Mon, July 1, 2024 10:30 A.M.
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. Nice weather? We'll be in Shakespeare Park, across the street from the library! Unfavorable weather? We'll…

• Toddler
• Baby

• Community Events
• Family Programs

• Storytimes

• Children
• Family
• Literacy
• Shakespeare Park
• Childrens Literature
• Outdoor Event

Mon, July 1, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library

This summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile Powered by Vision To Learn is providing NO-COST eye exams and glasses to kids (K-12th grade) who have previously failed a vision screening or have vision issues.  Appointments:11:00am-3:00pm Questions or want to schedule over the phone? Call 215-339-6770…

• School Age

• Other Great Programs
• Community Events

• Health

Mon, July 1, 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. This program will be held on the 3rd floor, accessible by stairs or elevator. 

• Toddler
• Baby

• Family Programs

• Storytimes

• Children
• Family
• Literacy
• Childrens Literature

Mon, July 1, 2024 12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Stop by and have a light lunch at the library. This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, from noon - 1:00 p.m.  Meals must be eaten at the library. This program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program sponsored by…

• Young Adult
• School Age

• Other Great Programs

• Social Services

Mon, July 1, 2024 1:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Learn about our instrument of the week, and even try it out! Then, we will listen to music showcasing our star instrument while completing an art project.  For children, ages 4 and up. most Mondays through August 12. An ASL interpreter is available upon advanced request; please email…

• School Age
• Preschool

• Arts and Crafts Programs
• Other Great Programs

• Art
• Music
• Summer Reading

Mon, July 1, 2024 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

 Join us every Monday in July for a music and movement program. Enjoy interactive songs, instruments and much more!

• School Age
• Preschool

• Family Programs
• Other Great Programs

• Children
• Music
• Summer Reading
• Dance

Mon, July 1, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library

Supervised sidewalk chalk art and games.  For childen 0 - 12, outside, most Mondays through August 19, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m..

• School Age
• Preschool
• Toddler

• Arts and Crafts Programs
• Other Great Programs

• Summer Reading
• Arts and Crafts
• Outdoor Event

Mon, July 1, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Stop in every Monday for a new activity. Do crafts and science experiments, play games, build with LEGO bricks, and more! Text @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.

• Young Adult
• School Age

• Arts and Crafts Programs

• Crafts and Hobbies
• Games and Gaming
• Science
• Summer Reading
• Arts and Crafts

Mon, July 1, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join us for an hour of hands-on fun and learning every Monday in July, as we explore Mars with science!    July 1: Be a Planetary Geologist!    July 8: Be a Rocket Engineer!    July 15: Be a Spacesuit Designer!    July 22: Be an Astrobiologist!…

• School Age

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Science in the Summer

• Summer Reading
• STEM

Mon, July 1, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…

• Young Adult
• School Age
• Preschool

• Family Programs

• Children
• Family
• Games and Gaming
• Chess

Mon, July 1, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Learn and improve your chess playing skills with top-notch chess players! Free and open to the public. All ages and skill levels welcome. No registration required. Text @ricadult or @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.            

• Young Adult
• School Age

• Other Great Programs
• Workshops and Enrichment

• Children
• Chess

Mon, July 1, 2024 5:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Teens in grades 7-12, join us for tabletop roleplay games (similar to Dungeons & Dragons). Very friendly to new folk! You don't have to know anything about pen and paper RPGs and you don't have to join every single game. Bring your dice, bring your own characters, or bring nothing at…

• Young Adult
• School Age

• Other Great Programs

• Games and Gaming

Mon, July 1, 2024 5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability.

• Adult
• Young Adult
• School Age

• Other Great Programs

• Crafts and Hobbies
• Crochet
• Knitting

Mon, July 1, 2024 5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Readers of all ages can read to Cene 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! Program takes place in the Children's…

• School Age

• Family Programs
• Other Great Programs

• Children
• Family
• Summer Reading
• PAWS Read to a Dog

Mon, July 1, 2024 5:30 P.M.
Whitman Library

Come play BINGO at the library! Children ages 5 and up, teens and their accompanying adults are welcome to attend. We’ll have prizes for everyone! No need to register, just show up. No large groups or camp groups please due to limited space. 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Whitman Library meeting…

• School Age

• Other Great Programs

• Children
• Games and Gaming
• Summer Reading

Tue, July 2, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of bad weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date (check our…

• School Age
• Preschool
• Toddler
• Baby

• Community Events
• Family Programs

• Storytimes

• Children
• Family
• Literacy
• Summer Reading
• Arts and Crafts
• Childrens Literature
• Outdoor Event

Tue, July 2, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library

Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs and movement! Best suited for ages 2-5 and their caregivers.  

• Preschool
• Toddler

• Family Programs

• Storytimes

• Children
• Family
• Summer Reading

Tue, July 2, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library

Stop and smell the flowers! Learn about plants, bugs, birds, weather, and more with fun activities.  If it's below 85 degrees, we will meet outside on the front lawn; if not, we will be inside. Best for children entering grades K-5 on Tuesdays, through August 13. An ASL interpreter is…

• School Age

• Other Great Programs

• Summer Reading
• Animals and Nature
• Outdoor Event

Tue, July 2, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Join us for a fun morning filled with singing, dancing, and stories followed by a short play session. For children 5 and under and their caregivers

• Toddler
• Baby

• Family Programs

• Storytimes

• Children
• Family

Tue, July 2, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Let's meet at Gold Star Park (613 Wharton St) for an outdoor storytime full of dancing, singing and bubbles with Ms. Lindsay! Bring your own blanket! Cancellations due to weather will be announced that morning at  https://www.facebook.com/CharlesSantoreLibrary      

• Preschool
• Toddler

• Family Programs

• Storytimes

• Children
• Family
• Outdoor Event