Calendar

at 3 to 5 p.m. Build anything you can imagine with Magna-Tiles and Lincoln Logs. Ages 3 and up.

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!: Through Aug. 6. Children 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.

Preschool STEAM: July 20 and 27 at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn about forces of nature, dinosaurs and music with hands-on experiments. This is a walk-in program. Friday Movie Matinee: July 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. Come join us for a screening of a newly released film. Light refreshments will be served.

African Drum Circle: July 21 at 10:30 a.m. This program gets both adults and children up moving and dancing to the beat. Learn about African drumming and play an authentic African djembe. During the session, play hand drums, sing songs and end the session with a traditional African dance circle. This is a Libraries Rock Summer Quest Program. Receive a raffle ticket at the end of the program for a Summer Quest prize. Register online.

Music and Motion with Ms. Nancy: July 23 and 30 at 10 a.m. Ages birth and up are invited to sing, dance and move with Ms. Nancy, a professional music teacher experienced in parentchild music programs. This is a walk-in program until full. Papermaking with Colonial PA Plantation: July 24 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how valuable and rare a simple thing like paper is, how labor-intensive a product it is to make and how the use of paper changed the way Pennsylvanians were able to communicate and learn. Also get a chance to make your own paper to take home using water and pulp made from clothing fibers and recycled paper. Recommended for ages 7 and up. This is a Libraries Rock Summer Quest Program. Receive a raffle ticket at the end of the program for a Summer Quest prize. Register online.

Board Games for Grownups at Moss Mill Brewery: July 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. The library will host Board Games for Grownups at Moss Mill Brewing Co., 109 Pike Circle, Unit D, Huntingdon Valley. Come play board games with family and friends and enjoy some craft beer. The libary will bring board games, but attendees are welcome to bring their own to share as well. For ages 21-plus. This is a Libraries Rock Summer Quest Program. Receive a raffle ticket at the end of the program for a Summer Quest prize.

Hu La La: July 26 at 6 p.m. Experience the spirit of the South Pacific Islands with a luau-themed program that is entertaining, engaging and fun for all ages. Come simply to watch authentic dances from the islands of Tahiti, Hawaii and New Zealand and learn about Polynesian culture, or put on your grass skirt and be ready to hula. This is a Libraries Rock Summer Quest Program. Receive a raffle ticket at the end of the program for a Summer Quest prize. Register online.

Weekend Walk, Washington Crossing Park: July 28 at 9 a.m. Come celebrate the American Revolution by exploring the park where Washington crossed the Delaware. The group will explore the Delaware canal towpath and cross the bridge into New Jersey. Meet either at the library parking lot at 8:30 a.m. to caravan to the park or at Washington Crossing Park, 1200 General Stark Road, Washington Crossing.

Pound Fitness Class: July 28 at 10:30 a.m. Using Ripstix, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, Pound transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Instead of listening to music, attendees become the music in this full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. This is a Libraries Rock Summer Quest Program. Receive a raffle ticket at the end of the program for a Summer Quest prize. Register online.

STEAM: July 30 from 4 to 5 p.m. and July 31 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Come explore forces of nature, engineering/tinkering and music with hands-on experiments. This program is for elementary students.

What’s Up, Chuck? A Barbershop Quartet: July 31 at 6:30 p.m. Come listen to the sounds of What’s Up, Chuck?, a barbershop quartet. The quartet will also explain what is needed to create the unique sounds of a babershop quartet. This is a Libraries Rock Summer Quest Program. Receive a raffle ticket at the end of the program for a Summer Quest prize.

Read to the Dogs: Tuesdays through July 31 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Bring your favorite book or borrow one of ours, and read to a new four-legged friend. These programs are all ages and walk-in. Register if you know you can attend. Walk-ins welcome if not full.

Summer Story Hour: Tuesdays through Aug. 7 and Fridays through Aug. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Children will sing songs, listen to stories, create crafts and play with educational toys. All ages welcome to this walk-in program. Teen Board Game Club: Tuesdays through Aug. 28, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Come socialize and play board games with your friends. Walk-ins welcome.

