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Black History Month Vinyl Listening Session – African American Broadway Soundtracks
Sat, February 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Saturday, February 22, 2025 10 AM – 12 PM Parkway Central, Music Department Parkway Central's Music Department is offering a wonderful opportunity to explore the significant contributions of African American artists to Broadway history! February, being Black History Month,…
Lay it on the Line: Creating a Graphic Novel with Angela Dominguez, Jamar Nicholas, and Isabel Roxas
Sat, February 22, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
In November 1964, Richard Kyle coined the term “graphic novel” in “Richard Kyle's Wonderworld 2,” written for the second issue of the comics fanzine Capa-Alpha . In his essay, Kyle used the term to describe “…the artistically serious ‘comic…
Fiber Friends
Sat, February 22, 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…
Artist Spotlight with Nazeer Sabree: The intersection of Art, Black Identity, and Community.
Sat, February 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for an inspiring conversation with West Philly native, Nazeer Sabree, now featured in The Philadelphia Museum of Art! Known for blending textiles, photos, and unconventional materials, Nazeer’s work explores Black culture, identity, and mental health. He'll discuss his creative…
Kindness Encyclopaedias -- Pop Up
Now through Sat, February 22, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
NOW OPEN weekdays 1-3 PM, through February 22, except when Parkway Central Library is closed. Philadelphia artist Kelly Lawler graces Parkway Central Library with her Kindness Encyclopaedias as part of a one month interactive installation on the first floor of the library. Gather…
Miss Molly's Music Class
Mon, February 24, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Have your kiddo meet a new instrument, sing along, and dance to the music. From from 10:30am to 11:15am join us for some musical fun with Miss Molly’s music class for ages 0-5!
LEAP: Art Day!
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Let your creativity shine! Join us from 4:00–6:00 PM for hands-on art projects and crafts like bracelet making and more.
Meet the artist: Salvador Pereira
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
New drawings by Philadelphia-based Peruvian artist Salvador Pereira are now on display through the end of March in the Art Department's historic poster stands as part of our long-running series that exhibits work created by artists who use the library as a working space. Stop by and chat…
Story Patterns: The Art of Anna Russell Jones
Mon, February 24, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Rescheduled: Now on Monday, February 24th Philadelphia native Anna Russell Jones was a fearless Black trailblazer- artist, WWII veteran, nurse, feminist. Art educator Jihan Thomas will teach us about Anna's journey, then show us how to create our own organic collages inspired by Anna's…
Jean-Michel Basquiat Collage Crowns
Mon, February 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Come learn about the life of celebrated artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and make a collaged piece of art in his style while listening to some of his favorite music. You can even cut your art into the shape of one of his signature crowns.
Fiber Arts Group
Tue, February 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Stop by the library and bring a portable craft project (knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, embroidery, etc) that you are working on. Don't know how, but want to learn to hand-craft from others who are passionate about their work? Stop in and watch and learn some basics. This program is…
Visual Playwriting
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
This program celebrates drawing as a form of storytelling, guiding students through the process of creating a story from beginning to end using a blend of images and words. Over the course of these classes, students will learn the different elements that make up a story (such as character, plot,…
African American Community Collage Project
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Community Members are invited share their thoughts on this year’s Black History Month theme “Cultural Roots: Black Histories to Black Futures” via the artistic expression of their choice on a collage together with Artist Jihan Thomas.
History of Black and Islamic Book Production
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Master bookbinder Ramon Townsend will discuss the important roles that Black Americans have played in the book trades since the colonial era. Learn about this fascinating history—from enslaved people who brought knowledge of Islamic African bookmaking techniques with them to the…
Sew What?! HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, February 26, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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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 the…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, February 26, 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 the…
Fiber Friends
Wed, February 26, 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. We'll be meeting from…
Sew What?! HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, February 26, 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 the…
Black History in Focus: A Cultural Collage
Wed, February 26, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Haddington Library
Join artist Jihan Thomas for a dynamic and interactive program exploring Black history through a visual collage. Focusing on the rich history of West Philadelphia, Jihan will highlight local figures along with landmarks and cultural symbols. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage…
Black Artist Learn and Create: Tyree Guyton
Thu, February 27, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Enjoy a read aloud of Magic Trash : a Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art. After the reading, join us in making your own recycled craft inspired by Guyton.