Storytime!

Wed, June 19, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library

Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 for storytime! Children aged 3-5 and their grownups are welcome – no sign up required. Just drop on by! Large groups please call in advance so we can be sure we have enough space

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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…

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Read-A-Latte

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

We will read 2 books over the course of the summer regarding mental health issues.  Participants will vote on which books to read.  Each week we will discuss chapters we have read. The group will meet at Starbucks for lots of latte.

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Reading (Super) Heroes

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

Do you want to practice your reading skills while having fun?  Join our Super Hero Reading Buddy program which will pair an adult with a young reader.  You can earn stickers for each book you read.  For kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.  

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Storytime!

Wed, June 19, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Young children and families are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities!

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Teen Parent Shrinky Dink Making

Wed, June 19, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Looking for a cute baby keepsake? Make a keychain with your child's foot or hand print using shrinky dinks! For teens with children ages 0 to 2 years old. Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and their families, using new library spaces and materials to help…

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Read, Baby, Read: Storytime at Malcolm X Park

Thu, June 20, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories, songs, and fun activities at Malcolm X Park in West Philadelphia. Weather Permitting.  For children ages birth through 2 years and their caregivers.  Text @readbabywp to 81010 for text reminders and cancellations. Call (215)…

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Summer Storytime

Thu, June 20, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, and interactive play.

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Storytime!

Thu, June 20, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

Young children and families are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities!

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Storytime and Block Play

Thu, June 20, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Hear a new story and play with our wooden block collection. Recommended for ages 2 to 6, accompanied by an adult; siblings are always welcome.  Imagine, build, and create!   Groups must call the children's librarian to schedule separate appointments (216-685-2093).

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Edible Alphabet en Español: Learn Spanish Through Cooking at the Library

Thu, June 20, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Looking for a chance to brush up on your Spanish language skills? Interested in meeting new people, learning to cook a new recipe, explore a new culture and have a great time? In this class, we will travel to one of the most historic countries in South America: Peru . This presentation is part…

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Big Kids Storytime and Playgroup

Fri, June 21, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. 11:00 a.m. Creative play for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome! Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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Big Kids Storytime and Playgroup

Fri, June 21, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. 11:00 a.m. Creative play for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome! Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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Preschool Storytime

Fri, June 21, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library

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Read, Baby, Read Storytime

Sat, June 22, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Read! Sing! Play! Help your child learn through stories, songs, and fun activities. All programs are for children ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers. Expecting parents and siblings welcome.  Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and…

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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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Wooden Block Party

Mon, June 24, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Join us to play with wooden blocks in the library. Children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers are encouraged to imagine, build, and create!

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Pajama Storytime

Mon, June 24, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal friend to the library for an extra special story time with Miss Echo.

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Storytime!

Tue, June 25, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

Young children and families are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities!

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Family Literacy

Big Kids Story Time

Tue, June 25, 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

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