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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…
Monday LEAP Art Explorers
Mon, February 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Materials for self-guided artwork creation will be available from 3pm-5:45pm in the children's section.
Make It Monday: Alma Thomas Inspired Art
Mon, February 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Let's engage in various arts and crafts projects. Today, you can get inspired by Alma Thomas, a Black American painter, and create your own beautiful work of art using colorful pieces of construction paper. All supplies will be provided.
Story Quilting with Mama Carla
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Combine the tales of the African diaspora with the opportunity to create your very own tied quilt square. Mama Carla Wiley will show you how to tell your stories in words and cloth. For children, teens, and families.
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.
Twilight Tales Family Story Time
Mon, February 24, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Monday at the library for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family! Program is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families!
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…
Free Art Tuesday - Foam Shape Stickers
Tue, February 25, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Stop by for Free Art Tuesday and let your creativity flow. Today, foam shape stickers will be featured and all supplies will be provided. Other craft supplies will also be available such as writing and coloring utensils, scissors, glue, tape and construction paper.
Yarning Club
Tue, February 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Bring your own supplies and projects to work on. If you are just learning, we will have some crochet hooks, knitting needles and yarn to use. Let's share stories as we craft. For school age kids, in the children's department. All skill levels are welcome!…
Teen Tuesdays: Friends, Food, Fun.
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
Community Crafting Circle
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Bring your crafting hobby of choice to the library and stitch with your neighbors at this low-key crafting circle. This program is intended for teens and adults.
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.
Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, February 26, 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.
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…
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…
Story Quilting with Mama Carla
Thu, February 27, 2025
3:00 P.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library
Combine the tales of the African diaspora with the opportunity to create your own tie-dyed quilt square. Mama Carla Wiley will show you how to tell your stories in words, and cloth. This program is best for school-age kids.
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.
Honoring Anna Russell Jones: Black Women in World War II
Thu, February 27, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Anna Russell Jones was a Black women artist and designer; first Black Women to attend Moore College of Art and the first Black Women from Philadelphia to join the Women's Amy in World War II. In this hands-on history program, we will learn about Anna Russell Jones' time serving in World…