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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial
Fri, August 15, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. 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, Fridays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Origami and Paper Crafts Club
Fri, August 15, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Each week we will feature a new origami sculpture or other craft for us to learn to make together! This program is intended for children ages 5 - 12 years old and parents and caregivers are welcome to participate. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a separate visit. Fridays…
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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, August 15, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…
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Artsy Craftsy Storytime
Sat, August 16, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs and scarves in our community room. After storytime, stay for a craft. The last storytime of every month will be a STEM craft!
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Saturday Sewcial Club
Sat, August 16, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Miss Melissa will work with kids and tweens on basic sewing skills using a sewing machine. Projects will be provided. “This program was made possible through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Miriam Spector Endowment for the Humanities. Any views,…
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Teen Fanart Watercolors
Sat, August 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Make some dreamy fanart at our Fanart Watercolors afternoon at the Field Teen Center. Location: Field Teen Center, Ground Floor Parkway Central Library Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups…
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Drop In Crafts
Mon, August 18, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Drop in for a summer-themed craft! All supplies provided. From 2-3 p.m.
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End of Summer Reading Party
Mon, August 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Summer of Wonder may be ending, but the fun at the library continues! Choose a free giveaway book, grab some water ice, make a craft, and play some board games. This event is for children, teens, and their families.
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Marevelous Mondays: STEAM Programming
Mon, August 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Monday for a marvelous time as we explore the world of STEAM. Each week will feature fun activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. All ages welcome!
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Stitch Craft
Mon, August 18, 2025
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability. Mondays at 5:00 PM.
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Crafternoon
Tue, August 19, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Would you like to make artwork this summer? Come show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting. This program is intended for children 7 – 14 and their families. All materials provided - See you there!
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Collage Club
Tue, August 19, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Stop by the Art Department between 12 and 2pm and make a collage. Supplies are available any time the Art Department is open in our community collage station: scissors, glue and lots of paper and magazines donated especially for the purpose of collage making. And did we mention books? Many books…
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Fiber Arts
Tue, August 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Stop by the library and bring a portable craft project (knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, embroidery, etc) that you are working on. Don't know how, but want to learn to hand-craft from others who are passionate about their work? Stop in to watch and learn some basics. This program is…
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Crafternoon!
Tue, August 19, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
On Tuesdays this summer, a variety of craft supplies will be set out for kids to explore and create with. In the children's area from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Back-to-School Buttons
Tue, August 19, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Does your backpack need some flair? New school year, new you? Join us in making pinback buttons to decorate our backpacks and get ready for a new school year. We will have all of the tools, you just need to bring the ideas! This program is for rising third graders and beyond.
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Yarning Club
Tue, August 19, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Bring your own supplies and projects to work on. If you are just learning, we will have some crochet hooks, knitting needles and yarn to use. Let's share stories as we craft. For school age kids, in the children's department. All skill levels are welcome!…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, August 19, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. 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, Tuesdays from 4-6pm. Bring in…
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Community Crafting
Tue, August 19, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Come join us to work on a craft project or start a new one whilke you chat with fellow crafters. We also have supplies and books to help you learn something new!
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Coloring Cool Down
Wed, August 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Cool off in the library or on the front steps. Sometimes we’ll have markers and new coloring pages. Sometimes we’ll have sidewalk chalk and water painting. Afterwards, continue the chill out with a fresh library book.
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Claymobile
Wed, August 20, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Every week enjoy a read-aloud story followed by a clay craft based on the theme of the story. Best suited for ages 4-7.