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Family Storytime

Fri, August 1, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Children 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to Family Storytime with Librarian Kate! We'll read, sing, dance, and play! Storytime will take place in the garden outside of the library; inside during inclement weather. Family Storytime will be taking a few weeks off to resume in September.…

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Preschool Storytime

Fri, August 1, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. This program has ASL interpretation. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street…

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Storytime with Mr. Paul

Fri, August 1, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Holmesburg Library

Join Mr. Paul for some seasonal stories! Storybook film version of each book will be shown after each reading. Snacks and water provided during each program. “Harold and the Purple Crayon” by Crockett Johnson This program is for Preschool age children.  

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Toddler Storytime with Miss Chelsea

Fri, August 1, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Join Miss Chelsea for storytime! We’ll read, sing, and play! This program is geared towards toddlers, but can be adapted for younger and older children. Every Friday at 11:00 AM - See you there!

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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup

Fri, August 1, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Join us for Preschool Storytime every Friday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after Storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.

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Summer Break Video Game Hang

Fri, August 1, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Compete against friends on PlayStation5 and Nintendo Switch. Every Friday at 11:00am until August 22nd - see you there!  

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Fun Fridays

Fri, August 1, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of play! Each week we’ll do a different activity whether it be games, movies, obstacle courses, or an outdoor activity. Ages 7-14 - This program will take place every Friday until August 15th. See you there!

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LEGO Club

Fri, August 1, 2025 12:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Fridays July 11, 18, 25 and August 1 & 8 Come build with us!  We will have LEGO, DUPLO and other building materials available.  Bring your imagination!  Intended for ages 6-12, younger siblings welcome. 

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Youth Summer Scares Book Club

Fri, August 1, 2025 1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Horror stories aren’t just for Halloween! Join us to discuss the book “Hide and Seeker” by Daka Hermon and make your own marble maze. Attend without doing the reading, if you dare, but BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!!

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Build It! for Kids at Whitman Library

Fri, August 1, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Come play with LEGO, Magna-Tiles, and more! Blocks will be set up on the children's side of the library from 2pm until 4:30pm. No large groups, please. Younger siblings are welcome and we will have larger blocks for them to play with. When? - Fridays, starting July 11th thru August 22nd -…

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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial

Fri, August 1, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more.  Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn.  In-person, Fridays from 2-4pm. Bring in…

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Builder Club: For Kids of All ages

Fri, August 1, 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 - The Cat Returns

Fri, August 1, 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, August 1, 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, August 1, 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, August 2, 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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Let's Explore Outer Space!

Sat, August 2, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join us as we learn all about space through pictures, maps, stories, games, movement, crafts, and more!

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Science in the Summer: Be an Orthopedic Doctor

Sat, August 2, 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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Board Game Bonanza

Sat, August 2, 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, August 4, 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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