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One Book, One Philadelphia Storytime: Can Bears Ski?
Thu, May 16, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
"Dad Bear asks again, 'CAN BEARS SKI?' Is that really what he's asking me?" We will be reading Can Bears Ski? , written by Raymond Antrobus and illustrated by Polly Dunbar. In this children’s book, Little Bear and his parent learn that he is experiencing…
One Book, One Philadelphia Storytime: Can Bears Ski?
Fri, May 17, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
"Dad Bear asks again, 'CAN BEARS SKI?' Is that really what he's asking me?" We will be reading Can Bears Ski? , written by Raymond Antrobus and illustrated by Polly Dunbar. In this children’s book, Little Bear and his parent learn that he is experiencing…
Palestinian Storytime & Crafts!
Sat, May 18, 2024
11:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us for a storytime Presented by Families for Ceasefire - Philly where we will learn about Palestine, followed by activities inspired by the stories we've read! All-ages; families welcome!
Read, Baby, Read Storytime!
Mon, May 20, 2024
11:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Read, Baby, Read storytime on Monday mornings at 11:30am. Stay after storytime for playtime! Intended for babies and toddlers ages 0-2, but all are welcome. This program will be held on the 3rd floor, accessible by stairs or elevator.
One Book, One Philadelphia Storytime: Can Bears Ski?
Mon, May 20, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"Dad Bear asks again, 'CAN BEARS SKI?' Is that really what he's asking me?" We will be reading Can Bears Ski? , written by Raymond Antrobus and illustrated by Polly Dunbar. In this children’s book, Little Bear and his parent learn that he is experiencing…
Storytime Adventures!
Thu, May 23, 2024
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. This program will be held on the…
CHECK IT OUT! Celebration with the Bearded Ladies
Thu, May 30, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
C H E C K I T O U T ! Celebration begins at 3:00pm; show starts at 4:00pm! The Bearded Ladies Beardmobile gets into her finest book-lover drag for a family-friendly show about libraries and the people who make them so wonderful. CHECK IT OUT! celebrates Philly's libraries as…
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, June 3, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Nice weather? We'll be in Shakespeare Park, across the street from the library! Unfavorable weather? We'll…
Meet Kah Yangni! Illustrator Visit
Mon, June 3, 2024
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Cost: FREE
Join us for a special visit with local artist and children's book illustrator Kah Yangni, who will share their books and talk about their creative process! Kah is the illustrator of The Making of Butterflies and Not He or She, I'm Me, a 2024 Stonewall Honor Book . Their art can be…
Meet Kah Yangni! Illustrator Visit
Mon, June 3, 2024
12:15 P.M.
Independence Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for a special visit with local artist and children's book illustrator Kah Yangni, who will share their books and talk about their creative process! Kah is the illustrator of The Making of Butterflies and Not He or She, I'm Me, a 2024 Stonewall Honor Book . Their art can be…
Meet Kah Yangni! Illustrator Visit
Tue, June 4, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Haverford Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for a special visit with local artist and children's book illustrator Kah Yangni, who will share their books and talk about their creative process! Kah is the illustrator of The Making of Butterflies and Not He or She, I'm Me, a 2024 Stonewall Honor Book . Their art can be…
Meet Kah Yangni! Illustrator Visit
Tue, June 4, 2024
12:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for a special visit with local artist and children's book illustrator Kah Yangni, who will share their books and talk about their creative process! Kah is the illustrator of The Making of Butterflies and Not He or She, I'm Me, a 2024 Stonewall Honor Book . Their art can be…
Meet Kah Yangni! Illustrator Visit
Tue, June 4, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for a special visit with local artist and children's book illustrator Kah Yangni, who will share their books and talk about their creative process! Kah is the illustrator of The Making of Butterflies and Not He or She, I'm Me, a 2024 Stonewall Honor Book . Their art can be…
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, June 10, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Nice weather? We'll be in Shakespeare Park, across the street from the library! Unfavorable weather? We'll…
Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, June 11, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of bad weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date (check our…
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, June 17, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Nice weather? We'll be in Shakespeare Park, across the street from the library! Unfavorable weather? We'll…
Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, June 18, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of bad weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date (check our…
Performance & Parade with Philly Goat Project!
Thu, June 20, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Please join us and our friends from Philly Goat Project on Thursday, June 20th for a live, interactive performance - starring goats! - outside in Shakespeare Park at 10:00am, followed by a goat parade and storywalk! Participants will also have an opportunity to meet the goats and…
Into the Night
Now through Sat, June 22, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
at
Parkway Central Library
After the sun sets, celestial bodies—like the moon and stars—fill the night sky, while cities glow with an array of artificial light. The night is a time when nocturnal activities—by both people and creatures— abound, encouraging stargazing, inspiring evening…
Spotlight: Objects from Special Collections
Now through Sat, June 22, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
at
Parkway Central Library
Curators and library staff actively work to acquire special collections materials for the Free Library; sometimes items are purchased, some are donated, and occasionally they are transferred from other libraries or collections. Special Collections’ goal is to have a variety of materials…