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Read To a Therapy Dog

Sat, December 14, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs!  Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals.  Yes, you can pet them too!

Music with Ry

Sat, December 14, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

Ry will be at the library to present a music program designed to get even the smallest kiddo clapping along! Kiddos and their caregivers are invited to join in.

Free Monthly Saturday Drum & Percussion Workshops Featuring Karen Smith

Sat, December 14, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Back by immense popular demand -  the Free Library's Music Department presents a stellar fifth season of percussion and drum workshops one Saturday a month from October to December! The series opens Saturday, October 12th, continues Saturday, November 2nd, and concludes December…

Holiday Card Crafting

Sat, December 14, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Want to add a unique, heartfelt touch to your holiday greetings this year? We'll provide you with all the materials to create handcrafted cards to spread holiday cheer!   Registration is recommended but not required for this program. To sign up online and reserve a spot, click here .

Sundays on Stage: The Nutcracker with Pages to Pirouettes

Sun, December 15, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Presented by Pages to Pirouettes , The Nutcracker returns to the Free Library stage! Bring the whole family to hear the story of Marie and the Nutcracker Prince, then see the tale come to life to the enchanting music of Tchaikovsky. A brief ballet lesson for the whole audience will follow the…

Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!

Mon, December 16, 2024 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. Nice weather? We'll be in Shakespeare Park, across the street from the library! Unfavorable weather? We'll…

Read Baby Read Storytime and Playgroup

Mon, December 16, 2024 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.  

Read, Baby, Read Storytime!

Mon, December 16, 2024 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 good weather this event will be held outdoors at the Fishtown Recreation Center, directly across…

Little Ones' Storytime

Mon, December 16, 2024 12:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Experience fun and welcoming storytimes with books, laughter, songs to sing, and play led by librarian, Mr. Jay. Best for families with children ages 0-5. Caregivers are required to be present during storytime

Monday LEAP Art Explorers

Mon, December 16, 2024 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.  

Chess Club for Kids!

Mon, December 16, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm 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…

The Claymobile Visits the Library

Mon, December 16, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Children 3-12 are invited to make a ceramic work of art under the guidance of a Claymobile teaching artist! 

Kids’ Bird Bonanza!

Mon, December 16, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Join the Audubon Mid-Atlantic from the Discovery Center at our branch for hand-on activities to learn about bird artifacts, bird adaptations, migration, watersheds and pollution, seeds and seed dispersal, garden work, and bird walks.

Learn About Kwanzaa

Mon, December 16, 2024 4:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

We will learn about each day of Kwanzaa and how it can connect to our everyday lives. Participants will create something that is specific to the African American/African diaspora experience such as mat weaving, card making, beading and collaging.  Healthy snacks will be provided.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Tue, December 17, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Join us for a fun morning filled with singing, dancing, and stories followed by a short play session. For children 5 and under and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, December 17, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library

Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs and movement! Best suited for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play

Tue, December 17, 2024 11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys!  For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.

Baby and Toddler Playtime!

Tue, December 17, 2024 12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Play, talk, sing and explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. This program is intended for babies and toddlers along with parents, grandparents or caregivers. We will be meeting in the Storyhour Room.

Storytime at Christmas Village

Tue, December 17, 2024 1:30 P.M.
LOVE Park on the Christmas Village Stage

The Free Library will be providing festive family storytimes at Christmas Village once again this year! Join us on Tuesdays at 1:30 on December 3, 10, and 17 in LOVE Park, for a variety of seasonal stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of joy! These story times will take place on the Christmas…

Movie Days!

Tue, December 17, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Join us on Tuesdays for a family friendly movie! Light snacks will be provided.  Please stop by or contact the library for the weekly movie title. 

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