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Events
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:
…Friends of Ryerss Used Book Sale
First Saturday of every month from 11:00 – 3:00 in the basement
July 17
1-3:00
Book Club: The Maid by Nita Prose
July 18 (rescheduled)
1-3:00 Storytime End of Year Party! Ben and Me: Ben Franklin’s Amazing Inventions. Email ryerssmuseum@gmail.com to register July 19 1-3:00 Sunday Fibercraft Group July 24 1-3:00 Friday Fibercraft Group July 26 1-3:00 Sunday Fibercraft Group Aug 1 11-3:00 Used book sale in the basement. Sponsored by the Friends of Ryerss Aug 7 1-3:00 Friday Fibercraft Group Aug 9 1-3:00 Sunday Fibercraft Group Aug 21 1-3:00 Book Club: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters Aug 21 1-3:00 Friday Fibercraft Group Aug 22 11-3:00 Busy Builders on the front porch. It’s back! Lots and lots of play construction activities for builders, young and old. Sponsored by the Friends of Ryerss Aug 23 1-3:00 Sunday Fibercraft Group Coming in September
Sept 27 1-3:00 In Pursuit and the Making of America – Philadelphia | Episode 6: Wealth (1876 – 1917) Join us for a special screening of the documentary. Free Please email ryerssmuseum@gmail.com to register -
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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