Learn card making in Tinicum
TINICUM » The Tinicum Memorial Public Library is offering a Beginner Card Making Class at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Learn the basics of card making and create a simple card perfect for any occasion, as well as how to use basic tools and paper to create the perfect card base. Techniques used in this class can be applied over and over again for all types of cards.
The class is free and will include all the materials. Registration is required.
Also, at 6 p.m. Sept. 12, the library will host “Ten Ancient Sites that Might be Stargates, Portals and Wormholes,” presented by Victorian Vanities, Inc. Discussion will include recent FBI files that state Earth has been visited by beings from other dimensions and planets, as well as NASA’s announcement that portals do indeed appear to be hidden within the Earth’s magnetic field. Learn about these legends of stargates, portals and wormholes to determine if there is some truth.
Also, the library is hosting free workshops regarding college planning and financial aid, conducted by Lou Ann Bulik, founder of Red Brick Educational Consulting LLC.
Workshops include:
• The College Primer: Abcs of Preparing the Path for College 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 16
• College Admissions 101: Behind Closed Doors - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 13
• College Financing 101: Myth vs. Reality – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 11.
• Campus Visits: How, What, When and Where – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 8
The library is located at 620 Seneca St., Essington. The phone number is 610-521-9344.
Finishing off summer at Aston Public Library
ASTON » The Aston Public Library will finish off its summer program offerings for the children with music concerts.
Closing out the program, at 1 p.m. Aug. 29, is Aston’s own Makin’ Music. The library will offer refreshments, and there will be rewards for the big readers of the summer!]
Also, the library will host a viewing and discussion of the movie, “The Shape of Water,” at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27. A light lunch will be provided. The Library’s Movie Discussion Group meets each month.
For more information, visit www.astonlibrary.org. The library is located at 3270 Concord Road, Aston. Stephen Sarazin is the library director.
Storytime in Norwood
NORWOOD » Infant Storytime is back with Miss Theresa, with a
10 a.m. start time. Parents/caregivers and their infants up to 24 months are invited to enjoy stories, music and play; the steps toward early literacy.
Norwood Public Library is located at 513 Welcome Ave. To register for all programs, stop in, call
610-534-0693 or email nocsd@delcolibraries.org.
Remote dropoff at CREC
HAVERFORD » The Haverford Township Free Library, 1601 Darby Road, Havertown, is now offering a remote location book drop. A secure drop box at the Community Recreation and Environmental Center (CREC) entrance at the Haverford Reserve,
9000 Parkway Drive, Haverford, will make returns more user friendly. This is one more way – along with online interaction, eBook usage instruction, homebound delivery, museum passes, hot spots, programs and more, that “your library on the corner” serves as full-fledged community partner. If the CREC drop proves popular, look for more to come around the township. Some restrictions apply. Call 484-3802730 or go to www.haverfordtownship.org for more information about the CREC.
For information about library programs, contact Mary Bear Shannon at 610-446-3082, ext.
216 or shannon@haverfordlibrary.org, or visit www.haverfordlibrary.org.
Catch a movie in Chester
CHESTER » J. Lewis Crozer Library, 620 Engle St., presents movies for kids and teens in the community room at 2 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month. The program is free; registration is appreciated. Call the library at 610-494-3454 to reserve a spot.
The Adult Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the library’s community room. This month’s pick is “The Shape of Water” by Guillermo Del Toro. New members are always welcome. The program is free. For information, call Jeanine at 610-494-3454.
‘Snuggle Up’ at Prospect Park Library
PROSPECT PARK » The Prospect Park Library, 720 Maryland Ave., announces the summer session of Monday night Snuggle Up For Storytime (for ages 3 and up) at
6:30 p.m. Pop-Up Activities on Tuesdays are also under way. Children are invited to stop in anytime between 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. to explore a new activity each week.
For information, call 610-5324643, email prospectpark@delcolibraries.org or visit www.facebook.com/PPFLIB.