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Summer Builders’ Club
Thu, July 24, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Want to build something amazing? Want to learn how to create with cardboard? Come learn with Leap how to build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 10:00am! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens - bring a friend!
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Do You Know the Dala Horse? Scandinavian Storytelling with the American Swedish Historical Museum
Thu, July 24, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Whether they are big or small, Dala horses are one of the most recognizabe symbols of Sweden. Get to know this traditional Swedish art form through a storytime, activities, and a Dala horse art project. This program is led by the American Swedish Historical Museum. For children ages 6 - 12…
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Claymobile: Pop-Up Youth Ceramics Studio
Thu, July 24, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us for a pop-up ceramics workshop for youth! Learn the basics of working with clay to shape, paint, and glaze your own clay creation in this workshop led by The Clay Studio.
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Art Explorers
Thu, July 24, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Art Explorers Thursdays, July 10th to August 7th @ 2 pm Unleash your creativity—one craft at a time! We cannot accommodate groups at this time.
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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing
Thu, July 24, 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, July 24, 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. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in ROOM…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial
Fri, July 25, 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…
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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, July 25, 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, July 26, 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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Grab & Go Craft Bags
Mon, July 28, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Grab & Go Craft Bags Visit the library on select Mondays this summer to pick up a Grab & Go Craft bag for children in K-5th grade! Instructions are included in the bag. Supplies are limited and are first-come, first-served.
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Middle Grade Book Club
Mon, July 28, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a middle grade book club most Mondays this summer! We'll read the books together, then talk about what we've read. To celebrate finishing each book, there will be a craft or activity related to the book to highlight major elements in the story. Books on our roster…
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Drop In Crafts
Mon, July 28, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Drop in for a summer-themed craft! All supplies provided. From 2-3 p.m.
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Crafternoons
Mon, July 28, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Join Librarian Kate in the children's section for a weekly craft! This craft program is intended for kids 5-11. Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
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Twilight Tales Family Story Time
Mon, July 28, 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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Stitch Craft
Mon, July 28, 2025
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability. Mondays at 5:00 PM.
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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, July 29, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of unfavorable weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date…
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Symbolic Still Life: Miniature Painting Workshop
Tue, July 29, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
How can objects symbolize larger ideas of identity, revolution, social inequity or environmentalism? While looking at a brief history of the genre, participants will be able to arrange and paint unique miniature compositions that highlight broader themes they find important. Objects provided but…
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Teen Lounge Tuesdays
Tue, July 29, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join Blackwell Regional Library for the all-new Teen Tuesdays, now transformed into a Teen Lounge. Teens can drop in for video games, board games, monthly crafts, and more every Tuesday. It’s your space—come make it yours!
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What Makes Philly, Philly?
Tue, July 29, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
What Makes Philly Philly ? July 29th, 2025 at 3 p.m. Whether it's the food, the history, the neighborhoods, or the people—what do you love most about Philly? Come write or draw what makes Philadelphia unique through your eyes. Show us your favorite spots, memories, or what makes…
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Teen Tuesdays
Tue, July 29, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
Get your free book, drop in for games, crafts, reading challenges, and more. We’ll offer materials; you bring your ideas, your friends, and your vibe. The library is your space: come bring it to life!