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.

(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.

William Jeanes Memorial Library

The William Jeanes Memorial Library: 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill. Visit www.jeaneslibrary.org or call 610-828-0441 for information and to register for programs. Babes & Books Story Time: Tuesdays at 11 and 11:30 a.m. Babies up to about 18 months and their caregivers are invited for 20 minutes of songs, movement, stories and more. No registration is required. Siblings are welcome. Gentle Yoga: Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. A gentle form of yoga that includes yoga postures, breath work and relaxation techniques. Wear comfortable clothing. A portion of the proceeds benefits the library. Registration required. To register, send an email to Kimberly Brock (kimbrock33@ yahoo.com) to register. New members welcome. Adult Open Game Play: Tuesdays from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Mah Jongg, Canasta, Bridge, Scrabble, etc. We will set up card tables and provide three Mah Jongg sets and some extra cards. Other board games from the library’s collection upstairs may also be brought down. Experienced players welcome. Dropped Stitches: Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Experienced crafters are invited to join our group. Project assistance may be available from other attendees. All craftwork is welcome: knit, crochet, quilt, scrapbook, jewelry-making, etc. Please note that this is not an instructional class. No need to register. Tales for Tots Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. and Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. Threeand 4-year-olds are invited with a caregiver for stories, songs, finger plays and a craft with Miss Linda and her puppet, Lucy. No registration required. Younger and older siblings are welcome. Mother Goose Storytime: Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Mother Goose Storytime is for children about 18 to 36 months. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement with Ms. Linda and her goose. No registration required. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Leap into Literature: Wednesdays at 4:15 p.m. Leap into Literature is a new reading program at William Jeanes that allows first- to third-graders to leap into literature. Explore fiction and non-fiction books with Linda Doll, who for 20 years has volunteered as a tutor in the Colonial School District, as well as led various reading activities at the library. As books are read, participants will expand their knowledge of literature through discussion, and then follow up by producing a take home craft that will allow participants to experiment with different mediums. Space is limited and registration is required. Qi Gong w/ Ernest: Thursdays at 10 a.m. Cost: $10 per week, payable the first week of the month. QI GONG is a slow moving form of meditation for health and well-being, through coordination of breath with upper and lower body movement. It may be performed sitting in a chair. First-time attendees receive a free class. Wear loose clothing. No registration required. Always check with your doctor before starting an exercise program. Career Networking Group: Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Those unemployed or in are invited to attend a support/networking group meeting here every Friday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. We provide a supportive environment where members can get ideas, direction, support, solve problems, learn or improve skills and network to improve their job search and career. The group also provides a safe, caring environment to discuss the personal/ emotional issues related to job search and career management. Those in transition, unemployed or under-employed are welcome to attend and bring friends. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register, visit meetup. com/Career-Networking-Groupin-Montgomery-County-Meetup or email George Schonewolf at careercounselor1@comcast.net. Tai-chi For Health: Fridays at 10 a.m. Practicing Tai Chi can help reduce pain and increase energy and mobility. It helps to reduce tension and improves balance, coordination and memory. The class begins with gentle, mindful qigong movements and continues into warm ups with a combination of Qigong and Tai Chi. The focus of our class is Yang 24 Forms. This is a universal form and the most popular. We take our time, pay attention to our body and enjoy the learning process. If you would like further info, email taichilcd@ yahoo.com. Always check with your doctor before participating in any exercise program. The fee for this four-week session is $20 (pay as you go is not offered). A portion benefits the library. Star Wars Day: Jan. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join the library for an all-ages celebration of everything Star Wars, with special guests The Rebel Legion. At 10 a.m., start the day with costume contests with prizes for adults, teens and kids. Put on your best getup from a long time ago and far, far away, and win prizes for your creativity. At 10:30 a.m., The Rebel Legion will join us to lead a trivia game with prizes. We will also hold a Star Wars impression contest for anyone daring enough to make their best Wookiee or Yoda voices. Between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., there will be stations for face painting, Star Wars-themed crafts, snacks, a photo booth with props and a wireless instant printer and more. Each participant will get raffle tickets to enter into a number of themed raffle contests. This program is funded by the Luzerne Foundation. DIY Crystal Geodes: Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. Make geode crystals at the library. You’ll be able to form your own crystals with this science experiment. The geodes will need to sit at the library overnight. Registration is appreciated. This program is for teens. Program courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Middle School Book Club: Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Are you in grades six to eight and love to read? Join the Middle School Book Club. Meetings are on the third Monday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Teen Space. Snacks included. Copies of the book and audiobooks are on display in the teen section of the library. For the title of the book to be discussed next, contact Teen Librarian Sara at shuff@mclinc.org or call 610828-0441 ext. 113. Paint Your Crystal Geodes: Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. This event is for teens who attended the DIY Crystal Geodes event Jan. 15. There will be gold leaf paint so you can paint the edges of your crystals. This is a drop-in program. Adult Book Club: Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles. The Book Club in the daytime meets on the third Wednesday every month in the Board Room. Join us for a discussion of books of all kinds. This group is open to everyone. No registration is required. AARP Driver’s Safety Refresher Course: Jan. 