Upcoming Events
Showing 1 to 20 of 822
Jewelry Club
Thu, October 3, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Join us to make fun and creative jewelry including friendship bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and more! Supplies and instruction will be provided. For school-aged children.
ALL-Ages Fall & Halloween Crafternoon
Thu, October 3, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join Ms. Kate for spooky autumn crafts! We’ll make leaf creatures, ginko roses, paper plate watercolor spider webs, and 3D wall art.
Life Skills for Kids
Thu, October 3, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Gain useful life skills at the library! Kids can learn how to sew a button, send an email, do laundry, and more, in a hand-on environment. Designed for kids in 3rd to 8th grade, we will meet most Thursdays from 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Today you can learn about managing smelliness (bad…
Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, October 3, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
Library Playgroup
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’ve filled our meeting room with toys good for a range of ages. Come and socialize in the comfort of the library! Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766. Fridays at 10:00 AM
Friday Family Storytime!
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children age 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to the library for stories, songs, games, and dancing at Family Storytime! Depending on the weather, storytime will be outside in the library courtyard or inside in the Children’s Department.
Clark Park Storytime
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Clark Park by the Playground (43rd and Chester Ave.)
Join us in Clark Park by the playground (43rd St and Chester Ave.) for outdoor storytime! Bring a blanket and snack and get ready to read, sing and dance! Storytime will take place at the library in case of inclement weather. Fridays at 10 AM
Clark Park Storytime
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us in Clark Park by the playground (43rd St and Chester Ave.) for outdoor storytime! Bring a blanket and snack and get ready to read, sing and dance! Storytime will take place at the library in case of inclement weather. Fridays at 10 AM
Storytime
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Join Whitman Librarian Ms. Rachel for storytime in the library meeting room! Sharing songs, stories, and rhymes will help develop a love of reading from an early age. This program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers & their accompanying caregivers. For day-of event cancellation or updates…
Preschool Storytime
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street from the library's main entrance. In…
Let's Learn About the Theater!
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join Yes! And... for an interactive storytime session where we'll explore the different aspects of a theater performance. From hearing a story that inspires a show, making a costume piece, and moving like a character, this storytime will be loads of fun! For more info about the…
Infant and Toddler Playgroup
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Play, talk, explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining early social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. For youngsters along with their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Come one time, or all the time. Meets most Fridays.
Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen on Fridays at 10:30am for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime. Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from The William…
Homeschool Reading Group
Fri, October 4, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Homeschoolers are welcome to come hang out with their peers while participating in fun activities! We'll have cooking classes, literacy games, letter writing, and more! For grades K-8. Families with preschoolers are welcome to attend.
Nature Rambling
Fri, October 4, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for short walks and nature journaling. We will provide materials and prompts to get you started. This is a multigenerational program and all are welcome. We will be meeting at the Wissahickon Environmental Center on September 20 & 27; October 4 & 11.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, October 4, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more! For children ages 2 to 5, along with an adult caregiver. Siblings are always welcome. Daycares and other groups should call the library to arrange their own special appointment.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, October 4, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Wadsworth Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, movement, and stories most Fridays at 11:00 a.m.! Stay awhile for playtime afterward. This program is intended for children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.
Parent/Caregiver and Child Yoga!
Fri, October 4, 2024
11:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join us for an interactive yoga session. Our instructor, Maggie, will read a book to the group and then teach partner yoga, with a focus on animals and shapes. Best for ages 2 - 5 years old. Please wear comfortable clothing. Sponsored by the Friends of Roxborough…
**Cancelled** Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble: Library Pop-Up
Fri, October 4, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This program will no longer be taking place on Oct 4th. Please stay tuned for more tap lunch hours and other dance classes in the future! If you have any questions please contact the music department: 215-686-5316 eRefMus@freelibrary.org
Fun Fridays
Fri, October 4, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us on Fridays for crafts, science experiments, or games! This program is for school age children, beginning at 3 p.m