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West Philly Skill Share: Sashiko Mending
Sat, September 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come learn the Japanese art of mending with Sarah Tremain, a local textile artist and seamstress. Sarah Culbertson, founder of sustainable fashion brand Sarah Tremain, transforms mending into a practice of healing, creativity, and community care. Take home a free sewing kit, while supplies last.…
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GET ORGANIZED and GET SHREDDING
Thu, September 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Looking to get more organized? Join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025, when Yasmine Goodman will share helpful tips on decluttering and organizing. After the talk, a shredder truck will be on Wood Street from noon to 4 PM—a great chance to clear out old papers. Come with your questions…
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Trans Free Clothing Swap
Sat, September 27, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come find or release clothing to suite your gender or other needs. Hosted by Trans United Front, an affinity group of Philly Socialists. Clean donations accepted until 2:30, after that just browsing & swapping.
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Free COVID-19 At-Home Test Giveaway
Wed, October 8, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health will be at Whitman Library once a month with free at-home COVID tests, face masks, hand sanitizers, and other free hygiene supplies. No insurance or ID is required. 2:00-4:00 p.m. while supplies last. Please call 215-685-5488 or email…
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Media Manipulation and Polarization: Strengthening Collaboration Skills Workshop Series
Tue, October 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
In this session, we’ll discuss how we can spot the types of biases and manipulation strategies common in online content, and learn and apply proven strategies for countering these manipulation tactics to prevent and reduce harm to ourselves, our communities, and our country. Strengthening…
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West Philly Skill Share: Build a Honeycomb Shelf
Sat, October 18, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
In partnership with the West Philly Tool Library, come assemble your very own honeycomb shelf with woodworker John Creighton, a teacher at the West Philly Tool Library. This hexagonal shaped shelf is great for decoration. Walk away with a free shelf to take home to paint and make your own. This…
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Free COVID-19 At-Home Test Giveaway
Wed, November 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health will be at Whitman Library once a month with free at-home COVID tests, face masks, hand sanitizers, and other free hygiene supplies. No insurance or ID is required. 2:00-4:00 p.m. while supplies last. Please call 215-685-5488 or email…
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Stakeholder and Influence Mapping: Strengthening Collaboration Skills Workshop Series
Tue, November 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
In this session, determine how best to effect a positive change in your community by analyzing your sphere of influence and strategizing on who to engage and how. Strengthening Collaboration Skills and Advancing Community Engagement in West Philadelphia is a series of workshops intended for…