Book sale, Beatlemania benefit concert, more at Upper Chi
UPPER CHICHESTER » Upper Chichester Library’s annual Book Sale is set for Sept. 2223 at the Upper Chichester Municipal Building, 8500 Furey Road. Hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. The library is reducing its inventory by selling used books for paperbacks for 50 cents and hard covers for $1 unless specially marked. Book genres cover children and teen books, romance and mystery novels, best sellers and a wide range of non-fiction.
The winner of the Friends of the Upper Chichester Library Gift Tree Raffle is selected during Saturday’s book sale. Tickets are available for purchase at the library and select locations throughout the community.
Boothwyn and surrounding communities “Come Together” for a live benefit performance by Beatlemania Now Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Phoenix at Reliance Firehouse, 1661 Mill Road. All proceeds benefit the Upper Chichester Library. Doors open at 6.
Tickets are $35 and include the show, snacks and soft drinks, door prizes and more surprises. Alcoholic refreshments are available for purchase. Tables of nine can be bought to accommodate small groups. Tickets are now available at the library at 3374 Chichester Ave., #19, online at www. upperchichesterlibrary.org, by Paypal. For information, call the library at 610-4850200. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Beatlemania is a Broomall, Pa.-based group which has garnered rave reviews for their performances across the United States, including Trump Plaza and the Borgata in Atlantic City and the Benedum Theater in Pittsburgh.
The library 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:
• Aug. 8, What’s the Buzz About? (Beekeeping)
• Aug. 15, Super Spectacular Party
Stories, solar eclipse at Norwood
NORWOOD » Norwood Public Library, 513 Welcome Ave. Children getting ready for Kindergarten learning may be interested in the library’s “Play K Midday” on Monday, Aug. 14. Guests may visit any time from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No registration is required to come in and play with the various hands-on activities that support the Cruise into Kindergarten initiative and PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood.
On Wednesday, Aug. 16, infants up to 24 months may visit for a delightful story/activity/bonding time at the library. The program begins at 10 a.m. Toddler Storytime for children ages 2-3 is at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17.
For kids grades 6-8 who like a good scare, the library screens “Goosebumps” episodes for its Thursday After Dinner Movie Night at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17.
Beginning on the morning of Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will race across the continental United States, drawing an unprecedented amount of public attention. Guests may bring their lawn chairs, blankets, water and binoculars to view the solar eclipse on the lawn of the Norwood Public Library from 1-3 p.m. The first 50 people to arrive receive solar viewing glasses. The library holds safe viewing education as well as hands-on activities about the amazing phenomenon.
For information and registration for the above programs, call the library at 610-534-0693, email nocsd@delcolibraries.org or visit the library.
Visit Darby for eclipse solar
DARBY BOROUGH » Darby Free Library sponsors a free Solar Eclipse Party on from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Darby Recreation Center, 1022 Ridge Ave. The event is part of NASA@ My Library, an initiative to engage public audiences nationwide in informal and lifelong learning with the excitement of NASA exploration and discovery.
Darby Free Library is one of 75 public libraries chosen to be part of NASA@ My Library, led by the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute in partnership with the American Library Association Public Programs Office, the Pacific Science Center, Cornerstones of Science and the Education Development Center.
For information, call the library at 610-586-7310,
Busy August at Aston
ASTON » Aston Public Library, 3720 Concord Road, welcomes entertainer Silly Joe at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16. Silly Joe entertains audiences with high-energy songs about the everyday lives of kids and families. With a guitar, a loud voice, a wig, a kazoo, boxer shorts, and a lot of silly body movements, Silly Joe keeps everyone involved in the show. This free program is part of the “Build a Better World!” summer programs for children. There is a free program each Wednesday at 1 p.m. Children are also awarded a prize each week if they read something and record their reading on the program web site at http:// tinyurl.com/AstonSRP17
The library holds a beginner’s painting program for ages 18 and over at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Guests come out to learn the basics and create their first work. Materials and seating are limited; register now at tinyurl.com/astonadultevents !!
The library holds a free chair yoga class for six Tuesdays at 2 p.m., starting today, Aug. 8. 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. This session’s instructor is Lisa Dombroski, RYT. Seating is limited; register at http://tinyurl.com/ astonadultevents
The library holds a “Make Crayons For Kids in Need” program at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21. Come and learn how to make crayons while giving back to the community as part of the library’s 2017 Crayon and Pencil Drive. Boxes are available at the library to donate new/ used pencils and crayons. To register for the crayon making program, visit tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents
For information on the above programs and the library, visit www.astonlibrary.org