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Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, December 8, 2023
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Friday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is for babies and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read Baby Read made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, December 11, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Nice weather? We'll be in Shakespeare Park, across the street from the library! Unfavorable weather? We'll…
Read, Baby, Read Storytime!
Mon, December 11, 2023
11:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Read, Baby, Read storytime on Monday mornings at 11:30am. Stay after storytime for playtime! Intended for babies and toddlers ages 0-2, but all are welcome. This program will be held on the 3rd floor, accessible by stairs or elevator.
Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, December 11, 2023
12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Blackwell West…
Read With a Dog!
Mon, December 11, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Young readers can come meet Daisy, a certified therapy dog, and share a story with her. Children can practice reading out loud, in a safe, judgment free space. Daisy loves to hear stories! Space may be limited.
Leamos: clases de alfabetización
Tue, December 12, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
¿Conoce a un adulto que habla español que quiere aprender a leer o escribir? Leamos ™ es un curso gratuito de alfabetización que enseña a los adultos cómo leer y escribir. Para más información, llame al 215-685-9996/escriba a…
Leamos Spanish Literacy
Tue, December 12, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Do you know a Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn to read or write? Leamos™ (Let's Read) is a FREE Spanish literacy course that teaches adults how to read and write. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org . Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.…
Bilingual French/English Storytime
Tue, December 12, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us on select Tuesdays (October 17, November 21, and December 12) at 10:30 a.m. for bilingual French/English storytime! Educators from Alliance Française de Philadelphie lead a series of bilingual storytimes in French & English! Read, sing & dance with us while building…
Alphabet Storytime
Tue, December 12, 2023
11:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. Each week we will learn about a different letter of the alphabet! For ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult. Siblings welcome. Groups please call 215-685-0509 to schedule an appointment
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, December 12, 2023
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs & dancing! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers
Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, December 12, 2023
1:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…
LEAP into Fun!
Tue, December 12, 2023
3:30 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,…
Read Baby Read: Baby and Toddler Storytime with Ms. Susan
Wed, December 13, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join Ms. Susan for stories & songs perfect for families with infants and young toddlers (0-24 months). Stay afterwards and enjoy playing in our RBR Infant Toddler space. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
Music and Movement!
Wed, December 13, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Ms Naomi for songs, dance, and fun explorations of rhythm and movement! This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. Wednesdays at 10:30am, outdoorin Shakespeare Park when weather permits, and indoors at Montgomery Auditorium when needed. Instagram:…
Baby Lapsit Storytime
Wed, December 13, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes and bounces! For ages 2 & under and their caregivers. Siblings welcome!
Preschool Storytime and Playgroup
Wed, December 13, 2023
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for Preschool Storytime every Wednesday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, December 13, 2023
3:30 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…
Kwanzaa Storytime
Thu, December 14, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for a special Kwanzaa storytime with Mama Carla Wiley of Keepers of the Culture. Learn all about Kwanzaa from Keepers of the Culture, Philadelphia's Afrocentric Storytelling Group, who share stories that inform, educate, and enrich while celebrating the African-American oral…
Preschool Storytime with Ms. Susan
Thu, December 14, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for children ages 2-6, and their caregivers.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thu, December 14, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.