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Snakes Alive!
Thu, July 24, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Join us as we host Scott Prior, who bringing some scaly friends in a thrilling interactive and informative presentation will educate the public about live snakes from around the world. We'll learn about different types of snakes, care, conservation, and habitats. All ages welcome, but…
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Bird Walk
Thu, July 24, 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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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 30, 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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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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Owl Pellet Dissection with The Center for Aquatic Sciences
Thu, July 31, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Owl Pellet Dissection: Owls are amazing birds of prey, but they have some weird habits around the dinner table. Follow along with the instructor as we learn a little more about these birds and figure out what owl pellets are, why owls make them, and finally, what’s inside!? This…
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Bird Walk
Thu, July 31, 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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Why Do Birds Collide With Buildings? A talk by Audubon's Keith Russell
Sat, August 2, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Why do birds collide with buildings? Most people love birds and the joy that they bring to our lives. But birds are in decline throughout the world. Here in the North America our wild bird populations are estimated to have declined by 29% since 1970 which translates to a loss of one in every…
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Birding Basics
Sat, August 2, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Who’s That Bird? Join us for a feather-filled adventure as we learn how to tell birds apart by their colors, beaks, and feet! After a short storytime, we’ll explore what makes each bird special, discover how they eat and live, and even try out some real birdwatching tools.
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Bird Hat Making Workshop: Part 1
Tue, August 5, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Parkway Central Library Room 108 5:30 - 7:30 PM Join Special Collections and the Art Department for this two-part workshop and leave with your very own giant bird hat! In part 1, using recycled materials we will sculpt cardboard hats into the shape of one of Philadelphia's…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, August 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Young readers are invited to share stories with Cene, a local certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Children can take turns of up to ten minutes reading aloud in a judgment free space. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Space may be limited; first come,…
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Exploring Nature at Lovett Memorial Library
Fri, August 8, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come explore nature right here at Lovett Library. This program will help all ages experience the natural world right in our own neighborhood. What can we find that is colorful, fuzzy, sticky, smooth or fragrant? Can we tune out the city traffic to hear a crow, red-bellied…
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Bartram’s Garden at the Library
Tue, August 12, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Our friends from Bartram’s Garden will come visit the library to share nature lessons, crafts and activities with our neighbors. Join us in the outdoor storycircle in nice weather or indoors at the children’s area activity tables in rain or excess heat.
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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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Who's That Bird? Birding Basics for Kids
Fri, August 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us for a feather-filled adventure as we learn how to tell birds apart by their colors, beaks and feet! After a short storytime, we'll explore what makes each bird special, discover how they eat and live, and even try some real birdwatching tools. This program is presented with the…
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Birding Bingo with the Pennsylvania Game Commission!
Sat, August 16, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a Birding Bingo scavenger hunt for children and their adults. There will also be birding coloring pages and give-aways and opportunities to learn more about the Pennsylvania Game Commision. The Pennsylvania Game Commission - your state wildlife agency – is…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, August 20, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Young readers are invited to share stories with Cene, a local certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Children can take turns of up to ten minutes reading aloud in a judgment free space. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Space may be limited; first come,…
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Bartram’s Garden at the Library
Tue, August 26, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Our friends from Bartram’s Garden will come visit the library to share nature lessons, crafts and activities with our neighbors. Join us in the outdoor storycircle in nice weather or indoors at the children’s area activity tables in rain or excess heat.
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, August 27, 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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Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends
Now through Sat, August 30, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
From June 2nd to August 30th, 2025, visit the Second Floor Gallery West at the Parkway Central Library to view the Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends exhibition. Birds have long captivated humankind with their graceful flight, unique plumage, and enchanting songs. Adapting to…
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Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends
Now through Sat, August 30, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
From June 2nd to August 30th, 2025, visit the Second Floor Gallery West at the Parkway Central Library to view the Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends exhibition. Birds have long captivated humankind with their graceful flight, unique plumage, and enchanting songs. Adapting to…