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Library Playgroup

Fri, May 23, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

We’ve filled our meeting room with toys good for a range of ages. Come and socialize in the comfort of the library! Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766. Fridays at 10:00 AM

Family Programs

Storytimes

Children

Dance Me a Story

Sat, May 24, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Listen, move, and learn at this special interactive story time with The Rock School for Dance! Explore the joy of movement and storytelling with master educator, Jessica Kilpatrick as she brings the tale of The Story Orchestra to life at the Charles Santore Library! This program is intended for…

Other Great Programs

Music and Movement Storytime

Sat, May 24, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.

Amateur (HAM) Radio Testing Session (Philadelphia Volunteer Examiners)

Sat, May 24, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement at Parkway Central Library

This event is an Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner (VE) Session hosted by the Free Library Amateur Radio Club and the Philly VEs. Available for anyone who wishes to take a US FCC Amateur Radio exam. All license classes (Technician, General, and Amateur Extra) are available to…

Technology

Dance Me a Story

Sat, May 24, 2025 12:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Listen, move, and learn at this special interactive story time with The Rock School for Dance! Explore the joy of movement and storytelling with master educator, Jessica Kilpatrick as she brings the tale of The Story Orchestra to life at the South Philadelphia Library! This program is intended…

Other Great Programs

Builder Club: For Kids of All ages

Tue, May 27, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Haverford 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.

Family Programs

Pajama Storytime!

Tue, May 27, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Wear your coziest pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this evening storytime. We'll read books and sing songs and rhymes in the Story Hour Room. This event is recommended for children 3 to 8 years old.

Family Programs

Storytimes

Library Playgroup

Fri, May 30, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

We’ve filled our meeting room with toys good for a range of ages. Come and socialize in the comfort of the library! Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766. Fridays at 10:00 AM

Family Programs

Storytimes

Children

Music and Movement Storytime

Sat, May 31, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.

Monthly Book Club

Wed, June 4, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us to discuss books and life and eat snacks! This book club is ideal for fourth through sixth graders. Copies of each book will be available to check out at the reference desk.

School Age

Family Programs

Treasures from the Literature Vault

Thu, June 5, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…

Exhibition: The Voices of Sisterly Affection

Now through Thu, June 5, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Philadelphia's motto was officially expanded to "The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection" by the efforts of the godmother of Black Music Month, Dyana Williams. To continue amplifying the female voice in discussions about our city, SIMBY Presents: The Voices of…

Music and Movement Storytime

Sat, June 7, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.

Music and Movement Storytime

Sat, June 14, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.

Performance & Parade with Philly Goat Project!

Mon, June 16, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Please join us and our friends from Philly Goat Project on Monday, June 16th for a live, interactive performance - starring goats! - outside in Shakespeare Park at 10:30am, followed by a goat parade and storywalk! Participants will also have an opportunity to meet the goats and…

Storytimes

Music and Movement Storytime

Sat, June 21, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.

Pajama Storytime!

Tue, June 24, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Family Programs

Storytimes

Music and Movement Storytime

Sat, June 28, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.

Storytimes

Treasures from the Literature Vault

Thu, July 10, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Treasures from the Literature Vault

Thu, August 7, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library