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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 April/May 2026 Calendar of Events:

  Used book sale in the museum basement. First Saturday of every month from 11:00-3:00.
  April 18	1:00	Watercolor Workshop with Lucy Roehm. Create a beautiful watercolor bookmark. Registration is closed.
  April 19	1:00	Sunday Fibercraft Group
  April 24	1:00	Friday Fibercraft Group
  April 25	10:30	Storytime – How Does Your Garden Grow?
  May 2	11- 3:00	Used book sale in the museum basement
  May 2	1:00	Play Ball – a presentation about the Phillies & the A’s Shibe Park (email to register) $5 donation
  May 3	1- 3:00	Threads of History- NE 250 with the Tacony LAB. A fun flag-making craft for the whole family on Ryerss’ front porch.  Free
  May 16	1-3:00	Love Your Park. Come on out and help us spruce up Burholme Park. Email ryerssmuseum@gmail.com to register
  May 17	1:00	Friday Fibercraft Group
  May 22	1:00	Sunday Fibercraft Group
  May 30	10:30	Storytime

  

   

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  November 13, 2021

• 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 History

  Join 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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  April 11, 2026

• 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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  April 11, 2026

• Friends of Ryerss Victorian Christmas Open House, December 13, 11-3

  Friends of Ryerss Museum & Library

  Present

  A Victorian Christmas

  Saturday, December 13^th 2025

  From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  Good Cheer

  Raffle Baskets

  Crafts for Sale!

  Festive Decorations

  Santa visits from 12 to 2

  Blacksmith Demonstration

   Hot Chocolate on the Porch

  Holiday Music, Wassail to drink

  Homemade Baked Goods for Sale

  Write Letters to Santa, Crafts to Make

  Fresh Wreaths and Holiday Greens for Sale

  Used Book Sale

  Ryerss Museum & Library

  Burholme Park, 7370 Central Ave

  Philadelphia, PA 19111

  (215)685-0544

   www.robertryerss.org    ryerssmuseum@gmail.com

   

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  November 21, 2025

• Out of This World Halloween Party Oct. 25, 2025

  We’re having an Out of This World Halloween party!

  Join us Saturday, October 25 from 12 to 3 for an interstellar Halloween party with crafts, games and refreshments. The party is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. To RSVP, e-mail ryerssmuseum@gmail.com

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  October 3, 2025

• Movies in the Park: Moana 2, June 28, 2025 at 9 PM

  Movies in the Park are back!

  Grab your blanket and your family and come down to Burholme Park on Saturday, June 28 for a FREE outdoor showing of Moana 2!

  The movie starts at 9, but families are welcome to come 2 hours early for free kids crafts and activities, as well as refreshments for sale, thanks to the Friends of Ryerss!

  

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  June 6, 2025