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Spring Clean-Up at the Library

Sat, April 5, 2025 9:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library

Let's keep East Oak Lane beautiful! Join your friends and neighbors at the library for a little spring cleaning.  Food and tools will be provided to volunteers. This program is sponsored by The Friends of Oak Lane Library. For more information, you can email …

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Music and Movement Storytime

Sat, April 5, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

  Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.  

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Ants on a Log Spring Family Concert

Sat, April 5, 2025 10:30 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness. Full of humor and harmony, Ants shows are energetic, interactive, and engaging for both children and adults. Join the Ants to celebrate Earth Month!…

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Family Storytime

Sat, April 5, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library

Join Miss Alicia every other Saturday at 10:30am for Family Storytime, where we'll share stories, songs, and more! Intended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers, but all are welcome.

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Preschool Storytime

Sat, April 5, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Andorra Library

Join us for an in-person storytime on our storytime rug!  We'll read, sing, dance, and learn together.  For children ages 0 to 5 years old along with their families.  

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Family Playgroup

Sat, April 5, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Have some family fun at the library! From coloring to card games to building lego towers, join us on Saturdays for tons of family fun. This program is for all families.

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Read to a Therapy Dog

Sat, April 5, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Readers of all ages can read to Huey, a certified therapy dog, to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Readers, both independent and learning, can practice reading skills with individual time allotted. Yes, you can just pet him too!  

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Yoga for Kids Pop Up with KCee

Sat, April 5, 2025 11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for a yoga class for kids! This fun and active class is designed for children ages 4-12 years old to explore yoga & mindfulness through exciting poses, breathing & guided meditation. Kids will learn how to move their bodies, stretch, & breathe as relaxation…

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Afro-Poetry Month

Sat, April 5, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Kick off poetry month by learning about black and brown poets, read their work, write from prompts inspired by their writing, and share.

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Read Baby Read Storytime

Mon, April 7, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Join us every Monday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.

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Read, Baby, Read Storytime

Mon, April 7, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Widener Library

Read, Baby, Read Storytime Join Ms. Adrianna to foster your baby's love for reading with rhymes, bounces, songs, and stories! This Storytime is intended for children 2 and under, every Monday at 11am.

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Read, Baby, Read Storytime!

Mon, April 7, 2025 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. In the colder months this event will be held indoors on the library's 3rd floor, accessible…

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Early Intervention Play Group

Mon, April 7, 2025 1:15 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Join us for a free, fun and supportive Early Intervention Play Group designed for children ages birth to 5 years old, and their families! Led by licensed therapists, including Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Behavior Specialists, this group will provide opportunities…

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Monday LEAP Art Explorers

Mon, April 7, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Materials for self-guided artwork creation will be available from 3pm-5:45pm in the children's section.  

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LEAP Movie Matinee

Mon, April 7, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Shake off the Mondays and start your week with an afterschool movie. From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.  

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Make It Monday: Butterfly Life Cycle

Mon, April 7, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Let's engage in various arts and crafts projects. Today, we will learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. We will use various art materials to recreate the life cycle. All supplies will be provided.

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LEAP: Art Day!

Mon, April 7, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Let your creativity shine! Join us from 3:00–5:00 PM for hands-on art projects and crafts like bracelet making and more.

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Arepas for Breakfast: Bilingual Author Storytime!

Mon, April 7, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Come meet author Alejandra Rivas Mintz. She will be doing a bilingual book reading of Arepas for Breakfast. This session will be followed by a Q and A and a coloring session.  Attendees will receive a copy of the book, limited supplies available. All ages welcome.

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Teen Video Game Hang-out

Mon, April 7, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen.  Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…

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Chess Club for Kids!

Mon, April 7, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join us each Monday from 4:00-4:45pm 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…

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