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Kids’ Sensory Playtime
Mon, June 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Sensory play encourages children to explore and discover new sensations, materials, and experiences, fostering curiosity and learning. Activities will include using kinetic sand, clay, DIY fidget spinners, and sensory bins.
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Summer of Wonder in the Sun
Mon, June 16, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Every Monday in June, Check in for summer of Wonder Reading and summer Guess the Ducks Challenge – Complete fun literacy activities to win a prize!
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Middle Grade Book Club
Mon, June 16, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a middle grade book club most Mondays this summer! We'll read the books together, then talk about what we've read. To celebrate finishing each book, there will be a craft or activity related to the book to highlight major elements in the story. Books on our roster…
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Summer of Wonder Kickoff
Mon, June 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Celebrate the end of the school year and beginning of summer with face painting, balloon animals, crafts, and food! This program runs from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Sign up for summer reading and receive a free book!
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Check Mates
Mon, June 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Kids, teens, and adults, meet other chess players for some friendly competition! New to chess? No problem! We can teach you the basics. All ages and abilities are welcome. Most Mondays from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Kid's Game Zone!
Mon, June 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
On Mondays this summer, a selection of tabletop games for kids will be set out in the children's area. From 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!
Mon, June 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us in celebrating the beginning of Summer of Wonder by getting your face painted, sign up for Summer of Wonder, play games, enjoy snacks and more! We hope to see you there!
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Give & Take Jugglers Performance
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Get ready to be dazzled with juggling, balancing acts, and plenty of comedy! The Give & Take Jugglers inspire and delight with their impressive skills, warm humor, and engaging audience participation.
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Chess Club for Tween, Teens, and Adults
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
Come in for an evening of chess from 4:00 to 6:30 PM. Use one of our sets or bring your own. Participants should have basic knowledge of chess.
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Beyblades Training Club
Mon, June 16, 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 Book Club for Kids
Mon, June 16, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
Book Club: Do you want your child to read more this summer? Would you like them to sharpen their comprehension skills and imagination? Sign them up for the Summer Book Club! Every week they will read with peers and journal about the reading. At the end of the summer they will create a…
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Women in the Law: A Presentation by the Honorable Carolyn Engel Temin
Mon, June 16, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
In the 1950s, law schools that admitted women had two or fewer women students in each class. One-fifth of law schools then had no women students. By 2016 there had been an astounding flip, and there were more women in law schools than men. In 2023, women accounted for 56% of law school students.…
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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, June 17, 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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The Claymobile: A Pop-Up Ceramics Studio
Tue, June 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Haddington Library
Join us as the Claymobile brings a unique “pop-up” ceramics studio to the Haddington Branch Library! Led by professional teaching artists, this hands-on program uses the creative possibilities of clay to spark imagination, build critical thinking skills, and encourage…
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Preschool Storytime and Open Play
Tue, June 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join Ms. Kate for books, songs, and dancing on Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30am ! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers. (Please call ahead to arrange a pre-school or day care visit).
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Summer of Wonder Kick-Off Party with The Philly Goat Project
Tue, June 17, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Kids and teens are invited to the library to kick-off the Summer of Wonder with The Goat Project and Taffy the Entertainer! Enjoy a story walk with the goats and free food and drink. Taffy will offer face-painting and balloon animals for children. While you're here, make sure to sign up for…
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Teen Tuesdays!
Tue, June 17, 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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Interactive Book Reading & Books and Blankets
Tue, June 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Join us for two magical reading experiences! Kids will move and groove, use their voices, build confidence and discover how they can be heroes during an interactive reading of The Whimsical Patrol Car . This reading will be followed by Books and Blankets which includes light snacks and stories.…
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Owl Pellet Dissection: What’s Inside?
Tue, June 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Owls have some weird eating habits! Follow along with the Center for Aquatic Sciences as we learn more about owls & figure out what owl pellets are, why owls make them, & finally, what’s inside!? Hint: bones! Note: no live birds will be in attendance
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Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Summer Reading Kickoff
Tue, June 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join us to celebrate & commemorate the continued struggle for black liberation. Juneteenth flag-making, music, pretzels and water ice, our summer reading kickoff, giveaway prizes & more! We’ll explore the meaning of Juneteenth, its local significance, and the symbolism behind the…