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Friday LEAP After School Games
Fri, October 25, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Board games and puzzles featured from 3pm-4:45pm in the children's section (or we can move this into the meeting room if it becomes disruptive)
Video Game Hang
Fri, October 25, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Come play MarioKart, Super Smash Bros and more! For teens and school-aged children.
Multigenerational Crochet Club
Fri, October 25, 2024
3:15 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? Learn the basics of crochet with us or work on your own project. Supplies and instruction will be provided. This is a multigenerational club; adults and children age 8 and up are welcome. An ASL interpreter is…
Chess Club
Fri, October 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
For kids and teens, weekly on Fridays at 3:30 pm Join us on Fridays for chess club! All skill levels welcome.
Clark Park Storytime (This is through the end of October)
Fri, October 25, 2024
10:00 P.M.
Clark Park (43rd St & Chester Ave.)
Join us in Clark Park by the playground (43rd St & Chester Ave.) for outdoor storytime! Bring a blanket & snack & get ready to read, sing & dance! Storytime will take place at the library in case of inclement weather.
Friends of the Library Used Book & Bake Sale
Sat, October 26, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Grab some used books and delicious baked goods at the library. Plus, be sure to purchase a special Oak Lane Library canvas tote bag. The Friends of hte Oak Lane Library is an independent 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to support programming and services at our library. …
Read To a Therapy Dog
Sat, October 26, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! 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!
Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, October 26, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, a certified therapy dog, to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Readers, both independent and learning, can practice reading skills with individual time allotted. Yes, you can just pet him too!
Saturdays on Stage: East Meets West with Hua Hua Zhang
Sat, October 26, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Watch short stories come alive with the magic of puppeteering! With string puppets, hand puppets and rod puppets, Hua Hua Zhang fuses graceful movements, Chinese opera, and Western technology in this enchanting performance of Chinese Puppet Theatre. Doors open at 1:30p.m. All programs begin at…
Costume Parade
Sat, October 26, 2024
2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Kids of all ages are invited to join our costume parade starting inside the South Philly Library and looping around the DiSilvestro playground and back, weather permitting!
The Monday Scrabble Club!
Mon, October 28, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Do you want to dabble with the word game Scrabble? Well, come afterschool on Mondays, and learn about the power of "QI". Qi does score high here.
Chess Club
Mon, October 28, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Learn to play chess at Wyoming Library every Monday from 3-5 PM! Recommended for ages 8 and Up! Sharpen Your Skills of Collaboration, Visualization, risk/benefit analysis, critical thinking and problem solving! This program is brought you in partnership with the Free Library and ASAP After…
Halloween Craft Party!
Mon, October 28, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Trick or treat! Celebrate Halloween with some fun crafts, stickers, and candy! There will be activities for kids of all ages
Monday LEAP Art Explorers
Mon, October 28, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Materials for self-guided artwork creation will be available from 3pm-5:45pm in the children's section.
Teen Video Game Hang-out
Mon, October 28, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…
Hair Flair Experience
Mon, October 28, 2024
3:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Philadelphia's own Tanisha Singleton Thompson will teach young people how to care for their natural hair. Tanisha is a certified hair stylist who, along with her daughters, will teach you how to use professional styling tools, hair products, and answer any questions about hair…
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, October 28, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
Spooky Ssssssnake Party!
Mon, October 28, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join snake expert Scott Prior and meet his favorite scaly friends as they visit the library, share interesting facts about snake behaviors and habitats, and answer your questions. If you are brave enough, you can pet one. For all ages. This event will take place in our The…
Tween Art Time
Mon, October 28, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
We’re making art! Each week, we’ll focus on a different project. Projects may include painting, perler beads, shrinky dinks, and more! For students 8-12. Groups cannot be accommodated at this time.
Halloween Trivia Night
Mon, October 28, 2024
5:15 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Do you have an unmatched knowledge of all things Halloween? Are you an expert on horror movies? Are you looking for a way to celebrate the spooky season that isn't in a bar? Come play trivia at the library! Questions will cover a range of horror movies, haunted Philadelphia history, and…