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Fun Fridays

Fri, July 25, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of play! Each week we’ll do a different activity whether it be games, movies, obstacle courses, or an outdoor activity. Ages 7-14 - This program will take place every Friday until August 15th. See you there!

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Game Day for Kids

Fri, July 25, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

Drop in for some games! Will it be board games or video games? Stop in and see! From 3-4:30 p.m. Family-friendly.

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Friday Gamer's Club

Fri, July 25, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Haverford Library

Join us for gaming and special treats! Play our Nintendo Switch and/or Playstation on the big screen or learn a new board game with a new friend. Every 2nd and 4th Friday of Gamer's Club is a Pizza Party for all. Open to all ages! 3:30 to 5:00 PM

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Switch Saturdays

Sat, July 26, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us every Saturday for Nintendo Switch games! We will take turns playing multiplayer games like MarioKart and Super Smash Bros on our TV. You can also bring your own Switch to play our games handheld. Don’t forget you can check out video games from the library! Please note,…

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Board Game Bonanza

Sat, July 26, 2025 2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Chess, Blockus, Jenga, Mastermind and other favorites at both the children’s and teen tables.

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Beginners)

Mon, July 28, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Beginners Level D&D Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game which relies on imagination and teamwork. Players gather together at a table using dice, miniature figurines, maps, game rules and their imaginations to tell an exciting story together. Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30…

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Chess Club for Kids!

Mon, July 28, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us each Monday from 4:00-4:45pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…

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Beyblades Training Club

Mon, July 28, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Train your body and mind to be the best Beyblades trainer. We will talk about the science behind the Beyblades and train to become the very best we can be. Some Beyblades will be provided, and feel free to bring your own supplies. This program will take place from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.,most…

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Summer Fun and Games!

Tue, July 29, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Summer Fun and Games! Tuesdays 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 Join us on select Tuesdays this summer to play games! We will play video games, board games and more! Program geared towards kids and teens. We cannot accommodate groups at this time.

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Board Games for Kids & Teens

Tue, July 29, 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. Every Tuesday until August 19th. For children ages…

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Teen Lounge Tuesdays

Tue, July 29, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join Blackwell Regional Library for the all-new Teen Tuesdays, now transformed into a Teen Lounge. Teens can drop in for video games, board games, monthly crafts, and more every Tuesday. It’s your space—come make it yours!

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Board Game Night

Tue, July 29, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Interested in a family or friend game night? Tired of the games you have at home? Want to meet new people and learn a new game? Board Game Night is for you! Come enjoy our selection of our board games at the Cobbs Creek Library. Held every Tuesday in the Community room from 5pm-6:30pm during the…

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Advanced)

Tue, July 29, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Advanced Level D&D Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game which relies on imagination and teamwork. Players gather together at a table using dice, miniature figurines, maps, game rules and their imaginations to tell an exciting story together. Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30…

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Chess Club for Adults

Tue, July 29, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Chess Club for Adults Join us on Tuesdays in the Humanities Department on the 2nd floor for an evening of chess from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with exceptions to holidays and early closures. Use one of our sets or bring your own. Participants should have basic knowledge of…

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Wonder Wednesdays

Wed, July 30, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.

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Wonder Win Wednesday

Wed, July 30, 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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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing

Thu, July 31, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!