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Infant and Toddler Storytime
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join Mr. John for an hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays, with a playgroup after, every Friday morning!
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Family Storytime Fridays
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to Family Storytime with Librarian Kate! We'll read, sing, dance, and play! Storytime will take place in the garden outside of the library; inside during inclement weather.
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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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Clark Park Storytime
Fri, October 31, 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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Eldritch Horror at Wynnefield (DROP-IN ALL DAY)
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Drop-in any time this week during our open hours for a spooky challenge and win a prize! Solve a mystery and save the world from the Cosmic Horrors haunting the Wynnefield Library. Play a round of Eldritch Horror with the Adult/teen services librarian and receive a notepad and pen to track your…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Moaaz.
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Movement Mornings-Chair Yoga
Fri, October 31, 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, October 31, 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 storytime is geared towards toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers, but babies and older siblings are welcome. After…
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Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, October 31, 2025
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…
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Beginner English
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Bushrod Library
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am - 12 pm (September 24 - December 5, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For…
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Beginner English
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am - 12 pm (September 24 - December 5, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For…
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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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Preschool Storytime
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. This program has ASL interpretation. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street…
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Spooky Storytime!
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Boo! Get goosebumps at our Halloween-themed storytime hosted by the Roxborough Library's resident Grim Reaper (I.M. Grimm, AKA, Mr. Rich). Feel free to dress up in costume! If the weather is nice, we will be across the street in Gorgas Park.
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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, October 31, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for Preschool Storytime every Friday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after Storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Crochet and Fiber Arts Club!
Fri, October 31, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Please join textile enthusiasts at Northeast Regional Library to help grow our Crochet Club! Bring your own materials, or if you would like to learn, we have things to help get you started. Benefit by guidance from those with experience and be part of a collaborative creative environment!…
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Toddler Storytime with Miss Chelsea
Fri, October 31, 2025
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. Every Friday at 11:00 AM - See you there!
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Fiber Arts Skill Share
Fri, October 31, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Meet up with other crafters for skill sharing, conversation, and snacks. Sewing machines are available on a first-come-first-serve basis, and a limited supply of sewing, crocheting, and knitting supplies will be provided. This is not a formal class, although some basic instruction may be…
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, October 31, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Friday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is for babies and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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One on One Basic Computer Help Appointments
Fri, October 31, 2025
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.