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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, August 11, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…
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Grab & Go Craft Bags
Mon, August 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Grab & Go Craft Bags Visit the library on select Mondays this summer to pick up a Grab & Go Craft bag for children in K-5th grade! Instructions are included in the bag. Supplies are limited and are first-come, first-served.
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Kids’ Sensory Playtime
Mon, August 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Sensory play encourages children to explore and discover new sensations, materials, and experiences, fostering curiosity and learning. Activities will include using kinetic sand, clay, DIY fidget spinners, and sensory bins.
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime!
Mon, August 11, 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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Scrabble Club
Mon, August 11, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Come join us for the afternoons at 12pm for Scrabble from June 16th – August 11th. In this hour-long club, students of all ages will not only learn to play Scrabble, but they ’ll also build confidence, learn teamwork & good sportsmanship, and expand on…
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Movie Mondays
Mon, August 11, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Monday for a family-friendly movie matinee! Each week we will be showing a different movie, popping popcorn, and enjoying our air-conditioned meeting room. Please note, there will be no movie on 6/30.
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Summer Lunches for Kids
Mon, August 11, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 15th @ 1:30 pm Free lunches are available for children up to 18 years old, provided by Nutritional Development Services. All meals must be eaten onsite. We cannot accommodate groups.
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Drop In Crafts
Mon, August 11, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Drop in for a summer-themed craft! All supplies provided. From 2-3 p.m.
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Kids’ Summer Nutrition Classes with Jefferson’s A Better Start F.U.N.
Mon, August 11, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Mondays, July 14th to August 11th @ 2 pm Kids’ Summer Nutrition Classes with Jefferson’s A Better Start F.U.N. Through hands-on activities, engaging games, and simple cooking demonstrations, children will learn where food comes from, how it fuels their bodies, and how to build…
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Family Movies at Whitman - Harold and the Purple Crayon
Mon, August 11, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us every Monday in July and August for a screening of a family-friendly movie. No camp groups permitted at this program due to limited space. Children under 7 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult while at the library. Movie schedule is subject to change without notice. Movie…
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Magic Mondays in a Mumble Mush
Mon, August 11, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Welcome to a wacky world where imagination runs wild and storytelling gets silly! Mumble Mush is a magical mix of tongue-twisters, silly rhymes, sensory play, and collaborative creativity. Create Think and Learn in fun programs for the week. This program encourages early language development,…
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Teen Video Game Hangout
Mon, August 11, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Join us for gaming and special treats from Small Oven Pastry Shop! Play our Nintendo Switch on the big screen or to try out some old-school Super Nintendo games. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Open to all ages 12-18. 4:00 to 5:30PM
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Art Exploration
Mon, August 11, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Join Mr. Nate for a planned art activity. In each session we will learn and practice a new painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, or photography style or technique. We will look at examples and reflect on how different styles and techniques make us think and feel. This week's theme will…
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Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, August 11, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 4:00-4:45pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
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Marevelous Mondays: STEAM Programming
Mon, August 11, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Monday for a marvelous time as we explore the world of STEAM. Each week will feature fun activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. All ages welcome!
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Twilight Tales Family Story Time
Mon, August 11, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Monday at the library for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family! Program is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families!
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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, August 12, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of unfavorable weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date…
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Preschool Storytime and Open Play
Tue, August 12, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join Ms. Kate for books, songs, and dancing on Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30am ! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers. (Please call ahead to arrange a pre-school or day care visit).
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, August 12, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement with your children's librarian! Best suited for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, August 12, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that will help your young child develop important pre-literary skills while you bond and have fun together! This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under, and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.