Calendar

Roslyn Branch Library

Information: 2412 Avondale Ave., Roslyn; 215-886-9818 Stitch and Chat: Fridays at 1 p.m. Bring your own handiwork or use our materials. No registration necessary.

Lego Club: Every Saturday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. No registration necessary. Computer Tutoring: Be tutored on Saturdays 11:30 a.m. and Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Registration is necessary.

Roslyn READS!: June 25 to Aug. 6. CChildren in grades K-3 practice reading over the summer, and teens in grades seven to 12 get service hours by helping children with reading skills. Registration is open. Choose from one-hour sessions: Mondays at 1:30 or 6:30 p.m. Register online: for teens, http://bit.ly/RReadTeen and Children, http://bit.ly/ RReadsChild.

Southampton Free Library

Information: 947 Street Road, Southampton; 215-322-1415 Endowment: The Southampton Free Library recently began a Capital and Endowment Campaign to raise $575,000 for the modernization and refurbishing of the library and to enhance and expand programming for both children and adults. For information or to make a pledge or contribution, contact Library Director Kim Ingram at 215-3221415 ext. 100 or email ingramk@buckslib.org.

Story Hour: Parents and their children are invited to sing songs, listen to stories, create crafts, and play with educational toys Tuesdays through June 5 and Fridays through June 8, all at 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome, and this is a walk-in program. Science in the Summer: Signups open: at noon at scienceinthesummer.com. Through active, hands-on learning, students explore the sun’s energy, the phases of the moon, human survival in space and more. The program will be held July 23 to 26. Open to students entering second to sixth grades only.

Upper Moreland Free Public Library

Information: The Upper Moreland Free Public Library is located at 109 Park Ave., Willow Grove, across from the Willow Grove Shopping Center. For more information about library programs and services, call 215-659-0741 or visituppermorelandlibrary.org.

Writers’ Group: Held on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All writers — amateurs, professionals, scribblers or typists — are invited to join this new group for thoughtful discussions of the writing process and craft, exercises and prompts to generate ideas, and critique workshops of the groups’ writing. This program is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Evening Book Discussion: The Upper Moreland Public Library holds monthly book discussion meeting for anyone who wants thoughtful discussion with great people. The Evening Book Discussion Group meets the fourth or last Wednesday of every month from 7to 8:15p.m. These events are free and open to the public. No registration is necessary.

Third Thursday Theater: The Third Thursday Theater film series takes place on the third Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. for viewings of contemporary award-nominated and award-winning movies. This program is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Visit our website at www.uppermorelandlibrary.org for film titles. Sunday Cinema: The Upper Moreland Free Public Library’s Sunday Cinema film series continues on the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. Sunday Cinema gives adults the opportunity to watch outstanding foreign and independent films, followed with a discussion led by Dr. Maurizio Giammarco. No registration is required for this event.

Daytime Book Discussion Group: The Upper Moreland Free Public Library is pleased to announce that the Daytime Book Discussion Group will continue meeting in the Library Community Room from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. This event is free and open to the public. Please contact the library for assistance in ordering a copy of the book. Preschool Stories: All children 3 to 5 are welcome for stories and a coloring project at our Preschool Stories, Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Sleepy Stories @ Sundown:

On Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Sleepy Stories @ Sundown features gentle stories geared to sending kids ages 4 to 7 off to sleep peacefully. PJs and stuffed animals welcome!

Toddler Story Times: Children 18 to 36 months can enjoy stories, songs and activities at either of our Toddler Story Times on Tuesdays at 10 or 11 a.m. Stories & Science: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Children 24 to 36 months explore simple science concepts like sound, color & magnetism with toddler-friendly stories followed by a simple science experiment at Stories & Science. Babies and Books: Caregivers and infants ages birth to 18 months learn and grow with Babies and Books on Wednesdays at 10 a.m, or at the Babies and Books: Early Edition, Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

ESL Discussion Group: The Upper Moreland Free Public Library invites all English as a Second Language learners to a twicemonthly ESL discussion group. On the first and third Wednesdays of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., library staff will lead an informal discussion paired with exercises for participants to practice English conversation, increase their fluency and meet other English language learners. This program is free and open to the public. Participants need not be a resident to attend the discussion.

Action Stories: Kids of all ages will leap, catch, stretch and move at Action Stories every week on Thursdays at 10:45 a.m. Young Artists: On Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m., school-age children will experience different art mediums each week through a self-directed activity that will allow them to explore & develop their creative thinking at Young Artists.

Yoga Story Time: Held on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 2 to 4 and their care-givers are encouraged to stretch their imaginations at Yoga Story Time, a program of stories, gentle exercise, and fun. Attendees should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Medicare Counseling Sessions: Upper Moreland Free Public Library has teamed up with RSVP of Montgomery County to offer Medicare counseling sessions for seniors with questions about their coverage. On select Mondays, the library will host a specially trained volunteer from RSVP’s Apprise program who can answer questions in an objective, easy-to-understand manner. Anyone who needs more information about their coverage, from those just becoming eligible to those who are having problems with their plans, can get answers to help them make informed decisions about the next step. To schedule an appointment, call 215-659-0741. This program is free and open to all participants.

