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Basic Knitting Part 2 of 2
Tue, July 29, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Interested in learning how to knit? Join us for a 2-part beginner knitting class taught by fiber artist Chris Lau (Instagram: @crispy_crafts) to learn the basics and begin your own knitting project to take home! Use our supplies or bring your own. Did you miss part 1? Thats OKAY - Please feel…
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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…
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Photo club
Tue, July 29, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Our current project is focused on creating a collaborative photo zine. This month we will gather to assemble copies of our zine; everyone is invited to lend a hand with collating, folding and stapling. As always, photo books are always on hand for browsing and Photo Club members are welcome to…
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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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Gardeners Without Borders
Tue, July 29, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Gardeners Without Borders is a youth-centered, 6 week summer initiative by Black Girls With Green Thumbs designed to cultivate leadership, sustainability, and entrepreneurship through the transformative power of gardening. Inspired by the idea that gardening knows no boundaries— social,…
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English Conversation Group
Tue, July 29, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Gleb. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Roxborough Book Club
Tue, July 29, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Join the Roxborough Book Club for our monthly meeting and discussion on this month's book selection. Book is chosen via facebook group poll. Today we will be talking about Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
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English as a Second Language
Wed, July 30, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 7/8 and 7/10. Up to 30 individuals can…
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Eagles Eye Mobile at the Library
Wed, July 30, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
This summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision to Learn, is providing no-cost eye exams and glasses for children in grades K-12 who have previously failed a vision screening or are having vision problems. Visit the link below to schedule an exam appointment for your child (available…
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Storytime at Franklin Square
Wed, July 30, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen for storytime every other Wednesday (5/7 – 10/22)! There will be storytelling, songs, rhymes, dancing, and crafts in the Pavilion at Franklin Square (6th and Race St.) as we explore different themes throughout the spring, summer, and fall! Bubbles and fun crafts at the end of…
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Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, July 30, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will be offering a Chair Yoga series on Wednesdays at 10:10. Chair Yoga will be presented by Yoga4Philly. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Bustleton Library.
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Stories and Songs for Babies and Toddlers
Wed, July 30, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join Ms. Grace for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers! Free play with baby-friendly toys will wrap up the program. Siblings welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy development for…
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Toddler and Preschooler Storytime at Goldstar Park
Wed, July 30, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’re going to read books, sing songs and move our bodies at the library with Ms. Lindsay. This storytime is intended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Siblings welcome. Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766.
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Coloring Cool Down
Wed, July 30, 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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Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime (Outside)
Wed, July 30, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join Mr. Rich for stories, songs, rhymes, and dances perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers! Free play with baby-friendly toys and a baby-friendly climbing wall will wrap up the program. Siblings are always welcome. Will be held in Gorgas Park - weather…
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, July 30, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, movement, and stories! Stay awhile for playtime afterward. This program is intended for children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.
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Read Baby Read Infant/Toddler Storytime
Wed, July 30, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join Ms. Susan for fun-filled stories, songs and fingerplays for parents and their infants and toddlers to enjoy. Stay afterwards and explore our play space areas.
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Storytime at Haverford Library!
Wed, July 30, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Haverford Library
Wenesday Storytime- Beginning October 30th...Featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Come foster of a love of reading and promote the development of early literacy skills. For children 5 and under and their caregivers.
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Read Baby Read Storytime-Outside!
Wed, July 30, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Meet us at the Goat Statue In Rittenhouse Square! Join Library Staff for bounces, songs, and stories specifically geared towards building early literacy in babies, now outside when weather permits!Afterwards, enjoy a special interactive baby playtime!
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Read, Baby, Read Family Storytime
Wed, July 30, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Family Storytime Wednesdays July 9, 16, 23, 30 at 11am Join us for stories, songs, bounces & rhymes! Best for children age 6 months to 4 years, but older siblings welcome! This program is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.