Springfield Library offers program on caregiving
SPRINGFIELD » Springfield Library will hold a Zoom program on “Caregivers and Caregiving” 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. An AARP representative will lead a conversation to offer support and share ideas on caregiving. A Q & A session will be a part of the program.
On Monday, Nov. 9, at 4 p.m., the library will host a program, “Eastern State Penitentiary and Prisons Today.” Eastern State’s history matters today more than ever. This in-depth virtual group tour explores the history of Eastern State and the experiences of men, women and children who lived and worked behind its walls. The tour will be guided by an Eastern State Penitentiary tour guide.
Springfield Library will hold its next Book Club meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. This easy going book club meets the second Tuesday of every month. Stay tuned for updates on book selection and meeting place.
To register or for information for any of these programs, email splib115@comcast.net. A Zoom link will be sent after registering.
Swarthmore Library hosts fun fall programs
for kids and adults
SWARTHMORE— The Swarthmore Public Library has announced some upcoming programs:
• Mr. Scott will host a special Halloween-themed Storytime at Little Crum Creek Park. Families will have a choice of three dates to attend the special storytime, so they are asked to register only for one date since only ten families at a time can join Mr. Scott for an afternoon of Halloween books. Registration is mandatory to keep the numbers low. The dates are Friday, Oct. 23; Thursday, Oct. 29; and Friday, Oct. 30. The groups will read some books, sing songs, and do some movement activities. There will be spots marked for families to sit with a blanket. Costume wearing is encouraged. Masks are required for everyone over 2 years old. Sanitizer will also be available. Treat bags will be given out at the end of the program, prepackaged and in baggies. The library will also be raffling off a grand prize each Families can register at https:// delcolibraries.libcal.com/
event/7200850.
• Adult librar y patrons are invited to join Jenifer for Retro Reads on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (holiday schedule changes will be announced). Each week, Jenifer and an occasional guest will lead a virtual discussion on classic books. The current selection is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter.” The next selection will be Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” beginning in December. To register for the live Zoom discussions and for help accessing a digital copy of the book, email Jenifer at adultservices@swarthmorepubliclibrary.org.
• Library patrons can also join Jenifer for the True Crime Book Club on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Murder, mayhem, and carnage are the words that best define this book club. This book club is geared to those who obsessively devour true crime documentaries and podcasts. The book club is a collaboration between Swarthmore Public Library and Middletown Free Library. For more information, including obtaining a copy of the book and to register, email Jenifer at adultservices@ swarthmorepubliclibrary. org.
• In November, the Swarthmore Public Library will host a program from the Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. The program, “Spit Spreads Death: The Influenza Pandemic of 1918-19 in Philadelphia,” will be held virtually on Monday, Nov. 9 from
7-8 p.m. The 1918-1919 influenza pandemic infected nearly one third of all humans on Earth and resulted in over 50 million deaths. The worst-hit city in the United States was Philadelphia, where roughly 17,500 people died from the “Spanish flu.” However, despite its significant impact on human history, many people have never heard of what some have called the “forgotten pandemic.” This virtual presentation will help attendees understand the history of the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic, the virus that caused it, the impact of World War I on spreading the disease, the scientific and public health response to the outbreak, and the ways the pandemic influenced present-day medical knowledge and responses to infectious disease. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for the program. This program is provided for by the Friends of the Swarthmore Public Library, Sharon Ford Concert & Lecture Series honoring former library director, Sharon Ford. To register, go to: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/7211725.
Darby Library offers free take-and-make kits
DARBY BOROUGH — The Darby Free Library is currently open with regular hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and
10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday. Computers, fax machine and copier are available for use. Currently only ten people are allowed in the building at one time.
With no in house activities due to the pandemic, the Darby Free Library offers “Take and Make” projects for all ages. Currently, the library is offering a family Halloween activity pack, a pirate pack, an easy rocket kit, princess bags, and free books. Darby Free Library is at 1001 Main St., Darby. To reach the library,, call
610-586-7310.
Lansdowne Library reminds residents about printing service, programs
LANSDOWNE— Lansdowne Public Library wants residents to know that they can print items remotely from their local library. All they have to do is email a .doc .docx or .pdf to lansdownelib@gmail.com and the librarians will print the documents for them. People will receive a reply email telling them the cost and when they can pick up the printed items.
Local residents are reminded to follow Lansdowne Library on Facebook where current programs are listed each week. People are welcome to sign up for an online book club, pick up a bingo sheet at the library to play Book Bingo, or sign their little ones up for storytime, or other programs.
For more information, call 610-623-0239 or lansdowne@delcolibraries.org.
Rachel Kohl Library offers grab-and-go, curbside pick-up and ballot box
CONCORD— The Rachel Kohl Community Library,
687 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills, is currently providing a Grab and Go service as well as curbside pickup.
Grab and Go allows for
15 minute browsing inside the library with a limited number of patrons in at a time. Masks and gloves are required. For curbside pickup, patrons place their orders online or over the phone and come to the library for contactless pickup when it’s ready. Hours for both services are listed below.
Curbside pickup hours are Monday – Thursday, 10
a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday – Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Grab & Go hours are Monday – Thursday, 11
a.m.-1 p.m. and 3 p.m.-5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The library will also host a ballot drop box which is located in the parking lot.
For more information, visit www.kohllibrary.org.