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

Ry will be at the library to present a music program designed to get even the smallest kiddo clapping along! Kiddos and their caregivers are invited to join in.

• School Age
• Preschool

• Family Programs

• Storytimes

• Music

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

“Read, Baby, Read” on Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy development…

• Toddler
• Baby

• Family Programs

• Storytimes

• Children
• Family
• Literacy
• Read by 4th

Wed, July 24, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Wadsworth Library

Come join Ms. Dee for songs, stories, rhymes and lap time most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.! Stick around for playtime afterward.  This program is intended for ages 0 - 24 months, along with their caregivers.

• Toddler
• Baby

• Other Great Programs

• Storytimes

• Literacy

Wed, July 24, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Attend our third Wednesdays of Wonder program:   Rapping about Prevention RAPPING ABOUT PREVENTION delivers a high-energy performance using facts, humor, personal experience, teamwork exercises, and audience participation. RAP teaches the importance of maintaining a…

• Young Adult
• School Age
• Preschool
• Toddler

• Family Programs
• Other Great Programs

• Children
• Family
• Performing Arts
• Summer Reading

Wed, July 24, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Independence Library

Join Ms. Chen for storytime every other Wednesday (4/3 – 9/18)! There will be storytelling, songs, rhymes, dancing, and crafts in the Pavilion at Franklin Square (6th and Race St.) as we explore different themes throughout the spring, summer, and fall! Bubbles and fun crafts at the end of…

• Preschool
• Toddler

• Family Programs

• Storytimes

• Children

Wed, July 24, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Torresdale Library

Join the wonderful Miss Dorothy for some fun storytelling this summer! For children ages 2 to 5 with an accompanying adult.   

• Preschool

• Family Programs
• Other Great Programs

• Children
• Summer Reading

Wed, July 24, 2024 1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Wednesdays are wonder-ful at South Philadelphia Library! Join us for activities and crafts, to track your summer reading, check out new books, and win prizes! 

• Adult
• Young Adult
• School Age
• Senior

• Community Events
• Family Programs

• Summer Reading

Wed, July 24, 2024 1:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane 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 is…

• School Age

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Science in the Summer

• Summer Reading
• STEM

Wed, July 24, 2024 1:00 P.M.
Oak Lane 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.  Today we will talk about being an Astrobiologist. This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th grade. …

• School Age

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Science in the Summer

• Summer Reading
• STEM

Wed, July 24, 2024 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Explore the wonderful world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math this July!  Join us every Wednesday in July for some fun with STEAM. There will be Robots, magnets, slime and so much more!

• School Age

• Family Programs
• Other Great Programs

• Art
• Children
• Science
• Summer Reading
• STEM

Wed, July 24, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth 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.  Today we will talk about being a Robotics Engineer. This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th…

• School Age

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Science in the Summer

• Summer Reading
• STEM

Wed, July 24, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Wyoming 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.

• School Age

• Workshops and Enrichment
• Other Great Programs

• Science in the Summer

• Children
• Science
• Summer Reading
• STEM

Wed, July 24, 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. 

• School Age

• Other Great Programs

• Science
• Summer Reading
• STEM

Wed, July 24, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Wynnefield 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 an Astrobiologist and find out…

• School Age

• Workshops and Enrichment
• Other Great Programs

• Science in the Summer

• Children
• Science
• Summer Reading
• STEM

Wed, July 24, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Science in the Summer is a fun, free, STEM program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists! Participants will receive a lab book, stickers, and a pass to visit the Franklin Institute.  For children entering 2nd through 6th grade. Meets July 10, 17, 24 & 31; and August 7

• School Age

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Science in the Summer

• STEM

Wed, July 24, 2024 2:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Wacky Science Wednesday, July 24 at 2:30 pm   Tackling several science concepts, this Mad Science show will amaze with magic tricks and experiments featuring slime-making, static electricity, and dry ice! This program is for families with children of all ages.

• School Age

• Other Great Programs
• Workshops and Enrichment
• Family Programs

• Children
• Summer Reading
• STEM

Wed, July 24, 2024 2:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

The Free Library is teaming up with The Franklin Institute for a free, informal science summer program for children. The goal of Science in the Summer is to increase children's interest and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers!

• School Age

• Other Great Programs

• Science
• Summer Reading
• STEM

Wed, July 24, 2024 3:30 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…

• Young Adult
• School Age
• Preschool

• Family Programs
• Other Great Programs

• Children
• Family
• Literacy
• Pets
• Summer Reading
• Animals and Nature
• PAWS Read to a Dog

Wed, July 24, 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.

• Young Adult
• School Age

• Other Great Programs

• LEGO

Wed, July 24, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

  Join us every fourth Tuesday this summer for the One Crazy Summer book club and spend the summer back in time with the Gaither sisters! Each month we'll focus on one of the three books in this award-winning series by Rita Williams-Garcia, which follows Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern…

• School Age

• Discussion and Participation
• Other Great Programs

• Summer Reading
• Book Clubs