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Teen Video Game Hang-out
Mon, April 14, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…
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Knitting with Ms. Merrily
Mon, April 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Ms. Merrily shares her knitting skills. All school age children (and parents) are welcome to try their hand at this fun and creative craft. Materials provided.
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The Secrets of Magic by Magician Ran'D Shine!
Mon, April 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library
Torresdale Library welcomes Mr. Randy Shine as he performs some of his favorite magic tricks! Watch objects appear, disappear and transform before your very eyes! This highly interactive show can be enjoyed by folks of all ages! Please join us! …
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Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, April 14, 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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Reptiles Rock
Mon, April 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Join us with the Center for Aquatic Sciences and see how reptiles, although slithery or scaly, are not scary. Learn how reptiles use unique adaptations to survive in many different habitats. For families of all ages.
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Teen Video Game Hangout
Mon, April 14, 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.
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Cooking with Ms. Keisha
Mon, April 14, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Come cook along with the mobile cooking teacher. Learn about cooking and baking techniques while working in teams. Then eat the wonderful food you cooked! Activity for school-aged children.
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Easter Storytime
Mon, April 14, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Hop on over to the Children's Department so you can listen to some great Easter stories! Then dye a hard-boiled egg, go on an egg hunt, and meet the Easter Bunny! This program is for preschool and school age children and their caregivers.
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StitchCraft
Mon, April 14, 2025
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability.
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Twilight Tales Family Story Time
Mon, April 14, 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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Read To a Therapy Dog
Mon, April 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog! 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! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that…
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Languages of Philadelphia: Russian / Двуязычные чтения для русскоязычных семей
Tue, April 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Bilingual Russian Family Storytime Have you ever wanted to learn another language? Join us at Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special French storytime! Part of our Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under and…
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Preschool Storytime and Open Play
Tue, April 15, 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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Family Storytime
Tue, April 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, we will have a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, April 15, 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.
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, April 15, 2025
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.
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¡Canticuentos Spanish Storytime!
Tue, April 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join local storyteller Ana Atach for Canticuentos! We'll explore songs and stories in Spanish, with a new animal theme each week - this week it will be butterflies/mariposas. Feel free to bring your own animal toy to play along. We will follow this up with time for free play and…
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Toddler Storytime
Tue, April 15, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join Library Staff on Tuesdays for toddler storytime. We will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and follow up with a special toddler playtime!
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime
Tue, April 15, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join Mr. Rich for stories, songs, rhymes, and dances perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers! Free play with baby-friendly toys and a baby-friendly climbing wall will wrap up the program. Siblings are always welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs…
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Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Tue, April 15, 2025
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.