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Jewelry-Making & Arts-and-Crafts (all ages)
Wed, December 3, 2025
3:30 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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Worldwide Wednesdays
Wed, December 3, 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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Feeling Puzzled? All Day Puzzling!
Thu, December 4, 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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Build It Club
Thu, December 4, 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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Kid's Nature Club
Thu, December 4, 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.
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Middle Grade Mythology Book Club! "Aru Shah and the End of Time"
Thu, December 4, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
We're starting a brand new book club for those in 3rd-6th grades. Our first selection will be "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi. Join us as we discuss the book and learn about some of the mythology and cultural legends found in the story.
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Jewelry Club
Thu, December 4, 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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Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, December 4, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
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Family Storytime
Fri, December 5, 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.
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Builder Club: For Kids of All ages
Fri, December 5, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs or anything you can build? If so, then stop by Builder Club to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks.
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Fun Fridays
Fri, December 5, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us on Fridays for crafts, science experiments, or games! This program is for school age children, beginning at 3 p.m
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Friday Arts and Crafts
Fri, December 5, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Paschalville Library
End your week with a fun arts and crafts activity! Each week will feature a different craft themed around a different book in our collection.
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The Nutcracker with the Philadelphia Dance Academy
Sat, December 6, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Bring the whole family to enjoy the beloved story of Marie and the Nutcracker Prince, performed by students at The Philadelphia Dance Academy . This performance will feature excerpts from the classic Nutcracker ballet. Children, teens, families, and adults are welcome! This event will take…
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Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, December 6, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
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Holiday Card Crafting with the Soapbox Zine Library
Sat, December 6, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join us as The Soapbox Community Print Shop will show how to create unique holiday cards! We will have two special designs for you to choose from: one will be letterpress printed using a Provisional press, and the other will be a linocut that you can print onto cards. You can also personalize…
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Meet the Author! Thembi Palmer
Sat, December 6, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us for an interactive, sensory-rich author visit that invites children to explore food, culture, and curiosity through storytelling, rhythm, and play! Free books will be available while supplies last. This program is great for children ages 3-8 and their families. Sponsored by the…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Sat, December 6, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Have you ever read to a dog? Now is your chance! Young readers and children who are learning to read can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog named Beau from Comfort Caring Canines. Beau the dog will be accompanied by his handler. Space is limited—first come, first…
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Stained Glass Art Workshop with John Sarantitis
Mon, December 8, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Paschalville Library
Join us every day from Monday to Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | December 8th through December 19th As part of the new public art seating with glass mosaic inlay at Paschalville Library, artist Josh Sarantitis will be conducting a series of afternoon stained glass workshops for neighborhood…
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Claymobile Creations
Mon, December 8, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children and families are invited to create their own piece of art with teaching artists from the Claymobile! Join us on the following dates in 2026! - 1/5/26, 2/2/26, 3/2/26, 4/6/26
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Mr. Bey’s Builders Club
Mon, December 8, 2025
4:00 P.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 3:30 pm! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens!