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Friday Free For Fun!
Fri, July 18, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Come and along on this Fun Filled Free for All. Children are invited to join us for toys, games, and anything their imagination can think up.
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Builder Club: For Kids of All ages
Fri, July 18, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs or anything you can build? If so, then stop by Builder Club to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks.
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Studio Ghibli Movie Festival - NausicaA
Fri, July 18, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children and teens ages 5-17 are invited to the meeting room of the library for the Studio Ghibli Movie Festival! Each week, the library will feature an animated family film from Japan's Studio Ghibli. 3:00 PM Showtime Movie Festival Schedule: 6/13 - My Neighbor Totoro 6/20 - Ponyo…
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Club
Fri, July 18, 2025
3:15 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Come and play the trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh! Both new and seasoned players are welcomed. Staff will be present to teach the basics of the game. We'll have snacks and cards for you to use! Ages(9-18) - Fridays from 3:15 to 4:45pm until August 29th - See you there!
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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, July 18, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…
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Artsy Craftsy Storytime
Sat, July 19, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs and scarves in our community room. After storytime, stay for a craft. The last storytime of every month will be a STEM craft!
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Amateur (HAM) Radio Testing Session (Philadelphia Volunteer Examiners)
Sat, July 19, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
This event is an Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner (VE) Session hosted by the Free Library Amateur Radio Club and the Philly VEs. Available for anyone who wishes to take a US FCC Amateur Radio exam. All license classes (Technician, General, and Amateur Extra) are available to…
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Mr. Q's Strange Zoo
Sat, July 19, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
A program of imagination utilizing balloons of all types. Magic and audience participation assist in the creation of various balloon animals.
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Snakes Alive!
Sat, July 19, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join snake expert Scott Prior for a fun, interactive presentation of live snakes from around the world. We'll learn general information on types of snakes, their habits, and care and conservation, dispelling negativity and fears. If you dare, you can touch…
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Science in the Summer: Be an Epidemiologist
Sat, July 19, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial 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 persuing STEM careers…
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Summer STEM Camp with Stevie the Inventor
Sat, July 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Hosted by beloved STEM educator and entrepreneur Stevie The Inventor, the camp invites children to dive into science, technology, engineering, and invention through exciting, hands-on activities. Each session will feature DIY projects, Nanobot building classes, invention challenges, and a…
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Board Game Bonanza
Sat, July 19, 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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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, July 21, 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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Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Mon, July 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Read, Baby, Read Storytime Join Ms. Adrianna to foster your baby's love for reading with rhymes, bounces, songs, and stories! This Storytime is intended for children 2 and under, every Monday at 11am.
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Grab & Go Craft Bags
Mon, July 21, 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, July 21, 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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Little Yogis: Yoga Series for Families
Mon, July 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Take a fun and playful yoga journey led by Sarah of Surya Moon Yoga! We'll learn individual and partner poses through songs and storytelling, all while building confidence, creativity, and strong, healthy bodies. Children and parents will practice how to center themselves through…
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime!
Mon, July 21, 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, July 21, 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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Monday Matinee Movie
Mon, July 21, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Monday in July for an afternoon movie and popcorn