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Make A Splash At Your Library! Summer Reading, June 16-August 11.
Glaxo SmithKline Science in the Summer. We will be hosting a 2-day workshop on July 15th and 16th about Physical Science/Electricity. The workshops are for children entering grades 2 and 3 (Level 1) and grades 4 through 6 (Level 2). Classes are taught by certified teachers and are limited to 15 children per workshop. All children must be pre-registered to attend, and parents must come to the library to pre-register their children.
1 Thursday
10:30am - 1pm, Adult Programs: Scrabble.
Every Thursday Morning at the Falls of Schuylkill Library. Upstairs in the Main Library. Drop in for tea and cookies and an engaging hour or two at the Scrabble board.
2 Friday
7pm: EFCC Zoning Meeting. Tuttleman Hall, Philadelphia University Campus. Limited Parking Available. All interested residents and business owners welcome.
7:30pm, Club de lectura. ¿Te gusta leer? ¡Ven a nuestro club de lectura! La selección para julio es La Sombra de Viento por Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Para más información, llame a Maggie: 215-685-2093 @ Falls of Schuylkill Library.
4 Sunday
Independence Day
Wishing all of our readers a safe and happy holiday weekend
6 Tuesday
2-4pm, Arts & Crafts Tuesdays at Falls of Schuylkill Library.
7 Wednesday
2-4pm, Movie Wednesday: Horton Hears a Who at Falls of Schuylkill Library.
8 Thursday
7:30pm, EFTW meeting in the Carfax Building, 3540 Indian Queen Lane. All are welcome. For more info, call 215-848-2033.
9 Friday
10:30am, Stories and Rhymes for Babies. Learn songs, tickles and bounces to share with your baby, and meet other families in the area. For babies up to 18 months. Falls of Schuylkill Library.
2pm-4pm, Friday Games at Falls of Schuylkill Library.
10 Saturday
1pm, The Spirit and Science of Wissahickon Creek Waters Walking Tour: led by Diane Garvey and Bruce Wagner. Meet at Northwestern Stables, 110 West Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA., 19118. This two hour walk covers less than four miles. For further information contact Bruce at
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11 Sunday
10am-4pm., Annual Canoe/Kayak Open House. Philadelphia Canoe Club. Race and demos; live music, food, rides, displays and info. Free admission. Info: www.philacanoe.org, or contact Event Chair, Andrea Bruno, 610-544-6343
12 Monday
10:30am, Family Storytime. Children up to age 6, come and start your week off with a stories and songs! Falls of Schuylkill Library.
13 Tuesday
2-4pm, Arts & Crafts Tuesdays at Falls of Schuylkill Library.
7pm, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Program. Plant Combinations, Ideas for Container Gardens. Using a variety of plants, at this workshop Charlotte Kidd gives advice, tips and design ideas for gardening in containers. Falls of Schuylkill Library.
14 Wednesday
Bastille Day Celebration. In Honor of Bastille Day on July 14th, and in conjunction with the community events going on in East Falls, we are hosting events at the library that include: a 2pm showing of Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame for kids and a 6pm showing of Sophia Coppolla’s feature film, Marie Antoinette for adults.
2-4pm, Movie Wednesday: Hunchback of Notre Dame at Falls of Schuylkill Library.
5:30pm, Three Mile Hike: led by Kimberly Quinn. Meet at the Valley Green Inn for this two hour, very aggressive 3+ mile hike. For further information contact Kimberly at
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7pm, Military History Book Group. Discussion about At War At Sea by Ronald Spector. Call Dick Stabile, 215-848-6392, for more information at Falls of Schuylkill Library.
15 Thursday
Upstairs in the Main Library. Drop in for tea and cookies and an engaging hour or two at the Scrabble board.
Glaxo SmithKline Science in the Summer at Falls of Schuylkill Library.
16 Friday
Glaxo SmithKline Science in the Summer at Falls of Schuylkill Library.
2-4pm, Friday Games at Falls of Schuylkill Library.
17 Saturday
9am,Three Mile Hike: led by Kimberly Quinn. Meet at the Valley Green Inn for this two hour, very aggressive 3+ mile hike. For further information contact Kimberly at
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19 Monday
10:30am, Family Storytime. Children up to age 6, come and start your week off with a stories and songs! Falls of Schuylkill Library.
20 Tuesday
2-4pm, Arts & Crafts Tuesdays at Falls of Schuylkill Library.
21 Wednesday
2-4pm, Movie Wednesday: Fantastic Mr. Fox at Falls of Schuylkill Library.
6:45pm, Family Pajama Storytime. Come to the library in your jammies and read stories and sing songs before it’s time for bed. Falls of Schuylkill Library.
22 Thursday
Every Thursday Morning at the Falls of Schuylkill Library. Upstairs in the Main Library. Drop in for tea and cookies and an engaging hour or two at the Scrabble board.
