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Toddler Storytime

Thu, April 24, 2025 10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.

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Movement Adventure with Thembi Palmer!

Thu, April 24, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Move through the story Going on a Bear Hunt with actions, exercise, dance, and yoga. Dramatic and pretend play will keep little ones engaged, while giving them a workout for the body and the mind! For preschoolers ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult.

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LEAP Movie Day!

Thu, April 24, 2025 2:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Join us for a family-friendly movie on the 3rd floor, every Thursday starting at 2:30pm! This event happens during LEAP ( L iteracy E nrichment A fterschool P rogram), the library's FREE Daily Drop-In After School Program, happening every day Monday through Friday from…

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Film Screening

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Clark Park Storytime

Fri, April 25, 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

Fri, April 25, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street from the library's main entrance. In…

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Builder Club: For Kids of All ages

Fri, April 25, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs or anything you can build? If so, then stop by Builder Club to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks.

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Crochet Club

Fri, April 25, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in crochet? Learn how to crochet or practice your skills with Mady and other children and teens. All supplies will be provided. This event will take place in the public area of The Central Children's Departmen

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Philadelphia City Nature Challenge

Fri, April 25, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Philadelphia City Nature Challenge Friday, April 25th at 4:00pm Following Fun Friday, we will head outside to the library garden to observe nature together! We will upload our findings to the iNaturalist app to participate in the City Nature Challenge. All children and…

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Music and Movement Storytime

Sat, April 26, 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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Read to a Therapy Dog

Sat, April 26, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Readers of all ages can read to Huey, a certified therapy dog, to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Readers, both independent and learning, can practice reading skills with individual time allotted. Yes, you can just pet him too!

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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!

Mon, April 28, 2025 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. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…

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Read, Baby, Read Storytime!

Mon, April 28, 2025 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. In the colder months this event will be held indoors on the library's 3rd floor, accessible…

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Little Ones' Storytime

Mon, April 28, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Experience fun and welcoming storytimes with books, laughter, songs to sing, and play led by librarian, Mr. Jay. Best for families with children ages 0-5. Caregivers are required to be present during storytime

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Chess Club for Kids!

Mon, April 28, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us each Monday from 4:00-4:45pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…

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Read To a Therapy Dog

Mon, April 28, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that…

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Ants on a Log Earth Month Concert

Mon, April 28, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Celebrate E a r t h M o n t h with a special concert from Ants on a Log on Monday April 28 at 5:30pm! The Ants' Earth Month show features themes of climate justice and environmental education. This concert is the perfect way to acknowledge Earth Day which is less than a…

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Languages of Philadelphia: French / Heure du conte bilingue en français pour toute la famille

Tue, April 29, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Bilingual French Family Storytime Have you ever wanted to learn another language? Join us at Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special French storytime! Part of our Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under and their…

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Preschool Storytime and Open Play

Tue, April 29, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Join Ms. Kate for books, songs, and dancing on Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30am ! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers. (Please call ahead to arrange a pre-school or day care visit).