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Read, Baby, Read Storytime!
Mon, December 23, 2024
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. In good weather this event will be held outdoors at the Fishtown Recreation Center, directly across…
Little Ones' Storytime
Mon, December 23, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Experience fun and welcoming storytimes with books, laughter, songs to sing, and play led by librarian, Mr. Jay. Best for families with children ages 0-5. Caregivers are required to be present during storytime
Preschool Play Party: "Camping in the Library"
Mon, December 23, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Thanks to a new progam, each branch library will be receiving a rotating collection of themed toys designed to help children learn through the work of play. This month's play adventure will explore "Camping in the Library." From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Knitting with Miss Merrily
Mon, December 23, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Ms. Merrily shares her knitting skills. All school age children (and parents) are welcome to try their hand at this fun and creative craft. Materials provided.
Cooking with Keisha
Mon, December 23, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us and Ms. Keisha as she demonstrates cooking techniques and shares a meal. For families and adults.
Twilight Tales Family Story Time
Mon, December 23, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Monday at the library for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family! Program is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families!
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!
Family Storytime
Tue, December 24, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, we will have a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
Storytime Adventures!
Thu, December 26, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In good weather this event will be…
Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Play Group
Thu, December 26, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library
Join Ms. Meghan for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces for babies with caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play. Siblings welcome. This program is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, December 26, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧！ Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
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…
Ugly Winter Sweater Craft
Thu, December 26, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
This is the first of our fun activities planned for winter break. Get your kids out of the house and join us for a craft at the library.
Family Storytime
Fri, December 27, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, December 27, 2024
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 is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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.…
Board Games
Fri, December 27, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us and play children’s board games. For children and families. Ages 6+
Board Game Program
Fri, December 27, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Get out of the house over winter break, and join us for an afternoon of gaming fun for kids.
Builder Club: For Kids of All ages
Fri, December 27, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs or anything you can build? If so, then stop by Builder Club to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks.
Film Fridays and Gift Wrapping: Kwanzaa
Fri, December 27, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Schedules can be hectic this time of year. At Welsh Road Library, we're trying to help slow things down with a fun screening of a holiday movie and an opportunity to catch up on gift wrapping.Films begin at 3 PM. Please bring your gifts; we'll have wrapping paper while supplies last!