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Library Playgroup

Thu, February 20, 2025 2:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Kids under 5 and their caregivers can come and socialize in the comfort of the library! We will have age-appropriate toys set out to encourage creativity, group play, and motor skill development.  Meets most Thursdays in the downstairs meeting room, please use the Midvale entrance…

LEAP Movie Day!

Thu, February 20, 2025 2:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Join us for a family-friendly movie on the 3rd floor, every Thursday starting at 2:30pm!  This event happens during LEAP ( L iteracy E nrichment A fterschool P rogram), the library's FREE Daily Drop-In After School Program, happening every day Monday through Friday from…

Thursday LEAP Construction Club

Thu, February 20, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Create with LEGO and other building toys 3pm-4:45pm in the meeting room.      

Marshmallow Party

Thu, February 20, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

We will be doing some marshmallow related activities! We will be going on a pretend camping trip and making some s'mores! We will also teach you how to make and decorate a marshmallow shooter! For school aged children. Supplies may be limited.

LEAP: Homework Help

Thu, February 20, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Need a little extra support with your assignments? Drop by for personalized homework assistance  to help you stay on top of your studies. We’ll be here to help you tackle tough subjects and boost your confidence. Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, for grades K to 12.

Build It Club

Thu, February 20, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

STEM-based building toys for free play with kids of all ages.  We have pre-Duplo, Duplo, and big-kid LEGOs, for kids of all stages of LEGO capabilities, and kids are encouraged to work through ideas using LEGO instructional books. We will also build with Magna Tiles, Kennex, and good…

Engineering Thursday

Thu, February 20, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us for Engineering Thursday, where we get creative with LEGOs and other construction materials.

Chess Club

Thu, February 20, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Do you like to play chess? Do you want to learn how to play, or how to play better? Come for a friendly game of chess.  All level players are welcome and some instruction will be provided. This club is best for school-age players. Meets most Thursdays.

Mama Carla Wiley’s Story Quilting

Thu, February 20, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Kensington Library

Story Quilting with Mama Carla Combine the tales of the African Diaspora on  February 20, at 3:30 PM  to 5pm with the opportunity to create your very own tied quilt square. Mama Carla Wiley will show you how to tell your stories in words and cloth. For all ages.  Program runs…

Black Artist Learn and Create: Alma Thomas

Thu, February 20, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Cost: FREE

Enjoy a read aloud of Ablaze with Color : a story of Painter Alma Thomas. After the reading, join us in making your own mosaic art inspired by Thomas.

Lego Club

Thu, February 20, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join us for fun with LEGOs! Explore your creativity with free builds, Lego challenges, and games! For school age children.

Talent/Variety Show!

Thu, February 20, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Do you have some talent you'd like to show off? Join us for a Black History Month talent show. You can dance, sing, play a musical instrument, act out a scene, or anything really.  It just has to be something originally performed or created by a Black artist.  If you would like…

Infant and Toddler Storytime and Playgroup

Fri, February 21, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join Mr. John for an hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays, with a playgroup after, every Friday morning!

Library Playgroup

Fri, February 21, 2025 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

Storytime

Fri, February 21, 2025 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, February 21, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join Scout in the Auditorium for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. ASL interpreted.

Family Storytime

Fri, February 21, 2025 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: Baby Storytime

Fri, February 21, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join Library Staff for bounces, songs, and stories specifically geared towards building early literacy in babies.  Join us after storytime for a special interactive baby playtime!       

Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup

Fri, February 21, 2025 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…

Resource Fair

Fri, February 21, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Family Friendly Resource Fair! Join Catholic Community Services and other community partners for giveaways, refreshments, raffles, prizes, and kids activities! All free! Vendors will be in our meeting room from 10:30-2 pm.  Vendors Include: It Takes a Village New Foundations, PA Career Link…

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