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Infant and Toddler Storytime
Fri, October 31, 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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Family Storytime Fridays
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to Family Storytime with Librarian Kate! We'll read, sing, dance, and play! Storytime will take place in the garden outside of the library; inside during inclement weather.
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Trick or Treat at the Library!
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
If you’re trick or treating, stop by Whitman Library during library hours 10am-4:45pm for candy and small treat giveaways. Sponsored by the Friends of Whitman Library.
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Clark Park Storytime
Fri, October 31, 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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Storytime
Fri, October 31, 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 storytime is geared towards toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers, but babies and older siblings are welcome. After…
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, October 31, 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. This program has ASL interpretation. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street…
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Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, October 31, 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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Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Join us for a special Halloween storytime with Ms. Lindsay and parade led by the best security guard in all of Philadelphia, Mr. Kevin! Come in costume and Trick-or-Treat for stickers and prizes throughout the library!
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Spooky Storytime!
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Boo! Get goosebumps at our Halloween-themed storytime hosted by the Roxborough Library's resident Grim Reaper (I.M. Grimm, AKA, Mr. Rich). Feel free to dress up in costume! If the weather is nice, we will be across the street in Gorgas Park.
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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, October 31, 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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Toddler Storytime with Miss Chelsea
Fri, October 31, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Join Miss Chelsea for storytime! We’ll read, sing, and play! This program is geared towards toddlers, but can be adapted for younger and older children. Every Friday at 11:00 AM - See you there!
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Family Storytime
Fri, October 31, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
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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Halloween Parade & Storytime
Fri, October 31, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Event will be outside weather permitting! Come join us for our annual Halloween Parade in Rittenhouse Square! We will parade around the square and come back to the goat statue for a special Halloween storytime. Costumes encouraged!
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(Not so) Spooky Storytime
Fri, October 31, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Wadsworth Library
Join us for a (not so) spooky storytime for toddlers, preschoolers, and their adult caregivers. We will read some not-very-scary stories and sing some not-very-scary songs! Costumes are encouraged!
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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial
Fri, October 31, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Fridays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Halloween Trick or Treat!
Fri, October 31, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Knock on the door of our workroom to get some Halloween candy! From 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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RPG (Role Playing Games) Club
Fri, October 31, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Joins us for our first RPG club here at Donatucci! Come play the thrilling roleplaying game Quest with us. It's about amazing people in a world of magic and danger. Everyone is welcome, and you can be whoever you want to be. Great for beginners or players of all levels!
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Halloween Party!
Fri, October 31, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Have some Halloween Fun at the Library! Stop in on Friday, October 31 from 2:30-4:30pm for Halloween themed crafts, music, games, and treats! Costumes encouraged. Youth 18 and under - come party on the 3rd floor! Adults - visit us in costume and say “Book-or-Treat” to receive a…
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Switch Gaming
Fri, October 31, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Come to the library to play some fun games using our brand, new Nintendo Switch. For patrons 18 and younger.
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Fun Fridays
Fri, October 31, 2025
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