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Craft & Create

Wed, April 30, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Widener Library

Description: Calling all kids ages 7 - 14! Show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting every Wednesday at 3:30pm. All materials will be provided.

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Origami + Crafts with Ms. Safiya

Wed, April 30, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Origami + Crafts with Ms. Safiya and Master the art of paper-folding on Wednesdays at 4 pm. Learn how to make paper animals, flowers, and more during our after-school program.

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Mr. Bey’s Builder’s Club

Thu, May 1, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Can you build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 3:30 pm! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens!

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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing

Thu, May 1, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!

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Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, May 1, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at 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. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in ROOM…

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Fiber Craft Fridays

Fri, May 2, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…

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Artsy Craftsy Storytime

Sat, May 3, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library

Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs and scarves in our community room. After storytime, stay for a craft. The last storytime of every month will be a STEM craft!

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Artist Business Round Table

Sat, May 3, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

The round table is an open forum for artists to gather, collaborate, and share what has worked for them in selling their art. This is open to all artists, al mediums, and to any endeavors that might benefit the group. We will discuss a wide range of topics: From AI and it's impact, to the…

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Kurt Vonnegut Jr. As a Visual Artist: Art Therapy and Mental Health in Creative Practice

Sat, May 3, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Activity: Blackout Poetry. Led by Drexel's Creative Arts Therapy Department, this is a hands-on workshop exploring how artistic expression can serve as a therapeutic tool for emotional resilience, self-exploration, and social healing. Blackout poetry is not just about words; it’s about…

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Monday LEAP Art Explorers

Mon, May 5, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Materials for self-guided artwork creation will be available from 3pm-5:45pm in the children's section.

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LEAP: Art Day!

Mon, May 5, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Let your creativity shine! Join us from 3:00–5:00 PM for hands-on art projects and crafts like bracelet making and more.

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Claymobile

Mon, May 5, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Claymobile brings a pop-up ceramics studio to the library! Participants will learn skills from professional teaching artists using clay to nurture imagination, critical thinking, and persistence. All materials provided. Space may be limited. Ages 7 and up.

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LEAP Friendship Bracelet Craft

Mon, May 5, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library

Join us and create a friendship bracelet. For children ages 6+

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Mother's Day Candy Bouquet

Mon, May 5, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

Make a Candy Bouquet ! For Mother’s Day this year, professional craft maker Pam Thomas will help you make a candy bouquet. All supplies provided. Space is limited to 15; sign-up is required. To sign-up, please call the library at 215-685-8756.

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Yarntastic Crochet and Knit Club

Mon, May 5, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library

BYOY (Bring your own yarn) and projects to work on together. This is not an organized class and all ages and skills are welcome. Meets from 5:00 to about 7:00 p.m.

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Twilight Tales Family Story Time

Mon, May 5, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us every Monday at the library for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family! Program is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families!

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Community Crafting Circle

Tue, May 6, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Bring your crafting hobby of choice to the library and stitch with your neighbors at this low-key crafting circle. This program is intended for teens and adults.

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Introduction to Collage!

Tue, May 6, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Please join us as we welcome Program Presenter Doriana Diaz who will introduce all interested individuals to the medium of collage. Explore this unique and original art form. Participants will have materials provided to create their own collages.

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Wonder Wednesdays

Wed, May 7, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.