Events: Calendar of Events

Fun Fridays

Fri, March 28, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Join us on Fridays for crafts, science experiments, or games! This program is for school age children, beginning at 3 p.m

School Age

Other Great Programs

LEAP Crochet Club

Fri, March 28, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library

Join us and learn basic crochet skills while making your own crochet project. For children ages 6+

Arts & Crafts: Moving with Creativity

Sat, March 29, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library

"Moving with Creativity" is an arts and crafts workshop for children that encourages creativity, self-expression, and appreciation for the art of movement. The workshop, created from the book, "This Book May Make You Do Things!" encourages children to create works of…

Storytimes

Origami For All

Sat, March 29, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Join us on a Saturday afternoon full of origami fun. Learn how to fold paper into creations with local crafter Jill Saull. This is an inter-generational, family event.

Arts and Crafts

Monday LEAP Art Explorers

Mon, March 31, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Materials for self-guided artwork creation will be available from 3pm-5:45pm in the children's section.

Arts and Crafts

Make It Monday: Flower Craft

Mon, March 31, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Let's engage in various arts and crafts projects. Today, we will be creating a flower out of yarn. All supplies will be provided.

School Age

Arts and Crafts

Printmaking by the People

Mon, March 31, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Using the original design of the mimeograph and a simple table-top stencil duplicator, you will create your very own version of a mimeograph print! This event is part of a larger project through Mural Arts called Printmaking by the People which aims to empower local printmakers and small…

LEAP: Art Day!

Mon, March 31, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Let your creativity shine! Join us from 4:00–6:00 PM for hands-on art projects and crafts like bracelet making and more.

Twilight Tales Family Story Time

Mon, March 31, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join us every Monday at the library for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family! Program is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families!

Family Programs

Storytimes

Free Art Tuesday - Perler Beads

Tue, April 1, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library

Stop by for Free Art Tuesday and let your creativity flow. Today, Perler Beads will be featured and all supplies will be provided. Other craft supplies will also be available such as writing and coloring utensils, scissors, glue, tape and construction paper.

School Age

Arts and Crafts

Teen Tuesdays: Friends, Food, Fun.

Tue, April 1, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!

Young Adult

LEAP

Community Crafting Circle

Tue, April 1, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Bring your crafting hobby of choice to the library and stitch with your neighbors at this low-key crafting circle. This program is intended for teens and adults.

Arts and Crafts Programs

Wonder Wednesdays

Wed, April 2, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.

Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, April 2, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement 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…

Sew What?! Afternoon HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, April 2, 2025 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…

Craft & Create

Wed, April 2, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Widener Library

Description: Calling all kids ages 7 - 14! Show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting every Wednesday at 3:30pm. All materials will be provided.

Art with Zerbe

Wed, April 2, 2025 3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

Join us and learn some art skills from Mural Artist – John Zerbe

Arts and Crafts Programs

Origami + Crafts with Ms. Safiya

Wed, April 2, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Origami + Crafts with Ms. Safiya and Master the art of paper-folding on Wednesdays at 4 pm. Learn how to make paper animals, flowers, and more during our after-school program.