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Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, May 10, 2025
9:00 A.M.
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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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Ants on a Log Concert
Mon, May 12, 2025
4:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Join the library for a fun concert outback in the playground on May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness. Full of humor and harmony, Ants concerts are…
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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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Urban gardening with native plants
Mon, May 19, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Whether your landscape is a rooftop deck, sidewalk in front of a row home, strip of grass or small yard, you can have a native plant garden in Philadelphia. Landscaping with native plants is one of the most impactful choices we can make to help heal our environment, offset effects of climate…
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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…
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Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, May 24, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Penn Treaty Park
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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Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, May 24, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia's Fishtown Community Library and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! This walk will begin at Penn Treaty Park, 1301 N. Beach Street - meet at the entrance near the wooden sign. We plan to stay out for 1 hour, and walk mostly on…
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The Center for Aquatic Sciences: Ocean of Color
Tue, May 27, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Red, yellow, orange, green, and blue—these colors aren't just found in rainbows; they are indicators of our ocean's health! Join us to explore how these vibrant hues reveal the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems and what lives there.
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Squid Dissection with the Center for Aquatic Sciences
Wed, May 28, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Take a deep dive into the world of aquatic invertebrates as we explore the characteristics of these strange animals and examine one up close. For every 2 students the dissection will include 1 squid and a set of tools. This program is free and open to the public yet space is limited. …
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Bird Walk
Thu, May 29, 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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Family Storytime at Penn Treaty Park
Sat, May 31, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz at Penn Treaty Park on Saturday, May 31 at 12:30pm for Family Storytime - stories, songs and movement for kids 6 & under and their families! We will meet in the main field - look for the yellow wagon. Please bring your own blanket or other seating if you'd rather not sit on…
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Bird Walk
Thu, June 5, 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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Bird Walk
Thu, June 12, 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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Kid's Gardening Club
Thu, June 12, 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! 6/12 Seed Bombs 6/26 Sundials 7/10 Grass seed Pets 7/24 Craft Garden
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Bird Walk
Thu, June 19, 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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Bird Walk
Thu, June 26, 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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Kid's Gardening Club
Thu, June 26, 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! 6/26 Sundials 7/10 Grass seed Pets 7/24 Craft Garden
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Wednesdays of Wonder: Snake Party with Scott Prior!
Wed, July 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Attend our first of four Wednesdays of Wonder programs: Join snake expert Scott Prior to meet his favorite scaly friends as they visit the library. He'll share interesting facts about snake behaviors and habitats, and answer your questions. If you are brave enough, you can pet one! For all…
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Bird Walk
Thu, July 10, 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…