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Visual Playwriting
Sat, October 11, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
This program celebrates drawing as a form of storytelling, guiding students through the process of creating a story from beginning to end using a blend of images and words. Over the course of these classes, students will learn the different elements that make up a story (such as character, plot,…
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Cartoon 101
Sat, October 11, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Love to draw? Or maybe you want to tap into your creative side? Join us for a fun interactive drawing session giving some basic ideas to possibly increase drawing skills with presenter Scott Prior.
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Fiber Friends
Sat, October 11, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Fiber artists are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting and conversation with fellow artists. All skill levels are welcome. Assistance with knitting and sewing can be provided, and we have a sewing machine to use. Some supplies will be available. For Adults, teens and…
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Collage Club
Tue, October 14, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Stop by the Art Department between 12 and 2pm and make a collage. Supplies are available any time the Art Department is open in our community collage station: scissors, glue and lots of paper and magazines donated especially for the purpose of collage making. And did we mention books? Many books…
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NO Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, October 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Tuesdays from 4-6pm. Bring in…
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Adult Fiber Arts Club at Whitman Library
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Are you a fan of crocheting, knitting, weaving, or any other fiber art? Feel free to bring a project or start a new one to our drop-in fiber arts club and meet other fiber artists! All skill levels are welcome. Limited materials will be provided.
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Traffic Jam: Papier-Mâché Workshop
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Beep beep!! Papier-mâché expert and responsible driver Jarmel Reitz shares their secret pulpy recipe to help YOU create a 4-wheeled papier-mâché object that's sure to survive any SEPTA cuts. Materials provided. No driver's license required. The…
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Woodburning demonstration with Brian Carney
Wed, October 15, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Stop by the Art Department for a look at woodburning, or pyrography. Brian Carney will show off some of his recent work and will demonstrate his technique. We'll have books to borrow and browse on the subject on hand. Image: Detail of woodburning work by Brian Carney
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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, October 15, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn! Our staff of library workers can help you learn to use a…
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Fiber Friends
Wed, October 15, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Fiber artists are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting and conversation with fellow artists. All skill levels are welcome. Assistance with knitting and sewing can be provided, and we have a sewing machine to use. Some supplies will be available. For Adults, teens and…
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Reel Perspectives: Stories From The African Diaspora – Black Orpheus (1959)
Wed, October 15, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Reel Perspectives is a monthly film series that highlights the richness and diversity of stories from the African Diaspora. Each screening is followed by an open discussion, creating space for community members to share insights, reflections, and connections. From classic cinema to contemporary…
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Jewelry-Making & Arts-and-Crafts (all ages)
Wed, October 15, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Children of all ages, their caregivers, and teens are invited for a weekly make-and-take craft. Activities will include jewelry-making, DIY fancy pens, clay, print-making, and paper crafts.
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Watercolor Wednesdays
Wed, October 15, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us on Wednesdays afterschool for watercolor painting and other art activities. Learn new techniques, and take your masterpieces home! Children can bring their own supplies and artwork, or share what we have here. Most Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. For school age kids and their…
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Feeling Puzzled?
Thu, October 16, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Everyday life can get stressful. Join us if you want to sort out your feelings and get lost in an awesome puzzle. Every Thursday, all day from 10am to 5 pm, we supply a puzzle on a communal table to Puzzle it out! We can also supply The New York Times crossword puzzles for your entertainment.…
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Fall Toddler Art Studio Outside!
Thu, October 16, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Meet us at the Goat Statue in Rittenhouse Square! Come explore process art for toddlers as we experiment with colors, shapes, and a variety of unconventional art materials, now held outside when weather permits! Prepare to get messy!
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Claymobile Creations
Thu, October 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children and families are invited to create their own piece of art with teaching artists from the Claymobile! Join us on the following dates: 11/3, 12/8/26, 1/5/26, 2/2/26, 3/2/26, 4/6/26
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Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, October 16, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn! Our staff of library workers can help you learn to use a…
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Comix Club
Thu, October 16, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Stop by with your comics project to work on or just hang out and read comics from the Philadelphia Comics Collection . This collection contains work published in Philly or made by local artists. The entirety of this collection is cataloged and available for in-library use. Please be aware…
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Fiber Arts Skill Share
Fri, October 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Meet up with other crafters for skill sharing, conversation, and snacks. Sewing machines are available on a first-come-first-serve basis, and a limited supply of sewing, crocheting, and knitting supplies will be provided. This is not a formal class, although some basic instruction may be…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial
Fri, October 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Fridays from 2-4pm. Bring in…