In This Issue
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Party
National Poetry Month @ Your Library
Sustainability @ Your Library
Crafting Classes @ Your Library
Game of Thrones: Heroes & Scapegoats
Opera Goes to the Library
Relief for Neck & Back Pain
Music & Movement
Computer Classes
Family Movie Night
Mini Golf in the Library
Book & Film Discussions
Knit & Crochet Club
Read to the Dogs
Preschool Classes
English Language Civics Classes
Used Book Sales
Socrates Cafe
Holiday Schedule
Donate to the Library

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2. All the light we cannot see (Doerr)
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5. The assassin (Cussler/Scott)
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ISSUE: # 79
APRIL 2015
FROM THE DIRECTOR, CARRIE TURNER 
We are excited to unveil a new initiative for preschoolers this month entitled 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten.  That sounds like a lot of reading but it takes less than a year at the rate of 3 books per day.  Why 1,000?  As children's author Mem Fox states "Experts tell us that children need to hear a thousand stories read aloud before they learn to read for themselves." I love her 10 Read Aloud Commandments.  Our program provides reading incentives, tips for parents and caregivers and reading suggestion lists.  We want your kids to be excited and proud about their reading accomplishments and to enter Kindergarten ready to learn to read.  This initiative has been underwritten in part by the financial support of the individual members of the Library Board.  The launch/debut party will be held on April 15 (see below for details) but families are invited to sign-up at anytime after that.

Celebrate National Poetry Month, National Volunteer Week and National Library Week with us this month.  In recognition of National Volunteer Week (April 12-18), I would like to express our gratitude for the many folks who give us their time and expertise.  Thank you!

Ever wanted to play mini golf in the library stacks?  Here's your chance.  The Friends of the Library are holding a fundraiser later this month at the Elkins Park branch.  Fun for the whole family for $5 per person.

Finally, the library garden at Glenside is hosting its first planting party this month. So, it must be spring?  Right?

See you at the library (and on Facebook)!

 

Carrie Turner

Director   

 

What I am currently reading: The Siege Winter  by Ariana Franklin and Samantha Norman . 





 

 

What I am currently listening to: Red Rising by Pierce Brown, read by Timothy Reynolds.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other great suggestions, checkout the April 2015 Library Reads list compiled by and voted on by librarians across the country.   

1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN PARTY
East Cheltenham branch
Wednesday, April 15 @ 7 pm
Registration requested. 
Get your preschooler on the fast track to reading by enrolling in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.  Learn more at this special event.  Families with children 5 and under will receive a free copy of this year's One Book, Every Young Child, Number One Sam by Greg Pizzoli (while supplies last).  Join us for stories, songs, games and light refreshments.  Please RSVP to 215-379-2077 to help us plan for food and crafts.

NATIONAL POETRY MONTH @ YOUR LIBRARY
Elkins Park branch
Poets & Poetry
Wednesday, April 1 @ 7 pm
Darla Himeles will read her work, followed poet followed by open mike.

Drop Everything & Read Poetry
April 13 to 17 @ 4:15-4:45 pm
For poetry lovers up to age 12.
Everyday this week, Miss Elizabeth will drop everything and read poetry.  Children are invited to participate as listeners or as readers.  Poems for your pocket will be provided
SUSTAINABILITY @ YOUR LIBRARY
Glenside branch
orange-pink-thread.jpg Crafters Swap
Saturday, April 28 @ 10 am to noon
All ages
Bring your unwanted craft projects and supplies to swap with others.

Library Garden Club
Wednesday, April 22 @ 4 pm
All ages.
Registration requested.
Children and their caregivers are invited to plant seed for cold weather crops in the library garden.

Gardening with Native and Edible Landscapes
Thursday, April 30 @ 7 pm
For adults.
Registration suggested.
Presented by Erb Food & Garden and Arrowwood Gardens.  Optimize your backyard to grow food and support our ecosystem.


CRAFTING CLASSES @ YOUR LIBRARY
Pre-registration is required for all programs.  Participation may be limited by age, class size or space limitations as determined by library staff or instructor.

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East Cheltenham branch
Busy Builders:  Transportation     

Wednesday, April 29 @ 6:30 pm
Ages 6 months to 10 years old

Registration requested  

Design a car, truck, train, boat or plane using a variety of blocks. 

 

 

Glenside branch
Bands & Bricks
Rainbow Loom & Legos
Mondays @ 4 pm
Ages 5+
Work on your Rainbow Loom and/or Lego project in a group setting and swap tips and techniques.  Some supplies provided.  Bring your own loom and bands.  Legos provided.

Lasercut Lightsabers
Tuesday, April 7 @ 4 pm
Ages 8+
Space is limited.  Registration required.
Craft a lightsaber out of LED strips and a microcontroller.  Then make laser graffiti.

LED Bracelets
Tuesday, April 14 @ 6:30 pm
Ages 12+
Space is limited.  Registration required.
Make a felt cuff that lights up using conductive thread, LEDs and a microcontroller.

Crafters Swap
Saturday, April 18 @ 10 am to noon
All ages
Bring craft project cast-offs (yarn, fabric, sewing notions, etc.) to swap with others.

