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Library Playgroup

Fri, November 15, 2024 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

Friday Family Storytime!

Fri, November 15, 2024 10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Children age 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to the library for stories, songs, games, and dancing at Family Storytime! Depending on the weather, storytime will be outside in the library courtyard or inside in the Children’s Department.

Clark Park Storytime

Fri, November 15, 2024 10:00 A.M.
Clark Park by the Playground (43rd and Chester Ave.)

Join us in Clark Park by the playground (43rd St and Chester Ave.) for outdoor storytime! Bring a blanket and snack and get ready to read, sing and dance! Storytime will take place at the library in case of inclement weather.   Fridays at 10 AM

Clark Park Storytime

Fri, November 15, 2024 10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us in Clark Park by the playground (43rd St and Chester Ave.) for outdoor storytime! Bring a blanket and snack and get ready to read, sing and dance! Storytime will take place at the library in case of inclement weather.   Fridays at 10 AM

Storytime

Fri, November 15, 2024 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…

Preschool Storytime

Fri, November 15, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join Scout in the Auditorium for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers.

Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup

Fri, November 15, 2024 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…

Storytime with Mr. Paul

Fri, November 15, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Holmesburg Library

Join Mr. Paul for some seasonal stories! "Grandfather Buffalo" by Jim Arnosky This program is for Preschool age children.  

Infant and Toddler Playgroup

Fri, November 15, 2024 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Play, talk, explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining early social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. For youngsters along with their parents, grandparents or caregivers.  Come one time, or all the time. Meets most Fridays.  

Homeschool Reading Group

Fri, November 15, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library

Homeschoolers are welcome to come hang out with their peers while participating in fun activities! We'll have cooking classes, literacy games, letter writing, and more! For grades K-8. Families with preschoolers are welcome to attend.

Preschool Storytime

Fri, November 15, 2024 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.  

Preschool Storytime

Fri, November 15, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Wadsworth Library

Come join Ms. Dee for songs, movement, and stories! Stay awhile for playtime afterward. This program is intended for children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.

Parent/Caregiver and Child Yoga!

Fri, November 15, 2024 11:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library

Join us for an interactive yoga session.  Our instructor, Maggie, will read a book to the group and then teach partner yoga, with a focus on animals and shapes.  Best for ages 2 - 5 years old.  Please wear comfortable clothing.   Sponsored by the Friends of Roxborough…

Imagine More Story Adventures with Thembi Palmer

Fri, November 15, 2024 12:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Cost: FREE

Join the ever amazing Thembi Palmer of Imagine More: Story Adventures for a fantastic story time! Thembi Palmer is committed to promoting literacy by developing a love of reading and books in young children, pre-K through 4th grade. She collaborates with Philadelphia schools, libraries, museums,…

Fabulous Faces: Face Painting at the Library!

Fri, November 15, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Flowers, hearts, birds, clouds... What would you like to have decorating your face?  Try on a different look with face painter and artist Jane Lashner; join us for an afternoon of fun with face painting and crafts.  Space may be limited.  For school age kids. From 2:00 to…

Fun Fridays

Fri, November 15, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Join us on Fridays for crafts, science experiments, or games! This program is for school age children, beginning at 3 p.m

Chess Club

Fri, November 15, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Lillian Marrero Library's Chess Club is open to players of all skill levels! From beginners to experienced players, any student that wants to deepen their understanding of chess tactics and strategies is welcome.            

Friday LEAP After School Games

Fri, November 15, 2024 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)

Video Game Hang

Fri, November 15, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Come play MarioKart, Super Smash Bros and more! For teens and school-aged children.  

LEAP Scrabble Club Kickoff

Fri, November 15, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Come join us for an afternoon of fun playing Scrabble with friends! We start at 3:00 pm and if you can spell (a little), you can play! Youth are invited to learn how to play traditional scrabble, Scrabble Slam, Bananagrams, as well as a few other board games. Scrabble club will be ongoing during…

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