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LoFi + Chill: K-Pop Edition
Thu, March 27, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Relax with an afternoon of lofi music, chill lighting, and crafts at the Field Teen Center. K-Pop music will be provided by the Free Library's Music Department! Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups (including camp…
Build Club
Thu, March 27, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for Build Club! Explore different types of toddler-friendly construction toys including MagnaTiles, Duplos, Blocks, and more. Open to all ages.
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, March 27, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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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, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Sew What?! Evening HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, March 27, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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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, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Comix Club: Three is a Magic Number - make an experimental comic with Matt Madden
Thu, March 27, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
This month's special edition of Comix Club will host a special free workshop with the prolific Philadelphia-based artist, Matt Madden. Matt Madden will show you how to make a one-page comic using a prompt taken from a simple yet challenging poetry form called a tritina.…
Fun Fridays: Alphabet Hunt
Fri, March 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for Fun Friday! Come on an alphabet hunt! Look around the library for objects or books that begin with each letter of the alphabet. We'll provide you with paper, writing and coloring utensils to illustrate what you find, or to write the word.
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+
Crochet Club
Fri, March 28, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Are you interested in crochet? Learn how to crochet or practice your skills with Mady and other children and teens. All supplies will be provided. This event will take place in the public area of The Central Children's Departmen
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
Sew Cute!
Mon, March 31, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Mondays at 3:30 pm: Sew Cute! Join us every Monday for Sew Cute! Sewing for Kids and Tweens. Miss Melissa will work with kids and tweens on basic sewing skills using a sewing machine. Participants do not need to show up every week. Projects will be provided.
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.
Vertical Display: Salvador Pereira
Now through Mon, March 31, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
New drawings by Philadelphia-based Peruvian artist Salvador Pereira are now on display through the end of March in the Art Department's historic poster stands as part of our long-running series that exhibits work created by artists who use the library as a working space. Stop by and chat…
Fiber Arts Group
Tue, April 1, 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 and watch and learn some basics. This program is…
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.
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.
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.