Thu, August 17, 2017 10:30 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join us for a special storytime where we will learn about and meet a live chicken!  We will be meeting outside today. This program is recommended for ages 3 to 5, and older and younger siblings are always welcome. Daycares and groups please call the children's librarian at 215-685-1866…

Thu, August 17, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

Young children and families are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities!

Thu, August 17, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children ages 3 to 6 years old, along with an adult.  Siblings are always welcome Daycares, camps and other groups should call ahead to see if there is space available.

Thu, August 17, 2017 11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

Join Mrs. Shirin Mohammad for storybooks read in Arabic.

Thu, August 17, 2017 12:15 P.M.
Andorra Library

Come by the library to read to our doggy friend - Charlie.  He is a certified therapy dog who loves to have children read books to him.  Make Charlie's day by practicing your reading in a judgment-free zone!  Space is limited, first come, first served.

Thu, August 17, 2017 2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Enjoy a teen-only time in our computer lab. Open teens 12 and up. Please note this program will not be held the second Thursday of each month.

Thu, August 17, 2017 2:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Escape the summer heat and watch a family friendly movie (G/PG) at the library.

Thu, August 17, 2017 3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Exercise your creativity and engineering skills, by building with foam blocks, wooden blocks, legos, magnatiles, keva planks, lincoln logs & more! We have building toys appropriate for every developmental stage, ages infant to 12. Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. 

Thu, August 17, 2017 4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

From Chutes and Ladders to Connect 4, from Bingo to Twister, play some games and make some friends! 4 - 5 p.m., in the Children's Department Story Hour Room. For more information, call 215.686.5369

Thu, August 17, 2017 5:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Hear some of Philly's newest jazz voices each Thursday evening during the Oval+ (July 20 to August 20). Picnic on the lawn or grab a chair in the amphitheater of the renovated Shakespeare Park, immediately in front of Parkway Central. Supported with generous funding from Knight…

Thu, August 17, 2017 6:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Pajama Storytime | Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.  Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun!  For children ages infant to five and their caregivers. Optional: wear pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal.  Pajama Play Group |  Tuesday…

Fri, August 18, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Read, Talk, Play, and Sing at our open play hour! For ages 0-5.

Fri, August 18, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Oak Lane Library

Preschool children, along with an adult caregiver, are invited to play and learn with wooden blocks.   Daycares, camps and other groups should call ahead to schedule a separate visit.

Fri, August 18, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Holmesburg Library

Children’s librarian Mr. Paul will read  “Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses” and sing “Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus” by James Dean.

Fri, August 18, 2017 10:30 A.M.
Paschalville Library

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Nyia for stories and songs!

Fri, August 18, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5, with accompanying adult, are invited to get crafty.

Fri, August 18, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Join us for a Wooden Block Party in the library. Children ages 6 and under and their caregivers are encouraged to build, create, and play! For more information, please call 215-686-1766.

Fri, August 18, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library

Young children and their parents are invited to attend this creative play session featuring wooden blocks.

Fri, August 18, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Join us each Friday for Play Parties hosted by the Philadelphia Zoo, Franklin Institute, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Words at Play! FREE fun for children ages birth-5 years and their families. Siblings welcome. For more information, call Words at Play at 215-685-2766.

Fri, August 18, 2017 1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Play some games and make some friends! Drop in anytime from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.