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Reimagine and Reinvent: Upcycled Fashion and Art
Tue, May 20, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Teens are invited to bring old clothing or objects, and transform them into meaningful art pieces using paint, embroidery, and embellishments. This workshop is led by Crystal Sharpe and will encourage reinvention, echoing this year’s One Book One Philadelphia selection’s themes. To…
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Story Collage: My Journey of Becoming
Wed, May 21, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library
One Book, One Philadelphia Kids create a mixed-media collage using old magazines, fabrics, and personal drawings to represent their personal growth and dreams. Focuses on storytelling, creativity, and self-discovery. For ages 6-12.
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One Book, One Philadelphia Book Discussion of “The Upcycled Self” by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter
Thu, May 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for a discussion of the One Book One Philadelphia selection for 2025, The Upcycled Self by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter , co-founder of The Roots! We’ll talk about Trotters’ life and work as he describes it in the memoir, Philly’s place in his story,…
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Upcycled Art Event & Book Chat
Sat, May 24, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for all-ages event celebrating art and creativity! Materials will be provided to create your own collage, buttons, and more. Adult patrons are also invited to discuss this year's one book: The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are by Tariq "Black…
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Reimagine & Reinvent: Upcycled Fashion and Art
Tue, May 27, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Bring in old clothing or objects and transform them into meaningful art peices using paint, embroidery and embellishments. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring in your favorite materials. Best for ages 13 - 18. No preregistration is needed. 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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One Book, One Philadelphia Finale Celebration
Wed, May 28, 2025
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Spoken Soul: A Night of Poetry & Art Wednesday, May 28, 7:30 p.m. Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St. REGISTER A night infused with art and poetry celebrating the rhythm of storytelling. Local spoken word artists will perform original works inspired by themes from The Upcycled Self,…
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Story Collage: My Journey of Becoming
Thu, May 29, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
One Book, One Philadelphia : Learn more about One Book, One Philadelphia with this art workshop! Participants will use magazines, fabric, drawings, and other materials to create collages that represent their own personal stories and dreams. Free copies of this year's One Book, One…