Learn ‘A History of Motown’ in Marple
MARPLE » Marple Public Library, 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall, presents, “A History of Motown,” a lecture and performance with entertainer Jon Turk at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. Learn about the history of Motown and celebrate its contribution to American music at this free one-hour program open to all ages. Pre-registration is required; visit or call the library at 610-356-1510.
View starts tonight with Darby
As a NASA@My Library participant, Darby Free Library, 1001 Main St., announces two new activities:
• Join the library at the new Delaware County Park on Springfield Road (next to Little Flower Manor, 1201 Springfield Road, Darby) at 8 tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 10, to view the night sky through telescopes provided by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. In case rain or clouds, the event is held on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Call 610-586-7310 at 3:30 to check if the event is being postponed.
• The library holds a Microscopy Lab every Thursday from 4-5 p.m. Guests can take a real close look at the world around them.
Come to Primos for Duffy’s Cut
UPPER DARBY >> The Primos Library Branch of Upper Darby, 409 Ashland Ave., presents the film “The Cut: The Journey of the Men and Women of Duffy’s Cut” from 3:305:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, . The feature length documentary is about the 57 Irish railroad workers who arrived in Philadelphia to build mile 59 of the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad, and died within six to eight weeks of violence and cholera.
A project is underway to locate the graves of these workers and properly bury them. The director of the film, Shawn Swords, is in attendence to lead a discussion after the screening.
Seating is limited; registration is required. For information and registration, call the library at 610-6228091.
Pets and Children in Ridley Park
RIDLEY PARK » The Ridley Park Library, 107 E. Ward St., invites children in grades 1-5 to read books to the Pals for Life pets. Pals for Life is a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for reluctant readers to practice reading to animals. The program is held on Wednesdays Oct. 11 and Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in the children’s library.
The event is free; registration is required. To register, call the library at 610583-7207.
Busy fall at Aston
ASTON » Aston Public Library, 3720 Concord Road, holds a a Halloween Safety Magic Show with Magician Ed Schmitt at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Ed performs humorous magic tricks as well as covering basic Halloween safety matters such as using a flashlight, stranger danger, costume safety, staying with your group and safe candy.
The library holds a Read to Pet Pals Program at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26. The program benefits children of all reading abilities. Children are divided into small groups for more intimate reading and interaction with the pets, and are rotated so that they get a chance to read to a variety of animals. Time is set aside at the end of each literacy program for general fun and interaction with the animals as well. To register, visit the “Calendar” page at www.astonlibrary.org
Visit the library for a viewing and discussion of the movie “Jackie” Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. A light lunch is provided. To register, visit www.tinyurl.com/astonadultevents
Classical music course at Swarthmore
SWARTHMORE » Swarthmore Public Library, 121 Park Ave., invites music lovers to the Great Courses video lecture series, “The Symphony,” from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11-Dec. 20. Join Professor Robert Greenberg as he guides the viewer through a survey of 3 centuries of symphonies, many beloved and others, lesser known but deserving of closer attention. There are two 45-minute lectures with a refreshment break in between. For information and registration, email swarthmore@ delcolibraries.org call 610543-3171.
The library invites gardeners to a Seed Swap program, exchanging seeds from their garden with seeds donated by others. Gardeners are requested to collect seeds from their favorite plants and deposit them in seed packets which are available at the library.
All filled packets should be returned to the library by Oct. 13. During the week of Oct. 23-29, all those who have donated seeds will be able to exchange them for seeds from other gardeners. The Seed Swap is part of the Wild Garden Series which will have gardening related programs at the Swarthmore Public Library.
Mummies, shipbuilding at Tinicum
TINICUM » Tinicum Memorial Public Library, 620 Seneca St., Essington, welcomes Bill Moller of the township historical society for “Hog Island, World’s Largest Shipyard” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18. Come out to hear the fascinating story of the shipyard along the Delaware River. Registration is requested.
For information and registration for the above programs, call the library at 610-521-9344 or email tinicum@delcolibraries.org
Kids, seniors programs at Norwood
NORWOOD » Norwood Public Library, 512 Welcome Ave., holds its Preschool Connection afternoon session at 1:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 10, with a visit from the Norwood Fire Company, featuring fire equipment and a vehicle for the children to check out. Kids Klub afterschool program for grades K-5 meets at 3:45 today, with a focusing on fire prevention with related activities.
To celebrate Teen Read Week, Norwood Library invites kids in grades 6-8 to gather for an Anime/Manga event on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 3:45 p.m. Kids should bring their artistic talents and anime knowledge to share as the group views a favorite anime show and create a manga story all of their own. Light refreshments are provided.
Infant storytime is at 10 a.m. Wednesday. To register for all programs, visit the library, call 610-534-0693 or email youth services at nocsd@delcolibraries.org
The library hosts an Aging At Home program on Monday, Oct. 16, at 12:30 p.m. in the library. Coordinated by Senior Community Services in partnership with United Way, Aging at Home is a program that brings peace of mind to seniors by providing services such as home repairs, transportation and more. Come and learn about the benefits of this program. Tea sandwiches and shortbreads are served. Space is limited; please register in advance.
For information and to register for any of the above programs, www,nplibrary.com and go to “Library Events,” call the library at 610-534-0693 or email nocsd@delcolibraries.org
Deadline for Chi benefit concert
UPPER CHICHESTER » Upper Chichester Library, 3374 Chichester Ave., #19, Boothwyn, announces Oct. 12 is the last day to purchase tables of nine for the Beatlemania Now Concert being held at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Phoenix at Reliance Firehouse, 1661 Mill Road, Boothwyn. Doors are at 6.
The live concert benefits the Upper Chichester Library. Tickets are $35 each and $315 per table. Tickets can be purchased at the library, online at www.upperchichesterlibrary.org and through Paypal.
The two-and-a-half hour show also features door prizes, gift baskets and more. Admission includes snacks and soft drinks. There is a cash bar. For information, call the library at 610-485-0200.
The library holds diverse programs for schoolchildren in grades K-5 are set for this fall. Favorite fuzzy friends serve as Pals For Reading on Oct. 21. The library is filled with Lego pieces on Nov. 18 as participants build awesome objects at Lego Club Super Saturday. An Origami class is set for Dec. 2 where children to make fun holiday crafts. All Saturday programs begin at 10:30 a.m. For information, call the library at 610-485-0200.
Art talk in Wallingford
NETHER PROVIDENCE » Helen Kate Furness Library, 100 N. Providence Road, Wallingford, presents “Rockwell and Wyeth: The Great American Storytellers”, an art lecture with Fred Dixon, is held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18. Hear how Rockwell painted the qualities one would like to see society return to, with a sense of whimsy. Wyeth was accused of being a hopelessly sentimental painter of rural scenes, but Fred Dixon argues the critics never completely understood his work. The lecture concludes with the firestorm over the Helga paintings and a look at “Christina’s World.” Fred Dixon is author of “700 Years of Art History: PreRenaissance to Modernism,” which is available for purchase at the program for $35.
The above programs are free; registration is requested. For information and registration, visit the front desk or call 610-5669331.
Philly sports talk at Ridley
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP » Ridley Township Library, 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom, welcomes Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News sports columnist Frank Fitzpatrick on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 1:15 p.m. to present a