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Theatre Writers Gathering in Philadelphia
Sat, July 27, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us at our Theatre Writer Advocacy Session on Saturday, July 27, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, featuring our new Philadelphia Affinity Regional Rep, Will Vence Jr, and our new Philadelphia Regional Rep, Charles Primerano. The Dramatists Guild is thrilled to continue our national…
Kid's Art and Music Club
Mon, July 29, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Learn about our instrument of the week, and even try it out! Then, we will listen to music showcasing our star instrument while completing an art project. For children, ages 4 and up. most Mondays through August 12. An ASL interpreter is available upon advanced request; please email…
Meet the artist: Chuck Schultz
Mon, July 29, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Works by Chuck Schultz are on display in the historic announcement stands in the Art Department. Part of an ongoing series highlighting work by artists who make use of our space as a free artist studio and library resources for inspiration. Stop by the Art Department on Monday, July…
Roxborough Writing Club
Mon, July 29, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Come join us for some free-writing, prompts, and sharing of each other’s work. This is a positive and nonjudgmental community for motivation and inspiration. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Meets most Monday evenings, from 5:30 - to about 6:45 p.m.
Art Making with the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art
Tue, July 30, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Come to the library for a hands-on art making workshop and to learn about Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts programming. This workshop will help engage children in arts and culture. From 1:00 - 2:30 PM. Recommended for school age children.
Digital Animation Workshop, led by The Why Project
Tue, July 30, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join the talented team from The Why Project as they lead kids in creating video animation using drawing and puppets, focusing on narrative development and character design. A musical soundtrack will be added to the finished project. You should plan to attend all sessions. For…
Wonder Wednesday
Wed, July 31, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Explore the wonderful world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math this July! Join us every Wednesday in July for some fun with STEAM. There will be Robots, magnets, slime and so much more!
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, July 31, 2024
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?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, July 31, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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…
DIY Phone Cases
Wed, July 31, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Come and design your own phone case or keychain! Clear phone cases for a variety of phones and keychains will be provided for decorating, along with charms, glue and more to add some flair to your everyday. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to…
Miss Molly’s Music Class
Thu, August 1, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Have your kiddo meet a new instrument, sing along, and dance to the music with Miss Molly’s music class for ages 0-5!
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, August 1, 2024
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, August 1, 2024
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, August 1, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Spotlight on Ceramics
Now through Fri, August 2, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Stop by the Art Department hallway gallery on the 2nd floor to see our latest exhibition. This display brings together a selection of materials on ceramics from the Art Department's closed reference and off-site storage in addition to ephemera on local ceramic artists and…
Courageous Kids: Wilma Exhibit
Now through Fri, August 2, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
In partnership with Philadelphia Doll Museum Forward , we now have on display Wilma alongside related library materials and activities. Wilma was made to honor four brave Black girls named Ruby Bridges, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne Stripling, and Tessie Prevost who challenged school segregation. The…
Art Making Club
Sat, August 3, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for this drop-in, informal art making group. We'll have a variety of materials, project prompts, and of course, books! Participants may choose to bring their own projects and materials.
Kid's Art and Music Club
Mon, August 5, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Learn about our instrument of the week, and even try it out! Then, we will listen to music showcasing our star instrument while completing an art project. For children, ages 4 and up. most Mondays through August 12. An ASL interpreter is available upon advanced request; please email…
Summer Family Craft Day
Tue, August 6, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join us and have fun making various crafts with your family, all afternoon from 12:00-6:00 p.m.!
Art Making with the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art
Tue, August 6, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Come to the library for a hands-on art making workshop and to learn about Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts programming. This workshop will help engage children in arts and culture. From 1:00 - 2:30 PM. Recommended for school age children.