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s largest classroom driver safety course and is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. If you are 55 years old or older, you are eligible to receive a discount on your car insurance for completing this course. You can enroll in and complete this program once every three years to earn a 5 percent discount on your insurance premiums. This session is the refresher course for those looking to renew their insurance discount. Course cost is: $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-AARP members. Registration is required and will only be accepted with full payment for the class in the form of a check made out to AARP for the above amount. To register, stop by the library or download a registration form and mail it with your check to: William Jeanes Memorial Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444. Registration is limited. How to Avoid the 12 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes: Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Join Dahlia Robinson-Ocken, Esq. of The Robinson Law Firm, LLP for this session on estate planning. Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy – it’s for anyone who cares deeply about the world and who wants to know that their planning will make life easier for the people and institutions they leave behind. Robinson-Ocken will detail some of the most common mistakes made in estate planning so you walk away with the information needed to begin your estate planning process. Registration is required. Adult Book Club: Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles. The Book Club in the evening meets on the third Thursday every month in the Board Room. Join us for a discussion of books of all kinds. This group is open to everyone. No registration is required. Kids Program: Reading Roundup: Jan. 18 and 25 at 4:15 p.m. Children ages 4 to 8 are matched with teen volunteers for 45 minutes of reading together. The younger buddies choose the books (from the library or brought from home) and either practice reading or enjoy being read to by their teen buddy. Registration is required. Harry Potter Escape Room: Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You and other teens will have just 45 minutes to escape the room before You-Know-Who comes to visit. Registration is required. This program is for teens. Program courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Anime Club: Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. Teens, do you enjoy manga and anime? Join our new Anime Club. Discuss and watch some of your favorite anime. Snacks, manga to check out and more. Meetings take place on the fourth Monday of every month. No registration required. This program is for teens. DIY Winter Health Hacks with Essential Oils: Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. A do-it-yourself workshop. Join Megan Koppel and Sarah Sweeney to learn key essential oils for supporting strong immune systems, easing respiration and breathing, soothing sore throats, managing moods, aiding sleep and more for this winter season. You will receive all the materials to make a personalized holiday blend. Registration is required. DIY Galaxy Jars: Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. Create your own Galaxy Jars at the library! Use different colored paints and glitters to customize your Galaxy Jar. Registration is required. This program is for teens. Program courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Fair Districts PA — The Problem of Gerrymandering: Jan. 25 at 6:45 p.m. Kids’ Painting Class — Seurat’s Pointillism: Jan. 27 at 2:30 p.m. Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to join Ramalakshmi Lakshmanan for a painting class featuring artist Georges Seurat, the developer of a new way of painting known as pointillism. Registration required. Light Painting Photography: Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m. Learn to “paint” with lights and camera. Take long-exposure photos using a smartphone, tablet or camera and lights. No photography experience necessary. Bring your own device. The library will provide the lights, but you can bring your own if you’d like. Registration is appreciated. This program is for teens. Program courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Slime for Kids: Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. Teen members of the library’s Teen Youth Advisory Board are going to teach you how to make slime. This program is for kids in second to fifth grade, and registration is required. Program courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Blue Bell branch: 650 Skippack Pike (Route 73) diagonally across from the Blue Bell Inn. 215-643-1320. Yoga: Mondays at 1:30 p.m. With Kathy Tooley. Cost: $35 for eight weeks; $8 drop in. Socrates Café: Mondays at 7 p.m. Discuss issues or ideas chosen by group vote. Knitting: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. All welcome to knit or watch and learn. Mah Jong: Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Chess Club: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. All are welcome. If a child is attending, a parent must stay. No need to sign up, just show up. Chess boards & chess pieces provided. Movie Matinees: Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Guitar Storytimes with Miss Michelle: Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. Baby Storytime: Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. For 6- to 18-month-old pre-walkers and caregivers. Simple books, finger plays and more with Miss Tegan. Teen Advisory Board: Last Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. Teens plan programs for teens. Free passes: The library circulates free passes to American Helicopter Museum, Moravian