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CANCELLED Wednesdays of Wonder: Pierce Freelon's Books + Beats!
Wed, July 30, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Pierce Freelon is a GRAMMY® nominated artist, picture book author and podcaster. His GRAMMY® nominated children’s music albums AnceStars (2023) and Black to the Future (2021) have been featured on Today Show, NPR and Billboard. He has written songs for the PBS Kids animated…
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Wednesdays of Wonder: Snake Party with Scott Prior!
Wed, July 30, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join snake expert Scott Prior to meet his favorite scaly friends as they visit the library. He'll share interesting facts about snake behaviors and habitats, and answer your questions. If you are brave enough, you can pet one! For all ages; camp groups welcome. This event will be held in the…
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Read, Baby, Read Family Storytime
Wed, July 30, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Family Storytime Wednesdays July 9, 16, 23, 30 at 11am Join us for stories, songs, bounces & rhymes! Best for children age 6 months to 4 years, but older siblings welcome! This program is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist!
Wed, July 30, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Want to be a Scientist and learn how to help others be healthier? This engaging STEM series will happen every Wednesday at 2 pm in July. This partnership is provided by the Franklin Institute, and invites children to play the role of different types of health scientists each…
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Wonder Wednesdays (STEAM)
Wed, July 30, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Explore the wonderful world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math this July! Join us every Wednesday in July for some fun with STEAM. There will be Robots, magnets, slime and so much more!
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Teen+ Summer Crafts!
Wed, July 30, 2025
1:00 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.
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LEGO Construction Zone
Wed, July 30, 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!
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Wed, July 30, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Kingsessing 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…
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Summer Lunches for Kids
Wed, July 30, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 15th @ 1:30 pm Free lunches are available for children up to 18 years old, provided by Nutritional Development Services. All meals must be eaten onsite. We cannot accommodate groups.
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Miss Molly's Singin' Scholars
Wed, July 30, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Miss Molly’s music classes introduce kids to new instruments in person as well as age-appropriate folksongs and fun pop/rock songs alongside children's music. Each class is approximately 45 minutes and children's instruments are provided so everyone can join in making music! This…
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Nutrition Workshops for Kids
Wed, July 30, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Logan Library
Today we are going to talk about physical activity ... let's move! This program is led by educators from Jefferson + Einstein. Also meets July 23 & 30; August 6 & 13
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Summer Crafternoons!
Wed, July 30, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Summer Crafternoons! Join us on select afternoons this summer to do arts and crafts! For school aged children. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups cannot be accommodated at this time; please call to schedule.
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*POSTPONED* Pierce Freelon's Books + Beats!
Wed, July 30, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Cost: FREE
Please note: this event will be rescheduled. New details will be posted when confirmed. Picture book author and Grammy-nominated artist Pierce Freelon brings two worlds together with Books + Beats: an interactive book reading and performance, featuring Pierce’s two children's…
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Wonder Win Wednesday
Wed, July 30, 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.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Wed, July 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Science in the Summer 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, and 8/13 - Call 215-685-0498 or stop in to Register Science in the Summer is proud to return to Welsh Road. Join us on select Wednesdays at 3PM for an exploration around a Health Science theme and experiment and get to practice new and…
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Anime & Manga Club
Wed, July 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us at the library for our summer Anime & Manga Club! Discuss, read, or watch your favorite Anime and Manga. This program is for Teens (Ages 13-18). Held in the Community Room every Wednesday from 3pm-4pm during the month of July.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Wed, July 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Science in the Summer July 2, 9,16, 23, and 30 from 3-4 PM. No registration required. 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…
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Builder's Club
Wed, July 30, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Drop in and build! We have Magnatiles, LEGOs, and more! Bring your imagination! From 3-4:30 p.m.
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Procrastinator's Summer Reading Club
Wed, July 30, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
​Don't wait until the last week of August to do your required summer reading! Join us to set goals and tackle a little reading each week -- and have a chance to win summer reading prizes! Wednesdays at 3:30 pm, June 25th - August 20th
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Silent Book Club
Wed, July 30, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Need a recommendation to complete your Summer Reading Log? Don't hestitate to ask Librarian Kate for a good book and join other children in Silent Book Club for a chance to read a Summer Reading Prize!