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Why? Wednesday: Marble Run
Wed, June 11, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for Why? Wednesday , where we will explore scientific concepts and embark on a variety of challenges. Today, there will be a marble run kit for you to design your own course.
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Youth Care Team
Wed, June 11, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us on Wednesdays May 14th, May 21st, and June 11th from 3:30 to 4 pm for a visit from the Youth Care Team! Supporting young people ages 13-21 years old with their mental, sexual, and reproductive wellness needs through confidential and non-judgmental education, counseling, and connection to…
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LEAP Into Science
Wed, June 11, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Haverford Library
Let's make DIY Slime! Unexpected ingredients transform the viscosity and texture, turning liquids and powders into slimy goopy fun! Decorate your own slime different colors and add charmes. Take your slime home and play with your slime while you meditate on the wonders of chemistry.
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Meeting the Mushrooms: An Intro to the Fascinating World of Fungi
Wed, June 11, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us as Christian Kustra of the Philadelphia Mycology Club introduces us to the magic of mushrooms and other fungi! The presentation will cover the basics of mycology (the study of fungi), how mushrooms grow, how to identify mushrooms in the wild, what purpose they serve in nature, what uses…
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, June 11, 2025
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, June 11, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteers Robin and Ted. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Craft & Create
Wed, June 11, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Calling all kids ages 7 - 14! Show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting every Wednesday at 3:30pm. All materials will be provided.
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, June 11, 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 to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, June 11, 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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Mindfulness Meditation | Practice Session
Wed, June 11, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in a beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, we will practice and discuss the benefits of mindful meditation. At least thirty minutes will be devoted to a guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, June 11, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
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Basic English Literacy
Thu, June 12, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue, 19142
Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic English literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills in English. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Thu, June 12, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Welsh Road Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. Our social worker is generally here for approximately 2 hours. If you have questions, you can email…
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, June 12, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.
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Storytime Adventures!
Thu, June 12, 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, June 12, 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, June 12, 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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Preschool Storytime and Play!
Thu, June 12, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Preschool Storytime and Play! 10:30 a.m. Join us for fun stories and songs followed by creative play! For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.
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Read Baby Read Preschool Storytime
Thu, June 12, 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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Digital Junkyard: Planet of the Vampires
Thu, June 12, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Assorted tech programming and exploration with Mr. Kamili, the "computer guy at the branch". Join us on the 2nd Thursday of the month! There will be a background screening of a film on the web platform, PlutoTV, from 11am to 1pm. (Also accessible online on any device from home.) The…