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Library Playgroup

Fri, April 25, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

We’ve filled our meeting room with toys good for a range of ages. Come and socialize in the comfort of the library! Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766. Fridays at 10:00 AM

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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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Infant and Toddler Storytime and Playgroup

Fri, April 25, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join Mr. John for an hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays, with a playgroup after, every Friday morning!

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Big Spring Book Sale

Fri, April 25, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Please join us as the Friends of the Falls of Schuylkill Library host their popular book sale. All proceeds will help support library programming and materials. You will find thousands of donated books in many genres along with DVDs, puzzles, children's materials and more! Books…

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Storytime

Fri, April 25, 2025 10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library

Join Whitman Librarian Ms. Rachel for storytime in the library meeting room! Sharing songs, stories, and rhymes will help develop a love of reading from an early age. This program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers & their accompanying caregivers. For day-of event cancellation or updates…

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Preschool Storytime

Fri, April 25, 2025 10:30 A.M.
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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Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime

Fri, April 25, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join Library Staff for bounces, songs, and stories specifically geared towards building early literacy in babies.  Join us after storytime for a special interactive baby playtime!       

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Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup

Fri, April 25, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Independence Library

Join Ms. Chen on Fridays at 10:30am for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime. Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from The William…

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Storytime with Mr. Paul

Fri, April 25, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Holmesburg Library

Join Mr. Paul for some seasonal stories! "It Looked Like Spilt Milk" by Charles Shaw This program is for Preschool age children.  

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Family Storytime

Fri, April 25, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Widener Library

Description: Join Ms. Adrianna for stories, songs, and rhymes every Friday at 11am! This Storytime is best for children 3-5, but all family members are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.  

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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup

Fri, April 25, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Join us for Preschool Storytime every Friday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after Storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.

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Preschool Storytime

Fri, April 25, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more!  For children ages 2 to 5, along with an adult caregiver.  Siblings are always welcome. Daycares and other groups should call the library to arrange their own special appointment.  

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I Wish to Say: Write a Postcard to the President

Fri, April 25, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Stop by artist Sheryl Oring’s office and dictate your messages to the U.S. president at the Parkway Central Library from noon to 2 PM. This free, all ages public program will be led by Oring, whose work is currently featured in the “Secretary to the People” exhibit at the…

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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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Friday LEAP After School Games

Fri, April 25, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Board games and puzzles featured from 3pm-4:45pm in the children's section (or we can move this into the meeting room if it becomes disruptive)

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Video Game Fridays

Fri, April 25, 2025 3:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

Join the LEAP’s Mr. Bob and play some video games afterschool 

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LEAP Free-Play Fridays

Fri, April 25, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Join us on Friday afternoons for games like Chess, Catan, or get creative and craft your own game and make your own rules! from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

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Fun Fridays: Matching Games

Fri, April 25, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us for Fun Friday! Come out and play some games.  There will be card games, board games, and puzzles to enjoy. Today we will feature matching games.  

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LEAP: Game Day!

Fri, April 25, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

End the week with fun and games! From board games to group challenges, come enjoy some friendly competition and laughter from 3:00–4:00  PM.

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Philadelphia City Nature Challenge Bioblitz

Fri, April 25, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Be a part of the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge! Between April 25 and April 28th, Philadelphia and it's adjacent counties will be competing against other cities in the world to see who can find the most species in their regions. Today, join us for a nature exploration of plants, bugs,…

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