Wed, April 30, 2025 3:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Join us for a poetry slam! Calling all poets, rappers, and songwriters... join us for an exciting competition where you can showcase your skills and compete for prizes. This event is open to all students, from Kindergarten through 12th grade, with categories based on grade.  The…

Ages

• Young Adult
• School Age

Event Type

• Live Performances
• Other Great Programs

Event Tags

• Music
• Poetry

Wed, April 30, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us for Why? Wednesday , where we will explore scientific concepts and embark on a variety of challenges. Today, use our marble run kit to explore different pathways for your marbles!  

Ages

• School Age

Event Type

• LEAP

Event Tags

• STEM

Wed, April 30, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Explore the wonders of science with experiments and interactive activities like paper plane making and more! Meet us from 3:00–5:00 PM  to discover something new and exciting.

Ages

• Young Adult
• School Age

Event Type

• LEAP

Event Tags

• Science
• STEM

Wed, April 30, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

An activity that changes from week to week to explore language, art, and/or STEM topics in the children's section from 3pm-4:45pm.  

Ages

• Young Adult
• School Age

Event Type

• LEAP

Event Tags

• Science

Wed, April 30, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Learn to play chess at Wyoming Library every Wednesday from 3 to 4:30 PM!  Recommended for ages 8 and Up! Sharpen Your Skills of Collaboration, Visualization, risk/benefit analysis, critical thinking and problem solving! This program is brought you in partnership with the Free…

Ages

• School Age

Event Type

• Workshops and Enrichment
• Other Great Programs

Event Tags

• Children
• Chess

Wed, April 30, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Share a love of reading at the library with our Book Buddy! Ages 5 to 11  All English levels are welcome! Excellent opportunity to practice reading in English  Build comprehension and confidence    

Ages

• School Age

Event Type

• Other Great Programs

Event Tags

• English Language Learners

Wed, April 30, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Widener Library

Description: Calling all kids ages 7 - 14! Show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting every Wednesday at 3:30pm. All materials will be provided.  

Ages

• Young Adult
• School Age
• Preschool

Event Type

• Arts and Crafts Programs
• Other Great Programs

Event Tags

• Art
• Children
• Crochet
• Arts and Crafts
• Book Arts
• Artist Talk

Wed, April 30, 2025 3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

Join us and learn some art skills from Mural Artist – John Zerbe    

Ages

• Young Adult
• School Age

Event Type

• Arts and Crafts Programs

Event Tags

• Crafts and Hobbies
• Arts and Crafts

Wed, April 30, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…

Ages

• Young Adult
• School Age
• Preschool

Event Type

• Family Programs
• Other Great Programs

Event Tags

• Children
• Family
• Literacy
• Pets
• Summer Reading
• Animals and Nature
• PAWS Read to a Dog

Wed, April 30, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Origami + Crafts with Ms. Safiya and Master the art of paper-folding on Wednesdays at 4 pm. Learn how to make paper animals, flowers, and more during our after-school program.

Ages

• Young Adult
• School Age

Event Type

• Arts and Crafts Programs

Event Tags

• Art
• Crafts and Hobbies
• Arts and Crafts
• Book Arts

Wed, April 30, 2025 6:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join our beginner’s level workshop! Wednesday nights from April 16th to May 21st. RSVP for our step-by-step, six class series at tinyurl.com/uketroop   We'll cover the basic chords, how to tune and hold the uke, and some basic strumming patterns. Players of all ages and abilities…

Ages

• Adult
• Young Adult
• School Age

Event Type

• Community Events
• Workshops and Enrichment
• Live Performances

Event Tags

• Education
• Music

Now through Wed, April 30, 2025 8:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

This multimedia installation showcases over 20 years of work by artist Sheryl Oring. With her “I Wish to Say” project, in which she dresses as a 1960s secretary and takes her typewriter to public spaces such as libraries and parks to document people’s hopes, fears, and…

Ages

• Adult
• Young Adult
• School Age
• Preschool
• Senior

Event Type

• Community Events
• Discussion and Participation
• Speakers and Lectures
• Other Great Programs
• Exhibitions

Event Tags

• Art
• Photography
• Special Collections
• Humanities
• Printmaking
• Artist Talk
• Voting and Elections

Thu, May 1, 2025 10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.    

Ages

• Toddler

Event Type

• Family Programs

Event Series

• Storytimes

Event Tags

• Children
• Family

Thu, May 1, 2025 10:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join us this May Day to say "Thank You" to all the nannies who give so much to our littlest patrons every day with a very special storytime! Adriana from National Domestic Worker's Alliance will be on hand to offer resources and help us say "Thank You!"

Ages

• Preschool

Event Type

• Other Great Programs

Event Tags

• Children
• Family

Thu, May 1, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Join Miss Liz for  Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event…

Ages

• Preschool
• Toddler

Event Type

• Family Programs

Event Series

• Storytimes

Event Tags

• Children
• Family
• Literacy
• Childrens Literature

Thu, May 1, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join Ms. Susan for interactive stories, songs and fingerplays for preschoolers to enjoy. Stay afterwards and explore our play space areas.

Ages

• Preschool

Event Type

• Family Programs

Event Series

• Storytimes

Event Tags

• Children
• Literacy
• Childrens Literature

Thu, May 1, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

These sessions are based on music appreciation, learning rhythms, incorporating elements of early childhood education into music, and are most of all, fun!  Classes are themed around various children's interests, such as space, boats, monsters, trucks, animals and more. We will also…

Ages

• Preschool
• Toddler
• Baby

Event Type

• Other Great Programs

Event Tags

• Music

Thu, May 1, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧！ Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.

Ages

• School Age
• Preschool
• Toddler
• Baby

Event Type

• Family Programs

Event Series

• Storytimes

Event Tags

• Children
• Education
• Family
• Bilingual Programs
• Childrens Literature
• Bicultural

Thu, May 1, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library

Calling all babies, toddlers and twos! Librarian Rachel will lead families in stories, songs, tickles, bounces, bubbles and maybe a few peek-a-boos! Afterwards, families can stay in our community room to explore baby toys and socialize. Older siblings welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible…

Ages

• Toddler
• Baby

Event Type

• Family Programs

Event Series

• Storytimes

Event Tags

• Family
• Literacy
• Music
• Childrens Literature

Thu, May 1, 2025 2:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Join us for a family-friendly movie on the 3rd floor, every Thursday starting at 2:30pm!  This event happens during LEAP ( L iteracy E nrichment A fterschool P rogram), the library's FREE Daily Drop-In After School Program, happening every day Monday through Friday from…

Ages

• Young Adult
• School Age

Event Type

• Film Screening

Event Tags

• Children
• Family
• Movies and Television
• Teens
• Hispanic Heritage
• Latino