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Play Group
Wed, August 21, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Whitman Library
Come play at the library! Toys for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will be set up in the children's area of the library 10:30-11:30 a.m. This program is for children under 5 years old. No sign up necessary, just show up! Large groups will not be permitted due to space.
Read Baby Read Storytime
Wed, August 21, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
“Read, Baby, Read” on Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy development…
Preschool Storytime at Gateway to Brandywine St Park
Wed, August 21, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Every Wednesday morning, meet us at the Gateway to Brandywine St Park to enjoy stories, songs, and movement. This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit. Cancellations due to weather…
Baby Lapsit Storytime
Wed, August 21, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes and bounces! For ages 2 & under and their caregivers. Siblings welcome!
Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Wed, August 21, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Wadsworth Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, stories, rhymes and lap time most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.! Stick around for playtime afterward. This program is intended for ages 0 - 24 months, along with their caregivers.
Storytime at Franklin Square
Wed, August 21, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen for storytime every other Wednesday (4/3 – 9/18)! There will be storytelling, songs, rhymes, dancing, and crafts in the Pavilion at Franklin Square (6th and Race St.) as we explore different themes throughout the spring, summer, and fall! Bubbles and fun crafts at the end of…
Science in the Summer: Be an Astrobiologist!
Wed, August 21, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth 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. Today we will talk about being an Astrobiologist. This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th grade. …
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, August 21, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
Crafting Party! for K-12
Wed, August 21, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
School-age kids are invited to make a new craft each week! All supplies provided.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Thu, August 22, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs & dancing! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers
Story Adventures with Thembi Palmer
Thu, August 22, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Children will move through a story with actions, exercise, dance and yoga. Dramatic and pretend play will keep little ones engaged, while giving them a workout for their body and mind. Our journeys can take us into outer space, camping in the wilderness, or deep into the jungle,…
Chinese Storytime - 中文故事時間
Thu, August 22, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
中文故事時間 Stick around for Chinese storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese. Children under 7 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Movie and Coloring
Thu, August 22, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Enjoy two fun things! Watch a kids movie and do some movie-themed coloring at the same time. For preschoolers and kids up to age 12. Meets most Thursdays, through August 22.
Crafternoon for Kids
Thu, August 22, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for a new self-directed craft every week in July and August! Drop-in on Thursday afternoons 2:00-4:30 p.m. August 22: Origami August 29: Assortment of crafts from previous weeks! No camp groups or large groups (8+ people) allowed due to limited space and supplies. Craft schedule is…
Bird Walk
Thu, August 22, 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…
Kids' Summer Book Club
Thu, August 22, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Discuss our book of the month and eat snacks! Today we will be talking about A Single Shard , by Linda Sue Park. Stop by Natalie's desk in the children's area or mail hartogn@freelibrary.org to register. We will have books available to check out. Best for children…
Science in the Summer: Be a Spacesuit Designer!
Thu, August 22, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Big Question: How can we design a spacesuit that protects astronauts from radiation and micrometeorides? 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…
Fun in the Shade!
Thu, August 22, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Are you ready for some fun in the shade? Cool down with us on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm while we play, explore, build, create, and more each week! This program will take place in our Story Hour Room and is intended for our friends 12 and under. Please note that some programs may be…
LEGO Party! for K-12
Thu, August 22, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us for creative building with the library's sizable LEGO collection each week!
Storytime at Clark Park
Fri, August 23, 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.