Events: Calendar of Events

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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Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup

Fri, August 29, 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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Preschool Storytime

Fri, August 29, 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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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup

Fri, August 29, 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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Summer Storytime Special!

Fri, August 29, 2025 11:30 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library

Join Ms. Sa-de all summer for special themed Storytimes with tales, adventures, songs, and more! For ages 0–5, siblings and caretakers welcome! Weekly Themes: - August 1: Books and Backpacks - August 8: Feelings First Day - August 15: School Bus Adventures - August 22: Classroom Critters -…

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Preschool Storytime

Tue, September 2, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library

Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement with your children's librarian! Best suited for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup

Wed, September 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us for Preschool storytime every Monday! 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

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Toddler Storytime

Wed, September 3, 2025 3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.

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Toddler Storytime

Thu, September 4, 2025 10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-4 recommended.

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Clark Park Storytime

Fri, September 5, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

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Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Playgroup

Fri, September 5, 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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Childrens Literature

Twilight Tales Family Story Time

Mon, September 8, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us every Monday at the library for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family! Program is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families!

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Preschool Storytime

Tue, September 9, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library

Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement with your children's librarian! Best suited for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

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Storytime at Franklin Square

Wed, September 10, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Independence Library

Join Ms. Chen for storytime every other Wednesday (5/7 – 10/22)! There will be storytelling, songs, rhymes, dancing, and crafts in the Pavilion at Franklin Square (6th and Race St.) as we explore different themes throughout the spring, summer, and fall! Bubbles and fun crafts at the end of…