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Preschool Storytime
Wed, November 6, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Every Wednesday morning, join us for stories, songs, and movement. This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.
Writing Wednesdays: Snail Mail Letters
Wed, November 6, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Join us every Wednesday from 2-4 PM as we encourage the lost art of letter writing. Practice your penmanship, enjoy a soothing, meditative hobby, or gain a new pen pal & brighten someone's mailbox with a handwritten letter. Supplies will be offered. All ages welcome!
Wednesday STEAM LEAP Activity
Wed, November 6, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
An activity that changes from week to week to explore language, art, and/or STEM topics in the children's section from 3pm-4:45pm.
Lego Club
Wed, November 6, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Explore your creativity and build friendships with weekly Lego challenges and games! Questions? Email BeelerW@freelibrary.org or call the phone number below.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, November 6, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
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…
Monthly Book Club
Wed, November 6, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us to discuss books and life and eat snacks! This book club is ideal for fourth through sixth graders. Copies of each book will be available to check out at the reference desk.
BORBS: Improv Musical Performance
Wed, November 6, 2024
5:45 P.M.
Music Department
at
Parkway Central Library
What's you favorite bird sound? Ours is a coo (both pigeons and chickens coo when you feed them birdseed ❤). The Music Department hosts BORBS for an improvisational musical performance, followed by a brief Q&A session. Come have a hoot with us! This is a FREE, *all-ages performance.…
中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, November 7, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Stick around for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
Thursday LEAP Construction Club
Thu, November 7, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Create with LEGO and other building toys 3pm-4:45pm in the meeting room.
Jewelry Club
Thu, November 7, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero 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.
Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, November 7, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
at
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…
Library Playgroup
Fri, November 8, 2024
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
Homeschool Reading Group
Fri, November 8, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Homeschoolers are welcome to come hang out with their peers while participating in fun activities! We'll have cooking classes, literacy games, letter writing, and more! For grades K-8. Families with preschoolers are welcome to attend.
Chess Club
Fri, November 8, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Lillian Marrero Library's Chess Club is open to players of all skill levels! From beginners to experienced players, any student that wants to deepen their understanding of chess tactics and strategies is welcome.
Friday LEAP After School Games
Fri, November 8, 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, November 8, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Come play MarioKart, Super Smash Bros and more! For teens and school-aged children.
Read To a Therapy Dog
Sat, November 9, 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, November 9, 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: Michael & the Rockness Monsters
Sat, November 9, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
A rock ‘n roll show in a library? Right on! Michael and the Rockness Monsters kick off the Saturdays on Stage season with an energetic, interactive concert that will have kids out of their seats to sing, jump, and dance it out! Doors open at 1:30p.m. All programs begin at 2:00p.m. This…
Monday LEAP Art Explorers
Mon, November 11, 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.