Series of free events coming to Norwood Library
NORWOOD » The Norwood Public Library, located at 513 Welcome Ave, Norwood, will be hosting a series of adult programs, all of which are free and open to the public. Call the library at 610-534-0693 for more information on any of these upcoming programs or go to http://www.eventkeeper.com to register online.
• Introduction to Essential Oils, Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 12:00 PM. Space is limited; please register.
• Voting Fundamentals, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 7:00 PM will instruct citizens of Delaware County about exercising voting rights and understanding topics such as the registration/voting process, absentee voting and important state and federal offices up for election in the November general election. The League of Women Voters of Delaware County, a strictly non-partisan organization, will present this program.
• Aging At Home 101, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 1:00 PM. Aging at Home is a community network, which partners with Senior Community Services. Visit www.scsdelco.org for more information. Light snacks served; space is limited, please register.
• T’ai Chi Chih classes are held on Thursdays, September 27 to November 15, 2018 at 1:30 PM. T’ai Chi Chih is a healing art of joy through movement and can be performed by anyone regardless of age, weight or physical ability. For more information about T’ai Chi Chih, visit www.taichih.org. Class size is limited; please register.
• Medicare Made Easy seminar will be presented by John Simmons on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 6:30 PM. Topics include Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, Part D Plans and Enrollments. Visit www.mypamedicare.com for a list of more topics.
• Monday Night at the Movies is held the first Monday of every month at 6:15 PM; movie titles vary, call the library for more information.
• Sit ‘n Stitch is held every Monday at 11:30 AM; if you enjoy needlework of any sort, this group is for you! Beginner’s welcome! Call the library for more information.
• Sister Circle is held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. No meetings are held in June, July or August. Various discussion topics and programs of interest are presented. Sister Circle focuses on ways to uplift, inform, empower, inspire and raise awareness of women’s issues. Meetings are open to all. Call the library for more information.
Also, fall programs begin for students 3-5, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Between Teens ages 11-17 can unwind after school with some video gaming fun every Wednesday, beginning Sept. 19 and through Oct. 3, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
LEGO Club Stop-Motion video making for kids ages 5-10 will take place Monday, Sept. 24, beginning at 3:45 p.m. Registration is required for this program due to a limited amount of iPads.
Want to learn a craft? Join the library’s Crochet Kids 101, and learn how to crochet with experienced instructors, beginning Thursday, Sept. 27, at 3:45 p.m., and continuing for six weeks.
Learn the basics and then create items just in time for the holidays. The workshop is free, but supplying your own K/10.5 hook and yarn is encouraged, though supplies will be available. Registration is required.
For information or to register for the programs, call 610-534-0693 or email nocsd@delcolibraries.org.
Also, Toddler Storytime will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday.
The library is located at 513 Welcome Ave.
Books before kindergarten in Concord
CONCORD » Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at Rachel Kohl Community Library.
The free program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential early literacy skill.
Research shows that the most reliable predictor of school success is being read to during early childhood. Reading to children from an early age can help close the vocabulary gap and prepare children to enter kindergarten with the skills they need to succeed. Most importantly, sharing books with children promotes a lifelong long of books and reading.
The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is available to all families with children between the ages of birth and 5 years.
Registration is open at the library, located at 687 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills. For more information, call the library at 610358-3445, or visit the website, www.kohllibrary.org.
Lights Out in Chi
UPPER CHICHESTER » It’s LIGHTS OUT at the Upper Chichester Library on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m., when the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute band, will perform at The Phoenix Ballroom at Reliance Fire House at Mill Road and Chichester Avenue in Upper Chichester. A talented group that’s been entertaining audiences for years, LIGHTS OUT has been dubbed the No. 1 Frankie Valli tribute band in the country. The lead singer’s voice is described as almost identical to Frankie himself. Tickets are $35/person and can be purchased at the library, online at www.upperchichesterlibrary.org, or by calling the library at 610-4850200.
For more information about library events, contact Betsy Barnes at 610485-0200.
Read to Pets in Aston
ASTON » The Aston Public Free Library is hosting a Read to Pet Pals Program on Thursdays, Sept. 20 through Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. The program benefits children of all reading abilities.
Children will be divided into small groups for more intimate reading and interaction with pets, and are rotated so they get a chance to read to a variety of animals. Times is set aside at the end of each literacy program for general fun and interaction with the animals. Register now through the Calendar at www.astonlibrary.org.
Also, Friends of Aston Library is hosting BINGO from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, in the Aston Community Center. Admission is $25, and it will be all-cash prizes. Also, there will be special games, food BINGO supplies and raffles. No one under 18 years of age will be admitted. All proceeds go to Aston Library.
Mark your calendar for the free chair Zumba classes at the library on Wednesdays, starting Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. Chair Zumba is a gentle form of Zumba that is practiced sitting in a chair or standing using a chair for support. It is appropriate for adults of all shapes, sizes, ages and genders.
The library is located at 3270 Concord Road.
Author Fred Dixon will discuss “Picasso: His Art and His Women,” at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Dixon and his wife traveled the United States and Europe visiting some of the most famous museums and cathedrals in Italy to view Renaissance and Baroque art. For 10 years, Dixon and his wife were docents at the Barnes Foundation, which has the largest collection of Impressionistic art in the country.
Tinicum workshops
TINICUM » The Tinicum Memorial Public Library is hosting free workshops regarding college planning and financial aid, conducted by Lou Ann Bulik, founder of Red Brick Educational Consulting LLC.
Upcoming workshops include:
• 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 610521-9344.