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Grab & Go Craft Bags
Mon, June 30, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Grab & Go Craft Bags Visit the library on select Mondays this summer to pick up a Grab & Go Craft bag for children in K-5th grade! Instructions are included in the bag. Supplies are limited and are first-come, first-served.
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Middle Grade Book Club
Mon, June 30, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a middle grade book club most Mondays this summer! We'll read the books together, then talk about what we've read. To celebrate finishing each book, there will be a craft or activity related to the book to highlight major elements in the story. Books on our roster…
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***CANCELLED***Drop In Crafts
Mon, June 30, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO HVAC ISSUES***Drop in for a summer-themed craft! All supplies provided. From 2-3 p.m.
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Free Library Staff Art Exhibit
Now through Mon, June 30, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Artwork by Free Library of Philadelphia staff will be on display in the Art Department hallway gallery and vertical displays from April 29th until June 30th, 2025. This exhibition showcases the varied talents within the Free Library of Philadelphia. Mediums on display include woodworking,…
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Crafternoons
Mon, June 30, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Join Librarian Kate in the children's section for a weekly craft! This craft program is intended for kids 5-11. Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
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Yarntastic Crochet and Knit Club
Mon, June 30, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
BYOY (Bring your own yarn) and projects to work on together. This is not an organized class and all ages and skills are welcome. Meets from 5:00 to about 7:00 p.m.
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Family Pride Party
Mon, June 30, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Everyone is welcome to join library staff for a Family Pride Party celebrating LGBTQ+ identities and experiences. We'll have bubbles and crafts for our youngest friends, plus botton making and crafting for older folks. Hang out, do a craft, check out a book, and celebrate being you!
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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, July 1, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of unfavorable weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date…
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Clay Play Read
Tue, July 1, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
This date is for ages 2-5. The Clay Studio teaching artists are bringing the Claymobile, a pop-up ceramics studio, to the Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library for the Clay, Play, Read series! Each session features a read-aloud storytime followed by a hands-on…
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Teen Lounge Tuesdays
Tue, July 1, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join Blackwell Regional Library for the all-new Teen Tuesdays, now transformed into a Teen Lounge. Teens can drop in for video games, board games, monthly crafts, and more every Tuesday. It’s your space—come make it yours!
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Zine & Button Making
Tue, July 1, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial 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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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, July 1, 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 1, 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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Yarntastic Crochet and Knit Club
Tue, July 1, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
BYOY (Bring your own yarn) and projects to work on together. This is not an organized class and all ages and skills are welcome. Meets from 5:00 to about 7:00 p.m.
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Scandinavian Art Exploration! With the American Swedish Historical Museum
Tue, July 1, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Art is all around us - especially at the American Swedish Historical Museum! They will bring some of their Museum to the library and will teach us about Scandinavian artists and folk-art styles. Kids will have a chance to try out printmaking, papercrafts, and other Scandinavian…
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Coloring Cool Down
Wed, July 2, 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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Claymobile
Wed, July 2, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Every week enjoy a read-aloud story followed by a clay craft based on the theme of the story. Best suited for ages 4-7.
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Wonder Wednesdays (STEAM)
Wed, July 2, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Explore the wonderful world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math this July! Join us every Wednesday in July for some fun with STEAM. There will be Robots, magnets, slime and so much more!
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Teen+ Summer Crafts!
Wed, July 2, 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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Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, July 2, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.