Virtual Reality: Games and Tours

Wed, July 17, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

"Travel the world with Virtual Reality! Visit exotic locals, revisit vacation spots, and hometowns.  Using state of the art Oculus Headsets, we can immerse you in these locations and offer other interactive experiences.  Play music, action based exercises, or games!" From…

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Summer Reading

LEGO Club

Wed, July 17, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Torresdale 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. Sponsored by the Friends of Torresdale Library

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children Summer Reading LEGO Five Senses

4-H Science Club

Wed, July 17, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Bushrod Library

Science fun made possible through a partnership with Philadelphia County Penn State Extension. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Groups must call to make an appointment. 215-685-1474

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

Garden Time with Miss Goda

Wed, July 17, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Widener Library

Join us in making our library and neighborhood greener and more beautiful.  Ages 7-12.

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Crafternoon

Wed, July 17, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Join our LEAP Maker Mentor, Nina, for weekly arts and crafts projects. Learn new skills and get creative! 

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What If... Wednesdays, Imagine with Art

Wed, July 17, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

What if you had scissors and paper, but no glue? What if you had paper and brushes, but no paint? Inspired by the book What If… by Samantha Berger, stretch you artistic imagination with this weekly challenge! For kids 11 and under.

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Friendship Bracelets

Wed, July 17, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Haddington Library

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Teen Writers Club

Wed, July 17, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

In this six-week series of creative writing workshops for teens, we’ll explore writing techniques and share our work in a supportive and fun environment. Please stop by the Reference Desk or call 215-685-6621 to sign up. This program has been made possible with generous support from the…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Summer Reading Teens

Astronomy Club

Wed, July 17, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Do you want to learn more about the stars, space and other worlds? Explore what's up in the night sky with us.   This program is for school-aged star-gazers From 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

School Age Other Great Programs Environment & Nature Science Summer Reading STEM

Academy of Natural Sciences: Amazing Adaptations!

Wed, July 17, 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

Discovering Dinosaurs: An Academy To Go Program

Wed, July 17, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

 A program for Preschoolers and their families from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.  

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

Art Splash!

Wed, July 17, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library

Have fun doing art activities with us.  For afternoon art lovers.  

School Age Preschool Arts and Crafts Programs Art Summer Reading

Game Day

Wed, July 17, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Games and puzzles for all ages - play an old favorite or discover something new. Games will be available from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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Game Night with Mr. Vince

Wed, July 17, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Frankford Library

3rd Wednesdays at 4:30PM

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Family Movie Night: Shazam!

Wed, July 17, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Tacony Library

Ages 10 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. This movie is PG-13. Refreshments provided by Turning Points for Children

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

Yoga for Kids

Wed, July 17, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Whitman Library

A fun and free yoga class for children ages 7-12, led by instructor Anne-Marie Mulgrew. Yoga helps children be active, learn to concentrate, and manage emotions. Yogis under 7 can participate with an adult. Bring your own mat or use one of ours! This program series is sponsored by The Friends of…

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Self-Care 101

Wed, July 17, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

“Self-care” has become a buzzword associated with wellness. Unfortunately, it’s also been co-opted to encourage meaningless “retail therapy”.  So how can we practice self-care on a deeper level?  This workshop encourages participants to examine their…

Adult Health Programs Health and Wellness Summer Reading

Middle Eastern Music

Wed, July 17, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Independence Library

The Mid East Ensemble engages families with ethnic sounds and beats, and a variety of rhythms, melodies & songs, as they perform Classical and Traditional Middle Eastern music with some of the world's oldest musical traditions and authentic instruments! The Oud instrument originated from…

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Black Woodstock: The Harlem Cultural Festival, Summer 1969

Wed, July 17, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Whille hippies were enjoying "three days of peace and love" in Bethel, NY, another huge music festival was staged over eight weeks in Harlem.  The Harlem Cultural Festival, aka Black Woodstock was a historic but nealy forgotten event.  Come learn more about it. …

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs African American Music Summer Reading History

Bedtime Storytime for Preschool Children

Wed, July 17, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

 Join us for bedtime stories. Children ages 3 to 5 and their adult caregiver. Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal or doll!    

Preschool Family Programs Other Great Programs Storytimes Children Summer Reading Five Senses