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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

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Face Painting and Balloon Art!

Mon, July 21, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library

Join us for some Summer of Wonder fun and laughter with Taffy Fun at the library!  Face painting and balloon art will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the program ends at 3:50pm.   

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Summer of Wonder in the Sun

Mon, July 21, 2025 2:30 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library

Every Monday in July, Check in for summer of Wonder Reading and summer Guess the Ducks Challenge – Complete fun literacy activities to win a prize!

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Crafternoons

Mon, July 21, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Join Librarian Kate in the children's section for a weekly craft!  This craft program is intended for kids 5-11. Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.  

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Thembi Palmer Author Visit!

Mon, July 21, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Experience a fun-filled, interactive visit with author Thembi Palmer! With This Book May Make You Do Things! , Thembi will have both adults and children on their feet! This session is jam-packed with props, actions, instruments, dancing and may include movement stations to jump,…

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Summer Book Club for Kids

Mon, July 21, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Tacony Library

Book Club:  Do you want your child to read more this summer? Would you like them to sharpen their comprehension skills and imagination? Sign them up for the Summer Book Club! Every week they will read with peers and journal about the reading. At the end of the summer they will create a…

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Fungi Futures: Mycelium as a Biodegradable Material

Mon, July 21, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Are you curious to learn how industry can become more eco-friendly? Join Christian Kustra, mechanical engineer and volunteer at the Philadelphia Mycology Club, for an overview of mycelium biomaterials, covering their sustainability, properties, and current industry applications.

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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!

Tue, July 22, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of unfavorable weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date…

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Preschool Storytime and Open Play

Tue, July 22, 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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Preschool Storytime

Tue, July 22, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library

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

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Poetry Workshop for Teens

Tue, July 22, 2025 11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Want to start writing poetry or develop the work you have? Come to our weekly poetry workshop, where we'll read, write, and workshop poems. Each session will be a mix of writing from prompts and giving each other feedback. All experience levels are welcome! Intended for ages 13 to 18.…

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Toddler Storytime- Outside!

Tue, July 22, 2025 11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Meet us at the Goat Statue in Rittenhouse Square! Join Library Staff on Tuesdays for toddler storytime, now outside when weather permits! We will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and follow up with a special toddler playtime!    

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Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play

Tue, July 22, 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.

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Baby and Toddler Playtime!

Tue, July 22, 2025 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.

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Checkmate Chess Mentorship Program

Tue, July 22, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

All youth aged 10-19 are encouraged to sign up for this fun and uplifting 9-week summer program! The Checkmate Chess Club, facilitated by MBK Cares, will encourage teens to build their emotional resilience while learning the game of chess. All attendees will receive professional chess…

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Board Games for Kids & Teens

Tue, July 22, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to play board games like Sorry, Candy Land, and many more! Games will be available to play on the children's side of the library. No large groups, please (10+ people) due to space constraints. Every Tuesday until August 19th. For children ages…

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