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Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed, October 9, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…

La Hora de Cuentos Familiar Bilingüe en Español: Un Viaje a Perú

Thu, October 10, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Únase a nosotros para la Hora de Cuentos Familiar Bilingüe en Español que celebra la diversidad, la inclusión, el bilingüismo y el biculturalismo. Como parte de la serie “Los Idiomas en Filadelfia” , este programa se llevará a cabo durante…

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Storytimes

Double Rainbow! with Lindz Amer: Rainbow Storytime & Caregiver Talk

Thu, October 10, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Cost: FREE

Join Lindz Amer of Queer Kid Stuff for a double-whammy program for kids and families! First, kids and their caregivers will enjoy an interactive, musical storytime with an LGBTQ+ theme. Then, kids can color/craft while Lindz chats with adults about creating queer & gender-affirming…

中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)

Thu, October 10, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Stick around for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.

Family Programs

Double Rainbow! with Lindz Amer: Rainbow Storytime & Caregiver Talk

Thu, October 10, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Cost: FREE

Animal Tales with the Philadelphia Zoo

Thu, October 10, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Each month, Charles L. Durham Library will be hosting the Philadelphia Zoo! Come listen to a story read by the librarian. Then, meet an animal from the story and discover and learn more about the animal with knowledgeable educators of the Philadelphia Zoo.

Friday Family Storytime!

Fri, October 11, 2024 10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Children age 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to the library for stories, songs, games, and dancing at Family Storytime! Depending on the weather, storytime will be outside in the library courtyard or inside in the Children’s Department.

Family Programs

Double Rainbow! with Lindz Amer: Rainbow Storytime & Caregiver Talk (ASL Interpreted)

Fri, October 11, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

Toddler Storytime

Fri, October 11, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Join Miss Chelsea at Ramonita G. Rodriguez library on Fridays for storytime! This program is geared toward toddlers but can be adapted for younger and older children. Read, sing, and play at the library!

Family Programs

Storytimes

¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con la Hora de Cuentos Familiar Bilingüe! (Presentado en Taller Puertorriqueño)

Sat, October 12, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con la Hora de Cuentos Familiar bilingüe en inglés y español en Taller Puertorriqueño. Sumérgete en las ricas y diversas narrativas que resaltan la belleza de la cultura hispana. Después de la sesión de…

Community Events

Storytimes

Read to a Therapy Dog

Sat, October 12, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Readers of all ages can read to Huey, a certified therapy dog, to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Readers, both independent and learning, can practice reading skills with individual time allotted. Yes, you can just pet him too!

Other Great Programs

Saturdays on Stage: Folktale Fun with TAHIRA

Sat, October 12, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Delight in the energetic storytelling and intriguing characters of Folktale Fun with TAHIRA ! This interactive program captivates families & young children while imparting universal values like appreciating our differences and being kind with our words. Doors open at 1:30p.m. All programs…

Sundays on Stage

Play Group

Tue, October 15, 2024 10:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Come to the children’s room of the library, where we’ll have various toys out for your little one, such as train tracks, magnet tiles, and floor puzzles! Connect with others in your community. This program is intended for kids aged 2-5; siblings welcome. We cannot accommodate groups…

Family Programs

Storytimes

Languages of Philadelphia: French Storytime/Heure du conte en Français en famille

Tue, October 15, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us at Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special French storytime! Part of our Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under and their caregivers. Presented by Alliance Française. Rejoignez-nous à la…

Family Programs

Preschool Storytime

Tue, October 15, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library

Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs and movement! Best suited for ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Family Programs

Storytimes

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Tue, October 15, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Join us for a fun morning filled with singing, dancing, and stories followed by a short play session. For children 5 and under and their caregivers.

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Baby

Family Programs

Storytimes

Toddler Storytime

Tue, October 15, 2024 11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join Ms. Blake on tuesdays for toddler storytime. We will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and follow up with a special toddler playtime!

Family Programs

Storytimes

Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play

Tue, October 15, 2024 11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.

Baby and Toddler Playtime!

Tue, October 15, 2024 12:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Play, talk, sing and explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. This program is intended for babies and toddlers along with parents, grandparents or caregivers. We will be meeting in the Storyhour Room.

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Baby

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LEAP into Fun!

Tue, October 15, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join the LEAP team for craft and construction projects in our Story Hour Room. All ages (12 and under) are welcome! The Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP) offers K-12 out-of-school programming that fosters an inclusive, informal learning environment for children,…