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Summer Builders’ Club

Thu, August 14, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Want to build something amazing? Want to learn how to create with cardboard? Come learn with Leap how to build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 10:00am! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens - bring a friend!

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Summer Lunches for Kids

Thu, August 14, 2025 1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 15th @ 1:30 pm Free lunches are available for children up to 18 years old, provided by Nutritional Development Services. All meals must be eaten onsite. We cannot accommodate groups.

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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing

Thu, August 14, 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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Summer Break Video Game Hang

Fri, August 15, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Compete against friends on PlayStation5 and Nintendo Switch. Every Friday at 11:00am until August 22nd - see you there!

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Summer Lunches for Kids

Fri, August 15, 2025 1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Club

Fri, August 15, 2025 3:15 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Come and play the trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh! Both new and seasoned players are welcomed. Staff will be present to teach the basics of the game. We'll have snacks and cards for you to use! Ages(9-18) - Fridays from 3:15 to 4:45pm until August 29th - See you there!

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Friday Gamer's Club

Fri, August 15, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Haverford Library

Join us for gaming and special treats! Play our Nintendo Switch and/or Playstation on the big screen or learn a new board game with a new friend. Every 2nd and 4th Friday of Gamer's Club is a Pizza Party for all. Open to all ages! 3:30 to 5:00 PM

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Beginners)

Mon, August 18, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Beginners Level D&D Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game which relies on imagination and teamwork. Players gather together at a table using dice, miniature figurines, maps, game rules and their imaginations to tell an exciting story together. Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30…

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Board Games for Kids & Teens

Tue, August 19, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to play board games like Sorry, Candy Land, and many more! Games will be available to play on the children's side of the library. No large groups, please (10+ people) due to space constraints. For children ages 5-12, teens and their families.…

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Teen Lounge Tuesdays

Tue, August 19, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join Blackwell Regional Library for the all-new Teen Tuesdays, now transformed into a Teen Lounge. Teens can drop in for video games, board games, monthly crafts, and more every Tuesday. It’s your space—come make it yours!

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Advanced)

Tue, August 19, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Advanced Level D&D Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game which relies on imagination and teamwork. Players gather together at a table using dice, miniature figurines, maps, game rules and their imaginations to tell an exciting story together. Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30…

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Bringing Literacy to Life

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Summer SAT Prep

Tue, August 19, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Free SAT prep workshops return to the Free Library for summer 2025, hosted by Field Teen Center in partnership with College Thoughts . This program is for individual students up to age 18 who are registered for high school this fall. This in-person workshop will…

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Claymobile

Wed, August 20, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Every week enjoy a read-aloud story followed by a clay craft based on the theme of the story. Best suited for ages 4-7.

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Teen+ Summer Crafts!

Wed, August 20, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Children of all ages, their caregivers, and teens are invited for a weekly make-and-take craft. Activities will include jewelry-making, DIY fancy pens, clay, print-making, and paper crafts.

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Procrastinator's Summer Reading Club

Wed, August 20, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Don't wait until the last week of August to do your required summer reading! Join us to set goals and tackle a little reading each week -- and have a chance to win summer reading prizes!