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Summer Craft Party!

Mon, July 14, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Ice cream, beaches, and the sun! Celebrate the summer season with some fun crafts, stickers, and coloring. There will be activities for kids of all ages.

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CANCELLEDDrop In Crafts

Mon, July 14, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO HVAC ISSUES***Drop in for a summer-themed craft! All supplies provided. From 2-3 p.m.

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Summer Origami Fun!

Mon, July 14, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us for some origami fun! Jill Saull, local artist and origami enthusiast will guide us to create multiple types of origami models. This is an interactive and fun, hands-on workshop suitable for ages eight and up. We'll have all the supplies. Feel free to…

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Crafternoons

Mon, July 14, 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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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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Clay Play Read

Tue, July 15, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

This date is for ages 2-5. The Clay Studio teaching artists are bringing the Claymobile, a pop-up ceramics studio, to the Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library for the Clay, Play, Read series! Each session features a read-aloud storytime followed by a hands-on…

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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!

Tue, July 15, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at 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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Crafty Tuesdays

Tue, July 15, 2025 11:15 A.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane

Get creative and dive into stories with us. This hands-on summer reading program combines books and art! Each week, kids will enjoy a read-aloud session followed by a themed craft inspired by the story. This program is open to kids of all ages. Children under 7 must be accompanied by a guardian.…

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Teen Lounge Tuesdays

Tue, July 15, 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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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial

Tue, July 15, 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 2-4pm. Bring in…

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Yarntastic Crochet and Knit Club

Tue, July 15, 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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Adult Fiber Arts Club at Whitman Library

Tue, July 15, 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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Return to Innocence

Tue, July 15, 2025 5:45 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Are you an adult who misses read-alouds and arts & crafts? If you answered "YES!” join us for an adults-only arts & crafts event where we will read a short story or listen to music while you work on a simple craft and/or coloring page. All materials will be provided.

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The Claymobile: A Pop-Up Ceramics Studio

Wed, July 16, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library

Join us as the Claymobile brings a unique “pop-up” ceramics studio to the Kingsessing Library! Led by professional teaching artists, this hands-on program uses the creative possibilities of clay to spark imagination, build critical thinking skills, and encourage perseverance. This…

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Claymobile

Wed, July 16, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Kensington Library

Every week enjoy a read-aloud story followed by a clay craft based on the theme of the story. Best suited for ages 4-7.

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Teen+ Summer Crafts!

Wed, July 16, 2025 1:00 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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Wonder Wednesdays (STEAM)

Wed, July 16, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Explore the wonderful world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math this July! Join us every Wednesday in July for some fun with STEAM. There will be Robots, magnets, slime and so much more!

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Wonder Wednesdays

Wed, July 16, 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.

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Summer Crafternoons!

Wed, July 16, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library

Summer Crafternoons! Join us on select afternoons this summer to do arts and crafts! For school aged children. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups cannot be accommodated at this time; please call to schedule.