Spinning Yarns

Mon, December 10, 2018 6:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

For those who knit and crochet, bring your latest project and enjoy a relaxing, low-key evening of crafting at the library.  All fiber arts are welcome. This program is intended for adults.    

Adult Senior Arts and Crafts Programs arts & crafts

Teen Tuesdays: Crafts

Tue, December 11, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

What will be making this week?  

Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs arts & crafts

Holiday Pop-Up Cards with LEAP

Wed, December 12, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

Make your own Holiday Pop-Up Card with the LEAP Afterschool Program! This is a family program for school age children.

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs LEAP Children arts & crafts

Sit and Stitch

Wed, December 12, 2018 6:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join a circle of knitters and crocheters for an informal evening of needlecrafts.  Any skill level welcome, though formal instruction will not be guaranteed. All are welcome!

Adult Family Programs Crafts & Hobbies Crochet arts & crafts

Knitting With Miss Merrily

Fri, December 14, 2018 3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Miss Merrily shares her knitting expertise after school on Fridays. All school age children are welcome to try their hand at this fun and creative craft. Materials provided.

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Knitting arts & crafts

Words at Play - Finale Play Party: Let's Be Friends!

Sat, December 15, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Widener Library

Wrap up the Words at Play experience with an ode to friendship! Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art for stories, rhymes and to create your own masterpiece, while we celebrate all the friends we've made over the past few years. FREE fun for families with children ages birth-5 years.…

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Words at Play Vocabulary Initiative Children Family Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Literacy arts & crafts

Saturday Crafternoons

Sat, December 15, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

Calling crafters of all experience levels: come craft with us at the library! Join us for some basic instruction, idea sharing, coordinated projects, and good company. No experience necessary. Intended for adults and young adults. 

Adult Young Adult Senior Arts and Crafts Programs arts & crafts

LEAP Knitting Club

Sat, December 15, 2018 3:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

3pm-5pm in the Story Hour Room, intended for school age children. No experience necessary.   Parkway Central Library Children's Department Ground Floor, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.686.5369 ***Programs are subject to change*** Find us on…

School Age LEAP Crafts & Hobbies Crochet Knitting arts & crafts

Holiday Cookie Decorating Party

Mon, December 17, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Richmond Library

Join us for a gingerbread cookie storytime then decorate some sweet treats to take home with you! For children and families. Space may be limited. Pick up a ticket in the children’s section at 3:00 p.m.

School Age Preschool Family Programs Crafts & Hobbies arts & crafts

Crafty Mondays

Mon, December 17, 2018 4:30 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Afterschoolers, join us for a seasonal craft! Third Monday of the month. For ages 7 and above.

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Children Family arts & crafts

Spinning Yarns

Mon, December 17, 2018 6:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

For those who knit and crochet, bring your latest project and enjoy a relaxing, low-key evening of crafting at the library.  All fiber arts are welcome. This program is intended for adults.    

Adult Senior Arts and Crafts Programs arts & crafts

Winter Solstice Celebration

Tue, December 18, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Celebrate the start of the winter season by learning about how we winterize our garden at Lillian Marrero Library. We'll build habitats and feeders to help our local animals survive the food scarcity of the colder months.

School Age Family Programs LEAP Children Family Free Library of Philadelphia Makers & Makerspaces Teens STEM arts & crafts

Meet Santa Claus

Wed, December 19, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Bring your cherubs (and cameras) to meet Santa!  Enjoy a musical holiday sing-a-long with singer/guitarist Jessica Carroll!  As Winter Solstice brings the darkest day of the year, brighten your spirits with our LEAP "Sun Catcher" craft.  This decoration catches sunlight…

Young Adult School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Live Performances Music arts & crafts

Winter Workshop

Wed, December 19, 2018 4:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Learn to create homemade gifts for all the people on your holiday shopping list! 

School Age Family Programs LEAP Children Crafts & Hobbies Family Free Library of Philadelphia Makers & Makerspaces Teens arts & crafts

Gingerbread Houses

Wed, December 19, 2018 4:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library

Make small gingerbread houses with graham crackers and candy in this fun children’s program          

School Age Preschool Family Programs arts & crafts

Sit and Stitch

Wed, December 19, 2018 6:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join a circle of knitters and crocheters for an informal evening of needlecrafts.  Any skill level welcome, though formal instruction will not be guaranteed. All are welcome!

Adult Family Programs Crafts & Hobbies Crochet arts & crafts

Thursday Crafternoon!

Thu, December 20, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us for a short storytime and craft activity!  4 p.m. in the Story Hour Room.  Free.   Parkway Central Library Children's Department Ground Floor, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.686.5369 ***Programs are subject to change*** Find us on…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Art Children arts & crafts

Knitting With Miss Merrily

Fri, December 21, 2018 3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Miss Merrily shares her knitting expertise after school on Fridays. All school age children are welcome to try their hand at this fun and creative craft. Materials provided.

School Age Arts and Crafts Programs Knitting arts & crafts

Crochet and Knitting Club

Sat, December 22, 2018 1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join 'Sisters Interacting Through Stitches', as they create items which are donated to local, national, and international organizations.  In addition, club members are willing to teach the art of crocheting and knitting to interested adults and teens.   

Adult Young Adult Senior Arts and Crafts Programs Crafts & Hobbies arts & crafts

Saturday Crafternoons

Sat, December 22, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

Calling crafters of all experience levels: come craft with us at the library! Join us for some basic instruction, idea sharing, coordinated projects, and good company. No experience necessary. Intended for adults and young adults. 

Adult Young Adult Senior Arts and Crafts Programs arts & crafts