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Woodburning demonstration with Brian Carney
Wed, October 15, 2025
1:00 P.M.
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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?! ROOM 108 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. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in…
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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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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 ROOM 108 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. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in ROOM…
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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…
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Marevelous Mondays: STEAM Programming
Mon, October 20, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Monday for a marvelous time as we explore the world of STEAM. Each week will feature fun activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. All ages welcome!
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Rare Art Books: Danse Macabre
Mon, October 20, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Stop by the Art Department on the 2nd floor between 4:00 and 6:00pm to peruse special items from the art vault and beyond, on the subject of the Dance of Death visual tradion. In conjunction with Or Not to Be: An Exhibition from Special Collections , on view in the 3rd floor Dietrich…
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Adult Fiber Arts Club at Whitman Library
Tue, October 21, 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 21, 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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Harmonia Rosales | Chronicles of Ori : An African Epic
Tue, October 21, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Harmonia Rosales | Chronicles of Ori: An African Epic In Conversation with Imani Roach In Chronicles of Ori , her debut book, Harmonia Rosales retells the African myths she has long treasured, crafting an enthralling epic that spans the birth of the…
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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, October 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in…
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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, October 22, 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. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in…
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Jewelry-Making & Arts-and-Crafts (all ages)
Wed, October 22, 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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DIY Zines for Teens
Thu, October 23, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Do you think pancakes are better than waffles? Do you have a favorite singer that everyone needs to know about RIGHT NOW? Just want to write down what you are feeling? If so, check out our new bi-weekly zine-making club. A zine is a homemade booklet that can be about anything you want. Drop in…
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Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, October 23, 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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Fiber Arts Skill Share
Fri, October 24, 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…