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Philly Goat Project!
Tue, May 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Please join us and our friends from Philly Goat Project on Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 2 to 4pm for a live performace! Come out and meet these cuties. We will be in the back of the library by the playground. Rain date : Tuesday, May 27th, from 2:00-to 4pm Philly Goat Project is a…
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Meet the Author! Andrea Tsurumi
Mon, June 2, 2025
10:45 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for a visit with local author and illustrator Andrea Tsurumi! From Accident! and Crab Cake to Mr. Watson’s Chickens , their beloved books are packed with hilarious visuals and amusing, thought-provoking stories. Andrea will read their picture books, talk about their experience…
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Meet the Author! Andrea Tsurumi
Mon, June 2, 2025
3:45 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us for a visit with local author and illustrator Andrea Tsurumi! From Accident! and Crab Cake to Mr. Watson’s Chickens , their beloved books are packed with hilarious visuals and amusing, thought-provoking stories. Andrea will read their picture books, talk about their experience…
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Meet the Author! Andrea Tsurumi
Tue, June 3, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join us for a visit with local author and illustrator Andrea Tsurumi! From Accident! and Crab Cake to Mr. Watson’s Chickens , their beloved books are packed with hilarious visuals and amusing, thought-provoking stories. Andrea will read their picture books, talk about their experience…
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Vogue 101 with Jahad Martin
Tue, June 3, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
To kick off our Pride Month celebration, special guest Jahad Martin will perform a breakdown of all the elements of vogue! Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups (including camp groups and school groups) must…
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Meet the Author! Andrea Tsurumi
Tue, June 3, 2025
3:45 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for a visit with local author and illustrator Andrea Tsurumi! From Accident! and Crab Cake to Mr. Watson’s Chickens , their beloved books are packed with hilarious visuals and amusing, thought-provoking stories. Andrea will read their picture books, talk about their experience…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, June 4, 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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Middle Grade Book Club
Mon, June 9, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a middle grade book club most Mondays this summer! We'll read the books together, then talk about what we've read. To celebrate finishing each book, there will be a craft or activity related to the book to highlight major elements in the story. Books on our roster…
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Check Mates
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Kids, teens, and adults, meet other chess players for some friendly competition! New to chess? No problem! We can teach you the basics. All ages and abilities are welcome. Most Mondays from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Ants on a Log in concert at Fumo Family Library!
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Kick off Summer Reading with Fumo Family Library and Ants on a Log! Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Ants shows are energetic, interactive, and engaging for both children and adults.
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Summer Reading Kick-Off
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
It’s that time of year again, Summer Reading is here! Come sign up for Summer of Wonder and enjoy some snacks and fun. There will be prizes, free books, glitter tattoos, and face painting! This event is for children, teens, and their families. We hope to see you there!
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Summer of Wonder Kickoff Party!!
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for bubbles, activities, giveaways like new books, and snacks! Balloon twisting from Taffy Fun will be available for the first 80 guests. This free family event is sponsored by the Friends of Whitman Library. No large groups please. This event is 4-6pm and will be held outside, or inside…
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Summer Reading Kickoff Party (with Goats!)
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
It’s that time of year again, Summer Reading is here! Come sign up for Summer of Wonder, grab some water ice & soft pretzels. There will be prizes, free books, sand art and some GOAT friends will be making a special appearance! This is an event for all ages.
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Summer of Wonder Kickoff!
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
It's a Summer of Wonder kickoff party from 4:30-6:30pm, and you're invited! Enjoy balloon twisting, magic, and other fun with Taffy the Entertainer! Groove to a bubble dance party! Draw with rainbow chalk! Enjoy some snacks! Sign up for our Summer of Wonder challenge…
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Summer Pokémon Tournament
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Calling all Pokémon enthusiasts! Join us for a summer Pokémon Tournament. Compete against your fellow trainers in Scarlet and Violet for the switch or trading card game pack battles, answer trivia questions, and more! This program is designed for childrens in grades…
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Summer Book Club for Kids
Mon, June 9, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
Book Club: Do you want your child to read more this summer? Would you like them to sharpen their comprehension skills and imagination? Sign them up for the Summer Book Club! Every week they will read with peers and journal about the reading. At the end of the summer they will create a…
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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, June 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of unfavorable weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date…
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Printmaking for Adults
Tue, June 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Linoleum Printmaking craft for adults on 6/10 at 11 am. SIGN UP REQUIRED! Program will cap at 15 attendees. Please call the Library at 215-685-0547 or stop in to sign up. A linocut, or lino print, is a type of block printing. Participants will carve a design into a block, roll block…
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Kick Off Party!
Tue, June 10, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for games, presenters, a videogame competition, community resource information tables, face painters, balloon artists, yoga, martial arts demonstrations, and more! Come out and connect with your community. For all ages, 2:00 - 6:30 p.m.
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Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Featuring Thembi Palmer!
Tue, June 10, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with Wynnefield Library. At our Kick-Off event we will have face painting, balloon twisting, food, fun, games, and Author Thembi Palmer. You do not want to miss it! 3:00 p.m. Party begins! 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Face Painting and Balloon…