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Many in-person programs are cancelled or postponed. Check out our virtual programming , which you can watch or join in from home.

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Summer Crafts Sundays

Sun, July 12, 2020 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Let's get crafty! Check out our social media platforms to follow step-by-step instructions on creating a fun Summertime craft! Easy craft with little supplies needed. Instagram: freelibraryccd Facebook: ParkwayCentralChildrens Twitter: ParkwayCCD

Virtual Messy Mondays

Mon, July 13, 2020 1:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Ms. Naomi in making a big mess! Pictures and instructions for fun sensory play with common household items. Geared at children of all ages. Everyone needs time to make a mess! Remember kids, at the library our motto is "We make messes and then we clean them up." so be sure to…

Family Programs

Virtual Maker Monday

Mon, July 13, 2020 3:30 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Join us every Monday for a family-friendly craft, activity, or science experiment! Find us on Facebook at: Welsh Road Library

Virtual Craft of the Week

Mon, July 13, 2020 3:30 P.M.
Torresdale Library

Join us for a new craft on Mondays! It will be posted on our Facebook Page: Torresdale Branch Library

School Age

Arts and Crafts Programs

Crafting with Miss Jill and Miss Teri

Tue, July 14, 2020 3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Every Tuesday at 3:30 pm, Miss Jill and Miss Teri, PCI's Children's Room Staff, will share step by step instructions for a fun craft, and will include a booklist of recommended reads on PCI’s Facebook page . Miss Jill and Miss Teri miss all of their young friends SO MUCH, and would…

School Age

Arts and Crafts Programs

Virtual Story Club with Ms Scout

Tue, July 14, 2020 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Stories and imagination are a great way to escape where you are. Join Ms Scout on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for a Story Club prompt and then check back at 4 pm to see what everybody has come up with! Intended for our friends ages 12 and under! This will be posted on all our social media platforms!…

Family Programs

K-5 At Home Activities

Wed, July 15, 2020 12:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Every Wednesday visit the Widener Facebook page for a video explaining and demonstrating a fun new science or craft activity for elementary aged children.

School Age

Arts and Crafts Programs

Virtual Thursday Crafternoons!

Thu, July 16, 2020 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Ready to get crafty? Miss Mary will post a video every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. on our social media pages for Thursday Crafternoons! She'll share a story and then talk about a craft that relates. This program is intended for our friends 12 and under. Instagram:…

Reduce Reuse Recycle Arts & Crafts

Fri, July 17, 2020 2:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Get crafty each Friday on Facebook with Ms. Kayla! We'll post fun art and activities you can make at home, using recyclables and other common materials around the house.

Summer Crafts Sundays

Sun, July 19, 2020 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Virtual Messy Mondays

Mon, July 20, 2020 1:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Family Programs

Virtual Maker Monday

Mon, July 20, 2020 3:30 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Join us every Monday for a family-friendly craft, activity, or science experiment! Find us on Facebook at: Welsh Road Library

Virtual Craft of the Week

Mon, July 20, 2020 3:30 P.M.
Torresdale Library

Join us for a new craft on Mondays! It will be posted on our Facebook Page: Torresdale Branch Library

School Age

Arts and Crafts Programs

Virtual Claymobile Visit

Tue, July 21, 2020 1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join The Clay Studio weekly for a hands-on, virtual crafting session! Each week we will have a new lesson inspired by clay and a craft project using simple materials you likely have at home! We will meet on Tuesdays at 1 pm starting July 21 and ending August 25. Each session is 45-minute in…

Crafting with Miss Jill and Miss Teri

Tue, July 21, 2020 3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

School Age

Arts and Crafts Programs

Virtual Story Club with Ms Scout

Tue, July 21, 2020 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Family Programs

K-5 At Home Activities

Wed, July 22, 2020 12:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Every Wednesday visit the Widener Facebook page for a video explaining and demonstrating a fun new science or craft activity for elementary aged children.

School Age

Arts and Crafts Programs

Virtual Thursday Crafternoons!

Thu, July 23, 2020 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

CANCELLED - Japanese Conversation Club

Thu, July 23, 2020 6:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us in Heim Center Rooms 131-132 to enjoy a casual environment where you can talk about all things Japan! All levels of Japanese and English speakers are welcome. Registration not required. For more information contact JAPANPHILLY.ORG or adultlearning@freelibrary.org

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Senior

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Reduce Reuse Recycle Arts & Crafts

Fri, July 24, 2020 2:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Get crafty each Friday on Facebook with Ms. Kayla! We'll post fun art and activities you can make at home, using recyclables and other common materials around the house.