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Face Painting

Mon, July 21, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library

Join us for face painting . For children & teens. Ages 6+

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Stitch Craft

Mon, July 21, 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, July 22, 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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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial

Tue, July 22, 2025 4:00 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, Tuesdays from 2-4pm. Bring in…

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Adult Fiber Arts Club at Whitman Library

Tue, July 22, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Are you a fan of crocheting, knitting, weaving, or any other fiber art? Feel free to bring a project or start a new one to our drop-in fiber arts club and meet other fiber artists! All skill levels are welcome. Limited materials will be provided.

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Coloring Cool Down

Wed, July 23, 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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Teen+ Summer Crafts!

Wed, July 23, 2025 1:00 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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Sew What?! ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, July 23, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

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Fiber Friends

Wed, July 23, 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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Do You Know the Dala Horse? Scandinavian Storytelling with the American Swedish Historical Museum

Thu, July 24, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Whether they are big or small, Dala horses are one of the most recognizabe symbols of Sweden. Get to know this traditional Swedish art form through a storytime, activities, and a Dala horse art project. This program is led by the American Swedish Historical Museum. For children ages 6 - 12…

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Claymobile: Pop-Up Youth Ceramics Studio

Thu, July 24, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Join us for a pop-up ceramics workshop for youth! Learn the basics of working with clay to shape, paint, and glaze your own clay creation in this workshop led by The Clay Studio.

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Art Explorers

Thu, July 24, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

Art Explorers Thursdays, July 10th to August 7th @ 2 pm Unleash your creativity—one craft at a time! We cannot accommodate groups at this time.

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Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, July 24, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial

Fri, July 25, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

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Let's Art!

Fri, July 25, 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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Stitch Craft

Mon, July 28, 2025 5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

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Crafternoon

Tue, July 29, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Widener Library

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Symbolic Still Life: Miniature Painting Workshop

Tue, July 29, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

How can objects symbolize larger ideas of identity, revolution, social inequity or environmentalism? While looking at a brief history of the genre, participants will be able to arrange and paint unique miniature compositions that highlight broader themes they find important. Objects provided but…

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The Diamond Wellness Retreat Series

Tue, July 29, 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 &…