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Music Department Movie Nights | Hook
Tue, August 12, 2025
5:30 P.M.
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Parkway Central Library
John Williams & Steven Spielberg created the most famous collaboration between a composer and a director (thanks IMBD!). The Music Department is hosting movie nights this summer on second Tuesdays of the month through August. Come watch with us! Can't make it in person? You can check out…
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Coloring Cool Down
Wed, August 13, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Cool off in the library or on the front steps. Sometimes we’ll have markers and new coloring pages. Sometimes we’ll have sidewalk chalk and water painting. Afterwards, continue the chill out with a fresh library book.
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Claymobile
Wed, August 13, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Every week enjoy a read-aloud story followed by a clay craft based on the theme of the story. Best suited for ages 4-7.
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Teen+ Summer Crafts!
Wed, August 13, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Children of all ages, their caregivers, and teens are invited for a weekly make-and-take craft. Activities will include jewelry-making, DIY fancy pens, clay, print-making, and paper crafts.
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Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, August 13, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.
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LEGO Construction Zone
Wed, August 13, 2025
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Grab your hard hats and get ready for an afternoon of building at South Philadelphia Library! Construction Zone is back and will continue every Wednesday at 1pm until the end of summer. We have plenty of LEGOs to share, so all you need is your imagination!
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Summer Lunches for Kids
Wed, August 13, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 15th @ 1:30 pm Free lunches are available for children up to 18 years old, provided by Nutritional Development Services. All meals must be eaten onsite. We cannot accommodate groups.
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Wonder Win Wednesday
Wed, August 13, 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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Builder's Club
Wed, August 13, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Drop in and build! We have Magnatiles, LEGOs, and more! Bring your imagination! From 3-4:30 p.m.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Wed, August 13, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Science in the Summer 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, and 8/13 - Call 215-685-0498 or stop in to Register Science in the Summer is proud to return to Welsh Road. Join us on select Wednesdays at 3PM for an exploration around a Health Science theme and experiment and get to practice new and…
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Silent Book Club
Wed, August 13, 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, August 13, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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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…
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Summer Builders’ Club
Thu, August 14, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Want to build something amazing? Want to learn how to create with cardboard? Come learn with Leap how to build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 10:00am! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens - bring a friend!
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中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, August 14, 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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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Thu, August 14, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Roxborough Library
We are happy to offer Science in the Summer this year. Join us on select Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. for an exploration around a Health Science theme. We'll experiment and get to practice new and experienced science skills. For children Grades in 2-6. No preregistration is…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Thu, August 14, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek 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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Summer Lunches for Kids
Thu, August 14, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 15th @ 1:30 pm Free lunches are available for children up to 18 years old, provided by Nutritional Development Services. All meals must be eaten onsite. We cannot accommodate groups.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Thu, August 14, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Thursdays at 2 p.m. 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 Be a Health Scientist this summer! Science in the Summer is a fun, free STEM program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists! Participants will receive a lab book, stickers, and a pass to visit the Franklin Institute.
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Nutrition Classes
Thu, August 14, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for five weeks of nutrition classes. These will be fun lessons that include healthy snacks, storybook readings, and craft activities for children. Hosted by Jefferson + Einstein's A Better Start F.U.N. Program. This event will take place in The Central Children's Department…
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Tinker Thinker Thursday
Thu, August 14, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Calling all mini engineers! Join Ms. Sa-de for creative building challenges using LEGOs, blocks, recyclables, and more. Develop problem-solving and teamwork skills while having fun.