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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist

Tue, August 5, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

  Science in the Summer Tuesdays, July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, & Aug. 5th   Join us for GSK's Science in the Summer program: Be a Health Scientist! This program is for children entering 2nd through 6th grades.  Registration is required as supplies and space are limited;…

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Twilight Tales Family Story Time

Tue, August 5, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Join us every Tuesday at the library for an interactive Storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that are fun for the whole family! 

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Family Story Drumming with Julius Rivera

Tue, August 5, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Story drumming combines read-alouds with syllabic rhythms to offer an engaging way of experiencing the joy of drumming.  Words and phrases are used as scaffolds to help participants access rhythm patterns. This way of learning reinforces musical skills and supports literacy and language…

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Toddler and Preschooler Storytime at Goldstar Park

Wed, August 6, 2025 10:15 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

We’re going to read books, sing songs and move our bodies at the library with Ms. Lindsay. This storytime is intended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Siblings welcome. Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766.  

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Baby Lap Sit Storytime

Wed, August 6, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! For ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.

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Coloring Cool Down

Wed, August 6, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library

Cool off in the library or on the front steps. Sometimes we’ll have markers and new coloring pages. Sometimes we’ll have sidewalk chalk and water painting. Afterwards, continue the chill out with a fresh library book.

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Music and Movement

Wed, August 6, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join Ms Naomi for singing and dancing in this movement-oriented storytime followed by playtime!  This program is designed for children ages 6 and under, along with their caretakers. If you require ASL interpretation, please contact us in advance and we would be happy to accomodate you!…

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Claymobile: Pop-Up Youth Ceramics Studio

Wed, August 6, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Join us for a pop-up ceramics workshop for youth! Learn the basics of working with clay to shape, paint, and glaze your own clay creation in this workshop led by The Clay Studio.  

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Claymobile

Wed, August 6, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Every week enjoy a read-aloud story followed by a clay craft based on the theme of the story. Best suited for ages 4-7.

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Teen+ Summer Crafts!

Wed, August 6, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Children of all ages, their caregivers, and teens are invited for a weekly make-and-take craft. Activities will include jewelry-making, DIY fancy pens, clay, print-making, and paper crafts.  

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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist

Wed, August 6, 2025 1:30 P.M.
Kingsessing 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 pursuing STEM careers…

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Wonder Wednesdays

Wed, August 6, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

From building challenges to arts and crafts and beyond, we will have a fun-filled Wednesday afternoon all summer long! This program will have activities for ages from 2 to 12.

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Face Painting and Balloon Art!

Wed, August 6, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park 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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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist

Wed, August 6, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

  Science in the Summer 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, and 8/13 - Call 215-685-0498 or stop in to Register Science in the Summer is proud to return to Welsh Road. Join us on select Wednesdays at 3PM for an exploration around a Health Science theme and experiment and get to practice new and…

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Silent Book Club

Wed, August 6, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Need a recommendation to complete your Summer Reading Log? Don't hestitate to ask Librarian Kate for a good book and join other children in Silent Book Club for a chance to read a Summer Reading Prize!

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Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed, August 6, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Young readers are invited to share stories with Cene, a local certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Children can take turns of up to ten minutes reading aloud in a judgment free space. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Space may be limited; first come,…

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Silent Book Club

Wed, August 6, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Let's read to ourselves, together! Whether it's your prize book from joining Sumer of Wonder, assigned reading from a teacher, or something interesting you picked up on your way into the room, we'd love to read beside you! Early readers are welcome to join in the fun…

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Eagles Eye Mobile at the Library

Thu, August 7, 2025 10:00 A.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library

This summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision to Learn, is providing no-cost eye exams and glasses for children in grades K-12 who have previously failed a vision screening or are having vision problems.  Visit the link below to schedule an exam appointment for your child (available…

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Summer Builders’ Club

Thu, August 7, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Want to build something amazing? Want to learn how to create with cardboard? Come learn with Leap how to build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 10:00am! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens - bring a friend!

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中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)

Thu, August 7, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧! Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.

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