Community Events

“Unnecessary Farce”: Village Players of Hatboro will stage “Unnecessary Farce” June 1 to 16, with Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday performances at 2 p.m. at the Village Players of Hatboro theater, 401 Jefferson Ave., Hatboro. Single tickets are $15. For more information, visit TheVillagePlayers.com or call 215-675-6774. Settlement Music School Spring Open House: Prospective students get to try out instruments, talk to teachers about music instruction, participate in demonstrations and sign up for summer camps and fall lessons at Settlement Music School’s Spring Open House June 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each branch will highlight programs that make it unique, with numerous student-led music and dance performances, drum circles and jazz workshops. Tours will be led by staff, faculty, and board members. Visit www.settlementmusic.org/openhouse for specific information.

Spring Concert: Bucks Mont Centennial Singers will hold their free spring concert, “Let There Be Music,” June 2 at 8 p.m. at William Tennent High School, 333 Centennial Road, Warminster. The concert will include a variety of choral pieces, classical, folk, spirituals and patriotic music. There will be a free cookie buffet and several raffle baskets. Donations will be welcomed after the concert. For more information, visit centennialsingerswarminster.com.

Old York Road Historical Society Open House and Book Sale: The Old York Road Historical Society will offer tours of its newly renovated collections space at Alverthorpe Manor, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, June 3 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Ten-minute talks will be held between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. on the history of the Manor. In addition, a book sale will feature many outof-print history books with local and regional titles. Authors of local history will also be present to sell their books and autograph copies. Light refreshments will be provided by Joshua’s Catering. For more information, contact the OYRHS at oldyrorkroadhistory@gmail.com or 215–886–8590 or visit www.oyrhs.org.

NCJW Closing Luncheon: The Greater Philadelphia Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) invites members and guests to attend its annual closing luncheon and installation of officers June 5 at 11 a.m. at Talamore Country Club, 723 Talamore Drive, Ambler. Following lunch, actress Alisa Dupuy will transport her audience back in time as she portrays Queen Victoria in authentic dress. Tickets are $60 for members and $65 for guests. For information call 215862-5114.

National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association Meeting: The Montgomery County Chapter of the National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association will hold its monthly meeting June 6 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Upper Moreland Public Library, 109 Park Ave, Willow Grove. All federal employees, their spouses and the survivors of federal employees are welcome. Great Jenkintown Photo Scavenger Hunt: The Great Jenkintown Photo Scavenger Hunt will be held June 8to 10. Participants will scour the borough, following clues to photograph and post on the “Photograph Jenkintown” group Facebook page. Local merchants will offer gift cards to participants who gather the most likes for their photos. The scavenger hunter who solves all clues and posts their photos, collecting the most number of likes, will win the “Supreme Scavenger” trophy. The award ceremony will be held at the Upper Crust Pizza and Grill, 314 Old York Road, June 16 at 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or questions, contact Jon Adams at jonbigpapaadams@gmail.com or 215-720-8899.

Old York Road Garden Club Meeting: The Old York Road Garden Club will hold a meeting June 14 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 444 Old York Road, Jenkintown. The meeting, “Attracting the Hummingbird to Your Garden,” will be presented by Glen Ashton, grounds manager of Meadowbrook Farm. The event is free. Visitors are welcome to come at 11:30 a.m. for a mini flower show. Salad, dessert and tea will be provided.

Hatboro YMCA Water Safety Lessons: The Hatboro Area YMCA will offer free water safety instruction to both members and the community-at-large June 18 to 22. A typical session will include exercises to help kids adjust to being in water, useful skill sets people can use if they unexpectedly find themselves in the water, specific safety topics like helping others and fun activities to reinforce skills. Registration is open and required; space is limited. Members may register online. Non-members should register at the YMCA Welcome Center, 440 S. York Road, Hatboro. For more information, call 215-674-4545. Ukrainian Folk Festival: The 27th annual Ukrainian Folk Festival will be held Aug. 26 from noon to 8 p.m. at the Ukrainian American Sport Center — Tryzub, County Line and Lower State roads, Horsham. Enjoy an outdoor summer stage concert and show (1:30 to 4:30 p.m.), a public social dance (4:30 to 8 p.m.), homemade Ukrainian foods and baked goods, BBQ pit, standard picnic fare, kid’s fun area, vendors grove, Ukrainian arts and crafts displays and bazaar, refreshments and live re-enactments from Ukrainian history and Ukrainian hospitality. Admission (open to general public): $15; $10 students; kids under 15 free. Free parking. For more information, call 267-664-3857 or visit tryzub.org.

A Window to the Soul: Glencairn Museum, 1001Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, will present Nishan Yardumian’s Biblical Art exhibition through Nov. 4featuring paintings and drawings by the late Bryn Athyn painter and fine arts instructor illustrating our shared human experiences as spiritual beings. Donations accepted. For more information, call 267-502-2990or visit GlencairnMuseum.org.

Community

The Millbrook Historical Society: The Amy B. Yerks Museum and Archives, freshly renovated, is open every Wednesday from 7:30to 9:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of every month from 9a.m. to 1p.m. Located at the Hatboro Baptist Church, 32 N. York Road, Hatboro. Walk-ins welcomed. Information: 215-9571877; millbrooksociety@gmail.com; millbrooksociety.org.

Outreach Office Hours: State Rep. Thomas Murt, R-152, will hold special outreach office hours in Huntingdon Valley and Upper Dublin. On the third Thursday of each month, Murt and a member of his staff will be at the Huntingdon Valley Library, 625Red Lion Road in Huntingdon Valley, from 10to 11 a.m. Also on the third Thursday of the month, Murt and a member of his staff will be at the Upper Dublin Public Library, 805Loch Alsh Ave. in Fort Washington, from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.