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Beyblades Training Club

Mon, June 9, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Train your body and mind to be the best Beyblades trainer. We will talk about the science behind the Beyblades and train to become the very best we can be. Some Beyblades will be provided, and feel free to bring your own supplies. This program will take place from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.,most…

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LEGO Party! for K-12

Wed, June 11, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Join us for creative building with the library's sizable LEGO collection each Wednesday from 2:00-4:30pm on the library's 3rd floor! This event happens during LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program), the library's FREE Daily Drop-In After…

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Wonder Wednesdays

Wed, June 11, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

From building challenges to arts and crafts and beyond, we will have a fun-filled Wednesday afternoon all summer long! This program will have activities for ages from 2 to 12.

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Why? Wednesday: Marble Run

Wed, June 11, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us for Why? Wednesday , where we will explore scientific concepts and embark on a variety of challenges. Today, there will be a marble run kit for you to design your own course.

LEAP: Science Day!

Wed, June 11, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Explore the wonders of science with experiments and interactive activities like paper plane making and more! Meet us from 3:00–5:00 PM to discover something new and exciting.

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LEAP Into Science

Wed, June 11, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Haverford Library

Let's make DIY Slime! Unexpected ingredients transform the viscosity and texture, turning liquids and powders into slimy goopy fun! Decorate your own slime different colors and add charmes. Take your slime home and play with your slime while you meditate on the wonders of chemistry.

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Meeting the Mushrooms: An Intro to the Fascinating World of Fungi

Wed, June 11, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Join us as Christian Kustra of the Philadelphia Mycology Club introduces us to the magic of mushrooms and other fungi! The presentation will cover the basics of mycology (the study of fungi), how mushrooms grow, how to identify mushrooms in the wild, what purpose they serve in nature, what uses…

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Tinker Thinker Thursday

Thu, June 12, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library

Every Thursday in June! Mini Engineers can build with LEGOs, blocks, straws, and recyclables to solve silly challenges made by Ms. Sa-de

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Build It Club

Thu, June 12, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

STEM-based building toys for free play with kids of all ages. We have pre-Duplo, Duplo, and big-kid LEGOs, for kids of all stages of LEGO capabilities, and kids are encouraged to work through ideas using LEGO instructional books. We will also build with Magna Tiles, Kennex, and good…

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Mr. Bey’s Builder’s Club

Thu, June 12, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Want to build something amazing? Want to learn how to create with cardboard? Come learn with Leap how to build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 3:30 pm! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens!

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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist

Fri, June 13, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Science in the Summer is a free, informal science program for children entering grades 2 - 6. Supported by GSK and offered in collaboration with The Franklin Institute, the goal of the program is to increase children's interest and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers…

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Science in the Summer: Be an Orthopedic Doctor

Sat, June 14, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

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Beyblades Training Club

Mon, June 16, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

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Owl Pellet Dissection: What’s Inside?

Tue, June 17, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Owls have some weird eating habits! Follow along with the Center for Aquatic Sciences as we learn more about owls & figure out what owl pellets are, why owls make them, & finally, what’s inside!? Hint: bones! Note: no live birds will be in attendance

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LEAP into Fun!

Tue, June 17, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join the LEAP team for craft and construction projects in our Story Hour Room. All ages (12 and under) are welcome! The Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP) offers K-12 out-of-school programming that fosters an inclusive, informal learning environment for children,…

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LEGO Party! for K-12

Wed, June 18, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

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Let’s Go Neighborhoods: DIY Watershed

Wed, June 18, 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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LEAP Into Science

Wed, June 18, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Haverford Library

Egg drop experiment, Can your egg survive the fall? Use mystery materials to build a protective contraption, then drop your egg and see if it cracks! A fun test of design and creativity.