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Visual Playwriting
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
This program celebrates drawing as a form of storytelling, guiding students through the process of creating a story from beginning to end using a blend of images and words. Over the course of these classes, students will learn the different elements that make up a story (such as character, plot,…
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.
History of Black and Islamic Book Production
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Master bookbinder Ramon Townsend will discuss the important roles that Black Americans have played in the book trades since the colonial era. Learn about this fascinating history—from enslaved people who brought knowledge of Islamic African bookmaking techniques with them to 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.
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?! 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…
Fiber Friends
Wed, February 26, 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. We'll be meeting from…
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…
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…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, February 27, 2025
5:00 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, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, February 27, 2025
5:00 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, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, February 27, 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 the Heim…
LEAP: Art Day!
Mon, March 3, 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.
Visual Playwriting
Tue, March 4, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
This program celebrates drawing as a form of storytelling, guiding students through the process of creating a story from beginning to end using a blend of images and words. Over the course of these classes, students will learn the different elements that make up a story (such as character, plot,…
Zine Workshop with the Philadelphia Mycology Club
Tue, March 4, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club for a free mushroom-themed zine workshop. Led by Pixel, our instructor, we'll look at and talk about zines and books on mushrooms and related topics, do a movement activity to embody the lifecycle of a fungus and a meditation on fungi…
I Wish to Say: Write a Postcard to the President
Wed, March 5, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
On the day after the first State of the Union address, dictate your messages to the U.S. president in the lobby of Parkway Central from noon to 2 PM. This free, all ages public program will be led by Sheryl Oring, whose work is currently featured in the “Secretary to the People”…
Sew What?! HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, March 5, 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…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, March 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
at
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, March 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
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…