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Board Games for Kids & Teens

Tue, July 23, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to play board games like Sorry, Candy Land, and many more! Games will be available to play on the children's side of the library. No large groups, please (10+ people) due to space constraints. For children ages 5-12, teens and their families.…

Craft of the Week

Tue, July 23, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Craft of the Week Tuesdays, June 11, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 6 2:00 p.m. Visit the library on select Tuesdays this summer to make our Craft of the Week! Space is limited, seating is first-come, first-served. For children in K-5th grade, preschoolers are welcome with an accompanying adult.…

Project Poetry

Tue, July 23, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Project Poetry Tuesday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 at 2:00 p.m.   Join us for poetry activities and crafts such as blackout poetry, Mad Libs poetry, and miniature…

Science in the Summer

Tue, July 23, 2024 2:30 P.M.
Tacony 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.

Spies of the Revolution

Tue, July 23, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

The Museum of the American Revolution presents Revolution at the Library! In this super-secret meeting, join museum staff as we learn about the spies of the Revolution! From shopkeepers and mystery women to enslaved men who served as double agents, let's discover who these spies were and all…

Life at Sea!

Tue, July 23, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

The Museum of the American Revolution presentsLife at Sea! Climb aboard as we learn about life on a privateer ship, including what a sailor might have eaten, what his job might have been, and how he would have passed the time.  Meet some of the Revolution’s most famous sailors. All…

Natural Wonders of the World with the Geography Lady

Tue, July 23, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Explore the natural wonders of the world without leaving the library! Join the Geography Lady as we head around the world through pictures, maps, stories, sensory, movement, games, crafts, and more. No passport required!  

Chess Club for Kids and Teens

Tue, July 23, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Learn to play chess, or learn to play better chess! This program is intended for school age children and teens, grades 2-12.          

All About Blueberry the Betta

Tue, July 23, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

From the science of fish bodies to habitat and more, come learn all everybody's favorite library staff member, Blueberry!  Tuesdays July 9, 16, and 30 at 4:00pm in the Story Hour Room This program is intended for children ages 2-12 and their caregivers

Tuesday Chess Club with Mx. Kate

Tue, July 23, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from Mx. Kate. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! Chess Club will be held inside the library in the meeting room.

Opera in a Trunk

Tue, July 23, 2024 5:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Costumes, props, and songs, OH MY! School-aged students work with a Teaching Artist to create a short opera scene that explores the different parts of an opera! Presented by Opera Philadelphia.

Infant and Toddler Storytime and Playgroup

Wed, July 24, 2024 10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join Mr. John for stories, songs, and play! All programs are subject to change.

Stories and Songs for Babies and Toddlers

Wed, July 24, 2024 10:15 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Join Ms. Grace for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers!  Free play with baby-friendly toys will wrap up the program. Siblings welcome.  Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy development for…

Preschool Storytime at Gateway to Brandywine St Park

Wed, July 24, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Every Wednesday morning, meet us at the Gateway to Brandywine St Park to enjoy 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. Cancellations due to weather will be…

Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime

Wed, July 24, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library

Join us for baby songs, stories and dancing with Mr. Rich! Dress for jumping around!   Meets most Wednesdays. Come one time, or all the time!    

Baby Lapsit Storytime

Wed, July 24, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes and bounces! For ages 2 & under and their caregivers. Siblings welcome!

Preschool Storytime & Play Group

Wed, July 24, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library

Join Ms. Meghan for stories, songs, and fun for ages 4 and under with caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play. Siblings welcome. Text @ricprescho to 81010 for reminders.  

Play Group

Wed, July 24, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Whitman Library

Come play at the library! Toys for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will be set up in the children's area of the library 10:30-11:30 a.m. This program is for children under 5 years old. No sign up necessary, just show up! Large groups will not be permitted due to space.  

Read, Baby, Read Family Storytime

Wed, July 24, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Read, Baby, Read Family Storytime Wednesdays, June 12 – August 7 at 10:30am Join us for stories, songs, bounces & rhymes!  Best for children age 6 months to 3 years, but older siblings welcome! This program is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.

Outdoor Preschool Storytime

Wed, July 24, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Oak Lane Library

Join us for stories, songs, and early literacy games! We will meet on the front lawn outside of the library.  If it's over 85 degrees by 9:00 a.m., we will meet inside. Best for children, ages 3 - 5; siblings welcome. Most Wednesdays through August 14. An ASL interpreter is…

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