Wed, July 10, 2024 1:00 P.M.
Oak Lane 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 a Rocket Engineer. This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th grade. …

• School Age

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Science in the Summer

• Summer Reading
• STEM

Wed, July 10, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Wyoming 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.

• School Age

• Workshops and Enrichment
• Other Great Programs

• Science in the Summer

• Children
• Science
• Summer Reading
• STEM

Wed, July 10, 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 a Robotics Engineer. This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th…

• School Age

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Science in the Summer

• Summer Reading
• STEM

Wed, July 10, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Wynnefield 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 an Astrobiologist and find out…

• School Age

• Workshops and Enrichment
• Other Great Programs

• Science in the Summer

• Children
• Science
• Summer Reading
• STEM

Wed, July 10, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Science in the Summer is a fun, free, STEM program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists! Participants will receive a lab book, stickers, and a pass to visit the Franklin Institute.  For children entering 2nd through 6th grade. Meets July 10, 17, 24 & 31; and August 7

• School Age

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Science in the Summer

• STEM

Wed, July 10, 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…

• Young Adult
• School Age
• Preschool

• Family Programs
• Other Great Programs

• Children
• Family
• Literacy
• Pets
• Summer Reading
• Animals and Nature
• PAWS Read to a Dog

Wed, July 10, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Explore your creativity and build friendships with weekly Lego challenges and games! Questions? Email BeelerW@freelibrary.org or call the phone number below.

• Young Adult
• School Age

• Other Great Programs

• LEGO

Thu, July 11, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Preschool Storytime Thursdays, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, Aug 1, 8 10:30 a.m. Join us for fun stories, songs, and fingerplays! For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.  

• Preschool

• Other Great Programs
• Family Programs

• Storytimes

• Children
• Literacy
• Summer Reading

Thu, July 11, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Oak Lane Library

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! We will meet on the front lawn outside of the library.  If it's over 85 degrees by 9:00 a.m., we will meet inside. Best for children from birth to age 2; siblings welcome. Most Thursdays through August 15. Read, Baby, Read is made…

• Toddler
• Baby

• Other Great Programs

• Storytimes

• Summer Reading
• Outdoor Event

Thu, July 11, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Join Miss Liz for  Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. This program will be held on the…

• Preschool
• Toddler

• Family Programs

• Storytimes

• Children
• Family
• Literacy
• Childrens Literature

Thu, July 11, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for books, songs & dancing! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers

• Toddler
• Baby

• Family Programs

• Storytimes

• Children
• Literacy

Thu, July 11, 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.

• Preschool
• Toddler

• Family Programs

• Storytimes

• Children
• Literacy

Thu, July 11, 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…

• Young Adult
• School Age

• Other Great Programs

• Social Services

Thu, July 11, 2024 1:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

The Museum of the American Revolution presents Revolution at the Library!  Under the Museum. Do you love history?  So do we!  Go behind the scenes with museum staff to discover cool artifacts from the past, and hear the exciting stories they can tell us.  Learn about…

• School Age

• Family Programs
• Other Great Programs

• Philadelphia History
• Summer Reading
• History

Thu, July 11, 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. July 11: Origami July 18: Bookmarks July 25: Make Your Own Comic Book August 1: Suncatchers August 8: DIY Jigsaw Puzzles August 15: Scratch Art August 22: Origami August 29:…

• School Age

• Other Great Programs

• Crafts and Hobbies
• Summer Reading
• Arts and Crafts

Thu, July 11, 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.

• School Age
• Preschool

• Arts and Crafts Programs
• Film Screening

• Movies and Television
• Summer Reading
• Arts and Crafts

Thu, July 11, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Join us on select afternoons this summer to do arts and crafts! Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups cannot be accommodated at this time; please call to schedule. For children entering Grades K-5.

• School Age

• Arts and Crafts Programs
• Other Great Programs

• Children
• Summer Reading

Thu, July 11, 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…

• School Age

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Science in the Summer

• Summer Reading
• STEM

Thu, July 11, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Big Question:  How can we learn about landscapes on Mars where future astronauts might go? 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…

• School Age

• Workshops and Enrichment
• Other Great Programs

• Science in the Summer

• Children
• Science
• Summer Reading
• STEM

Thu, July 11, 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…

• Young Adult
• School Age

• Other Great Programs

• Animals and Nature
• Outdoor Event