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LEAP Chess Club at Whitman Library
Wed, September 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Learn how to play or practice your skills at Whitman Lirary's new Chess Club! This weekly program is part of LEAP, the Free Library's after-school program. No groups, please, due to limited space. Every Wednesday fro 3:00 to 4:45 PM! For Kids ages 7 and up - and Teens!
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Musicopia's Afro-Brazilian Music Assembly!
Wed, September 24, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Celebrate Hispanic heritage Month with us! Ologundê performs a diverse repertoire which includes the rituals associated with candomblé, a synthesis of the Yoruba and Catholic religions in which various orixás (gods) are invoked; the breathtaking capoeira martial arts dance;…
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Experiment Wednesday - Oobleck
Wed, September 24, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
Every Wednesday we'll conduct a new experiment. Join us this week for color experiments. We'll set up a rainbow walk and see what happens when the colors meet. Paints will be available for further mixing experiments. For preschool and school-age kids.
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Jewelry-Making & Arts-and-Crafts (all ages)
Wed, September 24, 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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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, September 24, 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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Family Storytime at Glen Foerd!
Thu, September 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Torresdale Library
Enjoy story time at the historic and beautiful Glen Foerd mansion. For ages 1 to 5 with an accompanying adult. Presented by Torresdale and Welsh Rd Libraries! Hope to see you there! Thursdays, September 11 and 25 Glen Foerd is located at 5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114, 215-632-5330…
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Family Storytime at Glen Foerd!
Thu, September 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Welsh Road Library
Enjoy story time at the historic and beautiful Glen Foerd mansion. For ages 1 to 5 with an accompanying adult. Presented by Torresdale and Welsh Rd Libraries! Hope to see you there! Thursdays, September 11 and 25 Glen Foerd is located at 5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114, 215-632-5330…
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Calm in the Storm: Practical Strategies for Managing Stress
Thu, September 25, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join UPENN's Nursing Students as they teach practical ways to calm your mind, relax your body, and find your balance—no matter what life throws at you. This program is free and open to the public and will be held in Room 108 at Parkway Central Library.
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Lego and Building Club
Thu, September 25, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Join us for a Lego and Building Club! Build something for the week's theme or from your own imagination. We will have Lego and other building materials available, including Duplo for younger builders. This activity is intended for children ages 2 - 12 years old. Parents and caregivers are…
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Engineering Thursday: Paper Planes
Thu, September 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
It's engineering Thursday! This week, we will explore aerodynamics, velocity and other scientific forces through various paper airplane designs. For preschool and school-age kids.
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Sew Cute!
Thu, September 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Thursdays at 3:30 pm: Sew Cute! Join us every Monday for Sew Cute! Sewing for Kids and Tweens. Miss Melissa will work with kids and tweens on basic sewing skills using a sewing machine. Participants do not need to show up every week. Projects will be provided.
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Crafternoon for Kids
Thu, September 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Kids of all ages are welcome to join us for fun craft creations. Even the littlest littles can color and have fun at the library.
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Chess Club
Thu, September 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Do you like to play chess? Do you want to learn how to play, or how to play better? Come for a friendly game of chess. All level players are welcome and some instruction will be provided. This club is best for school-age players. Meets most Thursdays.
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What's Under the Museum
Thu, September 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
The Museum of the American Revolution presents Revolution at the Library! What's Under the Museum. Do you love history? So do we! Go behind the scenes with museum staff to discover cool artifacts from the past, and hear the exciting stories they can tell us. In this…
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Jewelry Club
Thu, September 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Frankford Library
Join us to make fun and creative jewelry including friendship bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and more! Supplies and instruction will be provided. For school-aged children.
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Library Playgroup
Fri, September 26, 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
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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial
Fri, September 26, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Fridays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Exploring Nature at Lovett Memorial Library
Fri, September 26, 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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Origami and Paper Crafts Club
Fri, September 26, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Each week we will feature a new origami sculpture or other craft for us to learn to make together! This program is intended for children ages 5 - 12 years old, Parents and caregivers are welcome to participate. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a separate visit. Fridays from…
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Fun Friday!
Fri, September 26, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Every Friday from 3:00-4:30, we will have Nintendo Switch, board games, and snacks in the Children's Department. Hang out in the library after school and end your week right! This is intended for school-age children and their families.