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Reading with Coco
Mon, August 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Young readers are invited to read with miniature poodle Coco, a certified therapy dog. Children can practice reading out loud in a safe, judgement free space. Coco loves to hear stories - share a favorite with her. Recommended for young school-age children. Space may be limited.
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End of Summer Reading Party
Mon, August 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Summer of Wonder may be ending, but the fun at the library continues! Choose a free giveaway book, grab some water ice, make a craft, and play some board games. This event is for children, teens, and their families.
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Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, August 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 4:00-4:45pm 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…
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Keisha’s Cooking
Mon, August 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us and help prepare a meal with chef Keisha as she demonstrates cooking techniques with her mobile kitchen. For all ages 6+
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Marevelous Mondays: STEAM Programming
Mon, August 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Monday for a marvelous time as we explore the world of STEAM. Each week will feature fun activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. All ages welcome!
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Twilight Tales Family Story Time
Mon, August 18, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Monday at the library for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family! Program is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families!
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Preschool Storytime and Open Play
Tue, August 19, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join Ms. Kate for books, songs, and dancing on Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30am ! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers. (Please call ahead to arrange a pre-school or day care visit).
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, August 19, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement with your children's librarian! Best suited for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, August 19, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that will help your young child develop important pre-literary skills while you bond and have fun together! This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under, and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Tue, August 19, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, stories, rhymes and lap time! Stick around for playtime afterward. This program is intended for ages 0 - 24 months, along with their caregivers. This program has been made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Tue, August 19, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
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Toddler Storytime
Tue, August 19, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Wadsworth Library
Join Mr. Nate for stories, movement and songs! This program is intended for children ages 1 - 5, along with an adult caregiver. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a separate storytime visit.
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Baby and Toddler Playtime!
Tue, August 19, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Play, talk, sing and explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. This program is intended for babies and toddlers along with parents, grandparents or caregivers. We will be meeting in the Storyhour Room.
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Crafternoon
Tue, August 19, 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!
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Checkmate Chess Mentorship Program
Tue, August 19, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
All youth aged 10-19 are encouraged to sign up for this fun and uplifting 9-week summer program! The Checkmate Chess Club, facilitated by MBK Cares, will encourage teens to build their emotional resilience while learning the game of chess. All attendees will receive professional chess…
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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup
Tue, August 19, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Join Ms. Ariel for fun-filled stories, songs and fingerplays for parents and their infants and toddlers to enjoy. Stay afterwards and explore our play space areas. Older siblings welcome.
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Board Games for Kids & Teens
Tue, August 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to play board games like Sorry, Candy Land, and many more! Games will be available to play on the children's side of the library. No large groups, please (10+ people) due to space constraints. For children ages 5-12, teens and their families.…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Cardiologist
Tue, August 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Be a health Scientist this year! Science in the Summer, in collaboration with the Franklin Institute, is a fun, free STEM program for for children entering grades 2 - 6, that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers! Learn all about finding ways to keep people healthy…
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Lego Club
Tue, August 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us and build your own creations with LEGO bricks. For children ages 6+
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Lego Club!
Tue, August 19, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Take a break from the summer heat in the library while putting together legos and making your own original constructions. Tubs of legos will be available at both the children’s and teen tables.