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Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Tue, June 24, 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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Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Tue, June 24, 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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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, June 24, 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, June 24, 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.
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Teen Tuesdays
Tue, June 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
Drop in for games, crafts, reading challenges, and more. We’ll offer materials; you bring your ideas, your friends, and your vibe. The library is your space: come bring it to life!
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LEAP into Fun!
Tue, June 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join the LEAP team for craft and construction projects in our Story Hour Room. All ages (12 and under) are welcome! The Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP) offers K-12 out-of-school programming that fosters an inclusive, informal learning environment for children,…
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Kids can Cook with Ms. Kate
Tue, June 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
"Kids Can Cook Ms.Kate" and learn about cooking and baking techniques with your children's librarian, Ms. Kate. "Kids can Cook with Ms. Kate" happens on the 1st and 3rd of the month at 4-5:30 pm . Participants will work in teams and then eat the…
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Adult Summer Scares Book Club
Tue, June 24, 2025
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Horror stories aren’t just for Halloween! Join us to discuss the book “Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke and Other Misfortunes” by Erick LaRocca and hear Mütter Museum staff give their “Bone Detectives” lecture. Attend without doing the reading, if…
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Twilight Tales Family Story Time
Tue, June 24, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Tuesday at the library for an interactive Storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that are fun for the whole family!
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Stories and Songs for Babies and Toddlers
Wed, June 25, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join Ms. Grace for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers! Free play with baby-friendly toys will wrap up the program. Siblings welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy development for…
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, June 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, movement, and stories! Stay awhile for playtime afterward. This program is intended for children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.
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Read Baby Read Infant/Toddler Storytime
Wed, June 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join Ms. Susan for fun-filled stories, songs and fingerplays for parents and their infants and toddlers to enjoy. Stay afterwards and explore our play space areas.
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Read Baby Read Yoga
Wed, June 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
We have a very special guest for two of our Read, Baby, Read dates! We are happy to welcome Miss Mia, of Black Girls with Green Thumbs, for a special yoga session. This is designed for young children and their adults to learn calming strategies when processing big feelings. While Read, Baby,…
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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Wed, June 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for Preschool storytime every Monday! 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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GED Writing, Reading & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Wed, June 25, 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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Summer of Wonder Carnival!
Wed, June 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Kickoff summer the right way at the Summer of Wonder Carnival! Join us outdoors on Wood St. at the Parkway Central Library for a carnival full of games, face painting, balloon art, a magic show, free food and more. Children, teens and their families are invited to sign up for summer reading…
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Summer of Wonder Carnival!
Wed, June 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Kickoff summer the right way at the Summer of Wonder Carnival! Join us outdoors on Wood St. at the Parkway Central Library for a carnival full of games, face painting, balloon art, a magic show, free food and more. Children, teens and their families are invited to sign up for summer reading…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, June 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Young readers are invited to share stories with Cene, a local certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Children can take turns of up to ten minutes reading aloud in a judgment free space. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Space may be limited; first come,…
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Basic English Literacy
Thu, June 26, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue, 19142
Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic English literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills in English. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email…
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Summer Builders’ Club
Thu, June 26, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Want to build something amazing? Want to learn how to create with cardboard? Come learn with Leap how to build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 10:00am! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens - bring a friend!