Summer Reading Events To Check Out In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA — School's out! But that doesn't mean little minds have to go into meltdown mode. Turn off the computers, video games and televisions and have them crack open a book instead. Check out these reading events happening around Philadelphia this summer that'll get your kids off the couch.

Movers & Shakers Storytime

Looking for a fun, free way to get your toddler interested in reading? Movers & Shakers Storytime is an event designed to bring stories to life for kids ages 2-4. Youngsters can participate in sing-a-longs and dance routines led by trained library staff members that accompany each weekly story. Older siblings are welcome to join as well!

Where: South Philadelphia Library, 1700 South Broad St.

When: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Father's Day Storytime at Barnes and Noble

Celebrate Father's Day with a fun-filled story at your neighborhood Barnes and Noble. Follow the adventures of four different father-child pairs as they spend the day racing around in shopping carts, popping bubble wrap and watching cartoons with their kids! No matter how grown up these dads might look, they still love to do silly stuff with their little ones. After the story, you can participate in a hands-on activity designed to help bring the book to life. Father's Day Storytime starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 17.

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Building Bridges with Books: Family Night

Round up the whole family for a night filled with reading comprehension activities, story telling and pizza at Tacony LAB! Building Bridges with Books is an event designed to teach skills for both parents and students that can help make reading a cornerstone of family time. As an added bonus, every family will receive a free book and can enter a raffle for other great free prizes.

Where: Tacony Library & Arts Building, 6918 Torresdale Ave.

When: Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.

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