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LEGO Party! for K-12
Wed, April 30, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us for creative building with the library's sizable LEGO collection each Wednesday from 2:00-4:30pm on the library's 3rd floor! This event happens during LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program), the library's FREE Daily Drop-In After…
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Writing Wednesdays: Snail Mail Letters
Wed, April 30, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Join us every Wednesday from 2-4 PM as we encourage the lost art of letter writing. Practice your penmanship, enjoy a soothing, meditative hobby, or gain a new pen pal & brighten someone's mailbox with a handwritten letter. Supplies will be offered. All ages welcome!
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LEAP: Science Day!
Wed, April 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Explore the wonders of science with experiments and interactive activities like paper plane making and more! Meet us from 3:00–5:00 PM to discover something new and exciting.
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Why? Wednesday: Marble Run
Wed, April 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for Why? Wednesday , where we will explore scientific concepts and embark on a variety of challenges. Today, use our marble run kit to explore different pathways for your marbles!
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Showcase Your Talent at the Library!
Wed, April 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Join us for a poetry slam! Calling all poets, rappers, and songwriters... join us for an exciting competition where you can showcase your skills and compete for prizes. This event is open to all students, from Kindergarten through 12th grade, with categories based on grade. The…
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Wednesday STEAM LEAP Activity
Wed, April 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
An activity that changes from week to week to explore language, art, and/or STEM topics in the children's section from 3pm-4:45pm.
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Book Buddy
Wed, April 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Share a love of reading at the library with our Book Buddy! Ages 5 to 11 All English levels are welcome! Excellent opportunity to practice reading in English Build comprehension and confidence
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Chess Club
Wed, April 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Learn to play chess at Wyoming Library every Wednesday from 3 to 4:30 PM! Recommended for ages 8 and Up! Sharpen Your Skills of Collaboration, Visualization, risk/benefit analysis, critical thinking and problem solving! This program is brought you in partnership with the Free…
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Craft & Create
Wed, April 30, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Description: Calling all kids ages 7 - 14! Show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting every Wednesday at 3:30pm. All materials will be provided.
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Art with Zerbe
Wed, April 30, 2025
3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Join us and learn some art skills from Mural Artist – John Zerbe
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, April 30, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
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Origami + Crafts with Ms. Safiya
Wed, April 30, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Origami + Crafts with Ms. Safiya and Master the art of paper-folding on Wednesdays at 4 pm. Learn how to make paper animals, flowers, and more during our after-school program.
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Uke Troop! Get Started on Ukulele!
Wed, April 30, 2025
6:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join our beginner’s level workshop! Wednesday nights from April 16th to May 21st. RSVP for our step-by-step, six class series at tinyurl.com/uketroop We'll cover the basic chords, how to tune and hold the uke, and some basic strumming patterns. Players of all ages and abilities…
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Exhibition | Secretary to the People: Sheryl Oring Uses a Typewriter to Activate Democracy with Art on the Streets of Philly and Beyond
Now through Wed, April 30, 2025
8:00 P.M.
First Floor Gallery West
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Parkway Central Library
This multimedia installation showcases over 20 years of work by artist Sheryl Oring. With her “I Wish to Say” project, in which she dresses as a 1960s secretary and takes her typewriter to public spaces such as libraries and parks to document people’s hopes, fears, and…
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中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, May 1, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧！ Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
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LEAP Movie Day!
Thu, May 1, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us for a family-friendly movie on the 3rd floor, every Thursday starting at 2:30pm! This event happens during LEAP ( L iteracy E nrichment A fterschool P rogram), the library's FREE Daily Drop-In After School Program, happening every day Monday through Friday from…
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Thursday LEAP Construction Club
Thu, May 1, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Create with LEGO and other building toys 3pm-4:45pm in the meeting room.
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LEAP: Homework Help
Thu, May 1, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Need a little extra support with your assignments? Drop by for personalized homework assistance to help you stay on top of your studies. We’ll be here to help you tackle tough subjects and boost your confidence. Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, for grades K to 12.
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Mr. Bey’s Builder’s Club
Thu, May 1, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Can you build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 3:30 pm! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens!
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Chess Club
Thu, May 1, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Do you like to play chess? Do you want to learn how to play, or how to play better? Come for a friendly game of chess. All level players are welcome and some instruction will be provided. This club is best for school-age players. Meets most Thursdays.