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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Sat, December 6, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Have you ever read to a dog? Now is your chance! Young readers and children who are learning to read can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog named Beau from Comfort Caring Canines. Beau the dog will be accompanied by his handler. Space is limited—first come, first…
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Claymobile Creations
Mon, December 8, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children and families are invited to create their own piece of art with teaching artists from the Claymobile! Join us on the following dates in 2026! - 1/5/26, 2/2/26, 3/2/26, 4/6/26
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Mr. Bey’s Builders Club
Mon, December 8, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Want to build something amazing? Want to learn how to create with cardboard? Come learn with LEAP how to build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 3:30 pm! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens!
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Tuesday STEM Experiments!
Tue, December 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Paschalville Library
Each week, learn about new concepts in science, technology, engineering, or math in fun hands-on experiments. Learn about robots, magnets, volcanoes, slime, and more!
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Bartram’s Garden at the Library
Tue, December 9, 2025
3:30 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 chilly weather.
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Brazilian Adventure
Tue, December 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Bushrod Library
Minas introduces students to the country of Brazil through its music, Samba and Bossa Nova. After performing examples of Brazilian music and presenting historic, geographical and educational references, they introduce Brazil’s famous festival Carnaval, demonstrating authentic…
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Rock Climbing and Open Play
Tue, December 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Get ready to jump, crawl and run at the Cecil B Moore Library. Use our rock climbing wall, weights, resistance bands and pull up bars! Don't miss this chance to challenge yourself and have a blast with friends. In addition to using our rock climbing wall, you can build structures with…
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Kid’s Sewing Club
Tue, December 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us in the Children's Room as we explore a variety of hand-sewing techniques and stitches. Design and create pouches, stuffed toys, cross stitch patterns, accessories, and more! This program is for school-aged children.
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Writing The Worst Play Ever
Tue, December 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
This multi-session program celebrates drawing as a form of storytelling by guiding students through the process of creating a story from beginning to end, developing character, plot, and conflict, and presenting their story in sequence with storyboard panels. These programs are hosted by Mr.…
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Twilight Tales Family Story Time
Tue, December 9, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Tuesday at the library for an interactive Storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that are fun for the whole family!
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Languages of Philadelphia: Japanese | 日本語ファミリーストーリータイム
Wed, December 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Bilingual Japanese Family Storytime Have you ever wanted to learn another language? Join us at Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special Japanese storytime! Part of our Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under and…
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Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, December 10, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.
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Jewelry-Making & Arts-and-Crafts (all ages)
Wed, December 10, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Children of all ages, their caregivers, and teens are invited for a weekly make-and-take craft. Activities will include jewelry-making, DIY fancy pens, clay, print-making, and paper crafts.
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Gianna Scipione Author Visit with Teddy, the Therapy Dog
Wed, December 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Meet the author of Brave Buddy's Big Mission and get to meet Teddy, a therapy dog. Gianna Scipione writes stories that wag their tails straight into your heart. Inspired by the real-life facility dog at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Brave Buddy's Big Mission is…
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Kid's Nature Club
Thu, December 11, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Kid's Gardening Club is now Kid's Nature Club! Come join us in the children's room for crafts and activities with an emphasis on nature and sustainability.
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Animal Tales with the Philadelphia Zoo
Thu, December 11, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Each month, Charles L. Durham Library will be hosting the Philadelphia Zoo! Come listen to a story read by the librarian. Then, meet an animal from the story and discover and learn more about the animal with knowledgeable educators of the Philadelphia Zoo. Come by every month to see which animal…
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Family Storytime
Fri, December 12, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
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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Builder Club: For Kids of All ages
Fri, December 12, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs or anything you can build? If so, then stop by Builder Club to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks.
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Fun Fridays
Fri, December 12, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us on Fridays for crafts, science experiments, or games! This program is for school age children, beginning at 3 p.m
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Friday Arts and Crafts
Fri, December 12, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Paschalville Library
End your week with a fun arts and crafts activity! Each week will feature a different craft themed around a different book in our collection.