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Preschool Storytime
Wed, November 12, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Experience fun and welcoming storytimes with books, laughter, songs to sing, and play. Best for families with children ages 0-5. Caregivers are required to be present during storytime
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, November 12, 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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Feeling Puzzled? All Day Puzzling!
Thu, November 13, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Everyday life can get stressful. Join us if you want to sort out your feelings and get lost in an awesome puzzle. Every Thursday, all day from 10am to 5 pm, we supply a puzzle on a communal table to Puzzle it out! We can also supply The New York Times crossword puzzles for your entertainment.…
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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup
Thu, November 13, 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.
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Play Group
Thu, November 13, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library
Join Ms. Meghan for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces for babies with caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play. Siblings welcome.
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Storytime Adventures!
Thu, November 13, 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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Storytime with the Geography Lady at Glen Foerd-Australia!
Thu, November 13, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Torresdale Library
Storytime with Torresdale Library, the Geography Lady, and Glen Foerd Would you like to see the world with your little one without leaving Philadelphia? Join the Geography Lady at Glen Foerd for a special series of around the world storytimes! We will be exploring five different countries…
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Family Storytime
Thu, November 13, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Paschalville Library
Join us for a storytime with fun activities for the whole family. Filled with stories, rhymes, songs, and activities meant to encourage literacy skills and child development. For children aged 6 and under. All ages are welcome!
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Clark Park Storytime
Fri, November 14, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Bring a blanket & snack and meet us at 43rd St. & Chester Ave. near the Clark Park playground for stories, songs, fun & bubbles! In case of rain, storytime will be held at the Walnut Street West library at 201 South 40th Street; please check our socials for day-of updates. All ages…
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, November 14, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Scout in Montgomery Auditorium for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. This program has ASL interpretation.
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Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, November 14, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen on Fridays at 10:30am for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime. Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from The William…
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Dance Together: Creative Movement Class
Fri, November 14, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Discover the joy of ballet with The Philadelphia Dance Academy ! This monthly series incorporates music, imagination, ballet vocabulary, and movement to introduce participants to the structure of dance class. This free program is recommended for children ages 2-4. This program series will…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial
Fri, November 14, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Fridays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Builder Club: For Kids of All ages
Fri, November 14, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs or anything you can build? If so, then stop by Builder Club to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks.
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Shabbat Sing Along with Folkshul
Sat, November 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Shabbat Sing Along with Folkshul Sept 20th, Oct 18th, Nov 15th, Dec 20th, Jan 17th Featuring favorite sing-along songs, instrument exploration, and movement activities to celebrate Shabbat, upcoming holidays, and the season. Designed for families with children ages 2-5 but all are welcome!
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Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, November 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
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Music for Tiny Friends Library Tour!
Sat, November 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kensington Library
It's a special Music for Tiny Friends Library Tour, one Saturday each month from October through March! All events are at 10:30 a.m. October 18: Lillian Marrero Library - 601 W Lehigh Ave ⭐ November 15: Kensington Library - 104 W Dauphin St ⭐ December 20: Richmond Library…
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Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, November 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, a certified therapy dog, to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Readers, both independent and learning, can practice reading skills with individual time allotted. Yes, you can just pet him too!
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Arte y Tradición: Taller Cultural de Toritos de Pucará
Sat, November 15, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Aprende sobre el origen y el significado de los emblemáticos Toritos de Pucará , figuras de cerámica originarias de Puno, Perú, que simbolizan protección, prosperidad y buena fortuna en los hogares andinos. Tras una breve introducción y la…
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Art and Tradition: Cultural Workshop on the Toritos de Pucará
Sat, November 15, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Learn about the origin and meaning of the iconic Toritos de Pucará , ceramic figures from Puno, Peru, that symbolize protection, prosperity, and good fortune in Andean homes. After a brief introduction and a short video about this tradition, participants will paint their own Torito using…