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Build It Club
Thu, August 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
STEM-based building toys for free play with kids of all ages. We have pre-Duplo, Duplo, and big-kid LEGOs, for kids of all stages of LEGO capabilities, and kids are encouraged to work through ideas using LEGO instructional books. We will also build with Magna Tiles, Kennex, and good…
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Holmesburg Chess Club
Thu, August 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Like to play chess? Join us for a friendly game. Learn how to play or practice your skills. Chess boards provided. All levels welcome!
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Block to School Party
Thu, August 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Jump into the school year with your friends at the Library! This Minecraft themed party is to celebrate our neighborhood student's and get them excited for the new Minecraft Club here at the Library.
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Clay, Play, Read
Thu, August 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Afternoon storytime, followed by a hands-on clay project inspired by the story’s themes and imagery. Every child receives a copy of the featured book to take home. Their completed projects will be fired at the Clay Studio brought back to the library for pick-up. This fun and enriching…
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Video Game Club
Thu, August 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join us! Play Ninetendo Switch on the big screen for local play. New players and experienced pros are all welcome. Hang out, play games, make new friends. From 3:00 to 4:30 PM
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Lego and Building Club
Thu, August 28, 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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Jewelry Club
Thu, August 28, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Frankford Library
Join us to make fun and creative jewelry including friendship bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and more! Supplies and instruction will be provided. For school-aged children.
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Clay, Play, Read with the Clay Studio
Thu, August 28, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Start the school year off with a clay workshop! Artists from the Clay studio will teach us how to make an item out of clay, fire it at their studio, and return it to you!
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Chess Club
Thu, August 28, 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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After-School Meals
Thu, August 28, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Stop by after school and eat a light supper! This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This After School Meal Program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program…
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Yoga for Adults
Thu, August 28, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Free yoga every Thursday at Whitman Library, with instructors Janet Faulls and Anne-Marie Mulgrew! This class is for all levels of practice and beginners are welcome. Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. This weekly class is sponsored by The Friends…
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Yarn It!
Thu, August 28, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Learn the calming art of finger knitting as we embark on fun and unique yarn art projects. This weekly club will give you the skills to make necklaces, scarves, hats and more! No experience necessary - all are welcome. Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30 PM
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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing
Thu, August 28, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
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Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, August 28, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central 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, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in ROOM…
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Comix Club
Thu, August 28, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
We typically gather every third Thursday, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to read, talk and draw comics but this month we'll meet a week later. Stop by with your comics project to work on or just hang out and read comics from the Philadelphia Comics Collection . This collection contains…
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Free Library Town Hall: Shape Your Library's Future!
Thu, August 28, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Philly, We're Listening! Share Your Ideas with The Free Library We are reimagining the future of public libraries in our city and we want to hear from you. The Free Library of Philadelphia and the Free Library Foundation want your ideas for our strategic plan. Help ensure that our libraries…
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Clark Park Storytime
Fri, August 29, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Bring a blanket & snack and meet us at 43rd St. & Chester Ave. near the Clark Park playground for stories, songs, fun & bubbles! In case of rain, storytime will be held at the Walnut Street West library at 201 South 40th Street; please check our socials for day-of updates. All ages…
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Library Playgroup
Fri, August 29, 2025
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 can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766. Fridays at 10:00 AM
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Movement Mornings-Chair Yoga
Fri, August 29, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join Dr. Jerika from Yoga4Philly for a weekly Chair Yoga session. All levels welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Fox Chase Library!
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Storytime
Fri, August 29, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Join Whitman Librarian Ms. Rachel for storytime in the library meeting room! Sharing songs, stories, and rhymes will help develop a love of reading from an early age. This program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers & their accompanying caregivers. For day-of event cancellation or updates…