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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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Learn about nature with Bartam's Garden!
Wed, July 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us and participate in a fun nature activity presented by a Bartram Garden’s Educator. For children ages 6+
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Miss Molly's Singin' Scholars
Wed, July 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Miss Molly’s music classes introduce kids to new instruments in person as well as age-appropriate folksongs and fun pop/rock songs alongside children's music. Each class is approximately 45 minutes and children's instruments are provided so everyone can join in making music! This…
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Summer Crafternoons!
Wed, July 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Summer Crafternoons! Join us on select afternoons this summer to do arts and crafts! For school aged children. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups cannot be accommodated at this time; please call to schedule.
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Wed, July 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. This service will be available today from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you have questions, you can email…
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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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Sew What?! ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, July 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in…
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Movie Matinee
Wed, July 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for a screening of a newly released film in our downstairs meeting room. Please contact the library for movie titles (215-685-6621).
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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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Holmesburg Anime Club-BINGO!
Wed, July 9, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Come to the Anime Club and play Anime Bingo. It’s a chance to win a Bluetooth speaker. Candy provided. For more information, contact the library at 215-685-8756.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Wed, July 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Science in the Summer July 2, 9,16, 23, and 30 from 3-4 PM. No registration required. 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…
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***CANCELLED***Builder's Club
Wed, July 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO HVAC ISSUES***Drop in and build! We have Magnatiles, LEGOs, and more! Bring your imagination! From 3-4:30 p.m.
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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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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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Nutrition Workshop Series for Families with The Food Trust
Wed, July 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Haverford Library
Learn how everyone in the family can help to prepare meals! There will be a cooking demo; food tasting for 4 week. Participants will recieve a free bag of recipe ingredients and cooking utensils to take home. Learn how everyone in the family can help to prepare meals.…
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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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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 9, 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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Business Tax 101
Wed, July 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us at the BRIC as we welcome the City of Philadelphia's Department of Revenue for a workshop going over the basics of business tax. We will cover the main taxes needed to run and operate a business in Philadelphia, and discuss self-service options like the Philadelphia Tax…
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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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60 Years of LGBTQ+ Liberation in Philadelphia
Wed, July 9, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
On July 4, 1965, 39 members of gay and lesbian organizations from various Eastern cities across the U.S. picketed outside Independence Hall to advocate for rights and dignity. Over the following 60 years, Philadelphia has remained a central hub for organized efforts aimed at achieving liberation…