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Middle Grade Book Club
Mon, June 9, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a middle grade book club most Mondays this summer! We'll read the books together, then talk about what we've read. To celebrate finishing each book, there will be a craft or activity related to the book to highlight major elements in the story. Books on our roster…
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Summer of Wonder Kickoff
Mon, June 9, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Join us for fun and games as we celebrate the start of summer!
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Summer of Wonder in the Sun
Mon, June 9, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Every Monday in June, Check in for summer of Wonder Reading and summer Guess the Ducks Challenge – Complete fun literacy activities to win a prize!
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Check Mates
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Kids, teens, and adults, meet other chess players for some friendly competition! New to chess? No problem! We can teach you the basics. All ages and abilities are welcome. Most Mondays from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Adult Computer Basics
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
For users with no or little previous computer experience learn to use the mouse, learn to search the internet and sign up for email. Next Session - Friday, June 27th 10am-2pm.
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Ants on a Log in concert at Fumo Family Library!
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Kick off Summer Reading with Fumo Family Library and Ants on a Log! Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Ants shows are energetic, interactive, and engaging for both children and adults.
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Teen Summer of Wonder Kickoff Party
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Join Field Teen Center to start your summer the right way: with snacks and free stuff! Teens who sign up for Summer of Wonder will get a tote bag to decorate plus your choice of two books to keep. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to…
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Summer Reading Kick Off and Face Painting
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Join us for our summer reading kick off party! Face painting is available on a first come first served basis. We will have crafts, music, and fun! Sign up for summer reading!
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Summer Reading Kick-Off
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
It’s that time of year again, Summer Reading is here! Come sign up for Summer of Wonder and enjoy some snacks and fun. There will be prizes, free books, glitter tattoos, and face painting! This event is for children, teens, and their families. We hope to see you there!
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Summer of Wonder Kickoff Party!!
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for bubbles, activities, giveaways like new books, and snacks! Balloon twisting from Taffy Fun will be available for the first 80 guests. This free family event is sponsored by the Friends of Whitman Library. No large groups please. This event is 4-6pm and will be held outside, or inside…
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Summer Reading Kickoff Party (with Goats!)
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
It’s that time of year again, Summer Reading is here! Come sign up for Summer of Wonder, grab some water ice & soft pretzels. There will be prizes, free books, sand art and some GOAT friends will be making a special appearance! This is an event for all ages.
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Summer of Wonder Kickoff Party
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children 0-12 are invited to the library to Kick-Off the Summer of Wonder with Mr. Q's Strange Zoo puppet and magic show! While you're here, make sure to sign up for our Summer of Wonder program.
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Chess Club for Tween, Teens, and Adults
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
Come in for an evening of chess from 4:00 to 6:30 PM. Use one of our sets or bring your own. Participants should have basic knowledge of chess.
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Summer of Wonder Kickoff!
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
It's a Summer of Wonder kickoff party from 4:30-6:30pm, and you're invited! Enjoy balloon twisting, magic, and other fun with Taffy the Entertainer! Have your tarot read by Gina Tomaine, author of the Philly Tarot Deck Guide Book! Groove to a bubble dance party! Draw with rainbow…
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Summer Pokémon Tournament
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Calling all Pokémon enthusiasts! Join us for a summer Pokémon Tournament. Compete against your fellow trainers in Scarlet and Violet for the switch or trading card game pack battles, answer trivia questions, and more! This program is designed for childrens in grades…
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Summer Book Club for Kids
Mon, June 9, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
Book Club: Do you want your child to read more this summer? Would you like them to sharpen their comprehension skills and imagination? Sign them up for the Summer Book Club! Every week they will read with peers and journal about the reading. At the end of the summer they will create a…
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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, June 10, 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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Preschool Storytime and Open Play
Tue, June 10, 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).
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Printmaking for Adults
Tue, June 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Linoleum Printmaking craft for adults on 6/10 at 11 am. SIGN UP REQUIRED! Program will cap at 15 attendees. Please call the Library at 215-685-0547 or stop in to sign up. A linocut, or lino print, is a type of block printing. Participants will carve a design into a block, roll block…
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Teen Tuesdays!
Tue, June 10, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us for a Summer of creativity! Learn Crochet, create your own T-shirt using a heat press machine, sign up for raffle prizes, watch Anime Series and other activities in the Everything Teen Center located on the 2nd Flr.