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Kid's Gardening Club
Thu, July 10, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us outside to explore the joys of gardening! We will plant seeds and make crafts that you can use to enhance your very own home garden! 7/10 Grass seed Pets 7/24 Craft Garden
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Science in the Summer: Be an Athletic Trainer
Thu, July 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central 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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Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, July 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
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Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, July 10, 2025
5:00 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, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in ROOM…
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Kid & Family Bird Walk in the Woodlands Cemetery
Thu, July 10, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us at the Woodlands Cemetery (4000 Woodland Ave.) for a kid/family-oriented bird walk! Local expert birders will teach us about birding & take us on a walk to point out our local birds! Walnut St. West Library will have brand new circulating birding backpacks to trial as well. The Free…
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Virtual Book Club for English Language Learners - Intermediate & Advanced
Fri, July 11, 2025
9:00 A.M.
Virtual
Please join us for a series of meetings on Zoom to talk about the book Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina by Michaela and Elaine DePrince. This memoir tells the fascinating story of a child from Sierra Leone who was adopted by an American couple at the age of four, and went on to…
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Family Storytime
Fri, July 11, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to Family Storytime with Librarian Kate! We'll read, sing, dance, and play! Storytime will take place in the garden outside of the library; inside during inclement weather.
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Eagles Eye Mobile at the Library
Fri, July 11, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
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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Eagles Eye Mobile at the Library
Fri, July 11, 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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Clark Park Storytime
Fri, July 11, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Bring a blanket & snack and meet us at 43rd St. & Chester Ave. near the Clark Park playground for stories, songs, fun & bubbles! In case of rain, storytime will be held at the Walnut Street West library at 201 South 40th Street; please check our socials for day-of updates. All ages…
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Infant and Toddler Storytime and Playgroup
Fri, July 11, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join Mr. John for an hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays, with a playgroup after, every Friday morning!
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Storytime with Mr. Paul
Fri, July 11, 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. "Knuffle Bunny" by Mo Willems This program is for Preschool age children.
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, July 11, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. This program has ASL interpretation. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street…
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Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, July 11, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen on Fridays at 10:30am for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime. Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from The William…
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Girls Who Code
Fri, July 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come be a part of our Girls Who Code Club at the library this summer. Join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. We will be using the 3rd - 5th grade curriculum supplied by Girls Who Code . This club will offer fun activities through a…
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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, July 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for Preschool Storytime every Friday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after Storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Family Storytime
Fri, July 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Description: Join Ms. Adrianna for stories, songs, and rhymes every Friday at 11am! This Storytime is best for children 3-5, but all family members are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, July 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more! For children ages 2 to 5, along with an adult caregiver. Siblings are always welcome. Daycares and other groups should call the library to arrange their own special appointment.
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Snakes Alive!
Fri, July 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Haverford Library
Join snake expert Scott Prior for a fun, interactive presentation of live snakes (all harmless) from around the world. We'll learn general information on types of snakes, their habits, care and conservation, and he will help dispel any negativity or fears. If you dare, you may be…
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Summer Break Video Game Hang
Fri, July 11, 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!