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Eid Celebration

Mon, April 7, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Tacony Library

Eid Celebration  Monday, April 7 4PM-6PM Ramadan is over and it's time to celebrate! Join us for music, dancing, snack, and crafts! Patrons of all ages and religions are welcome to join in on the festivities.  

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Chess Club for Kids!

Mon, April 7, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join us each Monday from 4:00-4:45pm 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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Knitting with Ms. Merrily

Mon, April 7, 2025 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.      

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LEAP Slime Time

Mon, April 7, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library

Join us and make slime. For children ages 6+

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Bleyblades Training Club

Mon, April 7, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Train your body and mind to be the best Bleyblades trainer. We will talk about the science behind the Beyblades and train to become the very best we can be. Some Bleyblades will be provided, and feel free to bring your own supplies. This program will take place from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., every…

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StitchCraft

Mon, April 7, 2025 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.  

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Yarntastic Crochet and Knit Club

Mon, April 7, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library

BYOY (Bring your own yarn) and projects to work on together.  This is not an organized class and all ages and skills are welcome. Meets from 5:00 to about 7:00 p.m.

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Twilight Tales Family Story Time

Mon, April 7, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us every Monday at the library for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family! Program is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families! 

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PJ Storytime

Mon, April 7, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us for a special evening storytime!  We'll read, sing, dance, and learn together.  Pop on your favorite PJs and get ready for some fun! For children ages 0 through young school-age, along with their families.

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Read To a Therapy Dog

Mon, April 7, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog!  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! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that…

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Kid's Cooking Club

Mon, April 7, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Experience the art and science of cooking while you make a delicious snack with your very own hands! 2/3 No Bake Sweet Potato Pie 3/3 Grilled Cheese 4/7 Paper Bag Popcorn  

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Free For All: The Public Library (Community Screening)

Mon, April 7, 2025 6:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

FREE TICKETS! Visit  https://FreeLibraryScreening.eventbrite.com    Celebrate National Library Week - April 7 - 12, 2025! The documentary,  Free for All: The Public Library , tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the “Free…

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Languages of Philadelphia: German / Zweisprachige Deutsche Familien-Vorlesestunde

Tue, April 8, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Bilingual German Family Storytime Would you like to hear stories told in another language? Join us at Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special German storytime! Part of our Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under…

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Preschool Storytime and Open Play

Tue, April 8, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Join Ms. Kate for books, songs, and dancing on  Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30am  ! Then stick around for free play with toys!  For ages 5 and under and their caregivers. (Please call ahead to arrange a pre-school or day care visit).

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Family Storytime

Tue, April 8, 2025 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!   

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Read, Baby, Read: Baby and Toddler Storytime

Tue, April 8, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that will help your young child develop important pre-literary skills while you bond and have fun together! This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under, and their caregivers.  Siblings are welcome.    

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¡Canticuentos Spanish Storytime!

Tue, April 8, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Join local storyteller Ana Atach for Canticuentos! We'll explore songs and stories in Spanish, with a new animal theme each week - this week it will be sharks/tiburones.  Feel free to bring your own animal toy to play along.  We will follow this up with time for free play and…

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Preschool Storytime

Tue, April 8, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library

Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs and movement! Best suited for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

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Toddler Storytime

Tue, April 8, 2025 11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join Library Staff on Tuesdays for toddler storytime. We will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and follow up with a special toddler playtime!    

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Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime

Tue, April 8, 2025 11:15 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…

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