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Are you ready for fall? Scroll down to see what's new in YSP! Click on images, activity names, or highlighted words to explore hands-on activities. Discover new favorite books to read during storytimes with our featured read aloud guides.

LEAP on the Hub for literacy, STEAM, maker and life skills, social-emotional learning, creative arts, and cultural activities that you can use to enrich youth programming.

Use the Summer Camp Resources menu to find literacy resources designed for summer and day camp programs, including Reading Champs activities and game guides. Check out the Literacy Lab pages for even more word games.

For other information and resources, check out the Free Library of Philadelphia's website.

Reach out to us with your questions at: summerreading@freelibrary.org.

Spotlight on Fall

Literacy ~ STEAM ~ Maker ~ Social-Emotional Learning ~ Creative Arts ~ Cultural Programs

Fall is the perfect time to create!

Explore more autumn activities on the Fall Adventure page.

Diwali Diya

Featured Book

Which fall celebrations do you love?

Check out our guides for books that are great to read with older kids.

Check out our full collection of One-Page Read Aloud Guides to get quick tips for reading a great story out loud.

El Cucuy Is Scared, Too! - Expanded Read Aloud Guide (1).pdf

What's Happening in Youth Services

Blog: Students Meeting Authors: The Field Family Teen Author Series Is Back! Since 2002, the Field Family Teen Author Series has been connecting Philadelphia school students with authors of young adult books. This year is no different, with an exciting lineup of authors…

Blog: Back to School: Make the Library Part of Your Household’s Weekly Routine! Fall is just around the corner! It’s a perfect time of year to establish healthy routines, build brain power, discover helpful resources, and become part of a culture of learning with the…

Blog: Discover, Explore, Create: Summer of Wonder 2025! What is your favorite summertime activity in Philadelphia? Do you hike through Wissahickon Park? Do you spend all day at your local Parks and Rec. swimming pool with your friends? Do you read new…

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