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Mr. Bey’s Builder’s Club
Thu, April 24, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Can you build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 3:30 pm! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens!
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Rebecca Romney | Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend
Thu, April 24, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Rebecca Romney | Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend REGISTER In Conversation with Allie Alvis Jane Austen's Bookshelf investigates the disappearance of…
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Clark Park Storytime
Fri, April 25, 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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Family Storytime
Fri, April 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Description: 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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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, April 25, 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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Preschool Storytime
Fri, April 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more! For children ages 2 to 5, along with an adult caregiver. Siblings are always welcome. Daycares and other groups should call the library to arrange their own special appointment.
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Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, April 26, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
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SJU Writing Center
Sat, April 26, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
In partnership with Saint Joseph's University Writing Center , the Wynnefield Library will offer free writing assistance to writers. Need help with an essay for school, cover letter, or resume? Come and see how the Writing Center can help! No appointment necessary.
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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, April 28, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…
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Read Baby Read Storytime
Mon, April 28, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us every Monday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime!
Mon, April 28, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Read, Baby, Read storytime on Monday mornings at 11:30am. Stay after storytime for playtime! Intended for babies and toddlers ages 0-2, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event will be held indoors on the library's 3rd floor, accessible…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, April 28, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Kingsessing…
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Early Intervention Play Group
Mon, April 28, 2025
1:15 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a free, fun and supportive Early Intervention Play Group designed for children ages birth to 5 years old, and their families! Led by licensed therapists, including Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Behavior Specialists, this group will provide opportunities…
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Read, Color, and Comb: It's Time to Comb Hair
Mon, April 28, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
This program is an engaging, hands-on experience designed to make literacy and hair care fun for young readers. Centered around the book It's Time to Comb Your Hair , co-authored by Tanisha Singleton Thompson and her daughters Veriteady and Klere Kado Thompson, this session brings the…
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Read To a Therapy Dog
Mon, April 28, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that…
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, April 29, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that will help your young child develop important pre-literary skills while you bond and have fun together! This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under, and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Tue, April 29, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Tue, April 29, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, stories, rhymes and lap time! Stick around for playtime afterward. This program is intended for ages 0 - 24 months, along with their caregivers. This program has been made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Tue, April 29, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, April 29, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…