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Textile Crafters Club

Tue, October 4, 2022 1:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Yarn, handwork, sewing and other textile crafters are welcome to socialize, create, learn, and share ideas techniques, and community project opportunities. The group will be led by s. Claire Hand. For more information, please contact Ms. Claire Hand, Adult/Teen Librarian at…

Adult
Senior

Art Meet-Up for Teens

Tue, October 4, 2022 4:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library

Join us as we explore different art methods & materials. Using the work of various artists as inspiration, we'll create projects that sharpen observation and invite the imagination. Materials will be provided. Space is limited, so register early! Sponsored by the Friends of…

Young Adult

Crafter Gather

Tue, October 4, 2022 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Makers, crafters, artists! You are invited to join us on Tuesdays in October from 5PM-7PM! Bring your latest project and enjoy an evening of crafting and conversation with fellow makers. Assistance with knitting and crochet projects usually available. All skill levels welcome! (Yes, even…

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Virtual: English Learning through Theater and Storytelling

Wed, October 5, 2022 10:30 A.M.
Virtual

English Conversation - Theater and Storytelling (Online) Wednesdays 10:30 am - 12 pm (September 14 - December 14, 2022) Thursdays 6:30 - 8 pm (September 15 - December 15, 2022) Gain English language skills through sharing stories, streaming virtual performances, and bringing your whole self to…

Adult
Senior

Discussion and Participation

Art with Shannon!

Wed, October 5, 2022 3:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Local artist Shannon LeBraun will lead kids in exploring various painting techniques through a series of creative projects. Prepare to get messy and have fun! For school-age children in grades two and up. Meets the first Wednesday of the month - October 5, November 2, and December 7

Creative Constructing!

Thu, October 6, 2022 3:30 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Come build something with us, with exciting new projects each week! Join us on Thursdays in the Story Hour Room!

Produce Palette: an art and agriculture workshop

Thu, October 6, 2022 5:30 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

The Free Library of Philadelphia's Culinary Literacy Center and Art Department welcome you to a free, community class that will enhance both your culinary palate and your artistic palette! We will gather to draw or paint a still life of interesting fruits, to develop artistic skills, and…

Culinary Literacy

Produce Palette: an art and agriculture workshop

Thu, October 6, 2022 5:30 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Culinary Literacy

Virtual: English Learning through Theater and Storytelling

Thu, October 6, 2022 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Adult
Senior

Discussion and Participation

Art Meet-Up for Teens

Tue, October 11, 2022 4:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library

Young Adult

Crafter Gather

Tue, October 11, 2022 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

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Reading Promise Week: Write it! Add Your Story to the Shelf

Wed, October 12, 2022 4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

This fun, family event is guaranteed to inspire children to build their home book collections by authoring their own stories. There will be a bookmaking station where children can illustrate - alongside an artist. Then they will physically assemble their sheets and covers in the bookmaking…

Creative Constructing!

Thu, October 13, 2022 3:30 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Come build something with us, with exciting new projects each week! Join us on Thursdays in the Story Hour Room!

Precious Paper Dolls: A Treasured Art Form

Now through Thu, October 13, 2022 5:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

The Art and Literature Department is excited to present an exhibition of paper dolls curated and collected by Martha Raively. Paper dolls have evolved from an adult form of entertainment in the late 1700's to a joyous childhood plaything during the 1930s through 1950s to its re-creation…

Fiber Art Fridays

Fri, October 14, 2022 1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join Wynnefield Library and Sisters Interacting Through Stitches to create craft projects by sharing skills at all levels in quilting, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and felting. Throughout the year we will engage in special projects for Autism Awareness, Women’s History, Heart…

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Art Book Club: October

Fri, October 14, 2022 3:30 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

This informal art book appreciation and art making group meets twice a month: once in person in the Art Department and once online through a video-free private chat and image-sharing Slack forum. New club members can join the non-sequential meetings any time, whether just…

Art of the Book

Get Crafty: Monthly Crafts for Adults and Teens

Tue, October 18, 2022 3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Join us for a monthly craft program. Each session will feature a seasonal activity. Open to ages 12 to adult.

Arts and Crafts Programs

Art Meet-Up for Teens

Tue, October 18, 2022 4:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library

Young Adult

Art Book Club Online: October

Tue, October 18, 2022 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

This informal art book appreciation and art making group meets twice a month: once a month online through a video-free private chat and image-sharing Slack forum, and once in person in the Art Department. New club members can join the non-sequential meetings any time, whether…

Art of the Book

Crafter Gather

Tue, October 18, 2022 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

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