Events: Calendar of Events

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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Virtual LEAP at Home

Sat, February 27, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

STEAM arts and crafts ideas by Ms. Laurin and Ms. Kesha, LEAP Maker Mentors. Mondays and Saturdays, 12pm. FB @ LillianMarreroBranch IG @ LillianMarreroLibrary

Winter Mail Art Exchange

Sun, February 28, 2021 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Mail art is a perfect way to stay creative and connect with others as we're entering the coldest season and spending as much time as possible safely at home. Would you like to join the Art Department winter mail art exchange? There are many ways to approach mail art: for…

Arts and Crafts Programs

Virtual LEAP at Home

Mon, March 1, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

STEAM arts and crafts ideas by Ms. Laurin and Ms. Kesha, LEAP Maker Mentors. Mondays and Saturdays, 12pm. FB @ LillianMarreroBranch IG @ LillianMarreroLibrary

Art & Writing Kits for Teens (pick up)

Mon, March 1, 2021 3:15 P.M.
Lawncrest Library

Hey, Teens! Feeling bored or lonely? Come by the Lawncrest Library to pick up a Teen Activity Kit containing supplies for creating artwork, coloring and writing! We could all use a little art & writing therapy these days. Please call Miss Marcela at 215-685-0549 to reserve a kit, or stop by…

Young Adult

Art Book Club online: Picturing Information - Week 5

Tue, March 2, 2021 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

This informal group meets in a video-free private chat and image-sharing forum with a librarian from the Free Library's Art Department to discuss and be inspired by the different ways artists have charted and visually represented information. Join us if you are an…

Art of the Book

Take-and-Make Kits

Thu, March 4, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Richmond Library

Each kit contains instructions for crafts and all or almost all of the supplies you will need, plus some bonus activity ideas! There will also be video instructions posted on our Facebook page. Supplies are limited and are first-come, first-served. Please come to the front of the library to pick…

Arts and Crafts Programs

Virtual LEAP at Home

Sat, March 6, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

STEAM arts and crafts ideas by Ms. Laurin and Ms. Kesha, LEAP Maker Mentors. Mondays and Saturdays, 12pm. FB @ LillianMarreroBranch IG @ LillianMarreroLibrary

Virtual LEAP at Home

Mon, March 8, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

STEAM arts and crafts ideas by Ms. Laurin and Ms. Kesha, LEAP Maker Mentors. Mondays and Saturdays, 12pm. FB @ LillianMarreroBranch IG @ LillianMarreroLibrary

Virtual Thursday Crafternoons!

Thu, March 11, 2021 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:…

Invasive Species Outdoor Craft

Thu, March 11, 2021 4:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Teachers from Bartram’s Garden will lead a lesson and craft on invasive species. This will take place outside, in front of the library. When you join us please wear a mask and maintain social distance from those not in your household.

Virtual LEAP at Home

Sat, March 13, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

STEAM arts and crafts ideas by Ms. Laurin and Ms. Kesha, LEAP Maker Mentors. Mondays and Saturdays, 12pm. FB @ LillianMarreroBranch IG @ LillianMarreroLibrary

Virtual LEAP at Home

Mon, March 15, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

STEAM arts and crafts ideas by Ms. Laurin and Ms. Kesha, LEAP Maker Mentors. Mondays and Saturdays, 12pm. FB @ LillianMarreroBranch IG @ LillianMarreroLibrary

Take-and-Make Kits

Thu, March 18, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Richmond Library

Arts and Crafts Programs

Arts and Crafts Programs

Virtual LEAP at Home

Sat, April 3, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

STEAM arts and crafts ideas by Ms. Laurin and Ms. Kesha, LEAP Maker Mentors. Mondays and Saturdays, 12pm. FB @ LillianMarreroBranch IG @ LillianMarreroLibrary