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Family BINGO

Mon, July 29, 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 29, 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! Program takes place in the Children's…

Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!

Tue, July 30, 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…

Kids' Nature Club

Tue, July 30, 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…

Preschool Storytime

Tue, July 30, 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 30, 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

Family Storytime

Tue, July 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 Spacesuit Designer

Tue, July 30, 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 Spacesuit Designer and test different…

Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!

Tue, July 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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.

Board Games for Kids & Teens

Tue, July 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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.

Science in the Summer: Be a Robotics Engineer!

Tue, July 30, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Big Question:  How can we discover if a sample contains something alive? Kids entering grades 2 - 6 can be space scientists this summer at the Falls Library!  Science in the Summer is a free science education program that helps elementrary school children "grow into science',…

Within These Walls: Washington's War Tent

Tue, July 30, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

The Museum of the American Revolution presents Within These Walls: Washington's War Tent! What does it take to protect the Commander in Chief? Join George Washington’s Honor Guard and learn about life on campaign, meet the men and women who keep Washington's home away from home…

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