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Marevelous Mondays: STEAM Programming
Mon, August 18, 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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Crafternoon
Tue, August 19, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Would you like to make artwork this summer? Come show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting. This program is intended for children 7 – 14 and their families. All materials provided - See you there!
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Collage Club
Tue, August 19, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Art Department
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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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Fiber Arts
Tue, August 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Stop by the library and bring a portable craft project (knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, embroidery, etc) that you are working on. Don't know how, but want to learn to hand-craft from others who are passionate about their work? Stop in to watch and learn some basics. This program is…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, August 19, 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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Adult Fiber Arts Club at Whitman Library
Tue, August 19, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Are you a fan of crocheting, knitting, weaving, or any other fiber art? Feel free to bring a project or start a new one to our drop-in fiber arts club and meet other fiber artists! All skill levels are welcome. Limited materials will be provided.
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Go Birds Tailgate: Exhibition open house
Tue, August 19, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Are you heading to the Art Department for Robert McCracken Peck's illustrated talk about the The Remarkable Nature of Edward Lear on Tuesday, August 19 at 6 PM? Come early and see the exhibition Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends ! An exhibition curator will be in the Second…
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The Remarkable Nature of Edward Lear: Illustrated talk by Robert McCracken Peck
Tue, August 19, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Edward Lear (1812-1888) is best known and much loved for “The Owl and the Pussycat” and other nonsense poetry. But Lear was also a fine painter of birds, mammals, reptiles, and landscapes and an adventurous, world-wide traveler. During the golden age of natural history…
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Coloring Cool Down
Wed, August 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Cool off in the library or on the front steps. Sometimes we’ll have markers and new coloring pages. Sometimes we’ll have sidewalk chalk and water painting. Afterwards, continue the chill out with a fresh library book.
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CADEKids Summer Library Series
Wed, August 20, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us each Wednesday in the month of August for a children's program centered around decision making, conflict resolution skills, goal setting, STEM and art. This program is sponsored by CADEkids. CADEkids mission is to support youth k-12 with caring mentors, fun activities and various…
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**Cancelled**Sew What?! ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, August 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
**Cancelled this week for summer break! See you on the 27th of August!** 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…
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Teen+ Summer Crafts!
Wed, August 20, 2025
2:00 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.
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Fiber Friends
Wed, August 20, 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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Textile Arts Club
Wed, August 20, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
In this open workshop for all ages, learn to knit, crochet, sew, and embroider with the help of library staff and volunteers. Bring your own crafting projects or use our donated supplies.
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Teen Manga/Comics Creation
Wed, August 20, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Love manga or comics and ready to take the next step? Try making your own ! We'll be creating our own comics and manga at the Field Teen Center. Location: Field Teen Center, Ground Floor Parkway Central Library Programs at the Field Teen Center are open…
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Sketch Club
Thu, August 21, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Are you interested in learning how to sketch, or just want a relaxing space to draw with others? Come join our Beginners Sketch Club , which is a welcoming, no-pressure group for teens and adults. You can learn the fundamentals of drawing such as working with shapes, texture, shading and…
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**Cancelled** Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, August 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
**Cancelled this week for summer break! See you on the 27th of August!** 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…
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Let's Art!
Fri, August 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for an afternoon of community art making. Draw your futures or put your memories on the page! Colored pencils, watercolors and collage materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own photos, drawings or paper. Most Fridays from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Let’s Art! is…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial
Fri, August 22, 2025
2:00 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, Fridays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Wan L. Yang Photo Exhibit
Now through Sat, August 23, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
International Photo Exhibit Discover breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and cultural portraits from all 7 continents at the 9th Photography Exhibit by Wan L. Yang. Join us for the Grand Opening on Sat, Aug 23, 2025, at 12 PM at the Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia.…