Visit Ridley Dec. 6 for ancient Egyptian textiles presentation
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP » Ridley Township Library, 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom, welcomes back Stephen Phillips, Ph.D., from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, for “Textiles in Ancient Egypt.” The ancient Egyptians were renowned master weavers, even in their own time. Large quantities of linen were required for things people can still relate to, such as clothing and household uses, as well as for things associated with ancient Egypt specifically, such as cloth for use as mummy wrappings Find out what the ancient Egyptians used to make cloth, how they made it, and how it was used.
The lecture brings ancient Egyptian textiles to life, including images from 3,500 year-old tombs, of royal mummy wrappings (and unwrapping), the world’s oldest dresses, as well as some of the world’s oldest tunics (the “t-shirt of ancient times”). Phillips is the Curatorial Research Coordinator in the Egyptian Section of the Penn Museum. He has presented many popular programs on ancient Egypt at the library. This free program will be held in Garling Hall. To register, email reference@ridleylibrary. org, call 610-583-0593 or visit the library. Walk-ins are also welcomed.
Kids program at Norwood
NORWOOD » Norwood Library, 513 Welcome Ave., holds its Kids Klub this afternoon, Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 3:45 p.m, with a live interactive
animal show. Kids Klub is open to students in grades K-5. For teens in grades 6-8, come on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 3:45 to do some silly sock tie-dying.
For information and registration, call 610-5340693, email nocsd@delcolibraries.org or visit the library, where there’s always something to do.
Film club, safety program at Aston
ASTON » Aston Public Library, 3720 Concord Road, welcomes the Delaware County Transportation Association for a “Fun With Safety” program at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 30. The topic is “Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety” and is open to children ages 3- to 6-years-old.
Kids can learn to wash their hands and stay healthy this holiday season at a “Make Your Own Soap” program at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Bring a Lego figure and put him in soap; have fun washing your hands to get him out. The free program is sponsored by ArtSci Engineering Camp; for information, visit www.artscicamp. com. Please register for the event at www.tinyurl.com/ astonkidsevents
The library welcomes the American Swedish Historical Museum for “Swedish For All Seasons” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14. Explore the country of Sweden, the “land of the midnight sun.” Find out how the changing seasons affect Swedish life while looking at beautiful photographs, dressing up in traditional costumes and creating a Dala horse craft — an icon of Swedish culture. The hands-on program transports children across the world, without ever leaving the library.
The library holds a Teen Craft Night for ages 13-17 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12. Come and make Puffy Paint bracelets or window clings to give as gifts to family or friends.
For information about the above programs, visit www.astonlibrary.org
Origami at Upper Chi
UPPER CHICHESTER » Upper Chichester Library, 3374 Chichester Ave., #19, Boothwyn, holds an Origami class 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.
Holiday readings at Swarthmore
SWARTHMORE » Swarthmore Public Library, 121 Park Ave., presents its Listen Out Loud: Holiday Series with holiday stories read live by borough residents:
• Jeannine Osayande reads “Amazing Peace” by Maya Angelou at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13.
• Julian Yates reads “The Mistletoe Murder” by P.D. James at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14.
• Rob Borgstrom reads “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19.
Librarians makes an appearance for each of the readings. The events include light refreshments. All programs are free and open to the public. To register, call 610-543-0436, email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org or visit the events page at www. swarthmorepubliclibrary. org
Authors come inter Furness
NETHER PROVIDENCE » Helen Kate Furness Free Library, 100 N. Providence Road, Wallingford, welcomes two authors for talks in December. Annabel Annuo Liu visits the library at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, to discuss her third memoir, “When Chopsticks Meet Apple Pie: Cross-cultural Musings on Life, Family and Food.” Born in Shanghai, China, Liu is a bilingual writer of memoir, literary essays, short stories and a novel in Chinese.
David Komarnicki is at the library at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. His book “Five Stars in the Window: Growing up during World War Two” is about his life in Chester as one of ten siblings. The five stars represent four of his seven brothers and the husband of one of his two sisters.
Both programs take place in the library’s lower level Chadwick Auditorium. To register for these free events, call the library at 610-566-9331 or sign up at the front desk.
Yeadon celebrates 80 years
YEADON » Friends of Yeadon Public Library celebrate the library’s 80th birthday and the 50th anniversary of opening its current site at 809 Longacre Blvd. with the following events
• Yeadon Public Library 80/50 Birthday Party Dec. 16.
There is a free raffle for a gift basket. Tickets are issued to any patron wishing to participate who comes into the library for any reason, with a name being drawn at the end of the month.