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Mfalme Princess Storytime
Sat, August 23, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Mfalme is a Swahili word meaning royalty. Miss Afya will host her Fresh Princess storytime, along with other princess stories in this fun and interactive program. Princesses in attendance can dress up, color, and enjoy Hip Hop music together. Best for ages 6 to 10, and open to slightly…
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Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, August 23, 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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Summer of Wonder Sendoff
Sat, August 23, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Celebrate the season with our Summer of Wonder sendoff! Cool off outside with free water ice, pretzels, and books in front of the Independence Library! Get a library card and pick up prizes from our raffle. Sponsored by Friends of the Independence Library.
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Wan L. Yang Photo Exhibit
Now through Sat, August 23, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
International Photo Exhibit Discover breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and cultural portraits from all 7 continents at the 9th Photography Exhibit by Wan L. Yang. Join us for the Grand Opening on Sat, Aug 23, 2025, at 12 PM at the Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia.…
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A Book a Day presents Children's Day: Little Sprouts, Big Ideas!
Sat, August 23, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for this kid-friendly, fun and free event! Select from hundreds of brand new books to take home. Enjoy read-alouds and make art! Participating authors include Rosa Chang, Thembi Palmer, Dave White and Stacy Woodson, and artist Alex Smith will offer an art-making…
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Switch Saturdays
Sat, August 23, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Saturday for Nintendo Switch games! We will take turns playing multiplayer games like MarioKart and Super Smash Bros on our TV. You can also bring your own Switch to play our games handheld. Don’t forget you can check out video games from the library! Please note,…
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Online Games with Toontown Rewritten
Sat, August 23, 2025
2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Are YOU toon enough? Create your own toon and join us online in playing this fan-made revival of one of the first family-friendly MMOs and stop the cogs from taking over. Learn how to play this game in person or join us online to help us beat the cogs!
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Board Game Bonanza
Sat, August 23, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Chess, Blockus, Jenga, Mastermind and other favorites at both the children’s and teen tables.
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Switch Saturday
Sat, August 23, 2025
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Stop by and play multiplayer Switch games or play computer games in our computer lab
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Sat, August 23, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Science in the Summer is a free, informal science program for children entering grades 2 - 6. Supported by GSK and offered in collaboration with The Franklin Institute, the goal of the program is to increase children's interest and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers…
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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, August 25, 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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Kids’ Sensory Playtime
Mon, August 25, 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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Wan L. Yang Photo Exhibit
Now through Mon, August 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
International Photo Exhibit Discover breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and cultural portraits from all 7 continents at the 9th Photography Exhibit by Wan L. Yang. Join us for the Grand Opening on Sat, Aug 23, 2025, at 12 PM at the Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia.…
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime!
Mon, August 25, 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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Family Movies at Whitman - The Little Mermaid
Mon, August 25, 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. August…
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Magic Mondays in a Mumble Mush
Mon, August 25, 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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Snakes Alive!
Mon, August 25, 2025
3:15 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Join snake expert Scott Prior for a fun, interactive presentation of live snakes (all harmless) from around the world. We'll learn general information on types of snakes, their habits, care and conservation, and he will help dispell any negativity or fears. If you dare, you may…
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Art Exploration
Mon, August 25, 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 program is intended…
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Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, August 25, 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 25, 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!