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Build It Club
Thu, October 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Unleash your creativity with our STEM-based building toys. Whether you are a pre-Duplo beginner or a big-kid LEGO master, we will have something for everyone. Explore innovative ideas with LEGO instructional books, Magna Tiles, Bionicles, and classic wooden blocks. Come build, learn, and…
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Lego and Building Club
Thu, October 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Join us for a Lego and Building Club! Build something for the week's theme or from your own imagination. We will have Lego and other building materials available, including Duplo for younger builders. This activity is intended for children ages 2 - 12 years old. Parents and caregivers are…
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Thursday LEAP Construction Club
Thu, October 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Create with LEGO and other building toys 3pm-4:45pm in the meeting room.
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Halloween at the South Philadelphia Library
Thu, October 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Kids are invited to celebrate Halloween at South Philly Library with pumpkin painting (first come, first served) and spooky music! Costumes encouraged but not required!
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Halloween Movie Party
Thu, October 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Paschalville Library
Stop in to watch Monster House, enjoy some snacks, share some spooky stories, and take home some goodies.
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Haunted History
Thu, October 30, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Discover some eerie tales and haunted happenings from our local past. For all ages. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Part of our week-long Fall Fest!
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Sew Cute!
Thu, October 30, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Thursdays at 3:30 pm: Sew Cute! Join us every Monday for Sew Cute! Sewing for Kids and Tweens. Miss Melissa will work with kids and tweens on basic sewing skills using a sewing machine. Participants do not need to show up every week. Projects will be provided.
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Kid's Gardening Club
Thu, October 30, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Meet at the Goat Statue in Rittenhouse Square Join us outside(weather permitting) to explore the joys of gardening! We will plant seeds and make crafts that you can use to enhance your very own home garden
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Halloween Party and Costume Parade
Thu, October 30, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Halloween Fun at the Library! Join the Rodriguez Library in an all ages celebration of Halloween! Trick or treat in the library and enjoy snacks and Halloween themed arts and crafts and games. Costumes encouraged for our 4:15 costume parade!
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Chess Club
Thu, October 30, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Do you like to play chess? Do you want to learn how to play, or how to play better? Come for a friendly game of chess. All level players are welcome and some instruction will be provided. This club is best for school-age players. Meets most Thursdays.
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Engineering Thursday: Haunted Tower
Thu, October 30, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
It's Engineering Thursday! This week, we'll build towers of of magnet tiles. Decorations will be available for making them as spooky as you like! For preschool and school-age participants.
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Build Club
Thu, October 30, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for Build Club! Explore different types of toddler-friendly construction toys including MagnaTiles, Duplos, Blocks, and more. Open to children 12 and under. *Possible cancelation if the Children's Department Costume Parade is rained out on 10/29.
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Bat Night Walk ** Cancelled due to predicted bad weather**
Thu, October 30, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for some batty fun to celebrate National Bat Week. This is your chance to take a twilight walk around the Upper Roxborough Reservoir Preserve and learn more about these fascinating nocturnal creatures. The walk will be led by Kris Soffa and JoAnne Woods. Why do bats matter and how…
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Absolute Trash Philadelphia Exhibition
Now through Thu, October 30, 2025
8:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Absolute Trash Philadelphia: An Investigation into the Postwar City, Wall Writing, and Local Media features selections from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and Temple University Libraries. In the hundreds of clippings and images gathered here, graffiti serves as a proxy…
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Trick or Treat at the Library!
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
If you’re trick or treating, stop by Whitman Library during library hours 10am-4:45pm for candy and small treat giveaways. Sponsored by the Friends of Whitman Library.
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Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Join us for a special Halloween storytime with Ms. Lindsay and parade led by the best security guard in all of Philadelphia, Mr. Kevin! Come in costume and Trick-or-Treat for stickers and prizes throughout the library!
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Family Storytime
Fri, October 31, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Join Ms. Adrianna for stories, songs, and rhymes every Friday at 11am! This Storytime is best for children 3-5, but all family members are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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Halloween Parade & Storytime
Fri, October 31, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Event will be outside weather permitting! Come join us for our annual Halloween Parade in Rittenhouse Square! We will parade around the square and come back to the goat statue for a special Halloween storytime. Costumes encouraged!
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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial
Fri, October 31, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Fridays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Halloween Trick or Treat!
Fri, October 31, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Knock on the door of our workroom to get some Halloween candy! From 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.