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06/19/2026
With the first World Cup Match in Philly played on the 14th, it is safe tosay the summer of special events has begun! The Philadelphia Department of Human Services, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management have some great tips and advice for you to follow in order to stay safe, healthy, and having fun!
06/19/2026
Join us and the Museum of the American Revolution Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 1:05 pm to learn about Life at Sea!
Climb aboard as we learn about life on a privateer ship, including what a sailor might have eaten, what his job might have been, and how he would have passed the time. Meet some of the Revolution’s most famous sailors, like Philadelphian James Forten. Learn how to fire a cannon while fighting off the British, and prepare to help us create our “tall tale” from the high seas! For children ages 6-12 , plus their families & care-givers.
Presented by the Museum of the American Revolution
JOSEPH E. COLEMAN NORTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
68 West Chelten Avenue
Philadelphia, PA, 19144
06/19/2026
Save the Date! Science in the Summer is back at the Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library this year and you are invited to come be a Chemist!
This year our workshops will be on Thursday Afternoons from 1:00 -2:00 on July 23rd, 30th, august 6th, 13th, 20th, & 29th. Why not make an afternoon of it and come for Free Lunch and then stick around for free STEM fun and make the week's Colonial Craft?
Science in the Summer is a fun, free STEM program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists! Participants will receive a lab book, stickers, &
a pass to visit the Franklin Institute.
No registration required. Space may be limited.
06/19/2026
Happy Juneteenth! Here are some great read aloud videos, a template of the Juneteenth flag, and a recipe for Strawberry Lemonade (a perfect red drink!) to help you celebrate this jubilee! Have a safe, happy, and healthy holiday!
06/19/2026
The Free Library of Philadelphia System is closed today, Friday, June 19th, in celebration of Juneteenth!
The Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library will reopen on Saturday, June 20th, from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Have a safe, happy, and healthy jubilee!
Tell Me About Juneteenth - Kortney Nash; Illustrated by DeAndra Hodge; Read by Melinda Sewak
On June 19th, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans were finally freed in Galveston, Texas. Every year, our community comes together to honor this special day. We play hopscotch, eat spice cake, and listen to music, but what about the first Juneteenth?
As family and friends recount their memories and stories of Juneteenths past, a young girl learns about the holiday's longstanding history and traditions.
Filled with bright art, accessible language, and informational back matter, this educational book joyfully welcomes readers to the block party!
eBook from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://freelibrary.overdrive.com/library/kids/media/11780523
Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth - Alice Faye Duncan; Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo; Performed by Bahni Turpin
Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth picnic—a drumming, dancing, delicious party. She knew from Granddaddy Zak's stories that Juneteenth celebrated the day the freedom news of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation finally sailed into Texas in 1865—over two years after the president had declared it! But Opal didn't always see freedom in her Texas town. Then one Juneteenth day when Opal was twelve years old, an angry crowd burned down her brand-new home. This wasn't freedom at all. She had to do something! But could one person's voice make a difference? Could Opal bring about national recognition of Juneteenth? Follow Opal Lee as she fights to improve the future by honoring the past.
Through the story of Opal Lee's determination and persistence, children ages 4 to 8 will learn:
* all people are created equal
* the power of bravery and using your voice for change
* the history of Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, and what it means today
* no one is free unless everyone is free
* fighting for a dream is worth the difficulty experienced along the way
Book from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2593972
eBook from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2602147
AudioBook Download from the Free Library of Philadelphia (18:07): https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2735523
A Flag ForJuneteenth - Written & Illustrated by Kim Taylor
On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, General Gordon Granger of the Union Army delivered the message that African Americans in Texas were free. Since then, Juneteenth, as the day has come to be known, has steadily gained recognition throughout the United States. ln 2020,a powerful wave of protests and demonstrations calling for racial justice and equality brought new awareness to the significance of the holiday.
A Flag for Juneteenth depicts a close-knit community of enslaved African Americans on a plantation in Texas, the day before the announcement is to be made that all enslaved people are free. Young Huldah, who is preparing to celebrate her tenth birthday, can't possibly anticipate how much her life will change that Juneteenth morning. The story follows Huldah and her community as they process the news of their freedom and celebrate together by creating a community freedom flag.
Debut author and artist Kim Taylor sets this story apart by applying her skills as an expert quilter. Each of the illustrations has been lovingly hand sewn and quilted, giving the book a homespun, tactile quality that is altogether unique.
Book from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2633231
eBook from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2637557
Stella Brings the Family - Miriam B. Schiffer; Illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown
Stella’s class is having a Mother’s Day celebration, but what’s a girl with two daddies to do? It’s not that she doesn’t have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make her feel special and supported every day. She just doesn’t have a mom to invite to the party. Fortunately, Stella finds a unique solution to her party problem in this sweet story about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family.
Book from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/1995739
eBook from Epic!: https://www.getepic.com/app/read/73174
06/18/2026
Cooking with Ms. Keisha is back at the Wyoming Library - Free Library of Philadelphia this Monday, June 22nd, at 1:00 pm, and you are invited!
All kids ages 7+ are welcome! Come learn about cooking and baking techniques with a hands on cooking experience! (And of course, eating what you make!) This workshop will be taught by Keisha Prosser of Mobile Cooking Teachers.
Space may be limited. No registration required.
Wyoming Branch
231 East Wyoming
Philadelphia, PA 19120
| Monday | 11am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |