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Wonder Wednesdays

Wed, December 11, 2024 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.

Writing Wednesdays: Snail Mail Letters

Wed, December 11, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Join us every Wednesday from 2-4 PM as we encourage the lost art of letter writing. Practice your penmanship, enjoy a soothing, meditative hobby, or gain a new pen pal & brighten someone's mailbox with a handwritten letter. Supplies will be offered. All ages welcome! 

Wednesday STEAM LEAP Activity

Wed, December 11, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

An activity that changes from week to week to explore language, art, and/or STEM topics in the children's section from 3pm-4:45pm.  

The Wednesday Scrabble Club!

Wed, December 11, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Do you want to dabble with the word game Scrabble? Well, come afterschool on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:30 and learn about the power of "QI". Qi does score high here. 

Lego Club

Wed, December 11, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Explore your creativity and build friendships with weekly Lego challenges and games! Questions? Email BeelerW@freelibrary.org or call the phone number below.

Toddler Storytimes

Wed, December 11, 2024 3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.  

After-School Meals

Wed, December 11, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Stop by after school and eat a light supper! This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.  Meals must be eaten at the library. This After School Meal Program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program…

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed, December 11, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…

Lights Around the World with The Geography Lady

Wed, December 11, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Join us as we make our way around the world and learn how different countries and cultures use light to celebrate their winter holidays. There will be stories, maps, sensory activities, and treats! For school-age children and families. No large groups permitted.  

Toddler Storytimes

Thu, December 12, 2024 10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.  

Preschool Storytime

Thu, December 12, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays! For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.

Read Baby Read Preschool Storytime

Thu, December 12, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, and interactive play. (Ages 2-5 years) Read Baby Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, December 12, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

  Every Wednesday morning, join us for stories, songs, and movement. This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.  

Storytime Adventures!

Thu, December 12, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Join Miss Liz for  Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In good weather this event will be…

Storytime Adventures!

Thu, December 12, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Join Miss Liz for  Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In good weather this event will be…

中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)

Thu, December 12, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Stick around for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.

中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)

Thu, December 12, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Stick around for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.

Toddler Art Studio

Thu, December 12, 2024 11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Come explore process art for toddlers as we experiment with colors, shapes, and a variety of unconventional art materials. Prepare to get messy! 

Thursday LEAP Construction Club

Thu, December 12, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

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

Chess Club

Thu, December 12, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Learn to play chess at Wyoming Library every Thursday from 3 to 4:30 PM! Recommended for ages 8 and Up! Sharpen Your Skills of Collaboration, Visualization, risk/benefit analysis, critical thinking and problem solving! This program is brought you in partnership with the Free Library…

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