23 Friday
2-4pm, Friday Games at Falls of Schuylkill Library.
26 Monday
10:30am, Family Storytime. Children up to age 6, come and start your week off with a stories and songs! Falls of Schuylkill Library.
27 Tuesday
2-4pm, Arts & Crafts Tuesdays at Falls of Schuylkill Library.
28 Wednesday
2-4pm, Movie Wednesday: Hotel for Dogs at Falls of Schuylkill Library.
7pm, Fourth Wednesday Poets. A monthly poetry event led by local poet, Courtney Bambrick. Join us to read your work, the work of a favorite poet, or just to listen. Falls of Schuylkill Library.
29 Thursday
10:30am, Stories, music, and activities for 3-5 year-olds. Siblings are always welcome.
30 Friday
2-4pm, Friday Games at Falls of Schuylkill Library.
Welcome America! Events
Thursday, July 1
8:30pm: Screening Under the Stars: Avatar. Penn’s Landing. See one of this year’s blockbuster movies on the biggest screen we could find!
7:30pm, Movie Premier: The Last Airbender. Pearl Theatre, 1600 N. Broad Street. Based on the hugely successful Nickelodeon animated TV series, the live-action feature film “The Last Airbender” is the opening chapter in a struggle to survive.
Friday, July 2
Leaving town, or coming in? Here’s something you won’t have to miss: Photography exhibit: Picturing Liberty: Philadelphia’s Legendary Bell. Philadelphia International Airport, 8000 Essington Avenue. Whether heading into or out of town, check out this amazing new photography exhibit which highlights one of the most recognized symbols of America’s freedom. (TICKETED PASSENGERS ONLY)
Independence Picnic. Celebrate Dietz and Watson Hot Dog Day in Historic Philadelphia and meet Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross and a host of other historic characters. While you’re here, visit other uniquely Philadelphia attractions like the Independence Visitor Center and the National Constitution Center, all located in this remarkably historic area. Stick around for live music in the evening and the pre-opening of Liberty 360, the new 3-D, HD, 360 degree indoor show at the new Historic Philadelphia Center.
8pm, “POPS on Independence” at Independence Hall. Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® celebrates America’s birthday with “POPS on Independence,” an annual free concert at Independence Hall. Come join the celebration and participate in one of Philadelphia’s most popular Fourth of July traditions. “POPS on Independence” is presented by Amway Global.
Note: Seating is first come, first served. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Saturday, July 3
12noon–5pm & 6-9pm, Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival. Walnut Street and Columbus Boulevard at Penn's Landing. Nothing beats ice cream on a hot summer day! Make a $5 donation to the Joshua Kahan Fund and help find a cure for Pediatric Leukemia while enjoying all of the cold stuff you can eat
7:30pm, Philadelphia Orchestra Free Neighborhood Concert at Penn's Landing. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street. The incomparable Philadelphia Orchestra delights you with their world-renowned symphonic music followed by a brilliant fireworks display presented by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation.
Chinatown Block Party in the heart of Chinatown at 10th and Arch Streets. Experience a taste of Philadelphia’s Asian culture at the Chinatown Block Party, returning to Welcome America! after 15 years. Visitors can sample dishes from various types of Asian cuisine or watch a dance performed in colorful costumes during this event.
Sunday, July 4
10-11am, Celebration of Freedom. Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut Street
Join Mayor Michael A. Nutter and other local dignitaries as they kick off the day’s festivities at a ceremony honoring America’s 234th birthday.
11am – 12pm, The Philadelphia Independence Day Parade: Life, Liberty & You. In Historic Philadelphia. Bring your flags, patriotic spirit and plenty of energy to America’s best 4th of July parade and revel in the pageantry that has made this march through Historic Philadelphia a new local tradition.
1:30pm, Bell Tapping Ceremony. Liberty Bell Center, 500 Market Street. Descendents of the original Declaration of Independence signers honor their ancestors by ceremonially tapping this symbol of American freedom.
12noon – 8pm, Party on the Parkway. Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 20th Street to Eakins Oval. The whole family will enjoy this afternoon of fun, free entertainment and of course, lots of food! Stay for the Life, Liberty & You concert starring The Goo Goo Dolls with jaw dropping fireworks later in the evening. But come early, because you won’t want to miss hearing the other great main stage acts: The Roots, with special guest R&B and soul singer Chrisette Michele, and jazz funk guitarist and vocalist Chuck Brown. More information can be found at: www.WelcomeAmerica.com .
Fireworks following Concerts.
Monday, July 5
12noon–5pm, Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival. Walnut Street and Columbus Boulevard at Penn's Landing. Nothing beats ice cream on a hot summer day! Don’t miss out on your last chance to make a $5 donation to the Joshua Kahan Fund and take advantage of all the free ice cream you can eat.
For more information, visit www.welcomeamerica.com
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