10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Senior Social Friday, January 3rd @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am EST Event Series Senior Social Seniors are invited to gather for casual conversation, connection, and the occasional presentation on a variety of topics. Bring your friends and meet new ones! Drop-in/no registration required. Refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series The History of Mystery BOOK CLUB: A COFFIN FOR DIMITRIOS, by Eric Ambler Wednesday, January 8th @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST Event Series The History of Mystery BOOK CLUB: A COFFIN FOR DIMITRIOS, by Eric Ambler JANUARY 2025 A COFFIN FOR DIMITRIOS, by Eric Ambler "In an Eric Ambler spy novel, the hero is usually an ordinary fellow who lands in an unfamiliar foreign city and soon finds himself in rising water. In A Coffin For Dimitrios, published in 1939, the city is Istanbul between the world wars, and the hero...
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Romance Book Club Thursday, January 9th @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST Event Series Romance Book Club Each month will be a different theme with a suggested title, and we'll share what we've read. January's Theme: Romantasy Suggested Title: A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jensen Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish, but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish...
10:30 am - 11:30 am Learn about Libby, the FREE reading app! Friday, January 10th @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am EST Learn about Libby, the FREE reading app! Did you get a new ereader or tablet for the holidays, or are you paying for books or audiobooks? Do you love to read magazines but hate the cost and clutter? Libby is a FREE reading app and is here to help! Come to this hands-on session to learn about Libby and get help setting...
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Stitching social Saturday, January 11th @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST Event Series Stitching social Come chat with fellow fiber arts folks while working on your projects! Drop by with your current project (knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, etc.), no registration required. Sewing machines will be available for use as well! All welcome. No instruction provided.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Event Series Silent Book Club – Weekend Edition Sunday, January 12th @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST Event Series Silent Book Club – Weekend Edition It's "the bookclub for introverts"! Or a throwback to "Sustained Silent Reading" at school! However you think of it, you're welcome to join us! We'll check in briefly in the Board Room, spread out to read quietly for an hour, then socialize again or keep reading, whatever you're comfortable with doing! Join us in the...
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Proud Parents Support Group Sunday, January 12th @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST Event Series Proud Parents Support Group Are you the parent of an LGBTQ+ child or teen? If so, this monthly support group is for you. Proud Parents is a way to connect with other parents who are navigating their child's gender identiy and/or sexual orientation. It is a safe space to ask questions, find support and connect. For more information, please...
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Movies You May Have Missed: CONCLAVE Tuesday, January 14th @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST Event Series Movies You May Have Missed: CONCLAVE Join us for a matinee showing of movies that have been released in the last few years, but may have missed the mainstream: independent, foreign, documentaries, and feature films! Please register below. CONCLAVE Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked...
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Quilts for the NICU Tuesday, January 14th @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST Quilts for the NICU Come make quilts for the NICU! These quilts will cover the isolettes. This event is open to anyone who wants to help: even if you don’t know how to sew (there is plenty of non-sewing elements), this night will be focused on sharing the fundamentals of quilting. The instructor is a quilter and a three...
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, January 15th @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST Event Series Afternoon Book Club Join us in-person or on Zoom for a book discussion of The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez! Alma Cruz, the celebrated writer at the heart of The Cemetery of Untold Stories , doesn’t want to end up like her friend, a novelist who fought so long and hard to finish a book that...
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Medicare Counseling Thursday, January 16th @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST Medicare Counseling Need advice on which Medicare plan to choose? Make an appointment with a trained, independent volunteer from RSVP/PA Medi Medicare counseling. To make an appointment, please call the library: 610-828-0441 x103. You can also check the RSVP website for general information about Medicare. You can also call them at 610-834-1040 ext. 120.
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Book Art: Folded hedgehog Thursday, January 16th @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST Event Series Book Art: Folded hedgehog Fold an adorable book hedgehog! Registration required.
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Senior Commons Friday, January 17th @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am EST Event Series Senior Commons Welcome to the Senior Commons, a space for seniors to learn, share, and connect! Each month will feature a professional leading a topical discussion or librarian-guided conversation. No registration required. Coffee and donuts courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Realtor Nanci Fitzgerald and professional organizer Melinda Levandoski will chat about the art of decluttering...
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Learn about Libby, the FREE reading app! Friday, January 17th @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST Learn about Libby, the FREE reading app! Did you get a new ereader or tablet for the holidays, or are you paying for books or audiobooks? Do you love to read magazines but hate the cost and clutter? Libby is a FREE reading app and is here to help! Come to this hands-on session to learn about Libby and get help setting...
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Writers’ Group Sunday, January 19th @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST Event Series Writers’ Group Looking for a discussion space for your writing? Join the writers’ group to explore new ideas with other writers. We welcome you at any stage of writing—whether you are just starting or you are looking to polish a piece! Due to the amount of time we have together, we encourage you to bring an excerpt...
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Afternoon Book Art: Folded hedgehog Thursday, January 23rd @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST Event Series Afternoon Book Art: Folded hedgehog Fold an adorable book hedgehog! To register for this event, please CLICK HERE.
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dr. Steve: Food in Ancient Egypt and the Mediterranean World Thursday, January 23rd @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST Dr. Steve: Food in Ancient Egypt and the Mediterranean World What did the ancient Egyptians eat and drink? What did a typical ancient Egyptian family have for dinner? Ancient Egyptian civilization thrived for at least 5,000 years, an amazing achievement. The ancient Egyptians did not, however, erect even one fast food chain. Join us for an illustrated lecture, utilizing images from tomb walls and actual...
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Event Series Silent Writing Club Sunday, January 26th @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST Event Series Silent Writing Club Looking for a space for just writing? Meet us in the Board Room with your favorite writing tools and enjoy the silence as you craft your next piece! We meet on the fourth Sunday of every month. For those that want to discuss their writing progress, there will be a facilitator available for 15-minute 1-on-1...
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Monday Matinee: Twisters Monday, January 27th @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST Event Series Monday Matinee: Twisters Join us on the 4th Monday of each month for a newly-released DVD and hot popcorn! Twisters Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but...
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series Stitching social Tuesday, January 28th @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST Event Series Stitching social Come chat with fellow fiber arts folks while working on your projects! Drop by with your current project (knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, etc.), no registration required. Sewing machines will be available for use as well! All welcome. No instruction provided.
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Unhunched! Optimizing Your Desk Setup for Better Posture Thursday, January 30th @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST Unhunched! Optimizing Your Desk Setup for Better Posture In this workshop, you will learn the essentials of creating an ergonomic and comfortable workspace that promotes good posture and helps prevent common musculoskeletal issues associated with prolonged sitting. You will learn practical tips and adjustments you can make to your desk, chair, and computer setup to support your spine, shoulders, and overall posture. You...
Wednesday, January 8th @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST Event Series The History of Mystery BOOK CLUB: A COFFIN FOR DIMITRIOS, by Eric Ambler
Thursday, January 23rd @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST Dr. Steve: Food in Ancient Egypt and the Mediterranean World
Thursday, January 30th @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST Unhunched! Optimizing Your Desk Setup for Better Posture