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Storytime Adventures!

Thu, September 4, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Join Miss Liz for Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event…

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Library Playgroup

Thu, September 4, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Kids under 5 and their caregivers can come and socialize in the comfort of the library! We will have age-appropriate toys set out to encourage creativity, group play, and motor skill development. Meets most Thursdays upstairs in the children’s area.

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Clark Park Storytime

Fri, September 5, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Bring a blanket & snack and meet us at 43rd St. & Chester Ave. near the Clark Park playground for stories, songs, fun & bubbles! In case of rain, storytime will be held at the Walnut Street West library at 201 South 40th Street; please check our socials for day-of updates. All ages…

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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup

Fri, September 5, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Join us for Preschool Storytime every Friday! 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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Teddy Bear Clinic - Doctor for a Day

Sat, September 6, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

This "magical play" opportunity will allow children to explore medical equipment (real and play) in a non-threatening manner. This can clarify misconceptions about the hospital or medical treatments, help children cope with medical encounters, and allow children to work through fears…

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Music and Movement Storytime

Sat, September 6, 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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Marevelous Mondays: STEAM Programming

Mon, September 8, 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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Twilight Tales Family Story Time

Mon, September 8, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us every Monday at the library for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family! Program is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families!

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Fall Family Storytime at Sister Cities Park!

Tue, September 9, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at 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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Preschool Storytime

Tue, September 9, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library

Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement with your children's librarian! Best suited for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

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Twilight Tales Family Story Time

Tue, September 9, 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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Storytime at Franklin Square

Wed, September 10, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Independence Library

Join Ms. Chen for storytime every other Wednesday (5/7 – 10/22)! There will be storytelling, songs, rhymes, dancing, and crafts in the Pavilion at Franklin Square (6th and Race St.) as we explore different themes throughout the spring, summer, and fall! Bubbles and fun crafts at the end of…

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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup

Wed, September 10, 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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Wonder Wednesdays

Wed, September 10, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.

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Storytime in the Park at Starr Garden

Thu, September 11, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Storytime for the whole family (just like at the library!) Located on the field inside Starr Garden. Bring your own blanket! Starr Garden is located at 600 Lombard Street.