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Preschool Storytime and Play!

Thu, August 7, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Preschool Storytime and Play! 10:30 a.m. Join us for fun stories and songs followed by creative play! For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.

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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup

Thu, August 7, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library

Calling all babies, toddlers and twos! Librarian Rachel will lead families in stories, songs, tickles, bounces, bubbles and maybe a few peek-a-boos! Afterwards, families can stay in our community room to explore baby toys and socialize. Older siblings welcome.

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Story Adventures with Thembi Palmer

Thu, August 7, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Through puppets, expressive movement, dance, yoga, and instruments, children will actively participate in stories that come alive with props, songs and imaginative play. This program is best for preshoolers age 5 and under along with their caregiver.

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Toddler Art Studio Outside!

Thu, August 7, 2025 11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Come explore process art for toddlers as we experiment with colors, shapes, and a variety of unconventional art materials, now held outside when weather permits! Prepare to get messy!    Meet us at the Goat Statue in Rittenhouse Square!

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Summer Movie for the Family!

Thu, August 7, 2025 11:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Join us inside the cool air conditioning to watch a family-friendly movie. Popcorn will be served but feel free to bring a snack!  June 26th / July 17th & 31st / August 7th 

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Crafternoon

Thu, August 7, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Would you like to make artwork this summer? Come show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting. This program is intended for children 7 – 14 and their families. All materials provided - See you there! This program will run consistently on Thursday afternoons at 12:00 PM…

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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist

Thu, August 7, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Thursdays at 2 p.m. 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 Be a Health Scientist this summer! Science in the Summer is a fun, free STEM program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists! Participants will receive a lab book, stickers, and a pass to visit the Franklin Institute. 

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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist

Thu, August 7, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Thursdays at 2 p.m. 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 Be a Health Scientist this summer! Science in the Summer is a fun, free STEM program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists! Participants will receive a lab book, stickers, and a pass to visit the Franklin Institute. 

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Nutrition Classes

Thu, August 7, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join us for five weeks of nutrition classes.  These will be fun lessons that include healthy snacks, storybook readings, and craft activities for children. Hosted by Jefferson + Einstein's A Better Start F.U.N. Program. This event will take place in The Central Children's Department…

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Weekly Summer Read-a-Thon

Thu, August 7, 2025 2:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Read books and earn prizes all summer long. Each week at Cecil B. Moore, we’ll have our all- ages reading lounge set up. Come early and pick some lo-fi beats to set the moo. We’ll set a summer-long reading goal and compete together to see if we can read enough to get an ice cream…

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LEGO Club

Thu, August 7, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Create with LEGO and other building toys 3pm-4:45pm in the meeting room.      

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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist

Thu, August 7, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park 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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Treasures from the Literature Vault

Thu, August 7, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…

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Clark Park Storytime

Fri, August 8, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Bring a blanket & snack and meet us at 43rd St. & Chester Ave. near the Clark Park playground for stories, songs, fun & bubbles! In case of rain, storytime will be held at the Walnut Street West library at 201 South 40th Street; please check our socials for day-of updates. All ages…

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Infant and Toddler Storytime and Playgroup

Fri, August 8, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join Mr. John for an hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays, with a playgroup after, every Friday morning!

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Preschool Storytime

Fri, August 8, 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 8, 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. “Pete’s a Pizza” by William Steig This program is for Preschool age children.  

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Toddler Storytime with Miss Chelsea

Fri, August 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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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