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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!

Mon, August 18, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…

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Kids’ Sensory Playtime

Mon, August 18, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Sensory play encourages children to explore and discover new sensations, materials, and experiences, fostering curiosity and learning. Activities will include using kinetic sand, clay, DIY fidget spinners, and sensory bins.

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Preschool

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Preschool Storytime and Open Play

Tue, August 19, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Join Ms. Kate for books, songs, and dancing on Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30am ! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers. (Please call ahead to arrange a pre-school or day care visit).

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Other Great Programs

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Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play

Tue, August 19, 2025 11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.

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Family Programs

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Baby and Toddler Playtime!

Tue, August 19, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Play, talk, sing and explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. This program is intended for babies and toddlers along with parents, grandparents or caregivers. We will be meeting in the Storyhour Room.

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Toddler
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Lego Club!

Tue, August 19, 2025 2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Take a break from the summer heat in the library while putting together legos and making your own original constructions. Tubs of legos will be available at both the children’s and teen tables.

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Hands on Cooking Class

Tue, August 19, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Join Snap-Ed PA and help prepare a tasty meal. Learn about the food that you are making, basic cooking skills and general information about how to eat a healthy diet. Best suited for school age children and their families.

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School Age

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Music and Movement

Wed, August 20, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Ms Naomi for singing and dancing in this movement-oriented storytime followed by playtime! This program is designed for children ages 6 and under, along with their caretakers. If you require ASL interpretation, please contact us in advance and we would be happy to accomodate you!…

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Baby Lap Sit Storytime

Wed, August 20, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! For ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.

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Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed, August 20, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Young readers are invited to share stories with Cene, a local certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Children can take turns of up to ten minutes reading aloud in a judgment free space. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Space may be limited; first come,…

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School Age

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Silent Book Club

Wed, August 20, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at 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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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup

Thu, August 21, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library

Calling all babies, toddlers and twos! Librarian Rachel will lead families in stories, songs, tickles, bounces, bubbles and maybe a few peek-a-boos! Afterwards, families can stay in our community room to explore baby toys and socialize. Older siblings welcome.

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Toddler
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中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)

Thu, August 21, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧！ Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.

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Family Programs

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Clark Park Storytime

Fri, August 22, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

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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Preschool Storytime

Fri, August 22, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. This program has ASL interpretation. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street…

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Builder Club: For Kids of All ages

Fri, August 22, 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.