+) and practice social distancing. Space may be limited. Text @ricprescho to 81010 for reminders.
Christmas Village Storytimes
Wed, December 8, 2021
11:00 A.M.
LOVE Park
The Free Library will be returning to the Christmas Village stage, located in LOVE Park for family storytimes! Join us every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. from December 1st until December 22nd for a variety of festive stories & songs. Seating will be provided for kids and parents to…
Read, Baby, Read! Storytimes for Babies and Toddlers
Wed, December 8, 2021
11:00 A.M.
https://www.instagram.com/read.baby.read/
Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories and songs. All programs are for children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers. Expecting parents and siblings welcome. This program will appear on Read, Baby, Read's Instagram: @read.baby.read Read,…
Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: English Language Learners
Wed, December 8, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Paschalville Library
Are you looking to improve your English language skills? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes organized through the city of Philadelphia. Start by taking an intake and assessment test at Paschalville Library, and afterward you will meet with a…
Virtual Bite-Sized Baby & Toddler Storytime
Wed, December 8, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Do you or your child have a favorite board book Miss Mary reads? Or perhaps a favorite song or fingerplay? Join Miss Mary virtually for a bite-sized Baby & Toddler Storytime video of one book and one song! This program is intended for our friends 2 and under. Instagram:…
Virtual-5-Minute Storybreak
Wed, December 8, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us Wednesday and Friday afternoons on our Facebook page Northeast Children's for a quick pre-recorded story! All are invited to watch!
Crossroads: Genealogy and History
Wed, December 8, 2021
3:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
We will look at history as an aid to your family research. Just using a paper trail is often not enough. We may want to know what was happening in their lifetime? Was there war? Were there natural disasters? Were there new territories or states being formed? Were populations…
Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Thu, December 9, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library
Join Ms. Meghan inside the library for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, & bounces for babies with caregivers. Siblings welcome. Please wear masks (ages 2+) and practice social distancing. Space may be limited. Text @ricbaby to 81010 for reminders. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a…
Read Baby Read Storytime
Fri, December 10, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Logan Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces in othe childrens area! This program is designed for babies and toddlers aged 0-24 months. Space is limited. To save your spot, call the Library at 215-685-9156, or stop by. Please remember it is required to wear a mask…
Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: Math, Reading, and High School Equivalency
Fri, December 10, 2021
1:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Are you looking to earn your high school equivalency (a high school diploma, GED, HiSET, etc.), or take some refresher courses in math and reading? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes organized through the city of Philadelphia. Start by taking…
Virtual-5-Minute Storybreak
Fri, December 10, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us Wednesday and Friday afternoons on our Facebook page Northeast Children's for a quick pre-recorded story! All are invited to watch! https://www.facebook.com/northeast.childrens
Virtual Storytime with Miss Sunita
Fri, December 10, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join us on Facebook Live for Storytime every Friday where we will explore exciting new worlds through stories, songs, and interactive crafts. https://www.facebook.com/events/2908163316112449/
Virtual Friday Reads Book Talk
Fri, December 10, 2021
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Looking for your next read? Let the Central Children's Department librarians help you decide with these short book talks of some of our favorite new, and old, books! This program is intended for our friends 12 and under. Instagram: @freelibraryccd Facebook:…
Five Christmases with Charles Dickens
Mon, December 13, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
at
Parkway Central Library
The Rare Book Department of the Free Library of Philadelphia invites you to celebrate Five Christmases with Dickens. While Charles Dickens did not invent Christmas his works influenced how Victorians were to celebrate the holiday. Event participants will view rarely displayed,…
Garden Storytime at Donatucci Library!
Tue, December 14, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join Miss Sunita for In-person Storytime in the Donatucci Garden every Tuesday at 11am! Masks (for kids over 2) and social distancing required. Space is limited; first-come first-served. Ages 0-5.Bring Your Own Blanket.
Read Baby Read Storytime
Wed, December 15, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Storytime for babies and toddlers aged 0-24 months. Ms. Rachel will lead us in stories, songs, tickles & bounces. Big siblings can join as we learn fun early literacy activities to share with the smallest members of our families. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from the…