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Things to do with kids this weekend in Media (August 14–16)
Updated August 12, 2026
The weekend of August 14–16 in Media brings End of Summer Carnival Games at Community Room (Friday) and Preschool Yoga w/ Miss Kenz @ MFL at Offsite (Friday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
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Family events in Media this weekend: August 14–16
Friday, August 14
28 events · 27 free
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Preschool Yoga w/ Miss Kenz @ MFL
Preschool Yoga w/ Miss Kenz Friday, August 14th @ 10am OUTDOORS at Sleighton Park ! Ages 2-6 Registration required.
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Summer Explorers: Unearth a Story
Children’s Area - Ages 3 & up - No registration necessary Family-friendly art and learning activities inspired by our Summer Reading theme: Unearth a Story!
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Toddler Time
Join us for an active program for children 2 to 3 1/2 years old and their caregivers that will get everyone excited about the library and reading!
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Digital Skills Class
Want to feel more confident using technology?
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Music Munchkins I
Come and join the band! Music Munchkins is a family music making experience. Children and parents are encouraged to chant, sing, play…
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Reading Rocks!: A Music, Dance, and Comedy Show with Mr. Matt from Turtle Dance Music
Winsor Room - No registration required - All Ages The Reading Rocks! show features wonderful classic and original children’s songs and…
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Summer Storytime
s & Fridays in August Join us at 10:30 AM for some stories & songs for the whole family.
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Fiber Friends Fridays: A "Bring Your Own" Crafting Group
Bring your own craft project to work on in the company of friends!
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Music Munchkins II
Come and join the band! Music Munchkins is a family music making experience. Children and parents are encouraged to chant, sing, play…
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Youth Summer S.T.E.A.M. Program
YOUTH! Are you ready for summer fun?! Join us Monday - Friday at 12 pm (July 6 - August 21) for our Youth Summer S.T.E.A.M. Program.
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End of Summer Carnival Games
Fri., August 14 @ 1 PM. All Ages. Celebrate the end of summer & Summer Learning with games, snacks, & prizes
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End of Summer Party!
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading 2026 with a dino-mite party!
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Rock On Paint Party!
Get creative at our Rock On Paint Party! Older kids and tweens are invited to paint and decorate 1–2 rocks using colorful acrylic paint…
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Writing Workshop for Teens
If you want to become a more confident writer, this workshop is designed to help high school students develop the skills they need to write…
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Youth Free Summer Meal Program
YOUTH, under the age of 18, JOIN US FOR FREE LUNCH! Join us Monday - Friday at 1 pm (July 6 - August 21) for our Free Summer Meal Program.
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Friday Building Club
Do you like to build? We do too! Drop in & build anything you can imagine. Each week we will have different blocks or building toys…
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Friday Film: PROJECT HAIL MARY (2026)
Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there.
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LEGO Stop-Motion Movie Making @ MFL
LEGO Stop-Motion Movie Making Friday, August 14th; 2-5pm Suggested ages: 5+, but all ages are welcome to build with LEGO The whole family…
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Summertime Story & Craft
Children ages 4 and up are invited to a poolside story and craft hour.
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Free Summer Meals for Youth
Fuel up for summer! Youth can stop by for a free healthy meal in a safe, welcoming space. Thanks to our partnership with Feed Philly Now…
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Unearth the Giants
Step into the boots of a paleontologist in this hands-on archaeology experience.
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Intro 1 to Dungeons & Dragons
Discover tabletop role-playing games where players create characters and go on epic quests led by a game master.
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Teen Clean Up Volunteering at Middletown Free Library 3:30-5:30PM
Need to get some community service hours for school or scholarships?
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Youth Dance Club
Come and join the Youth Dance Club at Yeadon Public Library!
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After Hours Board Game Night
Come and play board games at the library!
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After Hours @RML: Treasure Scavenger Hunt & Hide N Seek
Go on a gem scavenger hunt for prizes! Bonus Hide N Seek game. There will be pizza and water ice for dessert. For grades 6-12. Registration…
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Take & Make Craft Kits
Available in the Children's Library. Free craft kits for Preschool - 2nd grade and Grades 3 - 5. New kits weekly while supplies last!
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Teen Summer Vibes Photo Contest
Email your favorite summer photo to [email protected] between August 1st and August 31st for a chance to win a gift card.
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Saturday, August 15
12 events · 10 free
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Once Upon a Garden: Storytime at Chanticleer
Held at Chanticleer: 786 Church Rd. in Wayne - Registration required Ages 2-6 Join us at Chanticleer: A Pleasure Garden, for a nature…
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Sewing Machine 101
Do you own a sewing machine you don’t know how to use?
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Chalk the Walk: Unearth a Story
8/5 & 8/15 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 'Unearth a Story' Bring the whole family to help us decorate the sidewalk in front of the library with kind…
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Family Saturday Storytime
A storytime for the whole family! Come for stories, songs, rhymes, dancing, and more! All Ages Third Saturday of the month at 10:30 am May…
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Jitterbugs Yoga Adventure
Go on a storytelling adventure with Jitterbugs!
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Saturday Storytime @HTFL
Join Haverford Library’s children’s librarians every weekend throughout the summer for Saturday Storytime!
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Russian Reading Club
MFL 3rd Saturday each month @ 11am A Russian speaking reading class for kids.
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Summer Fun Flicks
Join us for Summer Fun Flicks , a movie morning just for kids!
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Family Game Day
Bring your family or friends to the library and enjoy a fun afternoon playing board games.
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Lego Day
Do you like to build? Do you have a big imagination? Join us for Lego Day! This is an all ages event, but adult supervision is required for…
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Take & Make Craft Kits
Available in the Children's Library. Free craft kits for Preschool - 2nd grade and Grades 3 - 5. New kits weekly while supplies last!
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Teen Summer Vibes Photo Contest
Email your favorite summer photo to [email protected] between August 1st and August 31st for a chance to win a gift card.
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Sunday, August 16
1 event · 1 free
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Delco, Have You Seen Benny? Reading Challenge
Did you know that our reading challenges have a mascot?
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Coming up in Media
- Intro to Sewing Machines 2-Part Workshop- a Makery @ Middletown Workshop — August 13 · Maker Space
- Kindergarten Readiness Camp — August 13 · Winsor Room
- Preschool Stories — August 13 · Programming Room