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Life at Sea!
Wed, July 23, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
The Museum of the American Revolution presents: Life at Sea! Climb aboard as we learn about life on a privateer ship, including what a sailor might have eaten, what his job might have been, and how he would have passed the time. Meet some of the Revolution’s most famous sailors. All…
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Wonder Wednesdays (STEAM)
Wed, July 23, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Explore the wonderful world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math this July! Join us every Wednesday in July for some fun with STEAM. There will be Robots, magnets, slime and so much more!
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Teen+ Summer Crafts!
Wed, July 23, 2025
1:00 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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LEGO Construction Zone
Wed, July 23, 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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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Wed, July 23, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Kingsessing 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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Summer Lunches for Kids
Wed, July 23, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 15th @ 1:30 pm Free lunches are available for children up to 18 years old, provided by Nutritional Development Services. All meals must be eaten onsite. We cannot accommodate groups.
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Miss Molly's Singin' Scholars
Wed, July 23, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Miss Molly’s music classes introduce kids to new instruments in person as well as age-appropriate folksongs and fun pop/rock songs alongside children's music. Each class is approximately 45 minutes and children's instruments are provided so everyone can join in making music! This…
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Wonder Win Wednesday
Wed, July 23, 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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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Wed, July 23, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Science in the Summer 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, and 8/13 - Call 215-685-0498 or stop in to Register Science in the Summer is proud to return to Welsh Road. Join us on select Wednesdays at 3PM for an exploration around a Health Science theme and experiment and get to practice new and…
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Anime & Manga Club
Wed, July 23, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us at the library for our summer Anime & Manga Club! Discuss, read, or watch your favorite Anime and Manga. This program is for Teens (Ages 13-18). Held in the Community Room every Wednesday from 3pm-4pm during the month of July.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Wed, July 23, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Science in the Summer July 2, 9,16, 23, and 30 from 3-4 PM. No registration required. 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…
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Builder's Club
Wed, July 23, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Drop in and build! We have Magnatiles, LEGOs, and more! Bring your imagination! From 3-4:30 p.m.
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Procrastinator's Summer Reading Club
Wed, July 23, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
​Don't wait until the last week of August to do your required summer reading! Join us to set goals and tackle a little reading each week -- and have a chance to win summer reading prizes! Wednesdays at 3:30 pm, June 25th - August 20th
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Silent Book Club
Wed, July 23, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Need a recommendation to complete your Summer Reading Log? Don't hestitate to ask Librarian Kate for a good book and join other children in Silent Book Club for a chance to read a Summer Reading Prize!
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Silent Book Club
Wed, July 23, 2025
4:00 P.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Let's read to ourselves, together! Whether it's your prize book from joining Sumer of Wonder, assigned reading from a teacher, or something interesting you picked up on your way into the room, we'd love to read beside you! Audiobook with headphones welcome. Located in the…
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Eagles Eye Mobile at the Library
Thu, July 24, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
This summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision to Learn, is providing no-cost eye exams and glasses for children in grades K-12 who have previously failed a vision screening or are having vision problems. Visit the link below to schedule an exam appointment for your child (available…
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Do You Know the Dala Horse? Scandinavian Storytelling with the American Swedish Historical Museum
Thu, July 24, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Whether they are big or small, Dala horses are one of the most recognizabe symbols of Sweden. Get to know this traditional Swedish art form through a storytime, activities, and a Dala horse art project. This program is led by the American Swedish Historical Museum. For children ages 6 - 12…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Thu, July 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Roxborough Library
We are happy to offer Science in the Summer this year. Join us on select Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. for an exploration around a Health Science theme. We'll experiment and get to practice new and experienced science skills. For children Grades in 2-6. No preregistration is…
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Snakes Alive!
Thu, July 24, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Join us as we host Scott Prior, who bringing some scaly friends in a thrilling interactive and informative presentation will educate the public about live snakes from around the world. We'll learn about different types of snakes, care, conservation, and habitats. All ages welcome, but…
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Summer Lunches for Kids
Thu, July 24, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 15th @ 1:30 pm Free lunches are available for children up to 18 years old, provided by Nutritional Development Services. All meals must be eaten onsite. We cannot accommodate groups.