WOW!: C.G. Esperanza, author of Red, Yellow, Blue (and a Dash of White, Too!)

Wed, June 19, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Author and illustrator C.G. Esperanza will perform his picture book Red, Yellow, Blue (and a Dash of White, Too!).  Through this interactive performance, with drumming and more, children will learn about mixing colors. Reading will be followed by audience Q & A. WOW! (Wednesdays of…

School Age Preschool Toddler Family Programs Speakers and Lectures Workshops and Enrichment Art Children Education Family Fiction Free Library of Philadelphia Literacy Literature Performing Arts children's literature Five Senses

Foil Boats Challenge!

Wed, June 19, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Tacony Library

Are you up to the challenge of making a boat that stays afloat?  From 1:00PM to 3:30PM.  For ages 6+

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Summer Reading STEM arts & crafts Five Senses

Family Movies

Wed, June 19, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Join us for a family friendly movie on Wednesdays at 1PM! For ages 5 and up. Children ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

School Age Preschool Family Programs Film Screening Children Family Movies & Television Summer Reading Five Senses

Family Movies

Wed, June 19, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Join us for a family friendly movie on Wednesdays at 1PM! For ages 5 and up. Children ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

School Age Preschool Family Programs Film Screening Children Family Movies & Television Summer Reading Five Senses

Wednesday Crafternoons

Wed, June 19, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Tacony Library

 Join us every Wednesday from 2-4 for a new craft! Ages 10 and up.    

Young Adult School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Children Summer Reading arts & crafts Five Senses

Celebrate Who You Are! Storytime

Wed, June 19, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Family storytime! Stories and activities that feature our diversity. Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult. Children of all ages are invited to attend.

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Game Night with Mr. Vince

Wed, June 19, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Frankford Library

3rd Wednesdays at 4:30PM

School Age Workshops and Enrichment Family Programs Other Great Programs Children Games and Gaming Summer Reading Five Senses

Murder! At the Library!

Wed, June 19, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Bustleton Library

Join us for a Murder Mystery with fan favorite Mr. Malcolm and Friends!  Generously paid for by The Friends of Bustleton Library through a Philadelphia Activities Fund Grant

School Age Family Programs Other Great Programs Summer Reading Five Senses

Toaster Hot Air Balloon Challenge!

Thu, June 20, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Tacony Library

Learn how to make a hot air balloon using an ordinary kitchen toaster. Will your balloon make it all the way up to the library ceiling?  From 1:00PM to 3:30PM.  For ages 8+

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Summer Reading STEM arts & crafts Five Senses

Claymobile Storytime

Thu, June 20, 2019 1:30 P.M.
Tacony Library

 Listen to a story then make a creation using air dry clay with the Claymobile.  For ages 5-12.  Limited to 30 participants.  Call 215-685-8755 to sign up

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Storytimes Summer Reading STEM arts & crafts Five Senses

Thursday Afternoon Movie Matinee

Thu, June 20, 2019 2:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

 Join us for a family friendly movie and popcorn. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.    

School Age Preschool Family Programs Other Great Programs Children Movies & Television Summer Reading Five Senses

Teen Thursdays

Thu, June 20, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Frankford Library

June 13 (CodeNames) June 20 (Mystery in the Library) June 27 (Robot Challenge) July 11 (Bring Your Own Book) July 18 (Mindful Reminders) July 25 (Origami) August 1 (Blokus) Teens Only

Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Summer Reading Teens Five Senses

Teen and Family Gaming

Thu, June 20, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Join us for a family friendly games on Thursdays at 3PM! For ages 5 and up. Children ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Young Adult School Age Preschool Family Programs Other Great Programs Children Family Games and Gaming Summer Reading Teens Five Senses

Kid's Yoga

Thu, June 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Join Roots2Rise for a Children's yoga session. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Space is limited. For ages 6 and up

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Academy of Natural Sciences: Amazing Adaptations!

Thu, June 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Amazing Adaptations! with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University What is an adaptation and what kinds are there? Learn about the wide variety of animals on Earth, and discover some features and behaviors that help them to survive.  

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children Family Summer Reading Animals and Nature Five Senses

Marbled Paper Making with the Rosenbach Museum

Fri, June 21, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Come make a marbled paper bookmark with us! We'll try two different paper marbling techniques and see how science makes it all possible. You'll also get a free family pass to visit the Rosenbach Museum where you'll discover some examples of marbled paper and…

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Marbled Papermaking with the Rosenbach Museum

Fri, June 21, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

  Come make a marbled paper bookmark with us! We'll try two different paper marbling techniques and see how science makes it all possible. You'll also get a free family pass to visit the Rosenbach Museum where you'll discover some examples of marbled…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Rosenbach Museum & Library Summer Reading Teens arts & crafts Five Senses

LEGO Club

Fri, June 21, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

Calling all LEGO Builders!  Love to build?  Can’t keep your hands out of a tub of LEGOs?  We’ll provide the bricks, you bring your imagination.  For children of all ages. Fridays at 3PM in June and July. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children Summer Reading LEGO Five Senses

Saturday Games

Sat, June 22, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Come play games with us on Saturdays, June 8 through to August 3. 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.    

School Age Preschool Family Programs Other Great Programs Children Games and Gaming Summer Reading Five Senses

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Mon, June 24, 2019 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!

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