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Read to a Therapy Dog (Registration required)

Mon, November 25, 2024 4:30 P.M.
Whitman Library

Ella, a therapy dog with Comfort Caring Canines, will be visiting the library once a month! Reading aloud to a therapy dog helps children build their reading confidence in a low-pressure environment. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. To register your child, please call…

Play Group

Tue, November 26, 2024 10:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Come to the children’s room of the library, where we’ll have various toys out for your little one, such as train tracks, magnet tiles, and floor puzzles! Connect with others in your community. This program is intended for kids aged 2-5; siblings welcome. We cannot accommodate groups…

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Tue, November 26, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Join us for a fun morning filled with singing, dancing, and stories followed by a short play session. For children 5 and under and their caregivers.

Read, Baby, Read: Baby and Toddler Storytime

Tue, November 26, 2024 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.    

Read, Baby, Read Storytime

Tue, November 26, 2024 11:00 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.

Family Storytime

Tue, November 26, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library

On Tuesdays at 11 AM, we will have a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!   

Preschool Storytime

Tue, November 26, 2024 11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library

Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs and movement! Best suited for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Toddler Storytime

Tue, November 26, 2024 11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join Ms. Blake on tuesdays for toddler storytime. We will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and follow up with a special toddler playtime!    

Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime in the Park

Tue, November 26, 2024 11:15 A.M.
Roxborough Library

Join Mr. Rich for stories, songs, rhymes, and dances perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers!  Free play with baby-friendly toys and a baby-friendly climbing wall will wrap up the program.  Siblings are always welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs…

Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play

Tue, November 26, 2024 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.

Baby and Toddler Playtime!

Tue, November 26, 2024 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.

Read to a First Responder

Tue, November 26, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library

Young readers can read a story with one of our first responder friends and get a chance to interact one-on-one with different professionals.  For ages 6 - 12 years old. Space will be limited. Please sign up day of.  

Why? Wednesday (Tuesday edition): Building with Straws

Tue, November 26, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Join us for Why? Wednesday , where we will explore scientific concepts and embark on a variety of challenges. Let your imagination guide you as we construct with straws and tape, provided by the library.  

After-School Meals

Tue, November 26, 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 Days!

Tue, November 26, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Join us on Tuesdays for a family friendly movie! Light snacks will be provided.  Please stop by or contact the library for the weekly movie title. 

Teen Tuesdays: Friends. Food. Fun.

Tue, November 26, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!

LEAP into Fun!

Tue, November 26, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join the LEAP team for craft and construction projects in our Story Hour Room. All ages (12 and under) are welcome!   The Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP) offers K-12 out-of-school programming that fosters an inclusive, informal learning environment for children,…

Chess Club

Tue, November 26, 2024 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Learn to play chess or improve your game. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome!              

Chess Club for Kids

Tue, November 26, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Learn to play chess, or learn to play better chess! This program is intended for school age children and teens, grades 2-12.          

Yarning Club

Tue, November 26, 2024 4:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Bring your own supplies and projects to work on.  If you are just learning, we will have some crochet hooks, knitting needles and yarn to use.  Let's share stories as we craft.  For school age kids, in the children's department.  All skill levels are welcome!…

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