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22 events · Week of Kids events in Philly, Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 (Eastern)
Open interactive week viewJoin us every Monday at 2:00 p.m. for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
Storytime's not just for babies! Come and enjoy some afternoon storytime fun with Miss Sunita. Best for ages 7 and up. We'll meet most Mondays. Daycares and groups, please call ahead to arrange an appointment.
Join Miss Chelsea for a bubble party! We will have our big bubble maker providing bubbles, as well as music, crafts, and toys available. Patrons are welcome to bring their own bubbles and bubble wands. Please note that we cannot accommodate groups such as classes, daycares, or preschools.
Join us on Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to explore various building toys: Legos, Magna-Tiles, marble runs and free building with blocks. Children can experiment with colors, patterns, and shape recognition or simply enjoy a creative building session. Intended for ages 12 and under.
Join award-winning actor, poet, and author Jaylene Clark Owens for a reading of her picture book, "A Black Girl and Her Braids," along with fun songs and activities! Free copies of the book will be provided while supplies last. Best for ages 3-8. Space is limited. This event is…
Join award-winning actor, poet, and author Jaylene Clark Owens for a reading of her picture book, "A Black Girl and Her Braids," along with fun songs and activities! Free copies of the book will be provided while supplies last. Best for ages 3-8. Space is limited. This event is…
K-12 students are invited to join us for creative building with the library's sizable LEGO collection each Wednesday during the school year from 2:30-4:30pm . DUPLO (large) and classic sized LEGOs available! No sign-up required. Caregivers welcome! This event will be held on the…
Come for storytime and stay afterwards to build your dreams, one block at a time. Join us at 10:30 a.m. for for stories and songs! At 11:00 a.m., explore different types of toddler-friendly construction toys including MagnaTiles, LEGOs, KEVA planks, and more. For children ages 4 and under. Meets…
Mr. Alec will lead little ones in stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime, but be sure to stay for our playgroup! For babies and toddlers, their siblings, and caregivers. Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Join Miss Chelsea for storytime! This program is geared towards toddlers, but can be adapted for younger and older children. Read, sing, and play at the library! Every Friday at 11:00 AM - See you there!
Along with the North and Northwest Philadelphia Reading Captains, Widener Library will present a book fair event and free resources for children and their families. Come join us for a special day celebrating readers! Lunch will be provided. From 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Come explore music and sound with local artists from BuildaBridge! Over eight weeks, BuildaBridge will offer a mix of experiential, music-based programs, including songwriting, drumming and percussion circles, electronic music, and more. Participants in grades 3rd-8th…
