Learn organization tips, play Superhero Quizzo at Ridley Library
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP >> Kim Myers from Kim Myers Organizing in Woodlyn will visit Ridley Township Public Library and Resource Center 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 to present a free workshop on getting organized for the Back to School rush. Everyone is welcome to learn some helpful tips.
Superhero Quizzo will be presented at Ridley Township Library 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. Teams of up to 4 people will play five rounds of trivia featuring favorite caped crusaders and prizes will be awarded. Teams can bring their own snacks. Space is limited, so registration is required.
To register for the get-organized event or the Superhero Quizzo, call 610-5830593 or e-mail reference@ ridleylibrary.org. The library is at 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom.
The Overdrive Digital Bookmobile will visit Ridley Township Library 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, giving area residents an opportunity to learn how to borrow an ebook or an e-audiobook for free with a library card. There will be interactive work stations with expert one-to-one instruction. Visitors to the bookmobile are also welcome to bring their own devices. Readers of all ages can learn about and engage with digital books at their own pace. A wheelchair lift offers ADA accessibility.
The high-tech bookmobile has traveled to 48 states and three Canadian provinces and has hosted more than 900 events and
220,000 visitors since it launched in Central Park, New York City in August
2008.
Ridley Park Library offers free Zumba fitness classes
RIDLEY PARK >> The Ridley Park Library is offering a free Zumba Fitness class for adults 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21. No experience is necessary. Zumba is appropriate for all levels of fitness. The class will be taught by licensed instructor Megan Walsh, and held in the air-conditioned Borough Hall, 105 E Ward St., Ridley Park. This event is free but donations for the Friends of The Ridley Park Library will be accepted. Registration is required.
Zumba is an easy and fun dance-based fitness program that incorporates Latin rhythms such as salsa and merengue.
Participants should wear comfortable clothing and sneakers, and bring a bottle of water. For further information or to register, call Ridley Park Library at 610-583-7207.
Fun continues this summer at Marple
MARPLE TOWNSHIP >> Marple Library continues to offer fun activities for summer including the following:
Story Time with Ms. Mel: Each week story time has a different educational theme with highly interactive stories, activities and crafts. The group ends story time each week with a book trek around the library.The storytime for ages 2-4 is each Monday and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Storytime for ages 4-6 is each Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. No registration is required.
Teen and Tween Dungeons & Dragons Clubs: Participants can design their hero and join a team, working together to solve puzzles, defeat monstrous beasts, thwart evil plots and save the world in this fantasy role-playing game. The Club for ages 14-18 meets Mondays from 6-8 p.m. and ages 10-13 on Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. Email Amber at mateen@delcolibraries.org for more information or to sign up.
For more information on these events and additional library services, visit https:// marplelibrary.org/.
Rachel Kohl library announces bingo, upcoming programs
CONCORD >> The Friends of the Rachel Kohl Library will host a bingo 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at the library, 687 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills. The event will have prizes and snacks. Admission is $15, which includes eight cards or $20 at the door. Extra cards can be purchased for $10 per eight pack. Everyone must be 19-years-old to play. All proceeds go to the library for enhanced services. For more information, call or stop by the library.
Rachel Kohl Community Library will host programs for adults and children in August. The programs for adults kick off with chair yoga 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Aug. 19 and 26.
Summer Learning Programming for children until August 16.
A musical performance by Lolly of Lolly & YoYo will take place 3 p.m. Thursday, August 15. The show is suitable for children ages 1-8 Free tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to the event at the library
An end of Summer Ice Cream Party is slated for 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. This event is for anyone who attended a summer program or participated in the Summer Learning Challenge. Registration is required.
Registration is required for all of these programs by calling 610-358-3445, ext. 3. Rachel Kohl Community Library is at 687 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills.
Summertime fun for adults and children in full swing at Aston
ASTON >> The Aston Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is in full gear. “Wednesdays at 1” programs include: Aug. 21 Andrew’s Big Variety Show; Aug. 28 – ScienceTellers.
• Free Chair Zumba classes will be on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Chair Zumba is a gentle form of the Zumba exercise program, using a chair for support.
• Those who enjoy painting, can also get on a list for free painting classes by emailing Debbie at debbie@astonlibrary.org.
• The Kids Can Build Club is at the Library on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Children can learn to build things using the library’s Lego collection and other materials as well. All ages are welcome.
On Friday, August 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the OverDrive Digital Bookmobile will be at the library. It’s an opportunity to learn about all the digital content that is available free with a library card, and how to use it on a device.
On Monday August 26 at 11 a.m., the movie group will view and discuss the film “A Star is Born.” There will be a free light lunch provided.
More information and registration for all programs is available via the calendar at www.astonlibrary.org .The library is located at 3270 Concord Rd., Aston.
Media- Upper Prov Library seeks books, DVDs for fall sale
MEDIA >> The Media-Upper Providence Free Library is now accepting donations of books, record albums, DVDs, CDs, puzzles and games for the library’s fall sale, which will take place on Oct. 19-21. Donations can be dropped off at the Library, 1 E. Front St. in Media.
The semi-annual book sale, which is a significant source of funding for the library’s operating budget, relies on the generous donations of community members.
At the library, specially marked bins for donations are located to the left of the library’s main entrance on Jackson Street. The library does not accept donations of encyclopedias, National Geographic magazines or VHS tapes. For more information, visit mediauplibrary.org, email librarysalemupl@gmail. com or call 610-566-1918.
Teens invited to join crochet club at Upper Chichester Library
UPPER CHICHESTER >> Teens can learn the basics of crocheting at a free Unraveled Teen Yarn Craft Club held every Friday, from now until Aug. 30, at the Upper Chichester Library, 3374 Chichester Ave. #19, Upper Chichester. Sessions are open to those in grades 6 through 12. All materials will be provided at no charge.
Hannah Hinkle will teach crochet basics such as slip knots, chain stitch, single and double crochet, weaving ends and attaching pieces. Participants also will learn how to read patterns. Stop by the library to register or call 610-485-0200. www.upperchichesterlibrary.org/