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Dance Me a Story

Sat, November 23, 2024 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Listen, move, and learn at this special interactive story time with The Rock School for Dance! Explore the joy of movement and storytelling with master educator, Jessica Kilpatrick as she brings the tale of The Story Orchestra to life at the Charles Santore Library! This program is intended for…

Big Fall Book Sale

Sat, November 23, 2024 10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Please join us as the Friends of the Falls of Schuylkill Library host their popular book sale. All proceeds will help support library programming and materials. You will find thousands of donated books in many genres along with DVDs, puzzles, children's materials and more! Books…

Music and Movement Storytime

Sat, November 23, 2024 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.  

Preschool Storytime

Sat, November 23, 2024 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.  

Read to a Therapy Dog

Sat, November 23, 2024 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!  

Read To a Therapy Dog

Sat, November 23, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig 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!

Exhibition Tour: Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art

Sat, November 23, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join us Saturday, November 23 at 11 AM for a tour of the latest exhibition from the Free Library's Special Collections Division:  Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Ar t . Meet on the Second Floor of Parkway Central Library in West Gallery 2. All ages can enjoy the…

Exhibition Tour: Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art

Sat, November 23, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join us Saturday, November 23 at 11 AM for a tour of the latest exhibition from the Free Library's Special Collections Division:  Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Ar t . Meet on the Second Floor of Parkway Central Library in West Gallery 2. All ages can enjoy the…

Fox Chase Library Family Resource Fair

Sat, November 23, 2024 12:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

Join us for an informative afternoon with a number of fantastic local organizations! The Children's Scholarship Fund of Philadelphia, FELS Early Learning Services, SPIN, PATH, and the Immunization Program of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health will have tables at the event,…

Black Diaspo-Rican Vegan

Sat, November 23, 2024 12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Inspired by “Diasporicans—the 5.5 million people living Stateside who continue to cook the food of our homeland.”  Register at  bit.ly/diaspovegan .   Share foods and stories of the Afro-Indigenous Diaspo-Rican intersecting identities and plant-based ancestral…

Film Screening: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

Sat, November 23, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

To accompany "Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art," the latest Special Collections exhibition on the 2nd floor of Parkway Central Library , we are showing three films related to mythology this fall! The series includes Jason and the Argonauts (1963) on Monday, October 28th, Puss…

Film Screening: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

Sat, November 23, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

To accompany "Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art," the latest Special Collections exhibition on the 2nd floor of Parkway Central Library , we are showing three films related to mythology this fall! The series includes Jason and the Argonauts (1963) on Monday, October 28th, Puss…

Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!

Mon, November 25, 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…

Read Baby Read Storytime and Playgroup

Mon, November 25, 2024 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.  

Read, Baby, Read Storytime!

Mon, November 25, 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. In good weather this event will be held outdoors at the Fishtown Recreation Center, directly across…

Little Ones' Storytime

Mon, November 25, 2024 12:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Experience fun and welcoming storytimes with books, laughter, songs to sing, and play led by librarian, Mr. Jay. Best for families with children ages 0-5. Caregivers are required to be present during storytime

Monday LEAP Art Explorers

Mon, November 25, 2024 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.  

Thanksgiving Craft Party!

Mon, November 25, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Pumpkins, leaves, and turkeys! Oh, my! Celebrate Thanksgiving with some fun crafts, stickers, and coloring! There will be activities for kids of all ages.

Make-it-Monday: Beaded Corn Craft

Mon, November 25, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Let's engage in various arts and crafts projects. Today, come make your own beaded corn using pipe cleaners and pony beads. All supplies will be provided.

Hair Flair Experience

Mon, November 25, 2024 3:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Philadelphia's own Tanisha Singleton Thompson will teach young people how to care for their natural hair.  Tanisha is a certified hair stylist who, along with her daughters, will teach you how to use professional styling tools, hair products, and answer any questions about hair…

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