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Maker Days with LEAP
Tue, May 14, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Haddington Library
Maker Days with LEAP- Draw, color, paint, mold, and more with LEAP maker days! Children’s Dept. 3pm
After-School Meals
Tue, May 14, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Stop by after school and eat a light supper! This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, starting at 3:30 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This After School Meal Program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition…
Crafternoon
Tue, May 14, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join Juana, our LEAP Afterschool Leader, to make crafts of all kinds, including origami, button-making, painting and coloring, and much more! For school-age children.
Table & Top (TnT)
Tue, May 14, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for tabletop roleplay games (similar to Dungeons & Dragons). Very friendly to new folk! You don't have to know anything about pen and paper RPGs and you don't have to join every single game. Bring your dice, bring your own characters, or bring nothing at all. TnT Folk…
Exploring Nutrition - for Kids
Tue, May 14, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Learn about the new, improved version of the food pyramid with eductators from Jefferson-Einstein. We will explore nutritious foods and fun activities, including food tasting and preparation. This program is best for school-age kids. If you have questions, plese email…
Chess Club for Kids and Teens
Tue, May 14, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Learn to play chess, or learn to play better chess! This program is intended for school age children and teens, grades 2-12.
Tuesday Chess Club with Mx. Kate
Tue, May 14, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from Mx. Kate. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! Chess Club will be held inside the library in the meeting room.
The Brave Little Tailor
Tue, May 14, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join Enchantment Theatre Company for a delightful tale from the Brothers Grimm about a feisty litle tailor who kills seven flies in one blow. Impressed by his own accomplishment, he creates a sash with the words "Seven in One Blow" and wearing it, sets off to make his fortune.…
Circus
Tue, May 14, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Learn how to juggle, balance feathers, spin plates, and spin lassos in this interactive workshop with the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts. For children and families. Text @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.
Artist in Residency: Featuring the Talent of The NoName Gallery
Tue, May 14, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join local professional artist Ayiana Viviana, whose work has been exhibited at The NoName Gallery of Chestnut Hill, in weekly workshops with rotating thematic programs. These workshops are perfect for school-age children in grades 4-8. Younger children are welcome, but must be…
Chess Club
Tue, May 14, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Tuesdays 5 - 7:00 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome, boards and clocks are provided. Join RCC for a 30minute lecture from Coach Chris followed by free-play to practice, learn or prepare for one of our upcoming tournaments. Questions?…
Live Performance: Variant 6
Tue, May 14, 2024
5:15 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Variant 6 explores the expressive potential of human voice through vocal chamber music. Members of the ensemble regularly perform with groups as varied as The Crossing, Tempeste di Mare, Piffaro, and Choral Arts Philadelphia. After returning from their educational residence at LSU and…
Sensory Storytime
Tue, May 14, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us for Sensory Storytime. Please feel free to bring your own fidget or other sensory toy. Geared for ages 3 - 10, but others are welcome. Not the first Tuesday of the month (join us for our "All Our Stripes" program!)
Infant and Toddler Storytime with Mr. John!
Wed, May 15, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join us for songs, stories, fingerplays, and playtime with the library’s collection of toys!
Storytime for Toddlers
Wed, May 15, 2024
10:15 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’re going to read books, sing songs and move our bodies at the library with Ms. Lindsay. This storytime is intended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Siblings welcome. Groups please call to make an appointment.
Stories and Songs for Babies and Toddlers
Wed, May 15, 2024
10:15 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join Ms. Grace for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers! Free play with baby-friendly toys will wrap up the program. Siblings welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy development for…
Read Baby Read Storytime
Wed, May 15, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
“Read, Baby, Read” on Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy development…
Preschool Storytime & Play Group
Wed, May 15, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library
Join Ms. Meghan for stories, songs, and fun for ages 4 and under with caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play. Siblings welcome. Text @ricprescho to 81010 for reminders.
Play Group
Wed, May 15, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Whitman Library
Come play at the library! Toys for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will be set up in the children's area of the library 10:30-11:30 a.m. This program is for children under 5 years old. No sign up necessary, just show up! Large groups will not be permitted due to space.