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Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, November 23, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime
Sat, November 23, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for an in-person storytime on our storytime rug! We'll read, sing, dance, and learn together. For children ages 0 to 5 years old along with their families.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, November 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, a certified therapy dog, to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Readers, both independent and learning, can practice reading skills with individual time allotted. Yes, you can just pet him too!
Read To a Therapy Dog
Sat, November 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too!
Fox Chase Library Family Resource Fair
Sat, November 23, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us for an informative afternoon with a number of fantastic local organizations! The Children's Scholarship Fund of Philadelphia, FELS Early Learning Services, SPIN, PATH, and the Immunization Program of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health will have tables at the event,…
Film Screening: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Sat, November 23, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
To accompany "Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art," the latest Special Collections exhibition on the 2nd floor of Parkway Central Library , we are showing three films related to mythology this fall! The series includes Jason and the Argonauts (1963) on Monday, October 28th, Puss…
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, November 25, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Nice weather? We'll be in Shakespeare Park, across the street from the library! Unfavorable weather? We'll…
Read Baby Read Storytime and Playgroup
Mon, November 25, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us every Monday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.
Read, Baby, Read Storytime!
Mon, November 25, 2024
11:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Read, Baby, Read storytime on Monday mornings at 11:30am. Stay after storytime for playtime! Intended for babies and toddlers ages 0-2, but all are welcome. In good weather this event will be held outdoors at the Fishtown Recreation Center, directly across…
Little Ones' Storytime
Mon, November 25, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Experience fun and welcoming storytimes with books, laughter, songs to sing, and play led by librarian, Mr. Jay. Best for families with children ages 0-5. Caregivers are required to be present during storytime
Monday LEAP Art Explorers
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Materials for self-guided artwork creation will be available from 3pm-5:45pm in the children's section.
Thanksgiving Craft Party!
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Pumpkins, leaves, and turkeys! Oh, my! Celebrate Thanksgiving with some fun crafts, stickers, and coloring! There will be activities for kids of all ages.
Make-it-Monday: Beaded Corn Craft
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Let's engage in various arts and crafts projects. Today, come make your own beaded corn using pipe cleaners and pony beads. All supplies will be provided.
Hair Flair Experience
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Philadelphia's own Tanisha Singleton Thompson will teach young people how to care for their natural hair. Tanisha is a certified hair stylist who, along with her daughters, will teach you how to use professional styling tools, hair products, and answer any questions about hair…
After-School Meals
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Stop by after school and eat a light supper! This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This After School Meal Program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program…
Movie Matinee
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for a screening of a newly released film for school age kids and teens. Please stop by or contact the library for movie titles (215-685-9790).
Teen Video Game Hang-out
Mon, November 25, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, November 25, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
Knitting with Miss Merrily
Mon, November 25, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Ms. Merrily shares her knitting skills. All school age children (and parents) are welcome to try their hand at this fun and creative craft. Materials provided.
Claymobile
Mon, November 25, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
The Claymobile brings a pop-up ceramics studio to the library! Participants will learn skills from professional teaching artists using clay to nurture imagination, critical thinking, and persistence. All materials provided. Space may be limited. For children.