Tuesdays are reserved just for family fun. Come and enjoy the Playground on this “quiet” day.

SMITH is located in East Fairmount Park just above Kelly Drive near 33rd and Oxford Streets

For more info please visit http://smithkidsplayplace.org/programs/

Join us for fun, wiggly stories, songs, and activities. These programs are intended for children from birth to three years of age and their caregivers. Due to limited space, daycares should call for separate appointments. These programs were made possible due to the courtesy and generosity of the Philadelphia City Institute Board of Managers. For more information, contact Liz Heideman at 215-685-6622 or e-mail heidemane@freelibrary.org.
Tuesdays | April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 | 10:00 a.m.
Tuesdays | May 7, 14, 21, and 28 | 10:00 a.m.

Join us for fun stories, songs, and rhymes. This program is intended for children from 6 months to 2½ years of age and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. Daycares, please, call for separate appointments. For more information, contact Miss Lindsay at 215-686-1766.

For more info please visit www.freelibrary.org

Located on the First Floor, Elevator Court. Visit the Willow Grove Mall Events Calendar to find out what’s going on this week at Morning Club!

Membership in the Morning Club is free. Please click HERE download an application in order to receive e-newsletters and discounts at selected stores, along with the chance to win great prizes during Tuesday morning programs. Or stop by the Customer Service Center (Third Level, near the Carillon Clock) to pick up an application.

Join us in the Children’s Department every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for Storytime. From new releases to classic favorites, we invite you and your family to share in the magic of reading!

Join us in the Story Hour Room for stories, songs and fun.
Program geared towards 2 to 4 year olds, but older children up to 5 and younger children are welcome.

This program is for individual children and their caregivers. To schedule a program for your group, call 215-686-5369.

Join us for fun stories, songs, and dancing. This program is intended for children from 2 to 5 years of age and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. Daycares, please, call for separate appointments. For more information, contact Miss Lindsay at 215-686-1766.

Kids of all ages are invited to join for Story Time every Tuesday. Members receive an official Book Club Passport at their first Story Time, and a special gift after attending 5 Story Times.

Please call your local Pottery Barn Kids to confirm start time.

Acoustic concerts in Center City’s John F. Collins Park, a small quiet oasis off busy Chestnut Street in Center City, begin Tuesday, May 7, and continue through September 26. Every Tuesday and Thursday, you can bring your lunch and enjoy this enchanting pocket park and great music from Noon to 1:30 p.m.

John F. Collins Park is the perfect mid-day escape with rich foliage, a graceful fountain and benches, tucked away at 1707 Chestnut Street in the heart of the Center City shopping district. It’s a great spot for lunch, reading, or just enjoying a beautiful day. All concerts are weather permitting.

Here is a partial line-up of concerts:

May 7: Rittenhouse String Quartet, Strings

May 9: Umar Raheem, Saxophone

May 14: Rittenhouse String Quartet, Strings

May 16: Orlando Haddad, Guitar

May 21: Lovell Ferguson, Piano

May 23: Rittenhouse String Quartet, Strings

May 28: Cindy LeBlack, Flute

May 30: Rittenhouse String Quartet, Strings

June 4: Rittenhouse String Quartet, Strings

June 6: Rittenhouse String Quartet, Strings

June 11: Patricia King, Piano

June 13: TBA

June 18: Rittenhouse String Quartet, Strings

June 20: Lifeline Kenny Gates, Piano

June 25: Rittenhouse String Quartet, Strings

June 27: Josh Lawrence, Trumpet

Performers are subject to change.

Calling all kids ages 4-17. Bowl FREE all Summer! That’s right Mom’s and Dad’s.

Stop in to any Playdrome Bowling and Entertainment Center and pick up your FREE Playdrome Rewards Card. That’s right membership is FREE. Just register your card on line to at bowlingrewards.com and KIDS bowl one FREE game everyday all summer! That adds up to 153 games of bowling per child. shoe rental is just $2.00. Additional Games of bowling are $1 off per game. What a great way to spend some family time with the kids.

*not valid on groups, during future bowl, with any other offer, limit to 1 FREE game per child per family per day anytime between 3 pm and 9 pm. Subject to lane availability on a daily basis.

The Literacy Enrichment After-school Program (LEAP) provides homework assistance, computer literacy, and library skills for students in grades 1-12, and daily literacy enrichment activities for elementary school students. LEAP is in operation after school Monday-Thursday from September to June at all Free Library neighborhood libraries and Parkway Central Library, and Tuesday-Friday in the three regional libraries.

LEAP activities and programs promote traditional literacy as well as literacy in science, technology, and cultural arts. LEAP also introduces students to the many Library resources and materials that are available, free of charge, to help them with school assignments, applying to college, and eventually securing meaningful employment. In addition to encouraging academic achievement, LEAP also fosters a safe and supportive, non-judgmental zone for children and teens.

College-educated After-School Leaders (ASLs) head the After-School Team in each Free Library under the supervision of the librarians and library staff. Each school year the Free Library also employs approximately 150 high-school students as Teen Leadership Assistants (TLAs) and eight college students as Associate Leaders (all of whom are former TLAs) to support the LEAP program. All LEAP staff members receive a minimum of 10 hours of orientation training prior to their placement, and an additional 18 hours of continuing education throughout the year. This multi-tiered employment model has been lauded nationally and reflects the Free Library’s commitment to mentoring and positive youth development.

LEAP is a free, open, drop-in program, so no registration is necessary. For more information, please contact your local library or The Office of Public Service Support (215-686-5372).

For more info please visit FreeLibrary.org

Silver Diner has plenty of fun in store for families throughout March. The Silver Diner’s Family Fun Night, held every Tuesday from 5-8 p.m., offers free activities for kids like games, prizes and arts and crafts. Families can enjoy the Silver Diner’s menu loaded with healthy, fresh & local choices … for kids, too!

Philadelphia Poets Journal invites you to attend their South Philly Book Party and Reading to celebrate the publication of Philadelphia Poets 2013, Volume 19. Among our featured poets are four guests-writers from Canada and Pittsburgh, as well as local poets. Our Book Party is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available. Come and toast our latest publication with us! For more information, contact the Librarian at 215-685-1758.

Enjoy kids storytime and coloring activities at either location from 10-11a and stay for lunch or takeout.

For more info please visit http://www.trolleycardiner.com

Join us for fun stories, songs, and activities. This program is intended for children one and two years of age and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. Daycares, please, call for separate appointments. For more information, contact Liz Heideman at 215-685-1758.

This event is recurring, please call to confirm or visit www.freelibrary.org.