Thu, November 6, 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…

Ages

• Preschool
• Toddler

Event Type

• Family Programs

Event Tags

• Children
• Family
• Literacy
• Childrens Literature

Thu, November 6, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Ms. Molly's music sessions are based on music appreciation, learning rhythms, incorporating elements of early childhood education into music, and are most of all, fun!  Classes are themed around various children's interests found in music. This summer we'll be singing about…

Ages

• Preschool
• Toddler
• Baby

Event Type

• Other Great Programs

Event Tags

• Music

Thu, November 6, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library

Come join Ms. Susan and Ms. Haley for stories, songs, and interactive fun for children 2-5 years old! Stay afterwards for playtime with manipulatives and themed activities. 

Ages

• Preschool

Event Type

• Family Programs

Event Series

• Storytimes

Event Tags

• Children
• Literacy
• Childrens Literature

Thu, November 6, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Paschalville Library

Join us for a storytime with fun activities for the whole family. Filled with stories, rhymes, songs, and activities meant to encourage literacy skills and child development. For children aged 6 and under. All ages are welcome!

Ages

• Preschool
• Toddler
• Baby

Event Type

• Family Programs

Event Series

• Storytimes

Event Tags

• Children
• Family
• Literacy
• Music
• Childrens Literature

Thu, November 6, 2025 11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join us in our meeting room! 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!   

Ages

• Preschool
• Toddler

Event Type

• Arts and Crafts Programs
• Other Great Programs

Event Tags

• Art
• Children
• Arts and Crafts

Thu, November 6, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Haddington Library

Come and choose between writing in your diary that you made previously with Librarian Meg or create a book that’s about anything you want—otherwise called a zine! This is an interactive program designed for children aged 5–12, but younger and older siblings are…

Ages

• School Age

Event Type

• Arts and Crafts Programs

Event Tags

• Writing

Thu, November 6, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Brian Rudnick, the "Pocket Guide", presents a Show and Tell of ancient, useful and entertaining Inventions he pulls out of his pockets. Attendees are also encouraged to bring an invention or their own invention for Show & Tell. For school aged children but all ages welcome!

Ages

• School Age

Event Type

• Other Great Programs
• Speakers and Lectures
• Family Programs

Event Tags

• Children
• Family

Thu, November 6, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library

Join us for a Lego and Building Club! Build something for the week's theme or from your own imagination. We will have Lego and other building materials available, including Duplo for younger builders. This activity is intended for children ages 2 - 12 years old. Parents and caregivers are…

Ages

• School Age
• Preschool
• Toddler

Event Type

• Other Great Programs

Event Tags

• LEGO

Thu, November 6, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Haddington Library

Mold and Bake Sugar skulls as a belated celebration of Dia de Los Muertos! Come back the day after to decorate!

Ages

• School Age

Event Type

• Arts and Crafts Programs

Event Tags

• Arts and Crafts
• Holiday Crafts

Thu, November 6, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

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

Ages

• School Age

Event Type

• LEAP

Event Tags

• Children
• LEGO

Thu, November 6, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Unleash your creativity with our STEM-based building toys. Whether you are a pre-Duplo beginner or a big-kid LEGO master, we will have something for everyone. Explore innovative ideas with LEGO instructional books, Magna Tiles, Bionicles, and classic wooden blocks. Come build, learn, and…

Ages

• School Age
• Preschool

Event Type

• Other Great Programs
• LEAP

Event Tags

• LEGO
• STEM

Thu, November 6, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

Thursdays at 3:30 pm: Sew Cute! Join us every Monday for Sew Cute! Sewing for Kids and Tweens. Miss Melissa will work with kids and tweens on basic sewing skills using a sewing machine. Participants do not need to show up every week. Projects will be provided.  

Ages

• School Age

Event Type

• Arts and Crafts Programs
• Workshops and Enrichment
• Discussion and Participation
• Other Great Programs

Event Tags

• Children
• Crafts and Hobbies

Thu, November 6, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Kid's Gardening Club is now Kid's Nature Club!  Come join us in the children's room for crafts and activities with an emphasis on nature and sustainability. 

Ages

• School Age

Event Type

• Other Great Programs
• Workshops and Enrichment

Event Tags

• Children
• Environment and Nature

Thu, November 6, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Do you like to play chess? Do you want to learn how to play, or how to play better? Come for a friendly game of chess.  All level players are welcome and some instruction will be provided. This club is best for school-age players. Meets most Thursdays.

Ages

• School Age

Event Type

• Other Great Programs
• LEAP

Event Tags

• Chess

Thu, November 6, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library

It's Gaming Thursday! This week, we'll play some of LEAP's favorites - Slapburger and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza - and try some new table slapping games too.  For preschool and school-age kids.

Ages

• School Age
• Preschool

Event Type

• LEAP

Event Tags

• Games and Gaming

Thu, November 6, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Frankford Library

Join us to make fun and creative jewelry including friendship bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and more! Supplies and instruction will be provided. For school-aged children. Thursdays at 3:30.

Ages

• School Age

Event Type

• Arts and Crafts Programs
• Other Great Programs

Event Tags

• Children
• Arts and Crafts

Thu, November 6, 2025 3:45 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Due to a closure, we rescheduled our Cartoon 101 program. Join us to learn how to draw cartoons of your very own with the talented Scott Prior. Love to draw? Or maybe you want to tap into your creative side? Join us for a fun interactive drawing session giving some basic ideas to possibly…

Ages

• Young Adult
• School Age

Event Type

• Arts and Crafts Programs
• Workshops and Enrichment

Event Tags

• Art
• Comics and Graphic Novels
• Anime and Manga
• Comics and Graphic Novels
• Artist Talk

Thu, November 6, 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…

Ages

• Adult
• Young Adult
• School Age
• Senior

Event Type

• Discussion and Participation
• Other Great Programs
• Workshops and Enrichment

Event Tags

• Education
• Literature
• Poetry
• History
• Humanities
• Book Arts
• Languages and Learning

Fri, November 7, 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!

Ages

• Toddler
• Baby

Event Type

• Family Programs

Event Tags

• Children

Fri, November 7, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

We’ve filled our meeting room with toys good for a range of ages. Come and socialize in the comfort of the library! Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766. Fridays at 10:00 AM

Ages

• School Age
• Preschool
• Toddler

Event Type

• Family Programs

Event Tags

• Children