Lower Providence Community Library

Lower Providence Community Library: 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville (610-666-6640) Storytime Programs: Mondays and Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m., ages infant through 2 years; 11:15 a.m. ages older 2 through 3 years; Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., ages 4 years and up; Saturdays: 10:30 a.m., ages infant through 3 years; 11:15 a.m., ages 4 and up. Model Train Exhibit: The Lower Providence Community Library will welcome the North Penn S Gaugers Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. They will set up and operate a portable S gauge model train layout. Members of the North Penn S Gaugers will be available to answer questions and discuss the history of the S scale trains. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, email bloewengart@ mclinc.org, call 610-666-6640 ext. 25 or stop by the library circulation desk.

Norristown Public Library

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library: 1001 Powell St., Norristown (610278-5100 ext. 205) Mystery Tuesdays Book Club: First Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. Join us as we explore a new mystery title each month. This month’s book is available for check out at the Front Desk. Mary’s Matinee: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. Enjoy a free showing of a new release movie. Knitting & Fiber Craft Club: First Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. Bring a project to work on and share your love for all things fiber with a friendly group.

Free Library of Springfield Township

The Free Library of Springfield Township: 1200 E. Willow Grove Ave., Wyndmoor; 215-8365300; freelibraryofspringfieldtownship.org. Library Closed For Move: The Free Library of Springfield Township will be closed until re-opening in its new location in late January. Check freelibraryofspringfieldtownship. org for updates and the exact re-opening date.

Upper Dublin Public Library

Upper Dublin Public Library: 805 Loch Alsh Ave., Fort Washington; 215-628-8744; www. udpl.org. 1-on-1 Computer Tutoring by Appointment: One-hour tutoring session with a computer tutor volunteer on topic of your choice. Registration and $5 Friends donation required. Contact Kay at 215-628-8744 or upperdublinlibrary@mclinc.org. Creative Writers Meetup Group: Second Monday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register at meetup.com/TheCreativeWritersMeetupGroup. Weekly ESL Conversation Group: Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. or Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Interested in practicing your English in a safe and caring environment? Come to our conversation group and improve your skills. For more information, contact Kay Klocko at 215-6288744 or kklocko@mclinc.org. Book Clubs: (Please check website for exact dates.) History Book: First Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m.; Bookworms: First Thursday of the month from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.; Book Bunch for 55-plus: First Monday of the month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. APPRISE Medicare Counseling: Wednesdays by appointment between 10 a.m. and noon. State-trained APPRISE Counselors will be available to help you through the Medicare process. Counselors provided by RSVP-MC. Fabriholics: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your sewing on the road and use our machines and tables. For ages 16-plus. Upper Dublin Knitters: Thursdays from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit in a supportive, relaxed environment? Love knitting and looking for some company? All are welcome to attend! Please bring your own supplies and we’ll provide the company and conversation. Meet Your Legislator: Third Thursday of the month from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. State Rep. Thomas Murt. Spectacular Saturdays: Jan. 13. 10 to 10:45 a.m.: Sensory Storytime. Interactive program to stimulate the senses. For ages 3 to 8.; 11 a.m. to noon: Dressup Day. Come pretend with us. Dressup items provided, or come in your own special outfit. For ages 1 to 7; 1 to 2 p.m.: Coloring Between the Lines. Come color. For all ages; 2 to 3 p.m.: STEAM Saturday. Hands-on tech experience with a different STEAM technology each month. For ages 4 and up. All elementary and preschool children must be accompanied by a chaperone. Holiday Hours: Library closed Jan. 15. Toddler Drive-In: Jan. 16 and 23 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Decorate your own vehicle, hop in and watch a short movie with us. Ages 2 to 5. Online registration. Playtime@UDPL Kids Place: Jan. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Play with us. For ages 05. Kids Advisory Board: Jan. 22 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Help Miss Jenn plan and work on projects. For grades three to five. Online registration required. Star Wars Art: Jan. 24 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Create unique shrunken Star Wars art. For grades three to five. Simple Sewing: Jan. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. Sewing machine basics. Limited space. Fairy Tale Art Class: Thursdays, Jan. 25 to March 1, at 1 p.m. Read and discuss the images, artists and publishing of illustrated fairy tales. Ambler Symphony String Quartet: Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Enjoy classical music selections. Buddhism & Health — A Global & Historical Perspective: Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. An overview of the history, contemporary practice of Buddhism and the benefits of meditation. Presented by Penn State professor Dr. C. Pierce Salguero. Author Event — Elizabeth LaBan: Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Philadelphia author Elizabeth LaBan will launch her new release, “Not Perfect,” at UDPL. Light refreshments, book sale and signing. Free tickets available for this exclusive event.

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