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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Wed, July 9, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Science in the Summer is a free, informal science program for children entering grades 2 - 6. Supported by GSK and offered in collaboration with The Franklin Institute, the goal of the program is to increase children's interest and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist!
Wed, July 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Want to be a Scientist and learn how to help others be healthier? This engaging STEM series will happen every Wednesday at 2 pm in July. This partnership is provided by the Franklin Institute, and invites children to play the role of different types of health scientists each…
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Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, July 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
From building challenges to arts and crafts and beyond, we will have a fun-filled Wednesday afternoon all summer long! This program will have activities for ages from 2 to 12.
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Owl Pellet Dissection with The Center for Aquatic Sciences
Wed, July 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
Owl Pellet Dissection: Owls are amazing birds of prey, but they have some weird habits around the dinner table. Follow along with the instructor as we learn a little more about these birds and figure out what owl pellets are, why owls make them, and finally, what’s inside!? This…
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Wonder Win Wednesday
Wed, July 9, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Every Wednesday in June! Want to go on an adventure, build a world of fantasy and wonder or play in a video game or learn chess and play checkers? Come along and let’s tell stories and go on adventures together. Let’s explore role-playing games and video or make our own adventures.
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Teen Hangout
Wed, July 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Calling all 7th - 12th graders! Hangout with us this summer, for low-key Summer of Wonder meet-ups just for you. We'll have snacks, games, art supplies, books, and more. Meets June 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; August 8. Come one time, or all the time! This program will take place in…
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Anime & Manga Club
Wed, July 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us at the library for our summer Anime & Manga Club! Discuss, read, or watch your favorite Anime and Manga. This program is for Teens (Ages 13-18). Held in the Community Room every Wednesday from 3pm-4pm during the month of July.
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Silent Book Club
Wed, July 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Need a recommendation to complete your Summer Reading Log? Don't hestitate to ask Librarian Kate for a good book and join other children in Silent Book Club for a chance to read a Summer Reading Prize!
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Procrastinator's Summer Reading Club
Wed, July 9, 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! Wednesdays at 3:30 pm, June 25th - August 20th
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Silent Book Club
Wed, July 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Let's read to ourselves, together! Whether it's your prize book from joining Sumer of Wonder, assigned reading from a teacher, or something interesting you picked up on your way into the room, we'd love to read beside you! Early readers are welcome to join in the fun…
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Music with Ms. Molly!
Thu, July 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Ms. Molly's music sessions are based on music appreciation, learning rhythms, incorporating elements of early childhood education into music, and are most of all, fun! Classes are themed around various children's interests found in music. This summer we'll be singing about…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Thu, July 10, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Thursdays at 2 p.m. 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 Be a Health Scientist this summer! Science in the Summer is a fun, free STEM program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists! Participants will receive a lab book, stickers, and a pass to visit the Franklin Institute.
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Weekly Summer Read-a-Thon
Thu, July 10, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Read books and earn prizes all summer long. Each week at Cecil B. Moore, we’ll have our all- ages reading lounge set up. Come early and pick some lo-fi beats to set the moo. We’ll set a summer-long reading goal and compete together to see if we can read enough to get an ice cream…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist!
Thu, July 10, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
This summer's theme is: Be a Health Scientist! Health Science is all about finding ways to keep people healthy and helping them get better when they are sick. The human body is complex. There are many parts that work together to protect us from sickness, and work to keep us healthy.…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Thu, July 10, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Science in the Summer is a free, informal science program for children entering grades 2 - 6. Supported by GSK and offered in collaboration with The Franklin Institute, the goal of the program is to increase children's interest and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers…
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LEGO Club
Thu, July 10, 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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Eagles Eye Mobile at the Library
Fri, July 11, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
This summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision to Learn, is providing no-cost eye exams and glasses for children in grades K-12 who have previously failed a vision screening or are having vision problems. Visit the link below to schedule an exam appointment for your child (available…
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Eagles Eye Mobile at the Library
Fri, July 11, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
This summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision to Learn, is providing no-cost eye exams and glasses for children in grades K-12 who have previously failed a vision screening or are having vision problems. Visit the link below to schedule an exam appointment for your child (available…
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Storytime with Mr. Paul
Fri, July 11, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Holmesburg Library
Join Mr. Paul for some seasonal stories! Storybook film version of each book will be shown after each reading. Snacks and water provided during each program. "Knuffle Bunny" by Mo Willems This program is for Preschool age children.
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Summer Break Video Game Hang
Fri, July 11, 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!