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Juneteenth Event: Introduction to Black American Sign Language (BASL) with Tempest Cooper
Sat, June 14, 2025
2:00 P.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Join Tempest Cooper in an interactive, educational and culturally enriching experience. We will be reading children’s books in Black American Sign Language (BASL) and participating in a Juneteenth activity. Children and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn sign…
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Performance & Parade with Philly Goat Project!
Mon, June 16, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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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…
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Family Storytime and Playgroup
Mon, June 16, 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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Kids’ Sensory Playtime
Mon, June 16, 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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Summer of Wonder Kickoff Block Party
Mon, June 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Haverford Library
Join us in celebration of community and summer reading at the Haverford Library's Kickoff Summer of Wonder Block Party on Monday, Monday June 16th from 11:00am-6:00pm. Enjoy a host of community partners such as DBHIDS, The Treehouse Book Mobile, Penn Nurses, the Food Trust, Unpopularly…
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime!
Mon, June 16, 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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Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 4:00-4:45pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
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Bubbles and Rainbows: A Family Pride Event
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join the Blackwell Library community for an evening celebrating Pride! This event features a special performance by world-renowned bubble expert and magician, Meadow Perry. After the show, families can enjoy snacks, Pride-themed crafts, and browse a selection of books chosen by our librarians.…
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Preschool Storytime and Open Play
Tue, June 17, 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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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, June 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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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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Toddler Storytime- Outside!
Tue, June 17, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Meet us at the Goat Statue in Rittenhouse Square! Join Library Staff on Tuesdays for toddler storytime, now outside when weather permits! We will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and follow up with a special toddler playtime!
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Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Tue, June 17, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
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Baby and Toddler Playtime!
Tue, June 17, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Play, talk, sing and explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. This program is intended for babies and toddlers along with parents, grandparents or caregivers. We will be meeting in the Storyhour Room.
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Summer of Wonder Kick-Off Party with The Philly Goat Project
Tue, June 17, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Kids and teens are invited to the library to kick-off the Summer of Wonder with The Goat Project and Taffy the Entertainer! Enjoy a story walk with the goats and free food and drink. Taffy will offer face-painting and balloon animals for children. While you're here, make sure to sign up for…
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Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Summer Reading Kickoff
Tue, June 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join us to celebrate & commemorate the continued struggle for black liberation. Juneteenth flag-making, music, pretzels and water ice, our summer reading kickoff, giveaway prizes & more! We’ll explore the meaning of Juneteenth, its local significance, and the symbolism behind the…
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Interactive Book Reading & Books and Blankets
Tue, June 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Join us for two magical reading experiences! Kids will move and groove, use their voices, build confidence and discover how they can be heroes during an interactive reading of The Whimsical Patrol Car . This reading will be followed by Books and Blankets which includes light snacks and stories.…
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Play Trunk Fun
Tue, June 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us for creative play using the items in our play themed play trunk . For children ages 4+
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Snakes Alive!
Tue, June 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for an interactive presentation of live snakes (all harmless) from around the world! Snake expert Scott Prior will share information on snake types, habits, and diet, and help dispel any negativity or fears. If you dare, you may be able to touch one! No large groups permitted due to…
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Hands on Cooking Class
Tue, June 17, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Join Snap-Ed PA and help prepare a tasty meal. Learn about the food that you are making, basic cooking skills and general information about how to eat a healthy diet. Best suited for school age children and their families.
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LEAP into Fun!
Tue, June 17, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join the LEAP team for craft and construction projects in our Story Hour Room. All ages (12 and under) are welcome! The Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP) offers K-12 out-of-school programming that fosters an inclusive, informal learning environment for children,…