Visit Ridley to hear tale of rowing across the Atlantic
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP >> Ridley Township Library, 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom, welcomes George Pagano at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, to tell the exciting tale of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean with his teammate Caitlin Miller. The two left from La Gomera in the Canary Islands and traveled 3,000 miles to Antigua in the Caribbean. They manned a self-sustaining boat and received no assistance in their crossing, which took two months.
They left the Canaries in December 2015 and arrived in Antigua in February 2016. They set the world record for fastest and youngest mixed pair to row across the Atlantic, and were also are the youngest Americans to row across the Atlantic. George and Caitlin did the row for charity, benefiting the ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter. George’s grandfather, Walter Benn, died of ALS, and George entered the 2015 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge as a way to honor him.
In this presentation, George shows show two videos, one at the beginning of the presentation and one at the end. They give the audience an idea of his ocean rowing journey and highlight key events (a hurricane, sea life, rowing at night). There is time for questions at the end of the presentation.
This free program will be held in Garling Hall. To register, call 610-583-0593, email reference@ridleylibrary.org or visit the library.
Get essential oil info at Norwood
NORWOOD >> Norwood Public Library, 513 Welcome Ave., presents an “Essential Oils for Summer” DIY workshop with Megan Koppel at 7 p.m. Monday, June 12. Learn the foundational oils for supporting strong respiratory and immune systems, making natural insect and tick repellents, soothing summer skin and first aid for summer adventures. Guests can create their own essential oil blend to start using at home right away. Class size is limited; register at 610-534-0693 or visit by the library desk.
SEPTA Key photos, more at Upper Chi
UPPER CHICHESTER >> State Rep. Steve Barrar hosts a SEPTA Senior Key Photo Day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, at the Upper Chichester Library, 3374 Chichester Ave., #19, Boothwyn.
Pennsylvania residents 65 and older, who have a form of acceptable identification to apply for the Senior Ride ID, are eligible to participate in SEPTA’s Senior Ride Free Program. Senior riders who decline to use their Pa. driver’s license or state-issued ID card can register at the library and have their picture taken for the new, free SEPTA Key Senior ID card.
Cards are mailed at a later date, saving residents from driving to and from Philadelphia. Residents wishing to participate should schedule a May 31 appointment by calling Barrar’s office at 610-358-5925.
The library sponsors a Summer Reading Program, “Build A Better World,” for grades K-through 5. Registration begins June 1 at the library. Children win a prize for each book read or 60 minutes spent reading. Children present reading logs to the front desk staff who will help them select prizes. Rewards are given all summer long from June 1-Aug. 31.
Aston kicks off summer reading
ASTON >> Aston Public Library, 3270 Concord Road, has opened its Summer Reading Club. This year’s theme is “Build a Better World.” Stop by the library for information or visit www.astonlibrary.org
Author talk with Delco native tonight
LOWER MERION >> Ludington Library, 5 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, welcomes author and business journalist Leigh Gallagher to discuss her book, “The Airbnb Story: How Three Ordinary Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions, and Created Plenty of Controversy,” from 5:30-6:30 tonight, Tuesday, May 30. Originally from the Media area and a Strath Haven High School,, Gallagher is also the author of “The End of the Suburbs,” published in 2013.
“The Airbnb Story” tells the behind-thescenes story of the creation and growth of the online lodging platform that has become, in under a decade, one of the largest providers of accommodations in the world. Now valued at $30 billion, the privately held company, started by three unemployed college graduates in their San Francisco apartment, has had a radical and transformative impact on the travel industry, upsetting many business and political interests along the way.
Gallagher is an assistant managing editor at Fortune, where she also hosted the weekly online broadcast, “Fortune Live.” She is also co-chair of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit and oversees the magazine’s 40 Under 40 editorial franchise. She lives in New York and appears regularly on CBS This Morning, CNBC, CNN, public radio’s “Marketplace,” and many other programs.
Books are available for purchase and signing at the event. The author talk is free and open to the public.