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Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!
Thu, August 1, 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.
Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!
Thu, August 1, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Roxborough 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 may be…
Bird Walk
Thu, August 1, 2024
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Location: Columbus Square Park (13th & Wharton) Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the…
Children's BINGO
Thu, August 1, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’re playing BINGO at the library. We have snacks and prizes for the whole family.
Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!
Thu, August 1, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Intended for our friends going into 2nd-6th grade, this series of five programs takes kids through some of the many kinds of science that support space exploration! You do not need to sign up ahead of time, but please do arrive as close to 3:30 as possible. It's also okay if you can't…
Science in the Summer
Thu, August 1, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional 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.
LEGO Party! for K-12
Thu, August 1, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us for creative building with the library's sizable LEGO collection each week!
Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, August 1, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
Library Playgroup
Fri, August 2, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’ve filled our meeting room with toys good for a range of ages. Come and socialize in the comfort of the library. Groups please call to set up a separate appointment. This program is brought to you by Read, Baby, Read and is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn…
Storytime at Clark Park
Fri, August 2, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us in Clark Park by the playground (43rd St & Chester Ave.) for outdoor storytime! Bring a blanket & snack & get ready to read, sing & dance! Storytime will take place at the library in case of inclement weather.
Storytime with Mr. Paul
Fri, August 2, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Holmesburg Library
Join Mr. Paul for some seasonal stories! “Pierre” by Maurice Sendak Snacks and water provided at each program during the Storybook video viewing of each book. This program is for Preschool age children.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, August 2, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street from the library's main entrance. In…
Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, August 2, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen on Fridays at 10:30am for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime. Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from The William…
Preschool Storytime
Fri, August 2, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Wadsworth Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, movement, and stories most Fridays at 11:00 a.m.! Stay awhile for playtime afterward. This program is intended for children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime with Miss Chelsea
Fri, August 2, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Join Miss Chelsea for storytime! We’ll read, sing, and play! This program is geared towards toddlers, but can be adapted for younger and older children.
Spotlight on Ceramics
Now through Fri, August 2, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Stop by the Art Department hallway gallery on the 2nd floor to see our latest exhibition. This display brings together a selection of materials on ceramics from the Art Department's closed reference and off-site storage in addition to ephemera on local ceramic artists and…
Fantastic Fridays at Durham!
Fri, August 2, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us at for a different activity every Friday throughout Summer of Wonder. From building to crafts, we will have a lot of fun on these Fantastic Friday afternoons.
Summer Fun & Games
Fri, August 2, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Join us on select Fridays this summer to play games! We will feature different games each time. We cannot accommodate groups at this time. Ages 7 and up.
Board Games for All
Fri, August 2, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Join us with friends, or come make new friends! Pick from our selection of board games. Fun for all ages. Meets most Fridays, through August 23.
LEGO Club
Fri, August 2, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
LEGO Club Fridays, July 12 – August 2 at 2pm Come build with us! We will have LEGO, DUPLO and other building materials available. Bring your imagination! Intended for ages 6-12.