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Fun Fridays
Fri, October 3, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us on Fridays for crafts, science experiments, or games! This program is for school age children, beginning at 3 p.m
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Origami and Paper Crafts Club
Fri, October 3, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Each week we will feature a new origami sculpture or other craft for us to learn to make together! This program is intended for children ages 5 - 12 years old, Parents and caregivers are welcome to participate. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a separate visit. Fridays from…
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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, October 3, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…
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Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, October 4, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
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Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, October 4, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, a certified therapy dog, to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Readers, both independent and learning, can practice reading skills with individual time allotted. Yes, you can just pet him too!
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Stevie The Inventor’s Rubberband-Powered Car Grand Prix
Sat, October 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Join us for a hands-on STEM program designed to blend education, creativity, and friendly competition into one unforgettable library experience. Kids will build and race their rubberband-powered cars! Everyone will receive a certificate to celebrate their effort and creativity! Stevie The…
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Micro Monuments: Miniature Sculpture Workshop
Sat, October 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Create structures and sculptures inspired by the big themes of America’s vast monuments. Participants will be able to use a range of materials including clay, fiber and wire to construct their original artworks. All supplies will be provided. Free and open to all ages. No…
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Assemblage: Exploring Social Change through Collage
Sat, October 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Association for Public Art (aPA) in partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia's Exhibitions presents a hands-on workshop that explores the collage medium as a response and in dialogue with artist Nicolo Gentile’s public artwork Bar None, commissioned for…
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Build a Nanobot with Stevie "The Inventor"
Mon, October 6, 2025
3:15 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Join us for a five-week hands-on STEM adventure where kids can explore the tiny world of nanobots - microscopic machines with mighty missions! Through fun experiments, creative crafts, and interactive games, children will learn how nanotechnology is used in everyday life. Children under seven…
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Teen Horror Book Club
Mon, October 6, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Love the thrills and chills of a horror novel? Join us on the first Monday of every month for our teen horror book club! Meet in the Teen Space on Monday, October 6, as we select the first book. Snacks will be provided. This program is intended for tweens and teens ages 12-18.
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Children's BINGO
Mon, October 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Play BINGO! Of course, there are prizes. We cannot accommodate groups at this time.
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Knitting with Ms. Merrily
Mon, October 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Ms. Merrily shares her knitting skills. All school age children (and parents) are welcome to try their hand at this fun and creative craft. Materials provided.
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Art Exploration
Mon, October 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Join Mr. Nate for a planned art activity. In each session we will learn and practice a new painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, or photography style or technique. This program is intended for ages 6 - 12. Parents and caregivers are welcome to participate. Meets every-other Monday from 4:00…
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Marevelous Mondays: STEAM Programming
Mon, October 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Monday for a marvelous time as we explore the world of STEAM. Each week will feature fun activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. All ages welcome!
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Mr. Bey’s Builders Club
Mon, October 6, 2025
4:00 P.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 3:30 pm! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens!
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Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, October 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 4:00-4:45pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
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Manga & Anime Club
Mon, October 6, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Calling all fans of Manga and anime! Join us for snacks, discussions, and Manga and anime-themed creative projects. Supplies provided. For kids in grades 5 - 12. Meets Mondays from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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UPENN Nursing Students Tabling in the Science and Wellness Department
Tue, October 7, 2025
9:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Please join fall's cohort of UPENN Nursing students who will be tabling in the lobby of Parkway Central Library Tuesdays and Thursdays. They'll be sharing advice for healthy living and will be able to take your blood pressure. No registration is required.
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Fall Family Storytime at Sister Cities Park!
Tue, October 7, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for Fall Family Storytime! 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 (check our social media for updates…
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Musicopia's Afro-Brazilian Music Assembly!
Tue, October 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Ologundê performs a diverse repertoire which includes the rituals associated with candomblé, a synthesis of the Yoruba and Catholic religions in which various orixás (gods) are invoked; the breathtaking capoeira martial arts dance; and the exhilarating samba de roda, the most…