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Weekly Summer Read-a-Thon
Thu, July 31, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Read books and earn prizes all summer long. Each week at Cecil B. Moore, we’ll have our all- ages reading lounge set up. Come early and pick some lo-fi beats to set the moo. We’ll set a summer-long reading goal and compete together to see if we can read enough to get an ice cream…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Thu, July 31, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Science in the Summer is a free, informal science program for children entering grades 2 - 6. Supported by GSK and offered in collaboration with The Franklin Institute, the goal of the program is to increase children's interest and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers…
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LEGO Club
Thu, July 31, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Create with LEGO and other building toys 3pm-4:45pm in the meeting room.
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Eagles Eye Mobile at the Library
Fri, August 1, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Widener Library
This summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision to Learn, is providing no-cost eye exams and glasses for children in grades K-12 who have previously failed a vision screening or are having vision problems. Visit the link below to schedule an exam appointment for your child (available…
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Storytime with Mr. Paul
Fri, August 1, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Holmesburg Library
Join Mr. Paul for some seasonal stories! Storybook film version of each book will be shown after each reading. Snacks and water provided during each program. “Harold and the Purple Crayon” by Crockett Johnson This program is for Preschool age children.
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Toddler Storytime with Miss Chelsea
Fri, August 1, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Join Miss Chelsea for storytime! We’ll read, sing, and play! This program is geared towards toddlers, but can be adapted for younger and older children. Every Friday at 11:00 AM - See you there!
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Summer Break Video Game Hang
Fri, August 1, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Compete against friends on PlayStation5 and Nintendo Switch. Every Friday at 11:00am until August 22nd - see you there!
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LEGO Club
Fri, August 1, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Fridays July 11, 18, 25 and August 1 & 8 Come build with us! We will have LEGO, DUPLO and other building materials available. Bring your imagination! Intended for ages 6-12, younger siblings welcome.
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Youth Summer Scares Book Club
Fri, August 1, 2025
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Horror stories aren’t just for Halloween! Join us to discuss the book “Hide and Seeker” by Daka Hermon and make your own marble maze. Attend without doing the reading, if you dare, but BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!!
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Club
Fri, August 1, 2025
3:15 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Come and play the trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh! Both new and seasoned players are welcomed. Staff will be present to teach the basics of the game. We'll have snacks and cards for you to use! Ages(9-18) - Fridays from 3:15 to 4:45pm until August 29th - See you there!
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Let's Explore Outer Space!
Sat, August 2, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us as we learn all about space through pictures, maps, stories, games, movement, crafts, and more!
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Kids’ Sensory Playtime
Mon, August 4, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Sensory play encourages children to explore and discover new sensations, materials, and experiences, fostering curiosity and learning. Activities will include using kinetic sand, clay, DIY fidget spinners, and sensory bins.
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Grab & Go Craft Bags
Mon, August 4, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Grab & Go Craft Bags Visit the library on select Mondays this summer to pick up a Grab & Go Craft bag for children in K-5th grade! Instructions are included in the bag. Supplies are limited and are first-come, first-served.
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Bead Craft Party!
Mon, August 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Join us and make some fun crafts with beads! Friendship bracelets, keychains, dolls, and more! Keep them or trade them with your friends or family! For children and teens
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Summer Book Club for Kids
Mon, August 4, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
Book Club: Do you want your child to read more this summer? Would you like them to sharpen their comprehension skills and imagination? Sign them up for the Summer Book Club! Every week they will read with peers and journal about the reading. At the end of the summer they will create a…
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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, August 5, 2025
10:30 A.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of unfavorable weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date…
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Claymobile: Pop-Up Youth Ceramics Studio
Tue, August 5, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join us for a pop-up ceramics workshop for youth! Learn the basics of working with clay to shape, paint, and glaze your own clay creation in this workshop led by The Clay Studio.
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Preschool Storytime and Open Play
Tue, August 5, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join Ms. Kate for books, songs, and dancing on Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30am ! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers. (Please call ahead to arrange a pre-school or day care visit).
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Teen Tuesdays!
Tue, August 5, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us for a Summer of creativity! Learn Crochet, create your own T-shirt using a heat press machine, sign up for raffle prizes, watch Anime Series and other activities in the Everything Teen Center located on the 2nd Flr.
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Board Games for Kids & Teens
Tue, August 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to play board games like Sorry, Candy Land, and many more! Games will be available to play on the children's side of the library. No large groups, please (10+ people) due to space constraints. Every Tuesday until August 19th. For children ages…