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Cooking for Teens: Spellbound Sweets!
Tue, June 10, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for an afternoon of sweet treats! Teens aged 12 to 18 are welcome to join us on Thursday, May 29th to make personalized mini fruit tarts. Teens will be able to create their own tarts and top them with a variety of add-ons. Programs at the Field Teen Center are…
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Claymobile at the Library-Kids
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Come create a ceramic design at the library! A visiting artist will lead this workshop - a unique experience. The Clay Studio's teaching artists will help participants explore their creativity. No experience needed, and all materials will be provided. Clay can be messy, please dress…
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Sounds Gay, I’m In: Queer Button Making
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Pride is protest! Make a fun button to wear all month. We’ll have magazines, stickers, fun paper and more.
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Teen Lounge Tuesdays
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 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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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, June 10, 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 4-6pm. Bring in…
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Animals, Botanicals, and Otherworldly Things: Papier-Mâché Workshop
Tue, June 10, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Come sculpt lumpy creatures, wild plants, and delightfully strange objects using papier-mâché. Artist Emilia Brintnall will guide you through her process adding color, humor, and a healthy dose of weird to your projects. The creativity workshops will take place in the Education,…
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Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, June 11, 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.
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Beginners Crochet Class
Wed, June 11, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Nicetown Library neighbor and crochet enthusiast Jo-Ann will teach us some basic crochet techniques and help support any ongoing crochet projects. All materials will be provided. We'll meet most Wednesdays. .
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Sew What?! ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, June 11, 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…
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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing
Thu, June 12, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing 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!
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Yarn It!
Thu, June 12, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Learn the calming art of finger knitting as we embark on fun and unique yarn art projects. This weekly club will give you the skills to make necklaces, scarves, hats and more! No experience necessary - all are welcome. Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30 PM
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Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, June 12, 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 ROOM…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial
Fri, June 13, 2025
2:00 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, Fridays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, June 13, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…
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Tiny Treasure Artist Book with Rebecca Kelly
Sat, June 14, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
This workshop is now full but you can still sign up for the waitlist at the link below. Inspired by the work of outsider artist Nellie Mae Roe and other self-taught artists we will explore a free, fresh approach to a miniature artist book! Using a simple one page book structure with…
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Queen Imperial Waist Bead Workshop
Mon, June 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Join us and the Queen’s Storehouse at 2pm for hands-on workshop teaching the history and culture surrounding waist beads. Then, express yourself by creating your very own set of wait beads to match your personality!
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Sew Cute!
Mon, June 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Mondays at 3:30 pm: Sew Cute! Join us every Monday for Sew Cute! Sewing for Kids and Tweens. Miss Melissa will work with kids and tweens on basic sewing skills using a sewing machine. Participants do not need to show up every week. Projects will be provided.
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LEAP Into Art
Mon, June 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Sock puppet making, Grab a sock and get crafty! Create your own sock puppet friend using colorful decorations, googly eyes, and your wildest ideas. Then, put on a show with your new character!
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The Claymobile: A Pop-Up Ceramics Studio
Tue, June 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Haddington Library
Join us as the Claymobile brings a unique “pop-up” ceramics studio to the Haddington Branch Library! Led by professional teaching artists, this hands-on program uses the creative possibilities of clay to spark imagination, build critical thinking skills, and encourage…
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Zine & Button-Making Workshop with South Street Art Mart
Tue, June 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Wadsworth 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.