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Monday Matinee Mondays
Mon, August 12, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for a double-feature movie for teens. Today we'll be showing Grease - Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance. …
Kid's Art and Music Club
Mon, August 12, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Learn about our instrument of the week, and even try it out! Then, we will listen to music showcasing our star instrument while completing an art project. For children, ages 4 and up. most Mondays through August 12. An ASL interpreter is available upon advanced request; please email…
Chalk the Walk
Mon, August 12, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Supervised sidewalk chalk art and games. For childen 0 - 12, outside, most Mondays through August 19, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m..
Monday Fun Day
Mon, August 12, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Stop in every Monday for a new activity. Do crafts and science experiments, play games, build with LEGO bricks, and more! Text @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.
Family BINGO
Mon, August 12, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Come play BINGO at the library! Children ages 5 and up, teens and their accompanying adults are welcome to attend. We’ll have prizes for everyone! No need to register, just show up. No large groups or camp groups please due to limited space. 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Whitman Library meeting…
Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, August 13, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of bad weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date (check our…
Kids' Nature Club
Tue, August 13, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Stop and smell the flowers! Learn about plants, bugs, birds, weather, and more with fun activities. If it's below 85 degrees, we will meet outside on the front lawn; if not, we will be inside. Best for children entering grades K-5 on Tuesdays, through August 13. An ASL interpreter is…
Board Games for Kids & Teens
Tue, August 13, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to play board games like Sorry, Candy Land, and many more! Games will be available to play on the children's side of the library. No large groups, please (10+ people) due to space constraints. For children ages 5-12, teens and their families.…
Craft of the Week
Tue, August 13, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Craft of the Week Tuesdays, June 11, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 6 & 13 2:00 p.m. Visit the library on select Tuesdays this summer to make our Craft of the Week! Space is limited, seating is first-come, first-served. For children in K-5th grade, preschoolers are welcome with an…
Growing Up Mindfully with CADEKids
Tue, August 13, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Join us for an eight-week series towards helping youth develop self-regulation, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Kids will have fun with engaging activities, will learn about their important roles in their communities, and discover how to solve issues without violence or…
Builders Club
Tue, August 13, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Create with Legos and other building activities, guided with a goal in mind. We'll work on a different theme each time. Meets most Tuesdays from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., through August 20. Best for ages 3 - 12.
Science in the Summer: Be a Rocket Engineer!
Tue, August 13, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Big Question: How can we design a rocket to fly as far as possible? Kids entering grades 2 - 6 can be space scientists this summer at the Falls Library! Science in the Summer is a free science education program that helps elementrary school children "grow into science',…
Chess Club for Kids and Teens
Tue, August 13, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Learn to play chess, or learn to play better chess! This program is intended for school age children and teens, grades 2-12.
Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party
Tue, August 13, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Celebrate all the fantastic reading you've done this summer with a movie, pizza, face-painting with the amazing Jane Lashner, and a raffle drawing for the Summer Reading grand prize! From 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.
Outdoor Preschool Storytime
Wed, August 14, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Join us for stories, songs, and early literacy games! We will meet on the front lawn outside of the library. If it's over 85 degrees by 9:00 a.m., we will meet inside. Best for children, ages 3 - 5; siblings welcome. Most Wednesdays through August 14. An ASL interpreter is…
PreSchool Summer Storytime with Miss Dorothy!
Wed, August 14, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Torresdale Library
Join the wonderful Miss Dorothy for some fun storytelling this summer! For children ages 2 to 5 with an accompanying adult.
Journaling for Teens
Wed, August 14, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Participants will receive a notebook to decorate and write or draw in. Write about how your day's going, your plans for the future, or whatever is on your mind. Or compose your own stories and poems. Enjoy a snack while you journal. All supplies provided.
Science in the Summer: Be an Astrobiologist!
Wed, August 14, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Explore Mars with GSK and the Franklin Institute's Science in the Summer program! Over five weeks, we will learn about rockets, engineering, astronauts, and more. Today we will talk about being an Astrobiologist. This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th grade. …
Science in the Summer: Be a Space Scientist!
Wed, August 14, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
The Free Library is teaming up with The Franklin Institute for a free, informal science summer program for children. The goal of Science in the Summer is to increase children's interest and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers!
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, August 14, 2024
3:30 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…