Celebrate Make Music Day at Ridley and Middletown Wednesday
Ridley Public Library and Middletown Free Library host celebrates for Make Music Day on Wednesday, sponsored by area music advocacy organization Keep Music Alive. The two events and musicians scheduled to perform are:
• Ridley Public Library, 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom, from 6-7:30 p.m. with Ray Naylor, Vincent James, Iyona Laurrel, Becca Gohn and Jessica Graae
• Middletown Free Library, 21 Pennell Road, Lima, from 6:30-8:35 p.m. with Vincent James, Jeff Twardzik, Valerie West, Katie Barbato and Alyssa Dodge
The Middletown Free Library event also joins hundreds of locations worldwide celebrating the inaugural Global Jam 4 Peace with all musicians present performing the peace anthem “Set Me Free” at 8:30 p.m. The main GJ4P event is held in Washington, D.C. from 5-8:30 p.m. at the Sylvan Theater next to the Washington Monument.
Make Music Day first began in France 35 years ago as Fête De La Musique and has spread to over 120 countries. Held every year on the Summer Solstice, the premise of Make Music Day is for amateur and professional musicians to share their musical gifts by performing in both indoor and outdoor venues where the public can freely enjoy and celebrate the joy of music.
For information, visit www.keepmusicalive.org, www.globaljamforpeace.com , or contact Vincent James at 610-812-5231 or vincent@keepmusicalive.org
Children’s programs at Norwood
NORWOOD » Norwood Library, 513 Welcome Ave., welcomes back Matt Mazur and his high energy, interactive music and fantastical fun from almost preschoolers to almost middle schoolers. The “Turtle Dance” is set for 10 a.m. Monday, June 26, at the library.
Preschool Connections is back on for the summer. Children ages 3-5 are welcomed to come and enjoy music theory learning with Miss Katie Dunn at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 27.
Also on Tuesday, June 27th, Pre-K children accompanied by their favorite adult can come in out of the sweltering heat to check out some fun activities that may help in preparing for their learning experiences in Kindergarten. These Playscapes learning activities are available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration is not required.
Students entering grades 6-8 may visit the library’s “Thursday After Dinner Movie” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29, with a screening of “Clue.” Just like the board game, guests can see if they can solve the murder. Due to limited seating, registration is required. Stop in before
To register for the above programs, call the library at 610-534-0693, email nocsd@delcolibraries.org or visit the library to sign up.
Summer reading starts at Upper Chi
UPPER CHICHESTER » Upper Chichester Library, 3374 Chichester Ave., #19, Boothwyn, welcomes schoolchildren in grades K-5 to “build a better world” by participating in its summer reading program. Program runs June 20-Aug. 15, and prizes are awarded for reading goals through Aug. 31. Children must register at the first-come, first-served basis.
Children should read one book or read for 60 minutes and prizes are awarded for their efforts through Aug. 31. Miss Jenn hosts the programs, which are held Tuesdays at 2 p.m. The schedule is:
• June 20, Franklin Institute Science Show
• June 27, Pals for Reading
• July 11, Art Class with Nils Nelson • July 18, Magic Show • July 25, Lego Building • Aug. 1, The Travelling Camden Aquarium Aquatic
• Aug. 8, What’s the Buzz About? (Beekeeping)
• Aug. 15, Super Spectacular Party
Hear dance history at UD-Sellers
UPPER DARBY » Rochelle Christopher, owner of Victorian Vanities, Inc., discusses “The 10 Greatest Dancers of the 20th Century” at the Upper Darby/ Sellers Library, 76 S. State Road, at 2 p.m. Friday, June 23. Rochelle is a dynamic and energetic independent historian and speaker who delights audiences with exciting, events. Her multimedia presentation showcases 10 dancers selected for their fame, popularity, and influence around the globe (there are no live dance routines during the program).
The one-hour program is free and open to the general public. It is held in the library’s second floor meeting room. Please note that there is no elevator. Light refreshments are available. Seats are limited, and registration is required. For information and registration, call 610-789-4440 or visit www.udlibraries.org/adults
Chair Yoga returns to Aston
ASTON » The library, 3720 Concord Road, holds free Chair Yoga classes at 11 a.m. Saturdays for six weeks starting July 1. Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or standing, using a chair for support. It is appropriate for adults of ages and fitness levels.
Space is limited; register at www.tinyurl.com/astonadultevents
For information about the Aston Public Library, visit www.astonlibrary.org