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SUMMARY:Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
DESCRIPTION:What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? \nVisit our wish wall\, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery\, and write or draw your vision for our nation’s future. Your wish will then be added to the wall to encourage further discussion\, and to display the diversity of lived experiences\, stories\, and desires of our community. \nThe Free Library encourages patrons to make their voice heard and delve deeper into civic engagement. By advancing literacy\, guiding learning\, and inspiring curiosity\, the Free Library of Philadelphia can provide avenues for patrons to work towards making their wishes into reality. \nThis program is a part of the exhibition celebrating America’s 250th\, Philadelphia: For the People\, which will be on display from May 2026 – January 2027 in the 2nd Floor West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library.
URL:https://phillyfamily.com/event/wish-wall-at-parkway-central-library/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the library,Community Event,For Kids Ages 11 – 14,For Kids Ages 15+,For Kids Ages 7 – 10,For Kids Ages 8 – 10,For The Whole Family
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SUMMARY:Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
DESCRIPTION:What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? \nVisit our wish wall\, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery\, and write or draw your vision for our nation’s future. Your wish will then be added to the wall to encourage further discussion\, and to display the diversity of lived experiences\, stories\, and desires of our community. \nThe Free Library encourages patrons to make their voice heard and delve deeper into civic engagement. By advancing literacy\, guiding learning\, and inspiring curiosity\, the Free Library of Philadelphia can provide avenues for patrons to work towards making their wishes into reality. \nThis program is a part of the exhibition celebrating America’s 250th\, Philadelphia: For the People\, which will be on display from May 2026 – January 2027 in the 2nd Floor West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library.
URL:https://phillyfamily.com/event/wish-wall-at-parkway-central-library/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the library,Community Event,For Kids Ages 11 – 14,For Kids Ages 15+,For Kids Ages 7 – 10,For Kids Ages 8 – 10,For The Whole Family
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SUMMARY:Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
DESCRIPTION:What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? \nVisit our wish wall\, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery\, and write or draw your vision for our nation’s future. Your wish will then be added to the wall to encourage further discussion\, and to display the diversity of lived experiences\, stories\, and desires of our community. \nThe Free Library encourages patrons to make their voice heard and delve deeper into civic engagement. By advancing literacy\, guiding learning\, and inspiring curiosity\, the Free Library of Philadelphia can provide avenues for patrons to work towards making their wishes into reality. \nThis program is a part of the exhibition celebrating America’s 250th\, Philadelphia: For the People\, which will be on display from May 2026 – January 2027 in the 2nd Floor West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library.
URL:https://phillyfamily.com/event/wish-wall-at-parkway-central-library/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the library,Community Event,For Kids Ages 11 – 14,For Kids Ages 15+,For Kids Ages 7 – 10,For Kids Ages 8 – 10,For The Whole Family
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SUMMARY:Be a Civic Hero!: A Family Celebration at the National Constitution Center
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Constitution Center for a joyful family celebration marking the opening of Be a Civic Hero!\, the Center’s first dedicated experience created especially for young children and their families. \nCreated in partnership with Playful Learning Landscapes and Watchdog Project Management\, the new free outdoor experience invites families to discover their civic strengths through play\, storytelling\, and shared exploration. \nCelebrate the opening with outdoor story time\, civic hero crafts\, cooperative lawn games\, and other playful activities for young children and their caregivers. Families can also be among the first to explore Be a Civic Hero!—creating their own civic heroes\, connecting constitutional principles to everyday life\, exploring the historic landmarks of Independence Mall\, and browsing children’s books in a new free little library. \nBe a Civic Hero!: A Family Celebration activities are free and open to all. A museum ticket is required to explore the National Constitution Center’s exhibits\, including Signers’ Hall\, and experience the Freedom Rising live performance. \nExplore Be a Civic Hero! \nBe among the first to experience the National Constitution Center’s new outdoor play experience for young children and families. Discover your civic strengths\, design an original civic hero\, connect constitutional ideas to everyday experiences\, explore Independence Mall through playful activities\, and browse and share children’s books through the new free little library. \nThrough play and discovery\, children and caregivers can explore how everyday strengths like kindness\, courage\, curiosity\, and teamwork can help them make a difference in their communities.
URL:https://phillyfamily.com/event/be-a-civic-hero-a-family-celebration-at-the-national-constitution-center/
LOCATION:National Constitution Center\, 525 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class or Workshop,Community Event,For Kids Ages 1 – 3,For Kids Ages 4 – 6,For Kids Ages 7 – 10
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SUMMARY:Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
DESCRIPTION:What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? \nVisit our wish wall\, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery\, and write or draw your vision for our nation’s future. Your wish will then be added to the wall to encourage further discussion\, and to display the diversity of lived experiences\, stories\, and desires of our community. \nThe Free Library encourages patrons to make their voice heard and delve deeper into civic engagement. By advancing literacy\, guiding learning\, and inspiring curiosity\, the Free Library of Philadelphia can provide avenues for patrons to work towards making their wishes into reality. \nThis program is a part of the exhibition celebrating America’s 250th\, Philadelphia: For the People\, which will be on display from May 2026 – January 2027 in the 2nd Floor West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library.
URL:https://phillyfamily.com/event/wish-wall-at-parkway-central-library/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the library,Community Event,For Kids Ages 11 – 14,For Kids Ages 15+,For Kids Ages 7 – 10,For Kids Ages 8 – 10,For The Whole Family
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SUMMARY:Brass & Wind Project Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our FREE Open House to learn more about the Brass & Wind Project\, a program for students grades 3rd-6th who are interested in learning the musical skills essential to playing a band instrument. \nIn weekly large and small group classes\, fundamental skills will be taught\, allowing the student to thrive in a low-pressure and supportive environment. Skills taught include: \nBody awareness skills: breathing\, blowing\, posture and how to properly hold an instrument. \nExecutive & technical: embouchure formation\, finger control & dexterity\, and basic tone production. \nMusicianship skills: singing\, playing\, moving\, improvising\, creating music of all kinds\, and reading music notation alone and with others. \nThe skills learned will prepare them for participation in a traditional Band program and allow them to transition to playing a full-sized band instrument with relative ease. \nNo prior experience with instrumental music is required. Students are taught by a Master Teacher and supported by Temple University undergraduate music education and performance instrumental interns.
URL:https://phillyfamily.com/event/brass-wind-project-open-house/
LOCATION:Presser Hall at Temple University\, 2001 North 13th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Kids Ages 11 – 14,For Kids Ages 7 – 10,For Kids Ages 8 – 10,Free,Kid Event,Musical Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Music Prep":MAILTO:musicprep@temple.edu
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia String Project Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our FREE Open House to learn more about the Philadelphia String Project\, a program for students grades 2nd-7th who are interested in learning the musical skills essential to playing a string instrument. \nIn weekly large and small group classes\, fundamental skills will be taught\, allowing the student to thrive in a low-pressure and supportive environment. Students are taught by a Master Teacher and supported by Temple University undergraduate music education and performance string interns. \nNo audition or previous musical experience required. Student must provide their own instrument.
URL:https://phillyfamily.com/event/philadelphia-string-project-open-house/
LOCATION:Presser Hall at Temple University\, 2001 North 13th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Kids Ages 11 – 14,For Kids Ages 7 – 10,For Kids Ages 8 – 10
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