Filters On: Topic(s): Summer Reading
Showing 81 to 100 of 116
Summer of Wonder Sendoff
Sat, August 23, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Celebrate the season with our Summer of Wonder sendoff! Cool off outside with free water ice, pretzels, and books in front of the Independence Library! Get a library card and pick up prizes from our raffle. Sponsored by Friends of the Independence Library.
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Sat, August 23, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West 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…
Ages
Event Type
Event Series
Event Tags
Kids’ Sensory Playtime
Mon, August 25, 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.
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Family Movies at Whitman - The Little Mermaid
Mon, August 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us every Monday in July and August for a screening of a family-friendly movie. No camp groups permitted at this program due to limited space. Children under 7 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult while at the library. Movie schedule is subject to change without notice. August…
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Snakes Alive!
Mon, August 25, 2025
3:15 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Join snake expert Scott Prior for a fun, interactive presentation of live snakes (all harmless) from around the world. We'll learn general information on types of snakes, their habits, care and conservation, and he will help dispell any negativity or fears. If you dare, you may…
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Movie Mondays!
Mon, August 25, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Stop in with the family on select Mondays in July and August for a family-friendly movie! Light snacks provided. Please contact the library for that day's title. Call 215-685-1964 or stop in!
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Adult Summer Scares Book Club
Tue, August 26, 2025
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Horror stories aren’t just for Halloween! Join us to discuss the book “Reprieve” by James Han Mattson and hear a haunted history talk from the folks at Grim Philly. Attend without doing the reading, if you dare, but BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!!
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Online Games with Mafia.gg
Tue, August 26, 2025
5:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Learn how to play this online, text-based version of the classic whodunnit party game, Mafia. Players are secretly assigned roles as they try to identify the other team before it’s too late. Learn how to play the game in person or join us online. This is a teen+ rated game. Please contact…
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Yoga Storytime
Wed, August 27, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Stretch, breathe, and imagine! This playful program combines children's stories with beginner-friendly yoga poses and calming mindfulness exercises. As we read picture books aloud, kids will act out characters and scenes using yoga movements - like becoming tall trees, fluttering…
Ages
Event Type
Event Series
Event Tags
CADEKids Summer Library Series
Wed, August 27, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us each Wednesday in the month of August for a children's program centered around decision making, conflict resolution skills, goal setting, STEM and art. This program is sponsored by CADEkids. CADEkids mission is to support youth k-12 with caring mentors, fun activities and various…
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
LEGO Construction Zone
Wed, August 27, 2025
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Grab your hard hats and get ready for an afternoon of building at South Philadelphia Library! Construction Zone is back and will continue every Wednesday at 1pm until the end of summer. We have plenty of LEGOs to share, so all you need is your imagination!
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Teen+ Summer Crafts!
Wed, August 27, 2025
2:00 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.
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Wonder Win Wednesday
Wed, August 27, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Every Wednesday in June! Want to go on an adventure, build a world of fantasy and wonder or play in a video game or learn chess and play checkers? Come along and let’s tell stories and go on adventures together. Let’s explore role-playing games and video or make our own adventures.
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, August 27, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
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…
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Weekly Summer Read-a-Thon
Thu, August 28, 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…
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Tinker Thinker Thursday
Thu, August 28, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Calling all mini engineers! Join Ms. Sa-de for creative building challenges using LEGOs, blocks, recyclables, and more. Develop problem-solving and teamwork skills while having fun.
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Sketch Club
Thu, August 28, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Are you interested in learning how to sketch, or just want a relaxing space to draw with others? Come join our Beginners Sketch Club , which is a welcoming, no-pressure group for teens and adults. You can learn the fundamentals of drawing such as working with shapes, texture, shading and…
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Video Game Club
Thu, August 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia 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 3:00 to 4:30 PM
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Storytime
Fri, August 29, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Join Whitman Librarian Ms. Rachel for storytime in the library meeting room! Sharing songs, stories, and rhymes will help develop a love of reading from an early age. This program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers & their accompanying caregivers. For day-of event cancellation or updates…
Ages
Event Type
Event Series
Event Tags
Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, August 29, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen on Fridays at 10:30am for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime. Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from The William…