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Let’s Go Neighborhoods: What’s a Caddisfly?
Wed, July 2, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Let’s Go Neighborhoods is bringing free nature lessons to your community! Visit our activity van to experiment with water, learn about birds, do crafts and more. Join these family friendly sessions and connect to environmental education in a new way Let’s Go Neighborhoods is a…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 2, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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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…
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Bartram’s Garden at the Library
Tue, July 8, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Our friends from Bartram’s Garden will come visit the library to share nature lessons, crafts and activities with our neighbors. Join us in the outdoor storycircle in nice weather or indoors at the children’s area activity tables in rain or excess heat.
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Wednesdays of Wonder: Snake Party with Scott Prior!
Wed, July 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Attend our first of four Wednesdays of Wonder programs: 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…
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Owl Pellet Dissection with The Center for Aquatic Sciences
Wed, July 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
Owl Pellet Dissection: Owls are amazing birds of prey, but they have some weird habits around the dinner table. Follow along with the instructor as we learn a little more about these birds and figure out what owl pellets are, why owls make them, and finally, what’s inside!? This…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Young readers are invited to share stories with Cene, a local certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Children can take turns of up to ten minutes reading aloud in a judgment free space. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Space may be limited; first come,…
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Bird Walk
Thu, July 10, 2025
3:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the birds we see. Note: We'll meet at Columbus…
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Kid & Family Bird Walk in the Woodlands Cemetery
Thu, July 10, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us at the Woodlands Cemetery (4000 Woodland Ave.) for a kid/family-oriented bird walk! Local expert birders will teach us about birding & take us on a walk to point out our local birds! Walnut St. West Library will have brand new circulating birding backpacks to trial as well. The Free…
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Snakes Alive!
Fri, July 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Haverford Library
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 dispel any negativity or fears. If you dare, you may be…
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Exploring Nature at Lovett Memorial Library
Fri, July 11, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come explore nature right here at Lovett Library. This program will help all ages experience the natural world right in our own neighborhood. What can we find that is colorful, fuzzy, sticky, smooth or fragrant? Can we tune out the city traffic to hear a crow, red-bellied…
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Snakes Alive!
Mon, July 14, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
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…
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Raptor Jawns!
Tue, July 15, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Prepare to be awestruck as Raptor Jawns brings the majestic world of birds of prey to life! Get an up close and personal introduction to two remarkable feathered guests: a Red-Tailed Hawk and an Eastern Screech Owl. Get a close look at these powerful birds and learn about their roles in the…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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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…
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Squid Dissection with The Center for Aquatic Sciences
Thu, July 17, 2025
2:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Take a deep dive into the world of aquatic invertebrates as we explore the characteristics of these strange animals and examine one up close. For every 2 students the dissection will include 1 squid and a set of tools. This program is recommended for students in grade 6 and up. Space is…
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Bird Walk
Thu, July 17, 2025
3:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the birds we see. Note: We'll meet at Columbus…
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Mr. Q's Strange Zoo
Sat, July 19, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
A program of imagination utilizing balloons of all types. Magic and audience participation assist in the creation of various balloon animals.
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Snakes Alive!
Sat, July 19, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join snake expert Scott Prior for a fun, interactive presentation of live snakes from around the world. We'll learn general information on types of snakes, their habits, and care and conservation, dispelling negativity and fears. If you dare, you can touch…
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Bartram’s Garden at the Library
Tue, July 22, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Our friends from Bartram’s Garden will come visit the library to share nature lessons, crafts and activities with our neighbors. Join us in the outdoor storycircle in nice weather or indoors at the children’s area activity tables in rain or excess heat.
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Snakes Alive!
Wed, July 23, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join snake expert Scott Prior for a fun, interactive presentation of live snakes from around the world. We'll learn general information on types of snakes, their habits, and care and conservation, dispelling negativity and fears. If you dare, you can touch…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, July 23, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Young readers are invited to share stories with Cene, a local certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Children can take turns of up to ten minutes reading aloud in a judgment free space. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Space may be limited; first come,…