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Ryerss Museum & Library hosts a number of monthly events, listed below as well as special annual events. All of our activities are free and open to the public. Please call or check our Facebook page to confirm monthly events as the calendar is subject to change.
Ryerss June/July 2026 Calendar of Events:
…Used book sale in the museum basement First Saturday of every month from 11:00-3:00
June 6 11-3:00 Used book sale in the museum basement June 6 1–3:00 Sesqui!: A talk by Tom Keels on the USA’s sesquicentennial Email ryerssmuseum@gmail.com to register; $5 donation JUNE 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 PARKS ON TAP AT BURHOLME June 10,11 & 12
4 -10:00 PARKS ON TAP – Philadelphia’s traveling beer garden will be at Burholme Park in front of Ryerss Museum & Library 5 -7:00 Come on In. Special Wednesday, Thursday & Friday hours at Ryerss Museum & Library. Always free admission. June 13 & 14
12 – 10:00 PARKS ON TAP – Philadelphia’s traveling beer garden will be at Burholme Park in front of Ryerss Museum & Library 12 – 4:00 Come on In. Visit Ryerss Museum & Library. Always free admission. June 12 1-3:00 Friday Fibercraft Group June 19 1-3:00 Book Club: How to Read a Book June 20 1-3:00 Storytime end-of-year party!: Ben and Me : Ben Franklin’s Amazing Inventions Email ryerssmuseum@gmail.com to register June 21 10-3:00 WaWa Welcome America Day Here at Ryerss June 28 11-2:00 PA Unclaimed Property Event: Come search for property with PA staff help here at Ryerss. July 3-5 10- 4:00 HAPPY 250TH USA – Ryerss is closed *Sept 27 *Special screening of the documentary In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America Episode 6 here at Ryerss. Stay tuned for more details! -
Ben and Me – Rescheduled! July 18, 2026
Due to extreme heat conditions in the museum, our Ben and Me party has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 18 at 1 PM. There’s still time to register by emailing us at ryerssmuseum@gmail.com !
When: Saturday, June 18 at 1 PM
Where: 7370 Central Ave., Phila. 19111
Cost: FREE! But donations greatly appreciated
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Ben and Me: Ben Franklin’s Amazing Inventions! Saturday, June 20 from 1 to 3 PM
Join us for a party for kids 0-12 in honor of the end of the school year! Celebrate Philadelphia’s most inventive Founding Father with stories, crafts, refreshments and lots of fun!
When: Saturday, June 20 at 1 PM
Where: 7370 Central Ave., Phila. 19111
Cost: FREE! But donations greatly appreciated
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Lecture : Sesqui! by Thomas Keels. Saturday, June 6 at 1
Coming up on June 6! Register now for this special presentation on the Sesquicentennial Exposition of 1926 by Historian/Author/Lecturer Thomas Keels. Come learn how the city celebrated the 150th Anniversary of our country. Save your seat: ryerssmuseum@gmail.com
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Northeast 250: Threads of History, May 3, 2026 1-3 PM
Tacony Lab and the Friends of Ryerss Museum and Library Present:Northeast 250: Threads of HistoryJoin Tacony LAB at Ryerss Museum and Library for a free afternoon of fun as part of their series of events in honor of our country’s 250th anniversary. Participants will learn about the history of flags, help make a part of a flag and make a fun craft!
When: May 3, 2026 from 1 to 3
Where: 7370 Central Ave., Philadelphia PA 19111
Cost: FREE!To sign up: Visit https://tinyurl.com/2n9cpfms or use this QR code:
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Play Ball! Shibe Park and Beyond, Saturday, May 2 at 1:00 PM
Calling all Phillies Fans! A’s Fans!
And fans of everything Philadelphia Baseball!
Join us at Ryerss Museum and Library
Saturday, May 2 at 1:00 pm
for a special presentation by Rick Spector:Play Ball! Shibe Park and Beyond
Register by email: ryerssmuseum@gmail.com
Suggested $5.00 donation per attendee
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