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 7 to 8:15 p.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 twice-monthly 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.

Musical Petting Zoo: July 24 at 7 p.m. Professionals from The Settlement Music School visit the library for a unique musical petting zoo, bringing the opportunity for kids to learn and try different musical instruments. Traveling Science Show: July 31 at 7 p.m. The Franklin Institute will return to the library for a Traveling Science Show focusing on the science of sound,music and math.

Animal Communication: Aug. 1 at 10:30 a.m. The Briar Bush Nature Center will visit the library with a special Animal Communication program.

Magic Show: Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. Arlen Zachary will perform. Magic Show: Aug. 15 at 10:30

a.m. Michael Bonacci will perform

Ice Cream Social Event: Aug. 25 at 3 p.m. The event will celebrate summer reading finishers and give away grand prizes and other gifts for participants.

Community Events

Hatboro Summer Nights: The Farmer’s Market of Hatboro at Hatboro Baptist Church, 32 N. York Road, Hatboro, will host a farmer’s market with live entertainment, face painting and crafting for children July 20 and Aug. 3. On July 20, there will be a food drive that will benefit food pantries in Hatboro.

“Aladdin”: Storybook Musical Theatre will present “Aladdin” through July 21 at the Gratz College Theater, 7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park. Showtimes: Tuesday to Friday at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. Tickets: child: $12; adult: $14. Information or reservations: 215-6598550 or storybookmusical.org. Movie Night: Upper Southampton Parks and Recreation will host a free movie night featuring “How To Train Your Dragon” at Tamanend Park, 1255 Second Street Pike, Southampton, July 21 at dusk.

Concerts in the Park: Cheltenham Township will once again offer free concerts this summer for its Concerts in the Park series. All of the free concerts are held on Sundays beginning at 5 p.m. and are open to the public. The first performances in the series will be held at Curtis Arboretum, 1250 W. Church Road, Wyncote. The final concert Aug. 19 will be held on the grounds of Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park, 60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park. The lineup of the 2018 performances is: July 22: Scott Wolfson and Other Heroes, indie folk; Aug. 5: Company C, rhythm and blues; Aug. 19: The Dixie Kings, New Orleans jazz. In case of rain, all concerts will be held inside Curtis Hall at the Arboretum. Lawn chairs, blankets and light refreshments are welcome, but no alcohol is permitted. Parking is free. For more information, call the Cheltenham Township Parks and Recreation Department at 215-887-1000 ext. 227. Moonlight Memories Car Show: All are welcome to stroll down York Road from Summit Avenue to Fulmor Avenue and check out the many different cars, vendors eateries and much more in Downtown Hatboro during the 26th annual Moonlight Memories Car Show July 28 from 5 to 10 p.m.

Freshwater Investigation: Lorimer Park, 183 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, will hosting a Freshwater Investigation, where participants can explore Harper’s Run and the Pennypack Creek with the park naturalist, July 29 at 2 p.m. Bring a net if you have one, wear sturdy water shoes and expect to get wet. Meet by the bridge over Harper’s Run. This program is appropriate for adults and children ages 5 and up. Pre-registration is required; call Lorimer Park at 215-9473477 or email lorimerpark@ montcopa.org to register. Junior Naturalist Camp: The Junior Naturalist Camp will take place at Lorimer Park, 183 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, July 30 to Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. This program is for children ages 9 to 12 entering grades fourth through seventh grades, where they will learn about insects, birds, mammals, habitat, creek exploration and forest ecology. The cost is $50 for the whole week. Registration forms are available in the park at the ranger hut or online at montcopa. org/lorimerpark.

National Night Out: National Night Out will be held in the Municipal Parking Lot on Moreland Avenue in Hatboro Aug. 10 and is free to the public. This event will feature fire equipment demonstrations that highlight Hatboro’s volunteer fire personnel, police canine squads and displays of police weapons to increase children’s’ awareness of crime prevention. Bring a nonperishable food item receive a raffle ticket per item donated to benefit food pantries of Hatboro.