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Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!
Thu, July 18, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Explore Mars with GSK and the Franklin Institute's Science in the Summer program! Over five weeks, we will learn about rockets, engineering, astronauts, and more. This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th grade. Pre-registration is recommended as space may be…
Bird Walk
Thu, July 18, 2024
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Location: Columbus Square Park (13th & Wharton) Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the…
Children's BINGO
Thu, July 18, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’re playing BINGO at the library. We have snacks and prizes for the whole family.
Jewelry Club
Thu, July 18, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Join us to make fun and creative jewelry including friendship bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and more! Supplies and instruction will be provided. For school-aged children.
Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!
Thu, July 18, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Intended for our friends going into 2nd-6th grade, this series of five programs takes kids through some of the many kinds of science that support space exploration! You do not need to sign up ahead of time, but please do arrive as close to 3:30 as possible. It's also okay if you can't…
Science in the Summer
Thu, July 18, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Science in the Summer Let’s explore space! Join us for GSK’s Science in the Summer program! This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th grades. Registration is required as supplies and space are limited. Groups cannot be accommodated.
LEGO Party! for K-12
Thu, July 18, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us for creative building with the library's sizable LEGO collection each week!
Storytime at Clark Park
Fri, July 19, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us in Clark Park by the playground (43rd St & Chester Ave.) for outdoor storytime! Bring a blanket & snack & get ready to read, sing & dance! Storytime will take place at the library in case of inclement weather.
Family Storytime in the Garden
Fri, July 19, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children age 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to the library for stories, songs, games, and dancing at Family Storytime! Depending on the weather, storytime will be outside in the library courtyard or inside in the Children’s Department.
Eagles Eye Mobile
Fri, July 19, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Logan Library
This Summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision to Learn, is providing no cost eye exams and glasses for kids (grades K-12) who have previously failed a vision screening or have vision issues. To schedule a free appointment for your child, email philadelphia@visiontolearn.org, go…
Library Playgroup
Fri, July 19, 2024
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 please call to set up a separate appointment. This program is brought to you by Read, Baby, Read and is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn…
Storytime with Mr. Paul
Fri, July 19, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Holmesburg Library
Join Mr. Paul for some seasonal stories! "Good Night Gorilla" by Peggy Rathman Snacks and water provided at each program during the Storybook video viewing of each book. This program is for Preschool age children.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, July 19, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street from the library's main entrance. In…
Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, July 19, 2024
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…
Infant and Toddler Playgroup
Fri, July 19, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Play, talk, explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining early social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. For infants and toddlers along with their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Come one time, or all the time. Meets most Fridays, from 10:30 a.m. until noon.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, July 19, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join us for songs, stories and dancing with Mr. Rich! Dress for jumping around! Meets most Fridays this summer. Come one time, or all the time!
Preschool Storytime
Fri, July 19, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Wadsworth Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, movement, and stories most Fridays at 11:00 a.m.! Stay awhile for playtime afterward. This program is intended for children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime with Miss Chelsea
Fri, July 19, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Join Miss Chelsea for storytime! We’ll read, sing, and play! This program is geared towards toddlers, but can be adapted for younger and older children.
Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, July 19, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Friday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is for babies and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read Baby Read made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.
Summer Meal Program
Fri, July 19, 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…