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Worldwide Wednesdays
Wed, November 19, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Come along as we travel the world! Every other Wednesday, we'll explore different countries and their cultures through music, crafts, books, and more. If you'd like to share about your own country and culture, please call the Widener Branch at 215-685-9799 and ask for the…
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Interactive Show + Tell
Wed, November 19, 2025
3:30 P.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library
Brian Rudnick, "The Pocket Guide", will conduct a show + tell of interesting pocket-sized, nature-themed items. Participants will get to handle the objects, ask questions, and share their own knowledge. This educational and fun program is ideal for school-age children and their…
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Engineering Wednesday: Solar Circuit Bugs
Wed, November 19, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
It's Engineering Wednesday! This week, we'll make solar circuit bugs! Explore circuitry, renewable energy, and motion through creating your very own sun-powered bug! This program is geared towards school-age participants. Preschoolers are welcome, with adult help.
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LEAP Into Gratitude Week: Collage
Wed, November 19, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Participants will showcase what they are grateful for, with creative collages.
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, November 19, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
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Quilting Bee - No Borders Community Quilt
Wed, November 19, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join local artisan Cait Nolan to stitch this quilt honoring immigrants and migration. Over 90 people have contributed flying geese quilt blocks for the top of this quilt, now we will hand quilt the layers together. No experience is required, and all supplies will be provided. A speaker from…
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Dance Me a Story - The Nutcracker
Thu, November 20, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Listen, move, and learn at this special interactive story time with The Rock School for Dance! Explore the joy of movement and storytelling with master educator, Jessica Kilpatrick as she brings the tale of The Nutcracker to life at the South Philadelphia Library! This program is intended for…
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Feeling Puzzled? All Day Puzzling!
Thu, November 20, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Everyday life can get stressful. Join us if you want to sort out your feelings and get lost in an awesome puzzle. Every Thursday, all day from 10am to 5 pm, we supply a puzzle on a communal table to Puzzle it out! We can also supply The New York Times crossword puzzles for your entertainment.…
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Michelle Knudsen Author Visit
Thu, November 20, 2025
1:45 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for an exciting visit from New York Times best-selling author, Michelle Knudsen! Michelle Knudsen is the New York Times best-selling author of more than fifty books for young readers of all ages, including the award-winning picture book Library Lion (one of Time…
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Lego and Building Club
Thu, November 20, 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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Thursday LEAP Construction Club
Thu, November 20, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Create with LEGO and other building toys 3pm-4:45pm in the meeting room.
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Build It Club
Thu, November 20, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Unleash your creativity with our STEM-based building toys. Whether you are a pre-Duplo beginner or a big-kid LEGO master, we will have something for everyone. Explore innovative ideas with LEGO instructional books, Magna Tiles, Bionicles, and classic wooden blocks. Come build, learn, and…
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Sew Cute!
Thu, November 20, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Thursdays at 3:30 pm: Sew Cute! Join us every Monday for Sew Cute! Sewing for Kids and Tweens. Miss Melissa will work with kids and tweens on basic sewing skills using a sewing machine. Participants do not need to show up every week. Projects will be provided.
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Kid's Nature Club
Thu, November 20, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Kid's Gardening Club is now Kid's Nature Club! Come join us in the children's room for crafts and activities with an emphasis on nature and sustainability. Please Note we will be closed next week on Nov. 27th - please join us the following week on December 4th! See…
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Chess Club
Thu, November 20, 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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Gaming Thursday: Letter Games
Thu, November 20, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
It's Gaming Thursday! This week, we'll pull out all of the Library's letter games. For preschool and school-age kids.
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LEAP Into Gratitude Week: Thankful Scavenger Hunt
Thu, November 20, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Search for objects around the library that symbolize thankfulness. You may win a prize!
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Jewelry Club
Thu, November 20, 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. Thursdays at 3:30.
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Library Playgroup
Fri, November 21, 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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Family Storytime
Fri, November 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
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.