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Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, November 5, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.
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Preschool Storytime
Wed, November 5, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Experience fun and welcoming storytimes with books, laughter, songs to sing, and play. Best for families with children ages 0-5. Caregivers are required to be present during storytime
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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup
Wed, November 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Wednesday at 2pm for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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LEAP Chess Club at Whitman Library
Wed, November 5, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Learn how to play or practice your skills at Whitman Lirary's new Chess Club! This weekly program is part of LEAP, the Free Library's after-school program. No groups, please, due to limited space. Every Wednesday fro 3:00 to 4:45 PM! For Kids ages 7 and up - and Teens!
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Chess Club
Wed, November 5, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Back by popular demand, the Wyoming Chess Club is back! Come after-school to both learn and play one of the oldest games in the world. Ages 8 and up. Starts at 3:00 p.m.
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Dinovember Dinosaur Crafts
Wed, November 5, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join LEAP after school every Wednesday in November and celebrate Dinovember with crafts! Each week we’ll create a different dinosaur themed craft and share dino books from our collection. These crafts are geared towards kids in graded K-5, but younger kids may be able to enjoy…
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Textile Arts Club
Wed, November 5, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Learn to knit, crochet, embroider, or bring your own project to work on. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend. Supplies will be provided. This program is led by volunteers. Wednesdays from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., for kids, teens, and adults.
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Wednesday STEAM LEAP Activity
Wed, November 5, 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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Jewelry-Making & Arts-and-Crafts (all ages)
Wed, November 5, 2025
3:30 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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Worldwide Wednesdays
Wed, November 5, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Come along as we travel the world! Every other Wednesday, we'll explore different countries and their cultures through music, crafts, books, and more. If you'd like to share about your own country and culture, please call the Widener Branch at 215-685-9799 and ask for the…
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Watercolor Wednesdays
Wed, November 5, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us on Wednesdays afterschool for watercolor painting and other art activities. Learn new techniques, and take your masterpieces home! Children can bring their own supplies and artwork, or share what we have here. Most Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. For school age kids and their…
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, November 5, 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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Wednesday Workshop: Art Techniques
Wed, November 5, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Create unique works of art using various mediums and techniques. No art talent needed.
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Engineering Wednesday: Foil Boats
Wed, November 5, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
It's Engineering Wednesday! This week, we'll explore the principles of buoyancy and engineering design through making foil boats. We'll test what sinks, floats, and just how much weight different designs can hold. For preschool and school-age participants.
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, November 5, 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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Toddler Storytime
Thu, November 6, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-4 recommended.
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Feeling Puzzled? All Day Puzzling!
Thu, November 6, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Everyday life can get stressful. Join us if you want to sort out your feelings and get lost in an awesome puzzle. Every Thursday, all day from 10am to 5 pm, we supply a puzzle on a communal table to Puzzle it out! We can also supply The New York Times crossword puzzles for your entertainment.…
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Preschool Storytime and Play!
Thu, November 6, 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, November 6, 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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Storytime with the Geography Lady at Glen Foerd-India!
Thu, November 6, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Torresdale Library
Storytime with Torresdale Library, the Geography Lady, and Glen Foerd Would you like to see the world with your little one without leaving Philadelphia? Join the Geography Lady at Glen Foerd for a special series of around the world storytimes! We will be exploring five different countries…