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Twilight Tales Family Story Time

Mon, Nov 3 • 10:00 PM-11:00 PMMon, Nov 3, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM • Registration Required

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 ...

Registration: No

University City

Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play

FREE

Tue, Nov 4 • 4:30 PM-5:30 PMTue, Nov 4, 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM • Registration Required

Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.

Registration: No

University City

Preschool Storytime & Playgroup

FREE

Wed, Nov 5 • 4:00 PM-5:00 PMWed, Nov 5, 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM • Registration Required

Join us for Preschool storytime every Monday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. ...

Registration: No

University City

Wonder Wednesdays

FREE

Wed, Nov 5 • 6:00 PM-7:00 PMWed, Nov 5, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM • Registration Required

Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for...

Registration: No

University City

Clark Park Storytime

FREE

Fri, Nov 7 • 3:00 PM-4:00 PMFri, Nov 7, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM • Registration Required

Bring a blanket & snack and meet us at 43rd St. & Chester Ave. near the Clark Park playground for stories, songs, fun & bubbles! In case of rain, storytime will be held at the Waln...

Registration: No

University City

Builder Club: For Kids of All ages

FREE

Fri, Nov 7 • 8:00 PM-9:00 PMFri, Nov 7, 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM • Registration Required

Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs or anything you can build? If so, then stop by Builder Club to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will h...

Registration: No

University City

Fiber Craft Fridays

FREE

Fri, Nov 7 • 8:30 PM-9:30 PMFri, Nov 7, 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM • Registration Required

Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s are...

Registration: No

University City

Music and Movement Storytime

FREE

Sat, Nov 8 • 3:30 PM-4:30 PMSat, Nov 8, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM • Registration Required

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.

Registration: No

University City

Artsy Craftsy Storytime

FREE

Sat, Nov 8 • 3:30 PM-4:30 PMSat, Nov 8, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM • Registration Required

Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs and scarves in our community room. After storytime, stay for a craft. The last storytime of every month will be a STEM craft!

Registration: No

University City

Preschool Storytime & Playgroup

FREE

Wed, Nov 12 • 4:00 PM-5:00 PMWed, Nov 12, 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM • Registration Required

Join us for Preschool storytime every Monday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. ...

Registration: No

University City

Wonder Wednesdays

FREE

Wed, Nov 12 • 6:00 PM-7:00 PMWed, Nov 12, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM • Registration Required

Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for...

Registration: No

University City

Clark Park Storytime

FREE

Fri, Nov 14 • 3:00 PM-4:00 PMFri, Nov 14, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM • Registration Required

Bring a blanket & snack and meet us at 43rd St. & Chester Ave. near the Clark Park playground for stories, songs, fun & bubbles! In case of rain, storytime will be held at the Waln...

Registration: No

University City

Builder Club: For Kids of All ages

FREE

Fri, Nov 14 • 8:00 PM-9:00 PMFri, Nov 14, 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM • Registration Required

Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs or anything you can build? If so, then stop by Builder Club to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will h...

Registration: No

University City

Fiber Craft Fridays

FREE

Fri, Nov 14 • 8:30 PM-9:30 PMFri, Nov 14, 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM • Registration Required

Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s are...

Registration: No

University City

Artsy Craftsy Storytime

FREE

Sat, Nov 15 • 3:30 PM-4:30 PMSat, Nov 15, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM • Registration Required

Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs and scarves in our community room. After storytime, stay for a craft. The last storytime of every month will be a STEM craft!

Registration: No

University City

Music and Movement Storytime

FREE

Sat, Nov 15 • 3:30 PM-4:30 PMSat, Nov 15, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM • Registration Required

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.

Registration: No

University City

Twilight Tales Family Story Time

FREE

Mon, Nov 17 • 10:00 PM-11:00 PMMon, Nov 17, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM • Registration Required

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 ...

Registration: No

University City

Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play

FREE

Tue, Nov 18 • 4:30 PM-5:30 PMTue, Nov 18, 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM • Registration Required

Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.

Registration: No

University City

Preschool Storytime & Playgroup

FREE

Wed, Nov 19 • 4:00 PM-5:00 PMWed, Nov 19, 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM • Registration Required

Join us for Preschool storytime every Monday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. ...

Registration: No

University City

Wonder Wednesdays

FREE

Wed, Nov 19 • 6:00 PM-7:00 PMWed, Nov 19, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM • Registration Required

Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for...

Registration: No

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About Events in University City

University City combines academic excellence with family-friendly programming, thanks to the presence of Penn and Drexel universities. The Penn Museum offers tot-friendly programming, while Clark Park hosts regular farmers markets and playgroups. The neighborhood's diverse community creates a welcoming environment for families from all backgrounds.

With numerous libraries, community centers, and green spaces, University City offers endless opportunities for early learning and play. The area's strong emphasis on education means you'll find high-quality story times, STEM programs, and creative workshops designed specifically for the youngest learners.

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