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Celebrate Independence Day withThe Geography Lady, Alycia Larson
Thu, July 3, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
People from around the world have moved to the United States and made it their home. Learn how different culturs have shaped America, and how other countries celebrate their own independence days. For young children and their families.
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Block Party!
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for some free play with good, old fashioned wooden blocks. We will also create structures from cardboard boxes and tape! For preschooler through school age children, along with their families and caregivers. 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
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Music with Ms. Molly!
Thu, July 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Ms. Molly's music sessions are based on music appreciation, learning rhythms, incorporating elements of early childhood education into music, and are most of all, fun! Classes are themed around various children's interests found in music. This summer we'll be singing about…
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Graphic Novel Club
Fri, July 11, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Do you love reading graphic novels? Do you like talking about what you've read? Then join us for general discussions of graphic novels, manga, and comics. Light snacks will be provided. Most Fridays, June 20 - August 15, from 3:00 - 4:30. For tweens and teens.
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Brains and Biases
Mon, July 14, 2025
5:15 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
This workshop will provide the opportunity to unpack your own personal biases and address how they interact with others in their world. All humans are hard-wired to have biases, but we do not have to believe or act upon those initial thoughts. Terms discussed include stereotypes, bias,…
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Stop the Bleed Training
Tue, July 15, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
In under 1 hour, you can learn to save a life. Average time it takes someone to bleed to death: 3 - 5 minutes Average time for first responders to arrive: 7 - 10 minutes Trauma-related deaths worldwide due to bleeding: 40% Participants will receive formal Stop the Bleed training,…
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Raptor Jawns!
Tue, July 15, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Prepare to be awestruck as Raptor Jawns brings the majestic world of birds of prey to life! Get an up close and personal introduction to two remarkable feathered guests: a Red-Tailed Hawk and an Eastern Screech Owl. Get a close look at these powerful birds and learn about their roles in the…
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Storytime with Ms. Prather
Thu, July 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Celebrate all things summer with stories, songs, rhymes, dance and play. Best for infants through preschool aged children, along with their caregivers. Groups must reserve their spot in advance by calling the library.
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Fungi Futures: Mycelium as a Biodegradable Material
Mon, July 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Are you curious to learn how industry can become more eco-friendly? Join Christian Kustra, mechanical engineer and volunteer at the Philadelphia Mycology Club, for an overview of mycelium biomaterials, covering their sustainability, properties, and current industry applications.
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Do You Know the Dala Horse? Scandinavian Storytelling with the American Swedish Historical Museum
Thu, July 24, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Whether they are big or small, Dala horses are one of the most recognizabe symbols of Sweden. Get to know this traditional Swedish art form through a storytime, activities, and a Dala horse art project. This program is led by the American Swedish Historical Museum. For children ages 6 - 12…
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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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Birding Storytime
Thu, July 31, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
The Pennsylvania Game Commission, our state's wildlife agency, will be leading a special storytime program all about birds! Children will learn about bird behavior through stories, crafts and an outside bird walk around the library's garden. For young children and their families.
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Family Story Drumming with Julius Rivera
Tue, August 5, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Story drumming combines read-alouds with syllabic rhythms to offer an engaging way of experiencing the joy of drumming. Words and phrases are used as scaffolds to help participants access rhythm patterns. This way of learning reinforces musical skills and supports literacy and language…
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Story Adventures with Thembi Palmer
Thu, August 7, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Through puppets, expressive movement, dance, yoga, and instruments, children will actively participate in stories that come alive with props, songs and imaginative play. This program is best for preshoolers age 5 and under along with their caregiver.
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Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party!
Fri, August 8, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Celebrate all the fantastic reading you've done this summer with a movie, pizza, face painting, and the raffle drawing for the Summer Reading grand prize! Talented face painter Jane Lashner will be with us. This program is for pre-school aged children and older, plus their families and…