Mark 200th anniversary of ‘Frankenstein’ in Ridley
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP >> As this year marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s enduring novel “Frankenstein,” the Ridley Township Public Library and Resource Center is holding a “Frankenfest” on Friday, Oct. 26 – just in time for Halloween.
Movies will be shown all day in the library meeting room. “Hotel Transylvania will go on at 10 a.m., followed by “Hotel Transylvania 2” at 11:45 a.m.; the original “Frankenstein” at 1:30 p.m., and “Bride of Frankenstein” at 3 p.m. Popcorn is free.
Children aged 3 to 10 are invited to stop by any time between 3-4:30 p.m. for an after-school craft. Create a small paper Frankenstein to take home and hang up for Halloween. Registration is not required for these events.
Don’t forget at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, Christine Helmandollar, director of Aging at Home, will discuss the program.
Its mission: Improve the health and well-being of seniors by providing the support needed to help them stay in their own homes. The program connects participants with reliable in-home and communitybased resources for services such as yard work, transportation to medical appointments and handyman jobs around the house.
The program recently marked its 5th anniversary. The presentation will be held in the meeting room. Light refreshments will be served.
Please register for this event.
Also, plan for a visit on Monday, Oct. 29 at 6:15 p.m. when Dr. Stephen Phillips from the University of Pennsylvania Museum returns to entertain and enlighten us with another fascinating lecture on ancient Egypt. This time, his talk will be all about mummies! He’ll show how the mummification process developed through time, how mummies were actually made and will explore why they hold such a fascination in popular culture. A number of illustrations in this talk are images of actual ancient Egyptian mummies, many collected as part of Dr. Phillips’ own research in Egypt. Registration is required for this free program.
Register for library events by calling 610-5830593, emailing reference@ ridleylibrary.org, or by visiting the library at 100 E. MacDade Blvd.
Challenge children to read in Concord
CONCORD >> Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Rachel Kohl Community Library. The free program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000book goal in three years and provide their children essential early literacy skill.
Research shows that the most reliable predictor of school success is being read to during early childhood. Reading to children from an early age can help close the vocabulary gap and prepare children to enter kindergarten with the skills they need to succeed. Most importantly, sharing books with children promotes a lifelong long of books and reading.
The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is available to all families with children between the ages of birth and 5 years.
Registration is open at the library, located at 687 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills. For more information, call the library at 610358-3445, or visit the website, www.kohllibrary.org.
Read to the animals in Ridley Park
RIDLEY PARK >> Pals Read to Animals returns to Ridley Park Library on Wednesday, Nov. 7 and Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. for first- through fifth-grade students. Reluctant readers choose a book and read to animals.
It’s just one of the programs in the fall lineup at the library at 107 E. Ward St.
Others programs include:
• Yoga for Kids, Nov. 14.
• Bedtime Stories begin Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 6:45 p.m. for children 3 to 6 years of age.
• Pre-school Storytime is held on Wednesdays, at
1 p.m.
• Lego Club for students in grades two to five begins Thursday, Oct. 25, at
3:45 p.m.
Also, join Ridey Park’s annual community read. All residents are invited to read and discuss “The Last Town on Earth” by Thomas Mullen, an awardwinning novel that has been described as “a powerful, sweeping tale of morality in a time of upheaval.” The intent of the program is to spark conversations among neighbors, friends and friends yet-to-bemade. A community forum is scheduled 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at borough hall. Copies of the book are available for loan or purchase at the library. It is also readily available from Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
For a complete list of programs, inquire at the circulation desk at the library. All programs require registration, which can be completed by calling the library at 610-583-7207.
Busy time in Norwood
NORWOOD >> The Norwood Public Library, located at
513 Welcome Ave, Norwood, will be hosting a series of programs, all of which are free and open to the public. Call the library at 610-5340693 for more information on any of these upcoming programs or go to http:// www.eventkeeper.com to register online.
• T’ai Chi Chih classes are held on Thursdays through Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m. T’ai Chi Chih is a healing art of joy through movement and can be performed by anyone regardless of age, weight or physical ability. For more information about T’ai Chi Chih, visit www.taichih.org. Class size is limited; please register.
• Monday Night at the Movies is held the first Monday of every month at 6:15 p.m. Movie titles vary. Call the library for the lineup.
• Sit ‘n Stitch is held every Monday at 11:30 a.m. If you enjoy needlework of any sort, this group is for you! Beginner’s welcome!
