Creative Crochet with Ms. Traci

Thu, April 25, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Paschalville Library

Join Ms. Traci for Creative Crochet! Beginners are welcome!

Young Adult School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Art Crafts & Hobbies Crochet Knitting

Book Arts Workshop: Storage books

Sat, April 27, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

In this workshop you will construct a simple storage book made of folded card stock in which windows have been cut, held together with a spine. What is stored need not be flat, although it is easier to work with pieces that are less than about 1/16 inch thick. We will be making a model and then,…

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PAFA Art Class for Adults

Mon, April 29, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Join PAFA education staff for free hands on art making projects. 

Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Art arts & crafts

Through this Lens: African American Photographers

Now through Tue, April 30, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

This exhibition of books and other materials from the collections of the Art Department offers a look at the camera work of African American artists from the earliest days of photography to today. In addition to photographers like Augustus Washington, Gordon Parks and Lorna Simpson, this…

Adult Young Adult Senior Exhibitions Black History Month African American Art Biography & Autobiography Philadelphia History Photography History

PAFA Art Class

Thu, May 2, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Join PAFA education staff for free hands on art making projects. 

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Art Children Family arts & crafts

Book Arts Workshop: Flag books

Sat, May 4, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

The flag book is one of the most popular and versatile book art structures. It is a simple construction that offers an energetic way to display images and/or words. Comprised of a simple accordion and “flags” the flag book can be designed in such a way that the flags and be…

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First Monday Writers Group

Mon, May 6, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Are you a writer who needs some motivation and encouragement? We can provide this, as well as technical skills and information that can direct you towards completing tasks for publication and discovery.  A great support group no matter what stage of the process you are in,…

Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Art Literature

Art Splash!

Wed, May 8, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library

Have fun doing art activities with us.  For after-school art lovers.  

School Age Preschool Arts and Crafts Programs Art

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Family Art Workshops

Thu, May 9, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library

PAFA staff provides community-based art lessons during out of school time to participating students, families and community members. Workshops are held during after-school hours using a drop in model, with no registration required providing an out-of-school setting for families to…

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Art Children Family

Free Library Comic Con

Sat, May 11, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Gaming! Cosplay! Workshops! Art! Panel Discussions! The 5th Annual Free Library Comic Con event will be held at the Parkway Central Library on May 11, 2019 from 10:00a.m. 4:00 p.m.! Register for your FREE ticket on Eventbrite !   Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395…

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All Fiber Event

Sat, May 11, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join Sisters interacting through Stitches as we spend a fun day making creative items using different fabrics, materials, and techniques.  All ages are invited.

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Line by Logan | Fashion Show

Sat, May 11, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Logan Library

You are invited to our fashion extravaganza! Experience clothing conceptualized and brought to life on the runway - designed by our students and talented local designers.  You'll want to get here early to save a spot. Starts at 2:00 p.m. and runs through the afternoon.  

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Art Splash!

Wed, May 15, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library

Have fun doing art activities with us.  For after-school art lovers.  

School Age Preschool Arts and Crafts Programs Art

The Urban Landscape And The World Around Us

Tue, May 21, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

What does the city look like without people? How does nature reclaim these man-made environments and return them to a wild state? We’ll explore how plants and animals thrive in urban environments and how the city might change after humans. Presented by educators from Bartram's Garden

School Age Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment Art Children Animals and Nature

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Family Art Workshops

Thu, May 23, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library

PAFA staff provides community-based art lessons during out of school time to participating students, families and community members. Workshops are held during after-school hours using a drop in model, with no registration required providing an out-of-school setting for families to…

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Art Children Family

Air Dry Clay Workshop: Explore the Universe with Clay

Fri, May 24, 2019 3:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

The workshop will begin with a storytime focused on the book, Serena Sees Her Footprints on the Moon , by Sean Reed.  Participants will then create an object to represent themselves - something that would help describe who they are if they were to leave something (for an alien) on the…

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Storytimes Art

Whitman Illustrated

Now through Fri, May 31, 2019 3:40 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

A selection of Walt Whitman illustrated editions and other works by artists inspired by the American poet, such as Wharton Esherick, Antonio Frasconi and Leonard Baskin, from the collections of the Art & Literature Departments on the occasion of his 200 year anniversary. In…

Adult Young Adult Senior Exhibitions Art LGBTQ Literature Poetry printmaking Book Arts

First Monday Writers Group

Mon, June 3, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Are you a writer who needs some motivation and encouragement? We can provide this, as well as technical skills and information that can direct you towards completing tasks for publication and discovery.  A great support group no matter what stage of the process you are in,…

Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Art Literature

Art Splash!

Wed, June 5, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library

Have fun doing art activities with us.  For afternoon art lovers.  

School Age Preschool Arts and Crafts Programs Art Summer Reading

Art Splash!

Wed, June 12, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library

Have fun doing art activities with us.  For afternoon art lovers.  

School Age Preschool Arts and Crafts Programs Art Summer Reading