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Book arts workshop: Changing Perspective - Creating Vessels to Stoke the Fire of Creativity Within
Sat, March 25, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Inspired by Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way , this workshop gets you out of your comfort zone and into finding inspiration in everything-- even trash. Creating art journals for creative and spiritual expression with found objects and images, all bound in a coptic stitch style will allow…
Printmaking at the Library
Sat, March 25, 2023
3:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Entrepreneurs and artists! Are you Interested in learning how to use screenprinting to promote your brand or artwork? Come join us at the Cecil B Moore Library for hands on professional instruction in screenprinting t-shirts and posters. Participants who join us for all four sessions will take…
Draw Yourself Calm
Mon, March 27, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Come learn slow drawing techniques from Amy Maricle's book Draw Yourself Calm . No drawing experience or skill required. All materials will be provided. This program is for ages 12 and up. Will meet most Mondays in March.
“Mapping Imagination” Curator-Led Exhibition Tour
Tue, March 28, 2023
12:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s newest exhibition, Mapping Imagination: The Art of World-Building explores the creative and artistic choices that mapmakers use to build worlds and enhance storytelling. The exhibition delves into the relationships between imaginary maps (found in fiction, fantasy,…
Crafter Gather
Tue, March 28, 2023
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Makers, crafters, artists! You are invited to join us on Tuesdays from 5PM - 6:30PM! 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,…
Virtual: English Learning through Theater and Storytelling
Tue, March 28, 2023
6:30 P.M.
Virtual
Tuesdays 6:30-8 January 31 - March 28, 2023 Gain English language skills through sharing stories, streaming virtual performances, and bringing your whole self to these fun weekly meet-ups guided by professional Philadelphia artists from the Wilma Theater’s Portable Studio. Click here to…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, March 29, 2023
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 pm in the…
Comix Club
Wed, March 29, 2023
3:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
The very first meet-up of Comix Club will be held in the Art Department , on Parkway Central Library's 2nd floor, on Wednesday, March 29th, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Anyone age 18+ who is interested in making comics, or just kickin’ back and reading ‘em is welcome to stop by!…
“Mapping Imagination” Curator-Led Exhibition Tour
Thu, March 30, 2023
3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s newest exhibition, Mapping Imagination: The Art of World-Building explores the creative and artistic choices that mapmakers use to build worlds and enhance storytelling. The exhibition delves into the relationships between imaginary maps (found in fiction, fantasy,…
Creative Constructing!
Thu, March 30, 2023
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Come build something with us, with exciting new projects each week! Join us on Thursdays in the Story Hour Room!
Bead and Go
Thu, March 30, 2023
3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Build your creative skills at the library! Join us for a beading workshop with Ms. Juanita! All supplies will be provided. This program is best suited for school age children. Space may be limited.
Sew What?! Needle Crafts
Thu, March 30, 2023
5:30 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, Thursday evening from 5:30 pm -…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, March 30, 2023
5:30 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 5:30-7:30 in the Heim…
Printmaking at the Library
Sat, April 1, 2023
3:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Entrepreneurs and artists! Are you Interested in learning how to use screenprinting to promote your brand or artwork? Come join us at the Cecil B Moore Library for hands on professional instruction in screenprinting t-shirts and posters. Participants who join us for all four sessions will take…
Origami with Jill Saull
Mon, April 3, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Fold some paper with us. All supplies will be provided. This program is best for ages 10 and up. Teens, adults and seniors are welcome. Also on April 12 & 17.
Textile Crafters Club
Tue, April 4, 2023
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 Ms. Claire Hand. For more information, please contact Ms. Claire Hand, Adult/Teen Librarian at…
Polish Easter Crafts
Tue, April 4, 2023
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Make traditional Polish art with a local Polish artist sharing her heritage. Children can paint paper mâché eggs and make Easter cards using traditional Kurpiowska printing techniques.
English Conversation Group: Theater and Storytelling
Wed, April 5, 2023
1:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Wednesdays 1:30-3 pm April 5 - May 17, 2023 Gain English language skills and bring your whole self to these fun weekly in-person meet-ups guided by professional Philadelphia artists from the Wilma Theater’s Portable Studio . This program is free and open to the public with no registration…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, April 5, 2023
2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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 pm in the…
“Mapping Imagination” Curator-Led Exhibition Tour
Thu, April 6, 2023
3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
at
Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s newest exhibition, Mapping Imagination: The Art of World-Building explores the creative and artistic choices that mapmakers use to build worlds and enhance storytelling. The exhibition delves into the relationships between imaginary maps (found in fiction, fantasy,…