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Chess Club
Wed, April 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Learn to play chess at Wyoming Library every Wednesday from 3 to 4:30 PM! Recommended for ages 8 and Up! Sharpen Your Skills of Collaboration, Visualization, risk/benefit analysis, critical thinking and problem solving! This program is brought you in partnership with the Free…
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Why? Wednesday: How Much Water Can a Penny Hold?
Wed, April 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for Why? Wednesday , where we will explore scientific concepts and embark on a variety of challenges. Today we will investigate how much water a penny can hold!
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Wednesday STEAM LEAP Activity
Wed, April 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
An activity that changes from week to week to explore language, art, and/or STEM topics in the children's section from 3pm-4:45pm.
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LEAP: Science Day!
Wed, April 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Explore the wonders of science with experiments and interactive activities like paper plane making and more! Meet us from 3:00–5:00 PM to discover something new and exciting.
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Toddler Storytimes
Wed, April 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.
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Craft & Create
Wed, April 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Description: Calling all kids ages 7 - 14! Show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting every Wednesday at 3:30pm. All materials will be provided.
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Art with Zerbe
Wed, April 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Join us and learn some art skills from Mural Artist – John Zerbe
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, April 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…
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Bunny Crafts & Book Hunt for Gradeschoolers
Wed, April 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Children go on a hunt in the library for Bunny book characters to get a prize! After the hunt children can create and decorate their own bunny character. Recommend for children in grades K-12 and their families.
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Origami + Crafts with Ms. Safiya
Wed, April 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Origami + Crafts with Ms. Safiya and Master the art of paper-folding on Wednesdays at 4 pm. Learn how to make paper animals, flowers, and more during our after-school program.
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Uke Troop! Get Started on Ukulele!
Wed, April 16, 2025
6:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join our beginner’s level workshop! Wednesday nights from April 16th to May 21st. RSVP for our step-by-step, six class series at tinyurl.com/uketroop We'll cover the basic chords, how to tune and hold the uke, and some basic strumming patterns. Players of all ages and abilities…
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, April 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.
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Storytime Adventures!
Thu, April 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event…
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Preschool Storytime and Easter Egg Hunt
Thu, April 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Come join us for our Annual Storytime and Easter Egg Hunt. Children will have fun listening to stories, singing songs, and looking for hidden eggs. The child who finds the Golden Easter Egg will receive a special prize basket.
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Toddler Art Studio
Thu, April 17, 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. Prepare to get messy!
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LEAP Movie Day!
Thu, April 17, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us for a family-friendly movie on the 3rd floor, every Thursday starting at 2:30pm! This event happens during LEAP ( L iteracy E nrichment A fterschool P rogram), the library's FREE Daily Drop-In After School Program, happening every day Monday through Friday from…
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Thursday LEAP Construction Club
Thu, April 17, 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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Lunch & Poetry Thursdays
Thu, April 17, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Enjoy fresh, delicious food made by Chef Tonii and inspired by spring, with a side of poetry. It's a celebration of seasonal foods, spring, and National Poetry Month! Register at bit.ly/CulinaryLiteracy
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Mr. Bey’s Builder’s Club
Thu, April 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Can you build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 3:30 pm! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens!
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Build Club
Thu, April 17, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join us for Build Club! Explore different types of toddler-friendly construction toys including MagnaTiles, Duplos, Blocks, and more. Open to all ages.