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Philadelphia City Nature Challenge Bioblitz
Fri, April 25, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Be a part of the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge! Between April 25 and April 28th, Philadelphia and it's adjacent counties will be competing against other cities in the world to see who can find the most species in their regions. Today, join us for a nature exploration of plants, bugs,…
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Snakes Alive!
Fri, April 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Snake expert Scott Prior will bring some of his large collection of live snakes - all harmless! He will share interesting facts about them and dispel some of the hype and negativity surrounding snakes. If you are brave enough, you can pet them! Space may be limited. For all ages.
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Spring Migration Bird Walk
Sat, April 26, 2025
9:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular…
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Nature Storytime at Naturepalooza
Sat, April 26, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join Miss Molly for Nature Storytime at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education's Naturepalooza! We will tell some nature stories with some boogie down dancing in between. This program is best suited for preschool and young school-aged kids. The Schuylkill Center…
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Meet the Insects & Arachnids with Insectopia
Sat, April 26, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a meet & greet with some very fascinating insects, arachnids, & an entomologist (bug scientist)! Kids & adults alike will have a great time learning about these arthropods & will even have the opportunity to hold them. All ages welcome!
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Philadelphia City Nature Challenge: Garden Sit and Sketch
Mon, April 28, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Be a part of the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge! Between April 25 and April 28th, Philadelphia and it's adjacent counties will be competing against other cities in the world to see who can find the most species in their regions. Join us for an all-ages program in our garden where you can…
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Read To a Therapy Dog
Mon, April 28, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog! 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! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that…
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Ants on a Log Earth Month Concert
Mon, April 28, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Celebrate E a r t h M o n t h with a special concert from Ants on a Log on Monday April 28 at 5:30pm! The Ants' Earth Month show features themes of climate justice and environmental education. This concert is the perfect way to acknowledge Earth Day which is less than a…
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Animal Champions
Tue, April 29, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
CAS Presents: Animal Champions Tuesday, April 29th at 4:30pm Students will meet live animals and learn about the adaptations that help them to survive in their habitat. This program is being presented by the Center for Aquatic Sciences for school age children. No groups, please.
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, April 30, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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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…
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Bird Walk
Thu, May 1, 2025
3:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
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 birds we see. Note: We'll meet at Columbus…
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Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, May 3, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular…
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Public Eye for Artists Event
Sat, May 3, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for stories, movement and live music with Public Eye: Artists for Animals. You will also have the opportunity to meet some pigeons thanks to The Philly Pigeon Rescue! Public Eye for Animals is a Philadelphia-based organization that teaches compassion for animals through the…
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SKULL KING with the PA Game Commission
Sat, May 3, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Discover what a skull can reveal! By examining the skulls of Pennsylvania mammals, you can uncover whether an animal is a predator or prey, carnivore or herbivore—just by the shape of its bones. Game Commission educators will guide you through hands-on exploration of real animal…
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Birding Basics
Mon, May 5, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
We will review the tools used while birding and for the identification of birds, as well as reviewing some bird foot adaptations.
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Animal Champions
Mon, May 5, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Logan Library
With the world constantly changing, those who can adapt reign supreme. Meet some animals with amazing adaptations that help them thrive. This program is offered by the Center for Aquatic Studies at The Adventure Aquarium. We might meet a terrapin like this one, or another animal. …
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Philly Goat Project at the Pennypack Pier!
Tue, May 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library
Please join us and our friends from Philly Goat Project on Tuesday, May 6th for a live, interactive performance - starring goats! - outside on the Pier at Pennypack on the Delaware, followed by a goat parade and storywalk! Participants will also have an opportunity to…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, May 7, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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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…
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Bird Walk
Thu, May 8, 2025
3:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
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 birds we see. Note: We'll meet at Columbus…
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Animal Tales with the Philadelphia Zoo
Thu, May 8, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Each month, Charles L. Durham Library will be hosting the Philadelphia Zoo! Come listen to a story read by the librarian. Then, meet an animal from the story and discover and learn more about the animal with knowledgeable educators of the Philadelphia Zoo.