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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, May 28, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Young readers are invited to share stories with Cene, a local certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Children can take turns of up to ten minutes reading aloud in a judgment free space. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Space may be limited; first come,…
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Read Baby Read Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 29, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join Ms. Susan for interactive stories, songs and fingerplays for preschoolers to enjoy. Stay afterwards and explore our play space areas.
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Storytime Adventures!
Thu, May 29, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event…
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中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, May 29, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧！ Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup
Thu, May 29, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Calling all babies, toddlers and twos! Librarian Rachel will lead families in stories, songs, tickles, bounces, bubbles and maybe a few peek-a-boos! Afterwards, families can stay in our community room to explore baby toys and socialize. Older siblings welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible…
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“Mommy’s Khimar” Presented by the Enchantment Theatre Company
Thu, May 29, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
With expressive masks, life-size puppets, original music, and imaginative scenic effects, Enchantment Theatre Company brings to life “Mommy’s Khimar” by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow. In this story, a Black, Muslim girl imagines all the things she can be in her mother’s…
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Clark Park Storytime
Fri, May 30, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Bring a blanket & snack and meet us at 43rd St. & Chester Ave. near the Clark Park playground for stories, songs, fun & bubbles! In case of rain, storytime will be held at the Walnut Street West library at 201 South 40th Street; please check our socials for day-of updates. All ages…
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Family Storytime
Fri, May 30, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Description: 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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Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, May 30, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Friday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is for babies and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, May 30, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for Preschool Storytime every Friday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after Storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Artsy Craftsy Storytime
Sat, May 31, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs and scarves in our community room. After storytime, stay for a craft. The last storytime of every month will be a STEM craft!
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Arts & Crafts: Moving with Creativity
Sat, May 31, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library
"Moving with Creativity" is an arts and crafts workshop for children that encourages creativity, self-expression, and appreciation for the art of movement. The workshop, created from the book, "This Book May Make You Do Things!" encourages children to create works of…
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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.
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“Mommy’s Khimar” Presented by the Enchantment Theatre Company
Sat, May 31, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
With expressive masks, life-size puppets, original music, and imaginative scenic effects, Enchantment Theatre Company brings to life “Mommy’s Khimar” by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow. In this story, a Black, Muslim girl imagines all the things she can be in her mother’s…
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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, June 2, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…
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Meet the Author! Andrea Tsurumi
Mon, June 2, 2025
10:45 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for a visit with local author and illustrator Andrea Tsurumi! From Accident! and Crab Cake to Mr. Watson’s Chickens , their beloved books are packed with hilarious visuals and amusing, thought-provoking stories. Andrea will read their picture books, talk about their experience…
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Family Storytime and Playgroup
Mon, June 2, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us for an all ages storytime and playgroup every Monday. There will be songs, stories, and a ton of fun! Storytime will be followed with fun playgroup!
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime!
Mon, June 2, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Read, Baby, Read storytime on Monday mornings at 11:30am. Stay after storytime for playtime! Intended for babies and toddlers ages 0-2, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event will be held indoors on the library's 3rd floor, accessible…
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Meet the Author! Andrea Tsurumi
Mon, June 2, 2025
3:45 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us for a visit with local author and illustrator Andrea Tsurumi! From Accident! and Crab Cake to Mr. Watson’s Chickens , their beloved books are packed with hilarious visuals and amusing, thought-provoking stories. Andrea will read their picture books, talk about their experience…
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Twilight Tales Family Story Time
Mon, June 2, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Monday at the library for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family! Program is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families!