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Teen Video Game Hang-out
Mon, July 22, 2024
4:00 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…
Chess Club
Mon, July 22, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Learn and improve your chess playing skills with top-notch chess players! Free and open to the public. All ages and skill levels welcome. No registration required. Text @ricadult or @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.
Coffee & Conversations: An Open Mic Night
Mon, July 22, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for an evening filled with poetry, storytelling, and good vibes. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy the show. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just looking to listen, everyone is welcome! Enjoy captivating performances by Purpose, Mo the Poet, Will Newman,…
Table & Top for Teens
Mon, July 22, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Teens in grades 7-12, join us for tabletop roleplay games (similar to Dungeons & Dragons). Very friendly to new folk! You don't have to know anything about pen and paper RPGs and you don't have to join every single game. Bring your dice, bring your own characters, or bring nothing at…
StitchCraft Crafting Circle
Mon, July 22, 2024
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability.
Life at Sea!
Mon, July 22, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Climb aboard as we learn about life on a privateer ship, including what as a sailor you might have eaten, what their job might have been, and how they would have passed the time. Meet some of the Revolution's most famous sailors, like Philadelphian James Forten. Learn how to…
Family BINGO
Mon, July 22, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Come play BINGO at the library! Children ages 5 and up, teens and their accompanying adults are welcome to attend. We’ll have prizes for everyone! No need to register, just show up. No large groups or camp groups please due to limited space. 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Whitman Library meeting…
Read To A Therapy Dog Program
Mon, July 22, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Cene 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!
Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, July 23, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of bad weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date (check our…
Preschool Storytime
Tue, July 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs and movement! Best suited for ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Tue, July 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Join us for a fun morning filled with singing, dancing, and stories followed by a short play session. For children 5 and under and their caregivers
Kids' Nature Club
Tue, July 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Stop and smell the flowers! Learn about plants, bugs, birds, weather, and more with fun activities. If it's below 85 degrees, we will meet outside on the front lawn; if not, we will be inside. Best for children entering grades K-5 on Tuesdays, through August 13. An ASL interpreter is…
Family Storytime
Tue, July 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, we will have a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
Read, Baby, Read: Baby Outdoor Storytime
Tue, July 23, 2024
11:10 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join us for baby songs, stories and dancing with Mr. Rich - outside, at the entrance to Gorgas Park! Dress for jumping around! Meets most Tuesdays. Come one time, or all the time!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, July 23, 2024
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join library staff on Tuesdays for Toddler Storytime in Rittenhouse Square. Meet us at the goat statue for songs, stories, and rhymes, and follow up with a special toddler playtime!
Baby & Toddler Storytime and Free Play
Tue, July 23, 2024
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
Science in the Summer: Be a Robotics Engineer
Tue, July 23, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Be a space scientist this summer! Science in the Summer , in collaboration with The Franklin Institute , is a fun free STEM program for youth entering grades 2 – 6 that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers! Come be a Robotics Engineer and design a rover to…
Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!
Tue, July 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Explore Mars with GSK and the Franklin Institute's Science in the Summer program. Learn about rockets, engineering, astronauts, and more. For students going into 2nd through 6th grade.
Growing Up Mindfully with CADEKids
Tue, July 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Join us for an eight-week series towards helping youth develop self-regulation, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Kids will have fun with engaging activities, will learn about their important roles in their communities, and discover how to solve issues without violence or…
Builders Club
Tue, July 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Create with Legos and other building activities, guided with a goal in mind. We'll work on a different theme each time. Meets most Tuesdays from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., through August 20. Best for ages 3 - 12.