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Preschool Storytime

Fri, July 5, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library

Join us for songs, stories and dancing with Mr. Rich! Dress for jumping around!   Meets most Fridays this summer. Come one time, or all the time!    

Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup

Fri, July 5, 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, July 5, 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, July 5, 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.  

Summer Meal Program

Fri, July 5, 2024 12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Stop by and have a light lunch at the library. This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, from noon - 1:00 p.m.  Meals must be eaten at the library. This program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program sponsored by…

Ants on a Log Family Concert at Walnut Street West!

Fri, July 5, 2024 12:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Ants on a Log are putting on a summer concert in the library that you won't want to miss! Ants on a Log play interactive, energetic, silly music for children and other childlike people of all ages. Check out their website to learn more about them before the show. …

Fantastic Fridays at Durham!

Fri, July 5, 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.

Fun-tastic Friday

Fri, July 5, 2024 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

LEGOS, Blocks and Stones oh my! Join us every Friday for building time. Children can use their imagination to construct amazing things and complete challenges. Come bring your ideas and creativity to this fun building program.

Treasures from the Literature Vault

Fri, July 5, 2024 2:00 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…

Board Games for All

Fri, July 5, 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.

Build It!

Fri, July 5, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to build with LEGO, Magna-Tiles, and more! For children ages 5-12. Younger siblings are welcome (we have blocks for them, too.) No large groups (10+ people) or camp groups please. Children under 7 years old must be supervised by an adult while in…

Builder Club for Kids of All Ages

Fri, July 5, 2024 2:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs, and anything that builds? Then stop by Builder Club all summer long to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks. Fridays in the Summer starting June 21

Chess Club

Fri, July 5, 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.            

Family Storytime

Sat, July 6, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us Saturday mornings this Summer! Gather the family to enjoy picture books, rhymes, felt stories, and songs. Every storytime will end with bubbles and an opportunity to sign up for Summer of Wonder. Recommended to families with children aged 0-8

Ants on a Log presents: Rainbow Seekers (a Pride show for everyone!)

Sat, July 6, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join nationally acclaimed children's music band Ants on a Log for an interactive musical journey as we find the colors of the rainbow. During this fun, interactive musical, we'll all learn the superpowers we need to become official Rainbow…

Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!

Mon, July 8, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Nice weather? We'll be in Shakespeare Park, across the street from the library! Unfavorable weather? We'll…

Family Pride Concert Featuring Ants on a Log

Mon, July 8, 2024 11:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness.  Full of humor and harmony, Ants concerts are energetic, interactive, and engaging for both children and…

Read, Baby, Read Storytime!

Mon, July 8, 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. This program will be held on the 3rd floor, accessible by stairs or elevator. 

Summer Meal Program

Mon, July 8, 2024 12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Stop by and have a light lunch at the library. This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, from noon - 1:00 p.m.  Meals must be eaten at the library. This program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program sponsored by…

Music & Movement Monday

Mon, July 8, 2024 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

 Join us every Monday in July for a music and movement program. Enjoy interactive songs, instruments and much more!

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