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printPHILLY! 2025 Print Fair

Sat, April 12, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

The Philadelphia Print Consortium and the Free Library of Philadelphia are pleased to announce the third annual  printPHILLY!  print fair, free and open to the public at Parkway Central Library on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM.  This event focuses on printmaking as a…

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Read to a Therapy Dog

Sat, April 12, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library

Ella, a therapy dog with Comfort Caring Canines, will be visiting Whitman Library once a month! Reading aloud to a therapy dog helps children build their reading confidence in a low-pressure environment. Drop in any time between 10am and 11:30am to read to Ella (or to meet her if you’re…

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Music and Movement Storytime

Sat, April 12, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

  Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.  

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Family Playgroup

Sat, April 12, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Have some family fun at the library! From coloring to card games to building lego towers, join us on Saturdays for tons of family fun. This program is for all families.

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Storytime with Ms. Maddie for Babies and Toddlers!

Sat, April 12, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library

Storytime with Ms. Maddie for Babies and Toddlers Saturdays 4/12, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24 11 AM Join Ms. Maddie every other Saturday for stories, songs and fun!   

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I Wish to Say: Write a Postcard to the President

Sat, April 12, 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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Printmaking by the People: printPHILLY! 2025

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

Mural Art’s Printmaking by the People will participate in the third annual printPHILLY! print fair at the Parkway Central Library on April 12! Between 12 pm and 3 PM, visit this Mural Arts pop-up to letterpress print your own poster, helping us to reimagine the Declaration of…

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Nanobot Building Class

Sat, April 12, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

Nanobot Building Class Saturday, 4.12 at 1 pm Join us for a hands-on STEM program designed to ignite creativity, foster problem solving, and encourage future inventors!  Each child will assemble their own nanobot!  For ages 7 to 13.   Stevie The Inventor is an award-winning…

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Read Baby Read Storytime

Mon, April 14, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Join us every Monday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.

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Read, Baby, Read Storytime

Mon, April 14, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Widener Library

Read, Baby, Read Storytime Join Ms. Adrianna to foster your baby's love for reading with rhymes, bounces, songs, and stories! This Storytime is intended for children 2 and under, every Monday at 11am.

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Read, Baby, Read Storytime!

Mon, April 14, 2025 11:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Join Miss Liz for  Read, Baby, Read storytime on Monday mornings at 11:30am. Stay after storytime for playtime! Intended for babies and toddlers ages 0-2, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event will be held indoors on the library's 3rd floor, accessible…

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Author Event: Maleah Makes a Friend: Is He Shy?

Mon, April 14, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Cost: FREE

Join author Carra Dixon in supporting autism awareness as she reads from her book  Maleah Makes a Friend: Is He Shy??? Maleah Makes a Friend  is the first of a 6-book series consisting of 3 volumes. This amazing journey of a little girl discovering the wonderful world of autism will…

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Ants on a Log & the Book Bike: Parks Pop-Up Concert Tour

Mon, April 14, 2025 1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join Ants on a Log and the Free Library Book Bike on the first day of Spring break for a special Earth Month mini-concert tour! Come and play at one of three parks to browse books and hear music celebrating environmental justice—or bring a bike and tag along with the band! See locations…

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Early Intervention Play Group

Mon, April 14, 2025 1:15 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Join us for a free, fun and supportive Early Intervention Play Group designed for children ages birth to 5 years old, and their families! Led by licensed therapists, including Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Behavior Specialists, this group will provide opportunities…

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Science Storytime & Craft with the Science History Institute

Mon, April 14, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library

Join us for a special spring break Science Storytime and Craft with the Science History Institute.  For children 5 and up. 

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Spring Craft Party!

Mon, April 14, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Bunnies, flowers, and the Earth. Celebrate the spring season with some fun crafts, stickers, and coloring. There will be activities for kids of all ages.    

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Monday LEAP Art Explorers

Mon, April 14, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Materials for self-guided artwork creation will be available from 3pm-5:45pm in the children's section.  

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Make It Monday: Cherry Blossom Painting

Mon, April 14, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Let's engage in various arts and crafts projects. Today, we will create cherry blossom paintings. All supplies will be provided.

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LEAP: Art Day!

Mon, April 14, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Let your creativity shine! Join us from 3:00–5:00 PM for hands-on art projects and crafts like bracelet making and more.

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Teen Video Game Hang-out

Mon, April 14, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen.  Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…

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