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Bird Walk
Thu, May 1, 2025
3:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the birds we see. Note: We'll meet at Columbus…
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Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, May 3, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular…
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Public Eye for Artists Event
Sat, May 3, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for stories, movement and live music with Public Eye: Artists for Animals. You will also have the opportunity to meet some pigeons thanks to The Philly Pigeon Rescue! Public Eye for Animals is a Philadelphia-based organization that teaches compassion for animals through the…
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SKULL KING with the PA Game Commission
Sat, May 3, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Discover what a skull can reveal! By examining the skulls of Pennsylvania mammals, you can uncover whether an animal is a predator or prey, carnivore or herbivore—just by the shape of its bones. Game Commission educators will guide you through hands-on exploration of real animal…
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Birding Basics
Mon, May 5, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
We will review the tools used while birding and for the identification of birds, as well as reviewing some bird foot adaptations.
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Philly Goat Project at the Pennypack Pier!
Tue, May 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library
Please join us and our friends from Philly Goat Project on Tuesday, May 6th for a live, interactive performance - starring goats! - outside on the Pier at Pennypack on the Delaware, followed by a goat parade and storywalk! Participants will also have an opportunity to…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, May 7, 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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Bird Walk
Thu, May 8, 2025
3:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the birds we see. Note: We'll meet at Columbus…
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Kids Spring Fling
Fri, May 9, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon featuring snakes, face painting, and other exciting activities!
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Fiesta de primavera en la biblioteca de Olney
Fri, May 9, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
¡Únase a nosotros para una tarde llena de diversión con serpientes, pintura facial y otras actividades emocionantes!
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Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, May 10, 2025
9:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular…
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Pet Adoption Day
Sat, May 10, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Are you looking for your furever friend, searching for your purrfect companion? Well, we won’t pussyfoot around! Dogs and cats will be available for adoption at Blackwell Regional Library! So put things on paws and hightail it on over; you just might find a new furry family…
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Make a Pet Rock Craft
Mon, May 12, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us and create a pet rock. For children ages 6+
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Bird Walk
Thu, May 15, 2025
3:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the birds we see. Note: We'll meet at Columbus…
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Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, May 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Please join Greater Olney Library and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular use,…
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Meet the Animal Insects! With Insectopia
Sat, May 17, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Stop by the library to meet six different animals. These invertebrates (no skeleton!) will show off their most interesting talents and if you want to, you can hold them in your hands. Come for the special opportunity to meet one of our incredible Pennsylvania Native Species! Find us in Meeting…
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Snakes Alive!
Mon, May 19, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Logan 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 dispell any negativity or fears. If you dare, you may…
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Insects vs. Arachnids
Tue, May 20, 2025
5:30 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Learn about and meet real live bugs with a local entomologist! Meet a tarantula and a hornworm caterpillar! Learn the difference between insects and other arthropods, help Ms. Chrissy build an insect on the felt board, and draw your own insect. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by…
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Philly Goat Project!
Tue, May 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Please join us and our friends from Philly Goat Project on Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 2 to 4pm for a live performace! Come out and meet these cuties. We will be in the back of the library by the playground. Rain date : Tuesday, May 27th, from 2:00-to 4pm Philly Goat Project is a…
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Bird Walk
Thu, May 22, 2025
3:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the birds we see. Note: We'll meet at Columbus…