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Storytime with Mr. Paul
Fri, July 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Holmesburg Library
Join Mr. Paul for some seasonal stories! Storybook film version of each book will be shown after each reading. Snacks and water provided during each program. “Splat the Cat” by Rob Scotton This program is for Preschool age children.
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Toddler Storytime with Miss Chelsea
Fri, July 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Join Miss Chelsea for storytime! We’ll read, sing, and play! This program is geared towards toddlers, but can be adapted for younger and older children. Every Friday at 11:00 AM - See you there!
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Summer Break Video Game Hang
Fri, July 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Compete against friends on PlayStation5 and Nintendo Switch. Every Friday at 11:00am until August 22nd - see you there!
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LEGO Club
Fri, July 25, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Fridays July 11, 18, 25 and August 1 & 8 Come build with us! We will have LEGO, DUPLO and other building materials available. Bring your imagination! Intended for ages 6-12, younger siblings welcome.
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Fun-tastic Friday
Fri, July 25, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
LEGOS, Blocks and Stones oh my! Join us every Friday for building time. Children can use their imagination to construct amazing things and complete challenges. Come bring your ideas and creativity to this fun building program.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Fri, July 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
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 children's interest and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers…
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Friday Free For Fun!
Fri, July 25, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Come and along on this Fun Filled Free for All. Children are invited to join us for toys, games, and anything their imagination can think up.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Club
Fri, July 25, 2025
3:15 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Come and play the trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh! Both new and seasoned players are welcomed. Staff will be present to teach the basics of the game. We'll have snacks and cards for you to use! Ages(9-18) - Fridays from 3:15 to 4:45pm until August 29th - See you there!
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Anne-Marie Mulgrew & Dancers Company
Sat, July 26, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
A fun workshop built on basic elements of dance, theater games, improvisation structures and dance making tools.
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Kids’ Sensory Playtime
Mon, July 28, 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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Grab & Go Craft Bags
Mon, July 28, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Grab & Go Craft Bags Visit the library on select Mondays this summer to pick up a Grab & Go Craft bag for children in K-5th grade! Instructions are included in the bag. Supplies are limited and are first-come, first-served.
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One Crazy Summer Book Club
Mon, July 28, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us on the last Monday of each month this summer for the One Crazy Summer book club and spend the summer back in time with the Gaither sisters! Each month we'll focus on one of the three books in this award-winning series by Rita Williams-Garcia, which follows Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern…
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Summer Book Club for Kids
Mon, July 28, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
Book Club: Do you want your child to read more this summer? Would you like them to sharpen their comprehension skills and imagination? Sign them up for the Summer Book Club! Every week they will read with peers and journal about the reading. At the end of the summer they will create a…
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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, July 29, 2025
10:30 A.M.
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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 unfavorable weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date…
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Preschool Storytime and Open Play
Tue, July 29, 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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Teen Tuesdays!
Tue, July 29, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us for a Summer of creativity! Learn Crochet, create your own T-shirt using a heat press machine, sign up for raffle prizes, watch Anime Series and other activities in the Everything Teen Center located on the 2nd Flr.
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Board Games for Kids & Teens
Tue, July 29, 2025
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. Every Tuesday until August 19th. For children ages…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Tue, July 29, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Science in the Summer Tuesdays, July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, & Aug. 5th Join us for GSK's Science in the Summer program: Be a Health Scientist! This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th grades. Registration is required as supplies and space are limited;…
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Rainbow Parent Book Club: I Will Die on This Hill
Tue, July 29, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us on Tuesdays in July from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be reading and discussing Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards' book I Will Die On This Hill as well as other issues surrounding raising autistic (and generally neurodiverse) kids. You do not need to attend all five dates. Please come…
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Life at Sea!
Tue, July 29, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Climb aboard as we learn about life on a privateer ship, including what as a sailor you might have eaten, what their job might have been, and how they would have passed the time. Meet some of the Revolution's most famous sailors, like Philadelphian James Forten. Learn how to…