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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…