Kids and their families are welcome to join us for a classic game of BINGO. If you win, collect a prize! Younger children are encouraged to participate with the assistance of their caregiver. Bingo for Kids will take place on the third (3rd) Friday of each month. See you there!

It's a special Music for Tiny Friends Library Tour, one Saturday each month from October through March! All events are at 10:30 a.m. October 18: Lillian Marrero Library - 601 W Lehigh Ave November 15: Kensington Library - 104 W Dauphin St ⭐December 20: Richmond Library - 2987 Almond St⭐ January 17: Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library - 600 W Girard Ave February 21: McPherson Square Library - 601 E Indiana Ave March 21: Fishtown Community Library - 1217 E Montgomery Ave Embark on an adventure in sound and song with teaching artist Miss Margaret at this musical playgroup for children ages 4 and under & their caregivers. We’ll explore different age-appropriate themes, sing together, encourage growth toward developmental milestones in language and movement, and foster coordination with dance and drumming. Miss Margaret provides the drums, shakers and hand percussion--just bring yourself and your voice! Find Miss Margaret on Instagram: @musicwithmissmargaret And online: https://www.musicwithmissmargaret.com/

Gather to light the menorah, sing Chanukah songs, and enjoy traditional foods such as jelly donuts and latkes, as well as hot chocolate to combat the cold.

Gather to light the menorah, sing Chanukah songs, and enjoy traditional foods such as jelly donuts and latkes, as well as hot chocolate to combat the cold.

Come dance, wiggle, read aloud, and have tons for fun! for kids under 7 and their caregivers. Call/e-mail Ms. Kate at 215-685-2766 or GoodmanK@freelibrary.org to register larger groups or request visits at your center.

Unleash your creativity by sketching from our 100,000+ natural history specimens in the museum. Guests of all ages and artistic abilities are welcome! No registration required.

Come dance, wiggle, read aloud, and have tons for fun! for kids under 7 and their caregivers. Call/e-mail Ms. Kate at 215-685-2766 or GoodmanK@freelibrary.org to register larger groups or request visits at your center.

Get an insider's look at the Wagner's Entomology Collection with Entomologist and Wagner Educator Tín Rodriguez. No registration required.

Be among the first to view newly acquired lantern slides! The Wagner received 4 donations of lantern slides this fall, including slides of Philadelphia roads in the nineteen-teens, Belgium in 1917, and botanical and architectural educational slides. This event will be the first time these slides are projected! No registration required.

A delightful board book for young readers.

Come join us at Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park for an exciting day of Quidditch fun! Watch teams battle it out, and maybe even catch the Golden Snitch in action. Come dressed in your favorite Harry Potter wear! After the match, stick around for a Kidditch Lesson where kids (ages 6-12'ish) can learn the basics of this magical sport.

Martha Freeman worked as a reporter and teacher before becoming a full-time writer of books for young readers, including the Edgar Award–nominated Zap!, Born Curious, The Secret Cookie Club series, Who Stole Halloween?, and Effie Starr Zook Has One More Question. She also collaborated with NASA astronaut Mark Kelly on the Astrotwins books. The prolific writer lives in Oregon, and will visit LaserPhilly on November 8th for a special event celebrating her latest book: Kitty vs. Kindergarten.

Step into our magical mini-forest of twinkly trees, colorful backdrops, and holiday fun. We’ll have hands-on activities for kids and an onsite photographer capturing keepsake 4×6 prints of you, your family, or you + Santa (adults totally welcome). This is a pay-as-you-wish event. Drop cash in the box or scan our Venmo QR.

Join us for a special event celebrating the release of this awesome new book! The author and illustrator will be on hand. We'll have snacks, a book reading, and lots of activities for the family.

Join us on Sunday October 19th to celebrate the release of this awesome new book! The author and illustrator will be on hand. We'll have snacks, a book reading and lots of activities for the family.