Self-Care Saturday

Sat, July 20, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. in the Field Teen Center, Ground Floor. Come take time for yourself as we explore efforts and crafts to help meet our physical, emotional, and mental health needs.   Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more…

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Sundays on Stage: Family Magic Show with Ran'D Shine

Sun, July 21, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Popular magician Ran'D Shine performs a fun-filled, interactive magic show for all-ages, featuring an astounding display of illusions, comedy and audience participation. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.Late seating is at the discretion of the library. Children, teens, families…

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Movement Monday

Mon, July 22, 2019 1:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Come join us each Monday as move, play, and have fun.  We will be doing activities like Simon Says, Obstacle Courses, Dance games with the PS4, Yoga, and Hot Potato.  Meet us in the downstairs meeting room.

School Age LEAP Children Family Health & Fitness Makers & Makerspaces Teens Yoga

Knitting With Miss Merrily

Mon, July 22, 2019 2:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Miss Merrily shares her knitting expertise after school on Fridays. All school age children (and parents) are welcome to try their hand at this fun and creative craft. Materials provided.

Young Adult School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Summer Reading Teens Knitting arts & crafts

Summer of Wonder Kits

Mon, July 22, 2019 2:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Come join us as we explore the Summer of Wonder materials; play Code Names, or Marble Run, try Blockus or Chain Reactions, or one of our other fun activities.  

School Age LEAP Children Family Makers & Makerspaces Teens STEM

Teen Anime Club

Mon, July 22, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Teens interested in watching Anime are invited to join the Field Teen Center Teen Anime Club! Mondays in the Field Teen Center from 3pm-5pm.   Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Teens Anime & Manga

Board Game Night

Mon, July 22, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Play classic games like Scrabble, Uno, Twister, Jenga, and chess, or try new board games like Settlers of Catan. Have a game at home that you’d like to share? Bring it along to challenge new players and make new friends. We’ll have games for all ages.     

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Open Chess Play

Mon, July 22, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

We have the boards and pieces, now we need you to play! Chess boards will be put out on Mondays at 5PM. All ages and levels welcome. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Other Great Programs Children Summer Reading Teens Chess Seniors Five Senses

Bop and Cha-Cha

Mon, July 22, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

Mondays at 6:30! Join us for a fun time! Learn how to Bop and Cha-Cha, or show off your moves. No experience necessary. All ages invited! ***Classes provided by the North 5th Street Revitalization Project***

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Who's Your Favorite Superhero Teen Series

Tue, July 23, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Readings and Movies Teens will read excerpts aloud from their favorite superheroes books and graphic novels. After the readings, participants can watch superhero movies in the large meeting room. Refreshments will be served. This program promotes teen reading literacy

Young Adult Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading Teens

Experiment Garden with Ms. Kesha

Tue, July 23, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Feel the dirt and see what you can grow in our community garden! 

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Family Programs Children Environment & Nature Family Makers & Makerspaces Summer Reading Teens Five Senses

Teen Tuesdays | Henna Designs

Tue, July 23, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Design and draw traditional  henna designs.  

Young Adult Other Great Programs Summer Reading Teens

Teen Tuesday

Tue, July 23, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Each week enjoy a fun make and take project such as jewelry making, zine workshops, incense making, working with clay, etc.

Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Summer Reading Teens arts & crafts

Summer Teen Tuesdays: Board Games

Tue, July 23, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Come play board games at the library! Bring your own or play some classics from our collection. Some featured games include King of Tokyo, Apples to Apples, Scrabble, and more!

Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Summer Reading Teens

Manga Workshop

Tue, July 23, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library

Interested in manga and comics? Learn how to draw some iconic characters from well-known manga. We’ll walk you through step by step and teach you some techniques to get started on your own manga. Ages 12-17.

Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Workshops and Enrichment Art Summer Reading Teens Anime & Manga comics and graphic novels Five Senses

Sphero Sprk+

Tue, July 23, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library

Learn programming the fun way!   The Robot Challenge STEAM Trunk for Teens is coming to your library.   Two Sphero Sprk+ robots will be available. Call Marcela or Brian at 215-685-0549 to register.

Young Adult Other Great Programs Summer Reading Teens Five Senses

Sewing and Sculpture Days

Tue, July 23, 2019 2:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Come join us as we sculpt with air dry clay or learn basic sewing skills.

School Age LEAP Children Family Makers & Makerspaces Teens arts & crafts

Teen Tuesdays

Tue, July 23, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us on Tuesdays in July for different weekly activities.  Today we'll make pancakes.

Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Summer Reading Teens

Teen Tuesdays

Tue, July 23, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

Teens and tweens ages 12 and up are invited to our Teen Tuesday! ***Groups cannot be accommodated***

Young Adult Other Great Programs Summer Reading Teens

Movie Matinee for Teens and Their Children

Tue, July 23, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Teen parents! Bring your babies ages 0 to 2 years for family-friendly movie night. Snacks provided. Family members are welcome! Read, Baby, Read is a series of fun programs for babies, toddlers and their families, using new library spaces and materials to help develop language and literacy. Text…

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