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Conversations In Color - Coretta Scott King Awards
Wed, June 19, 2019 10:30 A.M.
10100 Jamison Avenue
In the fourth of a five-part discussion series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Awards for excellence in African American children's literature, the staff of Central Senior Services visits KleinLife Senior Center to talk with people over 60 about…
Adult Senior Other Great Programs Discussion and Participation Central Senior Services Calendar African American Art Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Literature Seniors children's literature
WOW!: C.G. Esperanza, author of Red, Yellow, Blue (and a Dash of White, Too!)
Wed, June 19, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at
Parkway Central Library
Author and illustrator C.G. Esperanza will perform his picture book Red, Yellow, Blue (and a Dash of White, Too!). Through this interactive performance, with drumming and more, children will learn about mixing colors. Reading will be followed by audience Q & A. WOW! (Wednesdays of…
School Age Preschool Toddler Family Programs Speakers and Lectures Workshops and Enrichment Art Children Education Family Fiction Free Library of Philadelphia Literacy Literature Performing Arts children's literature Five Senses
What If... Wednesdays, Imagine with Art
Wed, June 19, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
What if you had scissors and paper, but no glue? What if you had paper and brushes, but no paint? Inspired by the book What If… by Samantha Berger, stretch you artistic imagination with this weekly challenge! For kids 11 and under.
School Age Preschool Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Art Summer Reading
Bartram's Garden
Wed, June 19, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Learn about the natural world with educators from Bartram's Garden
School Age Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment Art Children Summer Reading STEM
Barnes Program
Wed, June 19, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Discover Art in this 2-Part Program! Visit [LIBRARY NAME] Library to look at the Barnes’ collections of art from around the world with Virtual Reality (VR) headsets. Session attendees and their guests will then be invited to visit the Barnes for free the following Saturday. Free…
Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Art
Hands-On Tour: 20th Century Lesbian and Gay Lives
Wed, June 19, 2019 6:30 P.M.
The Rosenbach
Discover the hidden histories of 20th century queer luminaries through their writings and artwork–both published and private. From Marlene Dietrich’s passionate letters to Mercedes de Acosta, to Jean Cocteau’s gloriously gay illustrations for Jean Genet’s Querelle, and an…
Adult Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Art Literature LGBTQ
Whitman at 200: Songs of Myself Screening
Wed, June 19, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join Mural Arts and Southeast x Southeast for a one-time special screening at Whitman Library. We will be screening animations from Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself" poem that includes voices from immigrant youth exploring the concept of multitudes and diversity through the use of…
Adult Young Adult Senior Community Events Art Poetry
PAFA Art Class
Thu, June 20, 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
Fingerprint Art
Thu, June 20, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
SmART Readers
Thu, June 20, 2019 3:45 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Students ages 7-12 can join us for an exciting visual art and literacy program! A visiting artist will engage students in fun art making experiences tied to literacy skills. Space is limited and registration is encouraged! See the Children's Librarian for more information and to register.…
School Age Family Programs Art Children
Make Your Own Puzzles
Fri, June 21, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
PAFA Art Class for Adults
Mon, June 24, 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
City Building
Mon, June 24, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Monkey String
Mon, June 24, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Crafternoon
Tue, June 25, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Come make fun different take home arts & crafts with Miss Echo every week! Tuesdays at 2:00pm
School Age Preschool Arts and Crafts Programs Art Children arts & crafts
Painting with Miss Irene
Tue, June 25, 2019 4:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Unlease your inner artist with us. Drawing and color instruction, as well as supplies, will be provided. Enjoy yourself and get in the creativity zone. Registration is required as class size is limited. For Teens and Adults. June 25, July 2, 9 & 16
Adult Young Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Art Summer Reading
Conversations In Color - Coretta Scott King Awards at 50 with EB Lewis
Tue, June 25, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Senior Services at
Parkway Central Library
In the final installment of a five-part discussion series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Awards for excellence in African American children's literature, the staff of Central Senior Services hosts internationally acclaimed fine artist and award-winning…
Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs Family Programs Speakers and Lectures Community Events Central Senior Services Calendar African American Art Children Free Library of Philadelphia Literature Seniors children's literature
Club Time
Wed, June 26, 2019 10:00 A.M.
McPherson Square Library
This summer we have set aside a special time to work on bigger projects. Interested in painting? Come join our Art Club. Interested in fixing bicycles? Come join our Bike Club. Interested in playing chess? Come join our Chess club. Have some other interest? Come and…
School Age LEAP Family Programs Art Children Crafts & Hobbies Family Makers & Makerspaces Teens Chess Bicycling
What If... Wednesdays, Imagine with Art
Wed, June 26, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
What if you had scissors and paper, but no glue? What if you had paper and brushes, but no paint? Inspired by the book What If… by Samantha Berger, stretch you artistic imagination with this weekly challenge! For kids 11 and under.
School Age Preschool Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Art Summer Reading