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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup
Thu, August 7, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Calling all babies, toddlers and twos! Librarian Rachel will lead families in stories, songs, tickles, bounces, bubbles and maybe a few peek-a-boos! Afterwards, families can stay in our community room to explore baby toys and socialize. Older siblings welcome.
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Preschool Storytime and Play!
Thu, August 7, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Preschool Storytime and Play! 10:30 a.m. Join us for fun stories and songs followed by creative play! For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.
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Story Adventures with Thembi Palmer
Thu, August 7, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Through puppets, expressive movement, dance, yoga, and instruments, children will actively participate in stories that come alive with props, songs and imaginative play. This program is best for preshoolers age 5 and under along with their caregiver.
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中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, August 7, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧！ Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
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English/French Language Exchange
Thu, August 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Interested in learning French and helping French speakers practice English? Interested in learning English and helping English speakers practice French? Come join our free informal group. Sign up for the interest list: https://bit.ly/BRLEnglishFrench2025
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Échange linguistique anglais-français
Thu, August 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Avez-vous envie d'apprendre le français et d'aider les francophones à pratiquer l'anglais? Vous souhaitez apprendre l'anglais et aider les anglophones à pratiquer le français? Rejoignez notre groupe informel gratuit. Formulaire…
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Toddler Art Studio Outside!
Thu, August 7, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Come explore process art for toddlers as we experiment with colors, shapes, and a variety of unconventional art materials, now held outside when weather permits! Prepare to get messy! Meet us at the Goat Statue in Rittenhouse Square!
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Crafternoon
Thu, August 7, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Would you like to make artwork this summer? Come show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting. This program is intended for children 7 – 14 and their families. All materials provided - See you there! This program will run consistently on Thursday afternoons at 12:00 PM…
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Resume Review with Dress For Success
Thu, August 7, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Need to refresh your resume? We're excited to partner with Dress for Success Greater Philadelphia to offer resume review services and job search assistance on the first Thursday of each month! Resume review will be offered on first-come, first-served basis. Get help from…
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GED Writing, Reading & Social Studies Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Thu, August 7, 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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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Thu, August 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Thursdays at 2 p.m. 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 Be a Health Scientist this summer! Science in the Summer is a fun, free STEM program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists! Participants will receive a lab book, stickers, and a pass to visit the Franklin Institute.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Thu, August 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Thursdays at 2 p.m. 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 Be a Health Scientist this summer! Science in the Summer is a fun, free STEM program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists! Participants will receive a lab book, stickers, and a pass to visit the Franklin Institute.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, August 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Judy. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, August 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Stan. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Yarn It!
Thu, August 7, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Learn the calming art of finger knitting as we embark on fun and unique yarn art projects. This weekly club will give you the skills to make necklaces, scarves, hats and more! No experience necessary - all are welcome. Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30 PM
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Children's BINGO
Thu, August 7, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’re playing BINGO at the library. We have snacks and prizes for the whole family.
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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing
Thu, August 7, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
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Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, August 7, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
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Clark Park Storytime
Fri, August 8, 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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Library Playgroup
Fri, August 8, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’ve filled our meeting room with toys good for a range of ages. Come and socialize in the comfort of the library! Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766. Fridays at 10:00 AM