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Winterfest Celebration & Coat Giveaway
Mon, December 23, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Celebrate the holidays with us! We’ll make fun holiday ornaments, decorate sugar cookies, play games, and drink hot chocolate! We will also be giving away coats, as long as supplies last.
Read To a Therapy Dog
Mon, December 23, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too!
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, December 23, 2024
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
Kwanzaa Celebration for All Ages!
Thu, December 26, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
2-DAY CELEBRATION! From 12:00-3:00 p.m. in the Auditorium (Ground Floor). Join the Kwanzaa Cooperative in this FREE Annual KWANZAA Celebration for all ages. Multicultural groups from around greater Philadelphia will perform dance, music, and share the history of the…
Kwanzaa Celebration for All Ages!
Fri, December 27, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
2-DAY CELEBRATION! From 12:00-3:00 p.m. in the Auditorium (Ground Floor). Join the Kwanzaa Cooperative in this FREE Annual KWANZAA Celebration for all ages. Multicultural groups from around greater Philadelphia will perform dance, music, and share the history of the Kwanzaa holiday.…
Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, December 28, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Read To a Therapy Dog
Sat, December 28, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too!
Kwanzaa Family Celebration
Mon, December 30, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us this holiday season in celebrating Kwanzaa! Learn all about the seven principles, engage in some fun crafts and activities. Enjoy some delicious snacks and spend quality time with your family. We look forward to seeing you!
Read To a Therapy Dog
Mon, December 30, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too!
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, December 30, 2024
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
Countdown to Noon!
Tue, December 31, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Wear your sparkles to join us for our Countdown to Noon! There will be bubbles and we will be making party hats, drinking bubbly apple juice, having a dance party and making a wish tree among other festivites to countdown to the New Year! This event will take place in The Central…
Noon Year's Eve
Tue, December 31, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us for a Noon Year's Eve celebration on the last day of 2024. We will gather at 11:00 a.m. crafts, snacks, and a countdown to NOON! We will be celebrating in the downstairs meeting room; please use the Midvale entrance through the garden. All ages welcome, this program will be fun…
Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, January 4, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, January 6, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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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. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…
Read To a Therapy Dog
Mon, January 6, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too!
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, January 6, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, January 7, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
Animal Tales with the Philadelphia Zoo
Thu, January 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Each month, Charles L. Durham Library will be hosting the Philadelphia Zoo! Come listen to a story read by the librarian. Then, meet an animal from the story and discover and learn more about the animal with knowledgeable educators of the Philadelphia Zoo.
Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, January 11, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Read To a Therapy Dog
Sat, January 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too!