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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
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…