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Summer Break Video Game Hang
Fri, August 15, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Compete against friends on PlayStation5 and Nintendo Switch. Every Friday at 3:00pm - see you there!
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Club
Fri, August 15, 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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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Sat, August 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West 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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Kids’ Sensory Playtime
Mon, August 18, 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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Drop In Crafts
Mon, August 18, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Drop in for a summer-themed craft! All supplies provided. From 2-3 p.m.
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Family Movies at Whitman - The Princess Diaries
Mon, August 18, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us every Monday in July and August for a screening of a family-friendly movie. No camp groups permitted at this program due to limited space. Children under 7 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult while at the library. Movie schedule is subject to change without notice. Movie…
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Kid's Game Zone!
Mon, August 18, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
On Mondays this summer, a selection of tabletop games for kids will be set out in the children's area. From 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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End of Summer Reading Party
Mon, August 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Summer of Wonder may be ending, but the fun at the library continues! Choose a free giveaway book, grab some water ice, make a craft, and play some board games. This event is for children, teens, and their families.
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August Adult Book Club - The Night Watchman
Mon, August 18, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
*July Meeting Postponed to August* Join us for our Adult Book Club as we read and discuss The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich. Limited library copies will be available at the librarian's desk for participants. Please come to the meeting ready for discussion! Meeting time 6-7:00pm.
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Board Games for Kids & Teens
Tue, August 19, 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. For children ages 5-12, teens and their families.…
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Hands on Cooking Class
Tue, August 19, 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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Goodbye Summer and Hello Back-to-School: Bookbag Giveaway and Cookout
Tue, August 19, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
After our awesome Summer its time to go back to School, kids can receive a free backpack filled with school supplies (while supplies last) and have a cookout to saying goodbye to Summer. Let's get excited for the new school year!
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Crafternoon!
Tue, August 19, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
On Tuesdays this summer, a variety of craft supplies will be set out for kids to explore and create with. In the children's area from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Kids can Cook with Ms. Kate
Tue, August 19, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
"Kids Can Cook Ms.Kate" and learn about cooking and baking techniques with your children's librarian, Ms. Kate. "Kids can Cook with Ms. Kate" happens on the 1st and 3rd of the month at 4-5:30 pm . Participants will work in teams and then eat the…
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Online Games with Mafia.gg
Tue, August 19, 2025
5:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Learn how to play this online, text-based version of the classic whodunnit party game, Mafia. Players are secretly assigned roles as they try to identify the other team before it’s too late. Learn how to play the game in person or join us online. This is a teen+ rated game. Please contact…
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CADEKids Summer Library Series
Wed, August 20, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us each Wednesday in the month of August for a children's program centered around decision making, conflict resolution skills, goal setting, STEM and art. This program is sponsored by CADEkids. CADEkids mission is to support youth k-12 with caring mentors, fun activities and various…
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LEGO Construction Zone
Wed, August 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Grab your hard hats and get ready for an afternoon of building at South Philadelphia Library! Construction Zone is back and will continue every Wednesday at 1pm until the end of summer. We have plenty of LEGOs to share, so all you need is your imagination!
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Teen+ Summer Crafts!
Wed, August 20, 2025
2:00 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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Wonder Win Wednesday
Wed, August 20, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Every Wednesday in June! Want to go on an adventure, build a world of fantasy and wonder or play in a video game or learn chess and play checkers? Come along and let’s tell stories and go on adventures together. Let’s explore role-playing games and video or make our own adventures.
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Holmesburg Anime Club-BINGO!
Wed, August 20, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Come to the Anime Club and play Anime Bingo. It’s a chance to win a Bluetooth speaker. Candy provided. For more information, contact the library at 215-685-8756.