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Family Storytime
Sat, July 27, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us Saturday mornings this Summer! Gather the family to enjoy picture books, rhymes, felt stories, and songs. Every storytime will end with bubbles and an opportunity to sign up for Summer of Wonder. Recommended to families with children aged 0-8
Cooking With Miss Keisha
Sat, July 27, 2024
1:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
Come cook along with the mobile cooking teacher. Learn about cooking and baking techniques while working in a team. Then eat the wonderful food you cooked! Program begins at 1:30 PM and ends by 4 PM. Enrollment is limited to 15. Please call 215-685-8756 or stop by to sign up. This program…
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, July 29, 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…
Philadelphia Department of Health @ Parkway Central Library
Mon, July 29, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health offers immunizations and health outreach services at the Central Library. Our services include providing information on vaccines for all ages, distributing COVID-19 tests, masks, and hand sanitizers. Staff from the Department will be available…
Homeschooler Hangout at Donatucci Library
Mon, July 29, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join us for our weekly Homeschooler Hangout. Sample activities include coloring, read-a-longs, blocks, and more!
Read, Baby, Read Storytime!
Mon, July 29, 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.
Summer Meal Program
Mon, July 29, 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…
Kid's Art and Music Club
Mon, July 29, 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…
Music & Movement Monday
Mon, July 29, 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!
Chess Club
Mon, July 29, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Chess Club will meet on Mondays and Tuesdays during the summer. This program is for school-aged (and up) kids that are patient and can exhibit good sportsmanship, and concentration. Beginners and advanced players are welcome. Most Mondays and Tuesdays through August 13, from 1:00 -…
Movie Mondays!
Mon, July 29, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Join us for a family friendly movie! Snacks will be provided. Please stop by or contact the library for the movie title. Best suited for school aged children.
Chalk the Walk
Mon, July 29, 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..
Family Art Workshop with Bob Dix
Mon, July 29, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
Family Art Workshop July 29, 2024 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Join us for a fun painting program run by artist Bob Dix! All ages are welcome. Please call 215-685-8755 or stop by the library to register.
Monday Fun Day
Mon, July 29, 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.
Science in the Summer: Space Science
Mon, July 29, 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 29: Be a Robotics Engineer! Please contact crimminsj@freelibrary.org for more information.
Kids' Nutrition and Cooking Class
Mon, July 29, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Learn about the new, improved version of the food pyramid with eductators from Jefferson-Einstein. We will explore nutritious foods and fun activities, including food tasting and preparation. This program is best for school-age kids. If you have questions, plese email…
Be a Space Scientist! Science in the Summer for Grades 2nd Through 4th
Mon, July 29, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for an hour of hands-on fun as we explore space and science careers through fun experiments! This session is for younger kids in 2nd through 4th grade. Snacks provided. July 29: Be a Planetary Geologist! August 5: Be a Rocket Engineer!…
Read to a Therapy Dog
Mon, July 29, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Read to Teddy, a certified therapy dog, at the Rodriguez Library! This is a great way for learning readers to practice their reading skills before the school year starts, but we accept kids of all ages!
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, July 29, 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…
Chess Club
Mon, July 29, 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.