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Library Playgroup
Fri, July 5, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’ve filled our meeting room with toys good for a range of ages. Come and socialize in the comfort of the library. Groups please call to set up a separate appointment. This program is brought to you by Read, Baby, Read and is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn…
Family Storytime in the Garden
Fri, July 5, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children age 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to the library for stories, songs, games, and dancing at Family Storytime! Depending on the weather, storytime will be outside in the library courtyard or inside in the Children’s Department.
Storytime at Clark Park
Fri, July 5, 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.
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Fri, July 5, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Welsh Road Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. Our social worker is generally here for approximately 2 hours. If you have questions, you can email…
Infant and Toddler Playgroup
Fri, July 5, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Play, talk, explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining early social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. For infants and toddlers along with their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Come one time, or all the time. Meets most Fridays, from 10:30 a.m. until noon.
Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, July 5, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen on Fridays at 10:30am for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime. Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from The William…
Preschool Storytime
Fri, July 5, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join us for songs, stories and dancing with Mr. Rich! Dress for jumping around! Meets most Fridays this summer. Come one time, or all the time!
Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, July 5, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Adults are invited to this FREE class for English language learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together! The class is in the basement meeting room. To sign-up, call, email kitchen@freelibrary.org , or visit www.bit.ly/EAEnglish Edible…
Preschool Storytime
Fri, July 5, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Ms. Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street from the library's main…
Read, Baby, Read Storytime—Outdoors!
Fri, July 5, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join Ms. Blake for bounces, songs, and stories specifically geared towards building early literacy in babies. Join us after storytime for a special interactive baby playtime! This program is held at the Goat Statue in Rittenhouse Square.
Toddler Storytime with Miss Chelsea
Fri, July 5, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Join Miss Chelsea for storytime! We’ll read, sing, and play! This program is geared towards toddlers, but can be adapted for younger and older children.
Chair Exercise with Megan Do Nascimento
Fri, July 5, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Chair exercise allows you to work out while seated or using a chair for balance, which offers the same benefits, like boosting strength, flexibility and mental well-being. We will also work on stretching, balance and relaxation. Enjoy the calm, peace, and self-acceptance that…
Preschool Storytime
Fri, July 5, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Wadsworth Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, movement, and stories most Fridays at 11:00 a.m.! Stay awhile for playtime afterward. This program is intended for children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.
One on One Basic Computer Help Appointments
Fri, July 5, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Would you like to use the computer but need help? Help is available from 11-2 by appointment. Call the Magazines & Newspapers Department to schedule your Friday appointment at 215-685-0525.
Summer Meal Program
Fri, July 5, 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…
Ants on a Log Family Concert at Walnut Street West!
Fri, July 5, 2024
12:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Ants on a Log are putting on a summer concert in the library that you won't want to miss! Ants on a Log play interactive, energetic, silly music for children and other childlike people of all ages. Check out their website to learn more about them before the show. …
Fantastic Fridays at Durham!
Fri, July 5, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us at for a different activity every Friday throughout Summer of Wonder. From building to crafts, we will have a lot of fun on these Fantastic Friday afternoons.
Fun-tastic Friday
Fri, July 5, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
LEGOS, Blocks and Stones oh my! Join us every Friday for building time. Children can use their imagination to construct amazing things and complete challenges. Come bring your ideas and creativity to this fun building program.
Build It!
Fri, July 5, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to build with LEGO, Magna-Tiles, and more! For children ages 5-12. Younger siblings are welcome (we have blocks for them, too.) No large groups (10+ people) or camp groups please. Children under 7 years old must be supervised by an adult while in…
Treasures from the Literature Vault
Fri, July 5, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Literature Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…