Big Kids Story Time

Tue, May 21, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers! Free! No registration required. Children's Department Story Hour Room School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Literacy Five Senses

A Free Tour of Our Five Senses: A Family Friendly, Interactive Exhibition.

Tue, May 21, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Sign up for your free curator-led tour of Our Five Senses, the first family friendly, fully-interactive exhibition at the Free Library. Tours begin at 3:00 p.m and are 45 minutes. While the exhibition is geared for all ages, the suggested minimum age for the tour is 10 years old. Tours are…

Adult Young Adult School Age Family Programs Children Education Family Humor Literacy Literature Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Digital Collections Science Special Collections History Five Senses

A Free Tour of Our Five Senses: A Family Friendly, Interactive Exhibition.

Thu, May 23, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Sign up for your free curator-led tour of Our Five Senses, the first family friendly, fully-interactive exhibition at the Free Library. Tours begin at 3:00 p.m and are 45 minutes. While the exhibition is geared for all ages, the suggested minimum age for the tour is 10 years old. Tours are…

Adult Young Adult School Age Family Programs Children Education Family Humor Literacy Literature Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Digital Collections Science Special Collections History Five Senses

LEAP: Fiber Crafts Club

Sat, May 25, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Sharpen your motor skills with a craft activity using yarn, felt, fabric, and more! 

School Age LEAP Art Science arts & crafts Five Senses

Big Kids Story Time

Tue, May 28, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers! Free! No registration required. Children's Department Story Hour Room School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Literacy Five Senses

A Free Tour of Our Five Senses: A Family Friendly, Interactive Exhibition.

Tue, May 28, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Sign up for your free curator-led tour of Our Five Senses, the first family friendly, fully-interactive exhibition at the Free Library. Tours begin at 3:00 p.m and are 45 minutes. While the exhibition is geared for all ages, the suggested minimum age for the tour is 10 years old. Tours are…

Adult Young Adult School Age Family Programs Children Education Family Humor Literacy Literature Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Digital Collections Science Special Collections History Five Senses

LEAP: DIY Scratch & Sniff Paint

Wed, May 29, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Purple color with grape scent, anyone? Scratch & sniff paint is two things in one -- a beautiful color with a pleasing scent. The LEAP staff will walk you through the process of making scratch and sniff paint, and help you make some of your own! 

School Age LEAP Art Science arts & crafts Five Senses

A Free Tour of Our Five Senses: A Family Friendly, Interactive Exhibition.

Thu, May 30, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Sign up for your free curator-led tour of Our Five Senses, the first family friendly, fully-interactive exhibition at the Free Library. Tours begin at 3:00 p.m and are 45 minutes. While the exhibition is geared for all ages, the suggested minimum age for the tour is 10 years old. Tours are…

Adult Young Adult School Age Family Programs Children Education Family Humor Literacy Literature Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Digital Collections Science Special Collections History Five Senses

Snake Party!

Thu, May 30, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

Kick off our Summer of Wonder with some slithery fun!  A snake expert will introduce you to a bunch of his snake friends and he'll tell you about the interesting lives they have.  Your snake questions will be answered and, if you are brave enough, you can pet one.  For…

School Age Family Programs Other Great Programs Summer Reading Animals and Nature Five Senses

Slam Your Senses

Fri, May 31, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Attention all teens! Join your friends for a special teen reception (this means free food!) followed by a Poetry Slam performance on Friday May 31 from 4:00–5:30 p.m. in the Rare Book Department.   This free program in offered in conjunction with Our 5 Senses,…

Young Adult Live Performances Discussion and Participation Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Digital Collections Special Collections Teens Five Senses

Snake Party!

Sat, June 1, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Kick off our Summer of Wonder with some slithery fun!  A snake expert will introduce you to a bunch of his snake friends and he'll tell you about the interesting lives they have.  Your snake questions will be answered and, if you are brave enough, you can pet one.  For…

School Age Family Programs Other Great Programs Summer Reading Animals and Nature Five Senses

Big Kids (age 2-5) Story Time -

Tue, June 4, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. Stay for Play Group on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. 

Preschool Family Programs Children Family Five Senses

Big Kids Story Time

Tue, June 4, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers! Free! No registration required. Children's Department Story Hour Room School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Education Family Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Literacy Five Senses

STEM Tuesdays | Make Your Own Popcorn!

Tue, June 4, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Join us for a different STEM activity each week.  Today, we'll celebrate the last day of school with a pop! (Sorry, we're a little corny.) We'll be making popcorn with lots of mix-ins to try.  Choose something sweet, salty, or gross, to start your summer.   From 1:00…

School Age Other Great Programs Summer Reading STEM Five Senses

Snake Party!

Tue, June 4, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

Kick off our Summer of Wonder with some slithery fun!  A snake expert will introduce you to a bunch of his snake friends and he'll tell you about the interesting lives they have.  Your snake questions will be answered and, if you are brave enough, you can pet one.  For…

School Age Family Programs Other Great Programs Summer Reading Animals and Nature Five Senses

Drag Queen Storytime with Asia Monroe

Wed, June 5, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Please join the Wyoming Library as we welcome Drag Queen Asia Monroe to our stage.  Asia will share stories of inclusion and acceptance, sing and dance and help start our Summer of WonderPRIDE off in a joyous manner.  This program is intended for children of all ages and their families…

School Age Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Summer Reading LGBTQ Free Library of Pride Five Senses

Snake Party!

Wed, June 5, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Bustleton Library

Kick off our Summer of Wonder with some slithery fun!  A snake expert will introduce you to a bunch of his snake friends and he'll tell you about the interesting lives they have.  Your snake questions will be answered and, if you are brave enough, you can pet one.  For…

School Age Family Programs Other Great Programs Summer Reading Animals and Nature Five Senses

Snake Party!

Thu, June 6, 2019 10:30 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Snake expert Scott Prior will talk about snakes’ intriguing lives, and, if you are brave enough, you can pet one of his snake friends.

School Age Preschool Discussion and Participation Summer Reading Animals and Nature Five Senses

Zines for Teens

Sat, June 8, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

In this two-hour, hands-on workshop in DIY media, teens explore the history/herstory/theirstory of zines, by making mini zines from start to finish. Also, if you haven't seen the new Field Teen Center, here's your chance to come check it out. The free workshop is offered from 1:00…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Special Collections Teens Five Senses

Film Screening: 1985

Sat, June 8, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Watch Yen Tan's 2018 drama about a closeted young man who goes home for the holidays and struggles to reveal his failing health to his conservative family. For ages 12 and up

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs Film Screening LGBTQ Movies & Television Five Senses