• Sister Circle is held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Various discussion topics and programs of interest are presented. The group focuses on ways to uplift, inform, empower, inspire and raise awareness of women’s issues. Meetings are open to all. Programs for children are also on tap.
• Preschool Connections will be offering a music theory with Miss Kati at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23.
• Kids Klub after school welcomes those ages 5-10 to gather for some fun afterschool activities. Between the Teens can challenge each other with video gaming, after 3:30 p.m.
• The Infant Storytime program winds up for the year at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24.
For more information or to register for programs, call 610-534-0693 or email nocsd@delcolibraries.org or stop in at 513 Welcome Ave.
Sing out in Upper Chi
UPPER CHICHESTER >> Sing along with Andrew Behringer’s “Play on Music” program for newborns to preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. three consecutive Mondays, Oct. 29, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17 at the Upper Chichester Library.
Behringer, a local musician/songwriter promises a fun, interactive program.
Also, locally noted educator, singer and music historian Prof. Madeline Bolden
Johnson will offer a free, four-part lecture on George Gershwin’s groundbreaking American opera, “Porky and Bess,” on Oct 25, and Nov. 1 and 8 at the Upper Chichester Library.
The three-hour lectures begin at 11 a.m. Attendees should bring their own lunch. The library will provide coffee, tea and dessert.
A retired voice and choral professor, Johnson graduated from the Boston Conservatory of Music. She is a classically trained soprano and has given many solo recitals.
Back by popular demand, Certified Public Accountant David Houtz will discuss Small Business Tax Rules at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Save the date.
The Woolgatherers meet on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Club members share craft projects, exchange yarns, learn tips and socialize with other crafters. For more information or to register, call the library at 610-485-0200 or visit at 3374 Chichester Ave.
Learn to paint in Aston
ASTON >> The Aston Public Free Library will be hosting a painting class for teens at
6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct.
23. Veronica Batter, director of the Rockdale Arts Center, will be the teacher. The group will learn to paint a misty castle. All materials will be supplied.
Register through the calendar at www.astonlibrary. org.
For more information about the library, go to the website or visit the library at 3270 Concord Road.
Get college info in Tinicum
TINICUM >> The Tinicum Memorial Public Library is hosting free workshops regarding college planning and financial aid, conducted by Lou Ann Bulik, founder of Red Brick Educational Consulting LLC.
Upcoming workshops include:
• Campus Visits: How, What, When and Where –
6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. The library is located at
620 Seneca St., Essington. The phone number is 610521-9344.
It’s movie time in Chester
CHESTER >> The J. Lewis Crozer Library, 620 Engle St., presents movies for kids and teens in the community room at 2 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month. The program is free; registration is appreciated. Call the library at 610-4943454 to reserve a spot.
The Adult Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the library’s community room. This month’s pick is “The Shape of Water” by Guillermo Del Toro. New members are always welcome. The program is free. For information, call Jeanine at 610-494-3454.
See the greats in Swarthmore
SWARTHMORE >> Swarthmore Public Library will be showing the Great Courses video lecture series “The World’s Greatest Geological Wonders: 36 Spectacular Sites” Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon, through Dec. 20, in the council room of Swarthmore Borough Hall. The lecturer for this series, Professor Michael Wysession of Washington University in St. Louis, will take the viewer on a journey across the globe exploring
36 of earth’s most spectacular geological wonders and explain the science behind their creation. Each week there will be three 30-minute lectures with refreshment breaks in-between. Refreshments will be provided.
Register now at the website, swarthmorepubliclibrary.org, or contact the library at 610-543-3171.
Prospect Park hosts book sale Oct. 26
PROSPECT PARK >> The Prospect Park Library Fall Book, Bake and DVD Sale will preview from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. The sale will continue on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Come early for the best selections! A homemade baked goods table will also be available.
Also, a free “Fall Fun” program will be held from 9:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
27. Children of all ages may stop in for fall-themed activities and crafts.
Mark your calendar for the library’s second annual Designer Bag Bingo on Nov. 10. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the games get under way at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 and includes 10 games plus a bonus round. There will be door prizes, raffle baskets, 50/50 and more surprises. Bring your own food and beverage. All proceeds benefit the library to ensure continuation of its mission: Keeping our children reading.
Seating is limited and participants must be 21.
For more information about these and all programs, stop at the library at
720 Maryland Ave., call 610532-4643 or email prospectpark@delcolibraries.org.