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Family Story Drumming with Julius Rivera
Tue, August 5, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Story drumming combines read-alouds with syllabic rhythms to offer an engaging way of experiencing the joy of drumming. Words and phrases are used as scaffolds to help participants access rhythm patterns. This way of learning reinforces musical skills and supports literacy and language…
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Coloring Cool Down
Wed, August 6, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Cool off in the library or on the front steps. Sometimes we’ll have markers and new coloring pages. Sometimes we’ll have sidewalk chalk and water painting. Afterwards, continue the chill out with a fresh library book.
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Claymobile: Pop-Up Youth Ceramics Studio
Wed, August 6, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join us for a pop-up ceramics workshop for youth! Learn the basics of working with clay to shape, paint, and glaze your own clay creation in this workshop led by The Clay Studio.
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Claymobile
Wed, August 6, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Every week enjoy a read-aloud story followed by a clay craft based on the theme of the story. Best suited for ages 4-7.
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Teen+ Summer Crafts!
Wed, August 6, 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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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Wed, August 6, 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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Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, August 6, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
From building challenges to arts and crafts and beyond, we will have a fun-filled Wednesday afternoon all summer long! This program will have activities for ages from 2 to 12.
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Face Painting and Balloon Art!
Wed, August 6, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Join us for some Summer of Wonder fun and laughter with Taffy Fun at the library! Face painting and balloon art will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the program ends at 3:50pm.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Wed, August 6, 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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Silent Book Club
Wed, August 6, 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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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, August 6, 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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Silent Book Club
Wed, August 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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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! Early readers are welcome to join in the fun…
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Eagles Eye Mobile at the Library
Thu, August 7, 2025
10:00 A.M.
David Cohen Ogontz 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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Summer Builders’ Club
Thu, August 7, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Want to build something amazing? Want to learn how to create with cardboard? Come learn with Leap how to build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 10:00am! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens - bring a friend!
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中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, August 7, 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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Summer Movie for the Family!
Thu, August 7, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us inside the cool air conditioning to watch a family-friendly movie. Popcorn will be served but feel free to bring a snack! June 26th / July 17th & 31st / August 7th
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Crafternoon
Thu, August 7, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Would you like to make artwork this summer? Come show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting. This program is intended for children 7 – 14 and their families. All materials provided - See you there! This program will run consistently on Thursday afternoons at 12:00 PM…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Thu, August 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Thursdays at 2 p.m. 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 Be a Health Scientist this summer! Science in the Summer is a fun, free STEM program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists! Participants will receive a lab book, stickers, and a pass to visit the Franklin Institute.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Thu, August 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Thursdays at 2 p.m. 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 Be a Health Scientist this summer! Science in the Summer is a fun, free STEM program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists! Participants will receive a lab book, stickers, and a pass to visit the Franklin Institute.
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Nutrition Classes
Thu, August 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for five weeks of nutrition classes. These will be fun lessons that include healthy snacks, storybook readings, and craft activities for children. Hosted by Jefferson + Einstein's A Better Start F.U.N. Program. This event will take place in The Central Children's Department…