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Art Exploration
Mon, August 11, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Join Mr. Nate for a planned art activity. In each session we will learn and practice a new painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, or photography style or technique. We will look at examples and reflect on how different styles and techniques make us think and feel. This week's theme will…
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Marevelous Mondays: STEAM Programming
Mon, August 11, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Monday for a marvelous time as we explore the world of STEAM. Each week will feature fun activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. All ages welcome!
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Stitch Craft
Mon, August 11, 2025
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability. Mondays at 5:00 PM.
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Crafternoon
Tue, August 12, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Would you like to make artwork this summer? Come show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting. This program is intended for children 7 – 14 and their families. All materials provided - See you there! This program will run consistently on Thursday afternoons at 12:00 PM…
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The Diamond Wellness Retreat Series
Tue, August 12, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a series of programs for women survivors of domestic abuse. The sessions will include guest speakers, yoga, journaling, painting with intentions, sound bath, massages, and more. For ages 18 and up. Light refreshments will be served. Meets July 1, 15 & 29; August 12 &…
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Zine & Button-Making Workshop with South Street Art Mart
Tue, August 12, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Calling all tweens and teens -- express yourselves! Our friends from South Street Art Mart will help you make zines (homemade magazines) or buttons about whatever your passion is. You will be able to take your creations home at the end of the workshop.
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Fiber Arts
Tue, August 12, 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 to watch and learn some basics. This program is…
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Coloring Cool Down
Wed, August 13, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Cool off in the library or on the front steps. Sometimes we’ll have markers and new coloring pages. Sometimes we’ll have sidewalk chalk and water painting. Afterwards, continue the chill out with a fresh library book.
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CADEKids Summer Library Series
Wed, August 13, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us each Wednesday in the month of August for a children's program centered around decision making, conflict resolution skills, goal setting, STEM and art. This program is sponsored by CADEkids. CADEkids mission is to support youth k-12 with caring mentors, fun activities and various…
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**Cancelled**Sew What?! ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, August 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
**Cancelled this week for Summer Break** Back August 27th! 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…
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Teen+ Summer Crafts!
Wed, August 13, 2025
2:00 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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Fiber Friends
Wed, August 13, 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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Textile Arts Club
Wed, August 13, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
In this open workshop for all ages, learn to knit, crochet, sew, and embroider with the help of library staff and volunteers. Bring your own crafting projects or use our donated supplies.
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Sketch Club
Thu, August 14, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Are you interested in learning how to sketch, or just want a relaxing space to draw with others? Come join our Beginners Sketch Club , which is a welcoming, no-pressure group for teens and adults. You can learn the fundamentals of drawing such as working with shapes, texture, shading and…
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**Cancelled** Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, August 14, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
*Cancelled this week for Summer Break* Back August 27th! 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…
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Let's Art!
Fri, August 15, 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. Most Fridays from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Let’s Art! is…
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Visual Playwriting
Sat, August 16, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional 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,…
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Teen Fanart Watercolors
Sat, August 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Make some dreamy fanart at our Fanart Watercolors afternoon at the Field Teen Center. Location: Field Teen Center, Ground Floor Parkway Central Library Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups…
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Marevelous Mondays: STEAM Programming
Mon, August 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Monday for a marvelous time as we explore the world of STEAM. Each week will feature fun activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. All ages welcome!
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Stitch Craft
Mon, August 18, 2025
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability. Mondays at 5:00 PM.