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Collage and Mixed Media Workshop
Tue, May 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Work with a professional artist for a two-hour collage workshop where we’ll be recycling older materials to create a unique collage composition. Available for all ages.
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Lost and Found: Papier-Mâché Workshop
Tue, May 20, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Lost something? Come find it at this 3-part workshop led by artist Henry Crane ! Participants will design, construct, and decorate papier-mâché versions of missing items and lost feelings. The creativity workshops will take place in the Education, Philosophy, and Religion…
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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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Sew What?! HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, May 21, 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…
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Sew What?! in the HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, May 21, 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…
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Fiber Friends
Wed, May 21, 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…
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Craft & Create
Wed, May 21, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Calling all kids ages 7 - 14! Show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting every Wednesday at 3:30pm. All materials will be provided.
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Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, May 22, 2025
5:00 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, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
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Sew What?! Evening HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, May 22, 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 the Heim…
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Knitogami
Thu, May 22, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
The ancient art of knitting can turn one-dimensional yarns into highly complex three-dimensional structures boasting a striking variety of shapes and unusual mechanics. Dr. Lauren Niu, Senior Research Scientist at the University of Pennsylvania, will discuss a geometric model to…
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Chicken Storytime
Sat, May 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
McPherson Square Library
Chicken Storytime Join us for Chicken Storytime with Hartlane Farms chickens and Mural artist Zerbe at 11 am for a fun afternoon and some creative art time. Chicken Storytime will take place in the playground behind the branch. No rain date.
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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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Art for Loan: "A Stone... a Brick Holds Water" and "The Meeting Game"
Sat, May 24, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library of Philadelphia's Art Department holds 3 unique art objects by Caroline Woolard and her collaborators, which are now available for loan. A Stone Holds Water and A Brick Holds Water miror each other in combining tactile and audio compenents with an interactive experience with…
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Youth Cooking Class
Mon, May 26, 2025
3:30 A.M.
McPherson Square Library
SNAP-Ed food educators will be cooking health food and snacks once a month
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Fiber Arts Group
Tue, May 27, 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…
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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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Lost and Found: Papier-Mâché Workshop
Tue, May 27, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Lost something? Come find it at this 3-part workshop led by artist Henry Crane ! Participants will design, construct, and decorate papier-mâché versions of missing items and lost feelings. The creativity workshops will take place in the Education, Philosophy, and Religion…
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Photo club
Tue, May 27, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
All photographers and photography fans are invited to drop in in on Photo Club meetings taking place every other month in the Art Department. Bring your own photo work to share with the group, whether you work with film or digital cameras. This is a great opportunity for…
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Sew What?! HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, May 28, 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…
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Sew What?! in the HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, May 28, 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…