Aston celebrates 40 years with four days of fun
ASTON » Aston Public Library, 3720 Concord Road, celebrates 40 years of serving the community with a series of free events July 5-8:
• Wednesday, July 5: Infant Storytime is at 10:30 a.m., followed by an Adult Tea Party at noon with scones, tea biscuits and assorted teas (prize awarded for best hat). Mr. Malcolm Kids’ Drama Program is at 1 p.m., with weekly reading prizes awarded. The Library Birthday Party with cake and ice cream is at 2 p.m., followed by Family Craft Night at 6. Thursday, July 6th: • Thursday, July 6 is Patron Appreciation Day: Dancing Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. There is a photo opportunity with Star Wars Stormtrooper from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. John Hadfield’s Original Wholesome OneMan (and Dog) Comedy Variety Show is at 6:30. This wild, fast moving comedy show is a hit with families and kids of all ages. Award winning songs about toasters and beans mixed with circus-quality juggling and magic tricks. Reggie — “the funniest dog in the world” — plays the piano and reads an audience member’s mind. The Adult Craft Group meets at 6:30.
• The schedule Friday, July 7 is: All Day Children’s Craft Table. There is a movie screening for children at 11 a.m., and for adults at 1 p.m. (popcorn is provided).
• Come out for a picnic Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with hot dogs, popcorn and bottled water. Kids Bingo is at 11 a.m. (snacks provided).
The library 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
Learn Philly movie history at Ridley
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP » Ridley Township Library, 100 E. MacDade Blvd., welcomes Irv Slifkin, author of the best-selling book “Filmadelphia: A Celebration of a City’s Movies,” at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 11. Slifkin gives an exciting presentation that delves into Philly’s movie heritage, acting as tour guide to clips of films shot in and around Philadelphia, from the silent days to the recent past. This cinematic treasure chest offers treats from the famous to the obscure, and allows audiences to appreciate scenes from the movies as they take in the local scenery.
Irv Slifkin is a film writer and critic, who has taught a film class at Temple University. He has contributed articles on film and video to Entertainment Weekly, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Chicago Tribune. Under the name “Movie Irv,” he reviewed movies and videos each week for WIP-AM’s “The Morning Guys” radio show. He has also discussed film related topics as a guest on National Public Radio, ABCTV and Comcast Cable Network.
This free program is held in Garling Hall. To register, email reference@ridleylibrary.org, call 610-583-0593 or visit the library. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Kids activities at Norwood
NORWOOD » Norwood Library, 513 Welcome Ave., welcomes kids between the ages of 11-13 who are looking for something to do to its “After Dinner Movie” night on Thursday. The feature presentation is “Clue,” based on the board game. Showtime is at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required due to limited seating; call the library at 610-534-0693 or email nocsd@delcolibraries.org
The library’s Summer Reading Cub for grades K-5 meets at 10 a.m. Monday, July 3. Be prepared to be outside, weather permitting. For information and registration, call the library.
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 library to participate on a 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 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 Center
• Aug. 8, What’s the Buzz About? (Beekeeping)
• Aug. 15, Super Spectacular Party