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Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, November 13, 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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Author Talk | Peace Like War is Waged
Thu, November 13, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In the Social Science & History Department One of Jan Barry’s most characteristic beliefs comes from a poem called “The Peacemaker” by Walker Knight: “Peace, like war, is waged." Join Jan Barry, a Veterans for Peace Poet Laurete and co-founder of Vietnam…
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Hear the People Sing: A Journey Through American Folk Music – Session #4
Thu, November 13, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
6:00 PM in the Music Department RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/hearthepeople Hear the People Sing is a four-part deep dive into the history of American Folk Music! Music educator Olivia Johnson will guide attendees through group discussion and musical analysis, and will provide examples on the…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial
Fri, November 14, 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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Let's Art!
Fri, November 14, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for an afternoon of community art making. Draw your futures or put your memories on the page! Colored pencils, watercolors and collage materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own photos, drawings or paper. Fridays from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Let’s Art! is part of…
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Teen Karaoke!
Fri, November 14, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us to sing your favorite songs with your friends! Mics provided. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18 . Organized groups (including camp groups and school groups) must contact the Teen Center to see if special arrangements are…
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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, November 14, 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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Chess Club
Fri, November 14, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for casual chess play at the library! Boards will be provided. Open to all skill levels.
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Game Afternoon
Fri, November 14, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Join us in the Community Room for an afternoon of gaming! Unwind with friends, video games, board games, and snacks. Bring your own games or use some of ours. We will be using the Nintendo Switch for video games. Recommended ages 12-18.
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Friday Gamer's Club
Fri, November 14, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Haverford Library
Join us for gaming and special treats! Play our Nintendo Switch and/or Playstation on the big screen or learn a new board game with a new friend. Every 2nd and 4th Friday of Gamer's Club is a Pizza Party for all. Open to all ages! 3:30 to 5:00 PM
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Register of Wills Pop-Up
Sat, November 15, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Register of Wills Pop-Up November 25 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Join us for an important educational session on wills, probate, marriage licenses and records, and Title Clearance (Tangled Titles). After a brief presentation, staff from the Register of Wills Office will be available…
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Sit and Stitch
Sat, November 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us for a casual, drop-in meet-up for crafters of all varieties and levels. Bring your own knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other project for socializing and inspiration. We will meet in the adult area of the library.
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Amateur (HAM) Radio Testing Session (Philadelphia Volunteer Examiners)
Sat, November 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
This event is an Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner (VE) Session hosted by the Free Library Amateur Radio Club and the Philly VEs. Available for anyone who wishes to take a US FCC Amateur Radio exam. All license classes (Technician, General, and Amateur Extra) are available to…
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Bop/ Cha Cha Class!
Sat, November 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Bop/Cha Cha Get ready to move and groove with our high-energy Bop and Cha Cha class! Perfect for all ages, these fun-filled sessions will have you dancing to the rhythm and smiling every step of the way! From 11:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Presented by Olney's North 5th Street Community Collaborative.
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Arte y Tradición: Taller Cultural de Toritos de Pucará
Sat, November 15, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Aprende sobre el origen y el significado de los emblemáticos Toritos de Pucará , figuras de cerámica originarias de Puno, Perú, que simbolizan protección, prosperidad y buena fortuna en los hogares andinos. Tras una breve introducción y la…
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Art and Tradition: Cultural Workshop on the Toritos de Pucará
Sat, November 15, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Learn about the origin and meaning of the iconic Toritos de Pucará , ceramic figures from Puno, Peru, that symbolize protection, prosperity, and good fortune in Andean homes. After a brief introduction and a short video about this tradition, participants will paint their own Torito using…
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Queer Comics Club
Sat, November 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join our book club where we explore graphic novels and manga centering queer stories and voices. Open to all ages!
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Learn to Knit
Sat, November 15, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Come join us to learn the art of knitting. Our first project will be a hat. Recommended supplies: 4-ply yarn and size 8, 16-inch circular knitting needles. For adults and teens.
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Guilt-Free Fiber Guild
Sat, November 15, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Beginning October 4, if you crochet, knit, mend...or would like to learn - bring your materials or use ours to get started. Take some "me-time" at Northeast Regional Library as we make space for crafting, creativity, and camaraderie. A few free sewing kits will be given to firstcomers…
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Fiber Friends
Sat, November 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…