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Imagine More Story Adventures with Thembi Palmer

Fri, July 19, 2024 12:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Cost: FREE

Join the ever amazing Thembi Palmer of Imagine More: Story Adventures for a fantastic story time! Thembi Palmer is committed to promoting literacy by developing a love of reading and books in young children, pre-K through 4th grade. She collaborates with Philadelphia schools, libraries, museums,…

Fantastic Fridays at Durham!

Fri, July 19, 2024 1:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Join us at for a different activity every Friday throughout Summer of Wonder. From building to crafts, we will have a lot of fun on these Fantastic Friday afternoons.

Fun-tastic Friday

Fri, July 19, 2024 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

LEGOS, Blocks and Stones oh my! Join us every Friday for building time. Children can use their imagination to construct amazing things and complete challenges. Come bring your ideas and creativity to this fun building program.

Summer Fun & Games

Fri, July 19, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Join us on select Fridays this summer to play games! We will feature different games each time.  We cannot accommodate groups at this time. Ages 7 and up.  

Board Games for All

Fri, July 19, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library

Join us with friends, or come make new friends!  Pick from our selection of board games.  Fun for all ages. Meets most Fridays, through August 23.

LEGO Club

Fri, July 19, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

LEGO Club Fridays, July 12 – August 2 at 2pm Come build with us!  We will have LEGO, DUPLO and other building materials available.  Bring your imagination!  Intended for ages 6-12. 

Build It!

Fri, July 19, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to build with LEGO, Magna-Tiles, and more! For children ages 5-12. Younger siblings are welcome (we have blocks for them, too.) No large groups (10+ people) or camp groups please. Children under 7 years old must be supervised by an adult while in…

Builder Club for Kids of All Ages

Fri, July 19, 2024 2:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs, and anything that builds? Then stop by Builder Club all summer long to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks. Fridays in the Summer starting June 21

Chess Club

Fri, July 19, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Lillian Marrero Library's Chess Club is open to players of all skill levels! From beginners to experienced players, any student that wants to deepen their understanding of chess tactics and strategies is welcome.            

Crochet Club

Fri, July 19, 2024 3:15 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? Learn the basics of crochet with us or work on your own project.  Supplies and instruction will be provided.  This is a multigenerational club; anyone age 8 and up is welcome.  Meets most Fridays from 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.…

Family Storytime

Sat, July 20, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us Saturday mornings this Summer! Gather the family to enjoy picture books, rhymes, felt stories, and songs. Every storytime will end with bubbles and an opportunity to sign up for Summer of Wonder. Recommended to families with children aged 0-8

Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!

Mon, July 22, 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!

Mon, July 22, 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. This program will be held on the 3rd floor, accessible by stairs or elevator. 

Music & Movement Monday

Mon, July 22, 2024 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

 Join us every Monday in July for a music and movement program. Enjoy interactive songs, instruments and much more!

Kid's Art and Music Club

Mon, July 22, 2024 1:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Learn about our instrument of the week, and even try it out! Then, we will listen to music showcasing our star instrument while completing an art project.  For children, ages 4 and up. most Mondays through August 12. An ASL interpreter is available upon advanced request; please email…

Movie Mondays!

Mon, July 22, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Join us for a family friendly movie! Snacks will be provided. Please stop by or contact the library for the movie title. Best suited for school aged children.  

Chalk the Walk

Mon, July 22, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library

Supervised sidewalk chalk art and games.  For childen 0 - 12, outside, most Mondays through August 19, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m..

Science in the Summer: Space Science

Mon, July 22, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join us for an hour of hands-on fun and learning every Monday in July, as we explore Mars with science!    July 22: Be an Astrobiologist!    July 29: Be a Robotics Engineer!   Please contact crimminsj@freelibrary.org for more information.  

Monday Fun Day

Mon, July 22, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Stop in every Monday for a new activity. Do crafts and science experiments, play games, build with LEGO bricks, and more! Text @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.

Chess Club for Kids!

Mon, July 22, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm 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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