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Fun Fridays

Fri, December 20, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Join us on Fridays for crafts, science experiments, or games! This program is for school age children, beginning at 3 p.m

Chess Club

Fri, December 20, 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.            

Video Game Hang

Fri, December 20, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Come play MarioKart, Super Smash Bros and more! For teens and school-aged children.  

Chess Club

Fri, December 20, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

For kids and teens, weekly on Fridays at 3:30 pm Join us on Fridays for chess club! All skill levels welcome.            

After-School Meals

Fri, December 20, 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…

Music and Movement Storytime

Sat, December 21, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

  Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.  

Exhibition Tour: Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art

Sat, December 21, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join us Saturday, December 21 at 11 AM for a tour of the latest exhibition from the Free Library's Special Collections Division:  Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Ar t . Meet on the Second Floor of Parkway Central Library in West Gallery 2. All ages can enjoy the…

Read to a Therapy Dog

Sat, December 21, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Readers of all ages can read to Huey, a certified therapy dog, to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Readers, both independent and learning, can practice reading skills with individual time allotted. Yes, you can just pet him too!  

Imagine More Story Adventures with Thembi Palmer

Sat, December 21, 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,…

Movement Adventures with Thembi Palmer

Sat, December 21, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

A series for kids encouraging creativity, mindfulness, and a deeper understanding of the world. 12/21 Geography: Movement Around the World  

The Hartman & Goslin Duo

Sat, December 21, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us for a special performance!  Sandra Hartman and Tom Goslin will perform songs from the American Songbook, popular music from the 1920s up through the present, as well as Latin, Brazilian, and Ragtime music.  We'll be in the fiction section of the library.

Read, Baby, Read Storytime!

Mon, December 23, 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. In good weather this event will be held outdoors at the Fishtown Recreation Center, directly across…

Little Ones' Storytime

Mon, December 23, 2024 12:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Experience fun and welcoming storytimes with books, laughter, songs to sing, and play led by librarian, Mr. Jay. Best for families with children ages 0-5. Caregivers are required to be present during storytime

Winter Craft Party!

Mon, December 23, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Snowflakes, candles, and presents! Oh, my! Celebrate the winter holidays with some fun crafts, stickers, and coloring! There will be activities for kids of all ages.

Teen Video Game Hang-out

Mon, December 23, 2024 3:30 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…

Knitting with Miss Merrily

Mon, December 23, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Ms. Merrily shares her knitting skills. All school age children (and parents) are welcome to try their hand at this fun and creative craft. Materials provided.    

Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime

Tue, December 24, 2024 11:10 A.M.
Roxborough Library

Join Mr. Rich for stories, songs, rhymes, and dances perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers!  Free play with baby-friendly toys and a baby-friendly climbing wall will wrap up the program.  Siblings are always welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs…

Storytime Adventures!

Thu, December 26, 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 26, 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…

Fun Fridays

Fri, December 27, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Join us on Fridays for crafts, science experiments, or games! This program is for school age children, beginning at 3 p.m

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