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Community Art Workshop with Monument Lab Resident Nazeer Sabree
Sat, September 20, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join Monument Lab Artist in Residence Nazeer Sabree in collaboration with Free Library Exhibitions for a weekend of free drop-in art-making activities for all ages in the main lobby of Parkway Central Library. Sabree invites participants to explore materials and techniques connected to his…
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Artsy Craftsy Storytime
Sat, September 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs and scarves in our community room. After storytime, stay for a craft. The last storytime of every month will be a STEM craft!
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Paper Craft Club
Sat, September 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Let’s craft together! Drop in between 10:30am-12:30pm. We’ll make paper crafts we enjoy or learn new ones from each other. This includes card-making, junk journaling, scrapbooking, and anything you can create with paper, scissors, and glue. Materials are provided…
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Community Art Workshop with Monument Lab Resident Nazeer Sabree
Sat, September 20, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join Monument Lab Artist in Residence Nazeer Sabree in collaboration with Free Library Exhibitions for a weekend of free drop-in art-making activities for all ages in the main lobby of Parkway Central Library. Sabree invites participants to explore materials and techniques connected to his…
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Printmaking by the People: Silkscreens and Signatures
Sat, September 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join artist Kathryn Lien and civics teacher Grace Palladino in exploring Philly’s rich printmaking history, the world’s most famous break-up letter and how to start a revolution! Participants will take a deep dive into the history of the Declaration of Independence, the writers and…
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Mosaic Workshop and Artist Talk with Ellen Tiberino
Sat, September 20, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join artist Ellen Tiberino for a hands-on mosaic workshop and presentation as her exhibition Semblance and Resemblance draws to a close. This free event is first come-first served and spots are limited; we will be accepting the first 20 participants in Room 25 on the Ground Floor of Parkway…
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Crafternoons with Melissa
Mon, September 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us for a monthly adult craft project!
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Art Monday - Tie-Dye
Mon, September 22, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
Tie-dye for Art Monday! We'll explore twists, folds, crumples, ties, spirals, pleats and more to create unique dyed designs. Youth sized t-shirts will be provided. Feel free to bring your own light colored clothing item to dye, as well. We are planning to hold this program on the…
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Marevelous Mondays: STEAM Programming
Mon, September 22, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Monday for a marvelous time as we explore the world of STEAM. Each week will feature fun activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. All ages welcome!
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Art Exploration
Mon, September 22, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Join Mr. Nate for a planned art activity. In each session we will learn and practice a new painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, or photography style or technique. This program is intended for ages 6 - 12. Parents and caregivers are welcome to participate. Meets every-other Monday from 4:00…
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Collage Club
Tue, September 23, 2025
12:00 P.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Stop by the Art Department between 12 and 2pm and make a collage. Supplies are available any time the Art Department is open in our community collage station: scissors, glue and lots of paper and magazines donated especially for the purpose of collage making. And did we mention books? Many books…
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Bartram’s Garden at the Library
Tue, September 23, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Our friends from Bartram’s Garden will come visit the library to share nature lessons, crafts and activities with our neighbors. Join us in the outdoor storycircle in nice weather or indoors at the children’s area activity tables in rain or chilly weather.
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Yarning Club
Tue, September 23, 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!…
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Topic Tuesday - Apples
Tue, September 23, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
Get curious about a new topic every Tuesday. This week we'll learn more about apples in honor of fall and the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah. We'll explore through reading books and making apple print cards. For preschool and school-age kids.
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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, September 23, 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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Craft Circle
Tue, September 23, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Looking for a crafting crew to keep you motivated as you work on your latest project? Neighbors who knit, sew, crochet, weave or stitch are welcome to join our craft circle. Feel free to stay for the full two hours or just drop in for a little while. Call the library ahead of time if you need…
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Sew What?! ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, September 24, 2025
1:00 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. THIS WEEK, TIME CHANGE: 1-3:30 pm in Room…
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Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, September 24, 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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Fiber Friends
Wed, September 24, 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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Jewelry-Making & Arts-and-Crafts (all ages)
Wed, September 24, 2025
3:30 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.