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Kids’ Sensory Playtime
Mon, August 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Sensory play encourages children to explore and discover new sensations, materials, and experiences, fostering curiosity and learning. Activities will include using kinetic sand, clay, DIY fidget spinners, and sensory bins.
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Grab & Go Craft Bags
Mon, August 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Grab & Go Craft Bags Visit the library on select Mondays this summer to pick up a Grab & Go Craft bag for children in K-5th grade! Instructions are included in the bag. Supplies are limited and are first-come, first-served.
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Summer Lunches for Kids
Mon, August 11, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 15th @ 1:30 pm Free lunches are available for children up to 18 years old, provided by Nutritional Development Services. All meals must be eaten onsite. We cannot accommodate groups.
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Drop In Crafts
Mon, August 11, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Drop in for a summer-themed craft! All supplies provided. From 2-3 p.m.
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Kids’ Summer Nutrition Classes with Jefferson’s A Better Start F.U.N.
Mon, August 11, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Mondays, July 14th to August 11th @ 2 pm Kids’ Summer Nutrition Classes with Jefferson’s A Better Start F.U.N. Through hands-on activities, engaging games, and simple cooking demonstrations, children will learn where food comes from, how it fuels their bodies, and how to build…
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Family Movies at Whitman - Harold and the Purple Crayon
Mon, August 11, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us every Monday in July and August for a screening of a family-friendly movie. No camp groups permitted at this program due to limited space. Children under 7 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult while at the library. Movie schedule is subject to change without notice. Movie…
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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, August 12, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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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 unfavorable weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Tue, August 12, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Be a Health Scientist this summer! Science in the Summer, in collaboration with The Franklin Institute, is a fun free STEM program for youth entering grades 2 – 6 that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers! Learn all about finding ways to keep…
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Healthy Eating for Kids!
Tue, August 12, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Learn about healthy eating and nutrition while preparing a tasty, healthy snack. This program is presented by Jefferson/Einstein's A Better Start F.U.N. Program. Save your spot by calling the library at 215-685-2152. If you have questions, email A-BETTER-START@jefferson.edu .…
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Summer Lunches for Kids
Tue, August 12, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 15th @ 1:30 pm Free lunches are available for children up to 18 years old, provided by Nutritional Development Services. All meals must be eaten onsite. We cannot accommodate groups.
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Board Games for Kids & Teens
Tue, August 12, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to play board games like Sorry, Candy Land, and many more! Games will be available to play on the children's side of the library. No large groups, please (10+ people) due to space constraints. Every Tuesday until August 19th. For children ages…
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Zine & Button-Making Workshop with South Street Art Mart
Tue, August 12, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Calling all tweens and teens -- express yourselves! Our friends from South Street Art Mart will help you make zines (homemade magazines) or buttons about whatever your passion is. You will be able to take your creations home at the end of the workshop.
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Crafternoon!
Tue, August 12, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
On Tuesdays this summer, a variety of craft supplies will be set out for kids to explore and create with. In the children's area from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Yarning Club
Tue, August 12, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Bring your own supplies and projects to work on. If you are just learning, we will have some crochet hooks, knitting needles and yarn to use. Let's share stories as we craft. For school age kids, in the children's department. All skill levels are welcome!…
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CADEKids Summer Library Series
Wed, August 13, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us each Wednesday in the month of August for a children's program centered around decision making, conflict resolution skills, goal setting, STEM and art. This program is sponsored by CADEkids. CADEkids mission is to support youth k-12 with caring mentors, fun activities and various…
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LEGO Construction Zone
Wed, August 13, 2025
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Grab your hard hats and get ready for an afternoon of building at South Philadelphia Library! Construction Zone is back and will continue every Wednesday at 1pm until the end of summer. We have plenty of LEGOs to share, so all you need is your imagination!
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Summer Lunches for Kids
Wed, August 13, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 15th @ 1:30 pm Free lunches are available for children up to 18 years old, provided by Nutritional Development Services. All meals must be eaten onsite. We cannot accommodate groups.
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Teen+ Summer Crafts!
Wed, August 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Children of all ages, their caregivers, and teens are invited for a weekly make-and-take craft. Activities will include jewelry-making, DIY fancy pens, clay, print-making, and paper crafts.
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Wonder Win Wednesday
Wed, August 13, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Every Wednesday in June! Want to go on an adventure, build a world of fantasy and wonder or play in a video game or learn chess and play checkers? Come along and let’s tell stories and go on adventures together. Let’s explore role-playing games and video or make our own adventures.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Wed, August 13, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Science in the Summer 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, and 8/13 - Call 215-685-0498 or stop in to Register Science in the Summer is proud to return to Welsh Road. Join us on select Wednesdays at 3PM for an exploration around a Health Science theme and experiment and get to practice new and…