Ridley Township Library is hosting virtual musical instrument petting zoo
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP » The national non-profit Keep Music Alive is celebrating the 5th Annual Kids Music Day by holding a virtual Musical Instrument Petting Zoo at the Ridley Township Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 1 p.m.. This “musical show and tell” presentation will include guitars, keyboards, ukuleles, flute, clarinet and dozens of different percussion instruments. There will also be some fun sing-a-longs for the little ones and some familiar songs for Mom and Dad too.
This event will be livestreamed on the Ridley Township Library Facebook page, https://www.facebook. com/ridleytownshippubliclibrary.
The mission of Keep Music Alive is to help more children reap the educational, therapeutic and social benefits of playing music. This year, Keep Music Alive is partnering with over 1,000 music schools, stores and other organizations to hold events that benefit and celebrate kids playing music. Over two dozen celebrities and music brands are supporting Kids Music Day including Julie Andrews, Jack Black, Sarah McLachlan, Vanessa Williams, Michael Feinstein, Kenny Loggins, Pat Benatar, Ann and Nancy Wilson, Damien Escobar, Alfred Music, Casio, Conn-Selmer, Kala, Les Paul Foundation, Remo and the official spokesperson for Kids Music Day, Matthew Morrison from Broadway and the hit TV show Glee.
Keep Music Alive is a national 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the value of music. Its goal is to inspire more kids and adults to reap the educational, therapeutic and social benefits of playing music. For more information, call 610- 8746312 or visit www.KeepMusicAlive.org and www.KidsMusicDay.org .
Springfield Library offers in-person and virtual seasonal events in October
SPRINGFIELD » Springfield Township Library will present the virtual program, The Science Behind the Sideshow, presented by an educator from the Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8.
In the 19th century, people born with differences were the royalty of the sideshow. People like the “Siamese Twins” Chang and Eng, or giants, were toured around the world. Learn the scientific reasons behind their differences that made them the stars of the circus sideshow. Email splib115@comcast.net for registration and Zoom information
The library will present its easy-going book club 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13. The book club meets the second Tuesday of every month. Stay tuned for updates on book selection and meeting place. To participate or get more information, e-mail splib107@ comcast.net for more information.
Some in-house and Live Stream will feature a presentation of “Delaware County’s Most Haunted” with Laurie Hull at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct.
19.
People can sign up to discover Delaware County’s Most Haunted, with Delaware County’s own author and psychic medium Laurie Hull. She will reveal Delaware County’s most haunted places based on her own research. Sites from Chester Heights to Darby, including some right in Springfield. Find out where in Delaware County that people are most likely to experience the paranormal.
The library will host a small in-person group, but registration is a must and may change based on guideline changes. The program will also be live streamed on the library’s Facebook page for others to view. To register or for questions, e-mail
splib115@comcast.net.
The library will host “Books n Brew” 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. People are invited to pour their favorite beverage, log-in and join in a laid back conversation on “The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America” by Erik Larson. This is planned to be a Zoom edition, but if guidance changes, we may meet in person at a local establishment. Email splib115@comcast.net for registration, updates and questions. The library has copies of this book available. People can email or call to place a copy on hold. The library, 70 Powell Road, Springfield, offers both inperson and curbside pickup. For more information, call
610-543-2113.
All programs and library hour information can be found at www.springfieldtwplib.org.
Friends of
Swarthmore Public Library seek donations for online auction
SWARTHMORE » The Friends of the Swarthmore Public Library will hold an online auction in January 2021. After the necessary cancellation of multiple spring fundraisers for the Swarthmore Public Library, the friends are hoping to make up the deficit with this exciting new event. It will be handled by Briggs Auction Inc. of Garnet Valley.
The friends are currently accepting donations of items from the local community, with evaluations by appointment with Rob Borgstrom of War3house3. He is seeking items, whether single or in small collections, that might draw a starting bid of $100. Items of interest include fine jewelry and precious metals, model trains, American and European art, antiquarian and first edition books, mid-century modern furniture, militaria, vehicles, and art glass.
The Auction Committee includes Sheila Bell, Diann Brown, Rebecca Carovillano, Louise Coffin, Betty Dowling, Chris Gradel, Godlind Johnson, Dave Ryba, and Virginia Williams Joyce. Advisors are Rob Borgstrom and Stephen Turner. All questions can be directed to friends President Betty Dowling (foswpl@gmail.com).
Upper Chi Library announces fall services
UPPER CHICHESTER » Upper Chichester Library continues to serve the community with curbside services and virtual programs. The staff will help patrons select books or reserve book requests. Patrons can call the library at 610-485-0200 or email requests or questions to director@upperchichesterlibrary.org.
Local residents who need to print from their home computer, laptop or Smartphone can download the PrinterOn App and select the library to print documents. Go to library’s website for more instructions: www.upperchichesterlibrary.org. This program is provided by a grant from Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Fund.
The library has free wi-fi for the public. People can sit outside on the library’s new bench or sit in their car to use the free wi-fi. Other fall events include:
• The library and Heart and Soul will sponsor a Zoom Art Class, “Rock Painting with Veronica Batter,” 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29. To register email: bkelley@upperchitwp.org. Pre-registration is required so kits can be picked up in advance. Participants can paint a rock in this virtual art class, and then place the rock in an Upper Chichester Park location of their choice. Participants are encouraged to take pictures of their rocks in the parks and send them to bwarren@upperchitwp.org and also post them to social media with the hashtag #upperchirocks
• The library will also livestream storytime with Ms. Pam 10:30 a.m. every
Monday. The story teller is a retired schoolteacher who encourages parents and caregivers to read to children. A new program, “Books and Babies” will feature lap reading time with Ms. Pam 11 a.m. on Mondays. Lap reading is a bonding experience for caregiver and baby and promotes early literacy. To participate go to www.upperchichesterlibrary.org.
• Kits-to-Go Art Class and Crochet Class for all ages are also livestreamed on Facebook. Art class with Miss Teresa is 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and 28 and Nov. 18. Crochet-along with Hannah Classes on Thursdays at 1p.m. will be held Oct.
15 and Nov. 19.
• A Zoom Virtual Book Discussion with Susan Mulvihill will take place 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, with shared talk on The Yellow House by Sarah Broom. Library has extra copies of book for those who want to participate. To reserve the book or to sign up for the Zoom meeting, email director@upperchichesterlibrary.org.