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Library Playgroup
Thu, July 31, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Kids under 5 and their caregivers can come and socialize in the comfort of the library! We will have age-appropriate toys set out to encourage creativity, group play, and motor skill development. Meets most Thursdays in the downstairs meeting room, please use the Midvale entrance…
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Weekly Summer Read-a-Thon
Thu, July 31, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Read books and earn prizes all summer long. Each week at Cecil B. Moore, we’ll have our all- ages reading lounge set up. Come early and pick some lo-fi beats to set the moo. We’ll set a summer-long reading goal and compete together to see if we can read enough to get an ice cream…
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Clark Park Storytime
Fri, August 1, 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 & Playgroup
Fri, August 1, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for Preschool Storytime every Friday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after Storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, August 1, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more! For children ages 2 to 5, along with an adult caregiver. Siblings are always welcome. Daycares and other groups should call the library to arrange their own special appointment.
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Summer Storytime Special!
Fri, August 1, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Join Ms. Sa-de all summer for special themed Storytimes with tales, adventures, songs, and more! For ages 0–5, siblings and caretakers welcome! Weekly Themes: - August 1: Books and Backpacks - August 8: Feelings First Day - August 15: School Bus Adventures - August 22: Classroom Critters -…
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Youth Summer Scares Book Club
Fri, August 1, 2025
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Horror stories aren’t just for Halloween! Join us to discuss the book “Hide and Seeker” by Daka Hermon and make your own marble maze. Attend without doing the reading, if you dare, but BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!!
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Artsy Craftsy Storytime
Sat, August 2, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs and scarves in our community room. After storytime, stay for a craft. The last storytime of every month will be a STEM craft!
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Sat, August 2, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Have you ever read to a dog? Now is your chance! Young readers and children who are learning to read can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog named Beau from Comfort Caring Canines. Beau the dog will be accompanied by his handler. Space is limited—first come, first…
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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, August 4, 2025
10:30 A.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, August 4, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Kingsessing…
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GED Writing, Reading & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Mon, August 4, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Writing, Reading and Social Studies Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia June 2 to August 18, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO Class on June 18, June 19, and July 3 Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET…
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Magic Mondays in a Mumble Mush
Mon, August 4, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Welcome to a wacky world where imagination runs wild and storytelling gets silly! Mumble Mush is a magical mix of tongue-twisters, silly rhymes, sensory play, and collaborative creativity. Create Think and Learn in fun programs for the week. This program encourages early language development,…
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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, August 5, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of unfavorable weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date…
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, August 5, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement with your children's librarian! Best suited for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, August 5, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that will help your young child develop important pre-literary skills while you bond and have fun together! This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under, and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Tue, August 5, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Tue, August 5, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, stories, rhymes and lap time! Stick around for playtime afterward. This program is intended for ages 0 - 24 months, along with their caregivers. This program has been made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, August 5, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…
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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup
Tue, August 5, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Join Ms. Ariel for fun-filled stories, songs and fingerplays for parents and their infants and toddlers to enjoy. Stay afterwards and explore our play space areas. Older siblings welcome.