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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Tue, July 8, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Be a Health Scientist this summer! Science in the Summer, in collaboration with The Franklin Institute, is a fun free STEM program for youth entering grades 2 – 6 that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers! Learn all about finding ways to keep…
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Youth Summer Scares Book Club
Tue, July 8, 2025
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Horror stories aren’t just for Halloween! Join us to discuss the book “Eerie Tales From the School of Screams” by Graham Annable and write your own 2-sentence scary stories. Attend without doing the reading, if you dare, but BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!!
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Teen Tuesdays!
Tue, July 8, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us for a Summer of creativity! Learn Crochet, create your own T-shirt using a heat press machine, sign up for raffle prizes, watch Anime Series and other activities in the Everything Teen Center located on the 2nd Flr.
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Summer Lunches for Kids
Tue, July 8, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 15th @ 1:30 pm Free lunches are available for children up to 18 years old, provided by Nutritional Development Services. All meals must be eaten onsite. We cannot accommodate groups.
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Summer Fun and Games!
Tue, July 8, 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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Zine & Button-Making Workshop with South Street Art Mart
Tue, July 8, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Calling all tweens and teens -- express yourselves! Our friends from South Street Art Mart will help you make zines (homemade magazines) or buttons about whatever your passion is. You will be able to take your creations home at the end of the workshop.
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Video Game Club
Tue, July 8, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us! Play Ninetendo Switch on the big screen for local play. New players and experienced pros are all welcome. Hang out, play games, make new friends. From 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. most Tuesdays through August 5.
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Board Games for Kids & Teens
Tue, July 8, 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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Blind Selfie Challenge
Tue, July 8, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Blind Selfie Challenge July 8th, 2025 at 3 p.m. Ready for a creative challenge that’s as fun as it is unexpected? Try drawing yourself without looking at your paper! It’s a hilarious, hands-on way to express yourself and see where your imagination takes you. All supplies…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist-Dietician
Tue, July 8, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
Science in the Summer 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…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Tue, July 8, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Science in the Summer Tuesdays, July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, & Aug. 5th Join us for GSK's Science in the Summer program: Be a Health Scientist! This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th grades. Registration is required as supplies and space are limited;…
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Rainbow Parent Book Club: I Will Die on This Hill
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us on Tuesdays in July from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be reading and discussing Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards' book I Will Die On This Hill as well as other issues surrounding raising autistic (and generally neurodiverse) kids. You do not need to attend all five dates. Please come…
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Block Party!
Tue, July 8, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for some free play with good, old fashioned wooden blocks. We will also create structures from cardboard boxes and tape! For preschooler through school age children, along with their families and caregivers. 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
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Read, Baby, Read Family Storytime
Wed, July 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Family Storytime Wednesdays July 9, 16, 23, 30 at 11am Join us for stories, songs, bounces & rhymes! Best for children age 6 months to 4 years, but older siblings welcome! This program is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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Wednesdays of Wonder: Snake Party with Scott Prior!
Wed, July 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Attend our first of four Wednesdays of Wonder programs: Join snake expert Scott Prior to meet his favorite scaly friends as they visit the library. He'll share interesting facts about snake behaviors and habitats, and answer your questions. If you are brave enough, you can pet one! For all…
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Teen+ Summer Crafts!
Wed, July 9, 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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Wonder Wednesdays (STEAM)
Wed, July 9, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Explore the wonderful world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math this July! Join us every Wednesday in July for some fun with STEAM. There will be Robots, magnets, slime and so much more!
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Summer Lunches for Kids
Wed, July 9, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 15th @ 1:30 pm Free lunches are available for children up to 18 years old, provided by Nutritional Development Services. All meals must be eaten onsite. We cannot accommodate groups.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Wed, July 9, 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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Summer Crafternoons!
Wed, July 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Summer Crafternoons! Join us on select afternoons this summer to do arts and crafts! For school aged children. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups cannot be accommodated at this time; please call to schedule.