GAME OF THRONES:  HEROES & SCAPEGOATS
Elkins Park branch
Wednesday, April 8 @ 7 pm
Just in time for Season 5.  Join Drexel University Professor Don Riggs for a discussion focusing on the characters in the books and television series.
OPERA GOES TO THE LIBRARY
Elkins Park branch
Monday, April 27 @ 7 pm
Ages 4+
Opera North performs and enriching and interactive operatic program.  Limited to 50 attendees.  Free tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the performance.

RELIEF FOR NECK & BACK PAIN
Glenside branch
Thursday, April 16 @ 7 pm
For adults.
Registration requested.
Learn the common causes of neck and back pain, ways to prevent pain and easy tips to bring relief.  Presented by physical therapist, Dr. Kay Scanlon.

MUSIC & MOVEMENT WITH MISS OULIANA
Elkins Park branch
Thursdays, April 30, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, June 4 @ 10:15 am

La Mott branch
Thursday, April 2 @ 11:15 am
For ages 1-4 and their caregivers.

Registration required.
Explore Russian culture, musical instruments, movements and sounds with Miss Ouliana.  Call 215-635-5000 or email to register.
COMPUTER CLASSES
All classes are one hour in length and require preregistration except for Internet Safety.  To register call 215-885-0457 or email us.

Elkins Park branch
Internet Safety
Monday, April 6 @ 7 pm
No registration required.
Keep your family safe on the Internet.  We will cover safe passwords, common email scams and spam, browser tracking and safe downloading.

Introduction to Microsoft Word
Monday, April 20 @ 7 pm
We will cover the basics functions of Microsoft Word including creating and saving a document, changing fonts, aligning text, adjusting line spacing, etc.  Laptops provided.  Limited to 8 participants.

Glenside branch
Introduction to Computers
Wednesday, April 1 @ 2 pm
We will cover how to start the computer, keyboard and mouse, Windows operating system and popular software.  Laptops provided.  Limited to 8 participants.

Email for Beginners
Wednesday, April 8 @ 2 pm
Learn how to set-up and use a web-based email account.  We cover sending, replying, forwarding and printing email messages.  Laptops provided.  Limited to 7 participants.

Advanced Email
Wednesday, April 22 @ 2 pm
We cover how to manage contacts, email attachments and more.  Laptops provided.  Limited to 8 participants.

Downloading eBooks on the iPad and iPad Mini
Wednesday, April 29 @ 2 pm
Download and read ebooks.  Must have a library card and your own iPad device.  Class limited to 10 participants.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Glenside branch
Tuesday, April 21 @ 6:30 pm
Screening Annie (2014, PG, (c) Columbia Pictures).  Popcorn provided.

Attendance is limited to the safe capacity of the room.  
MINI GOLF FUNDRAISER
golf-hit.jpg Elkins Park branch
Sunday, April 26 @1-4 pm
For all ages.
Donation of $5 per person.
Play mini golf greens throughout the library.  Club and balls provided.  Kids win a prize for finishing all 18 holes.  Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library.

BOOK  & FILM DISCUSSIONS
East Cheltenham branch
Based on the Book Film Discussion
Wednesday, April 8 @ 6 PM
Registration requested.
Join us for a screening and discussion of The Lucky One (PG-13, (c) Warner Bros.) based on the book by Nicholas Sparks.  Popcorn provided.  Copies of the book are available for checkout.


Elkins Park branch
Book Club
Friday, April 24 @ 11 am
NEW DAY & TIME
We will be discussing The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers.  Copies of the book are available in the libraryNew members welcome.


Glenside branch
Book Club
Tuesday,  @ 7 pm
Join us for coffee, conversation and discussion.  This month's title is Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. 
KNIT & CROCHET CLUB
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Elkins Park branch
Wednesday, April 15 @ 7 pm


Glenside branch
Tuesday, April 7 @ 6:30 pm

READ TO THE DOGS

Elkins Park branch

Wednesdays, April 8 & 29 @ 4:30-5:30  

For readers up to age 10.  Register for a 20 minute reading session. 

 

Glenside branch

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Tuesdays, April 14 & 28 @ 4 pm 

Practice reading with therapy dog Maji.  For beginning and reluctant readers. 

   

APRIL PRESCHOOL CLASSES
 
Toddler and preschool storytime classes teach creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and the foundation of reading and math through stories, songs and finger plays.  Some of our classes also include sign language and crafts to reinforce these concepts.
East Cheltenham 
Toddler Class
Mondays @ 10:30 am
Ages Babies to 3
Stories, rhymes, music and movement with an emphasis on science topics.

Preschool Class
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am
Ages 3 to 5
Stories, rhymes, music and movement with a craft.

Babies Bop
Saturday, April 18  @ 10:30 am
Ages Babies to 2
Registration requested.
Music, songs, finger plays and interactive books. 
 
Elkins Park  
Teensy Tales Storytime Class 
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am            
Stories, music, and fun for the under 3 set.
  
Once Upon a Storytime Class
Wednesdays @ 10:30 am             
Stories and crafts for ages 3 to 5  

Glenside
Toddler Storytime  Class 
Mondays @ 10:30 am
For children ages 1 to 2
Also open to infants and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime Class 
Thursdays @ 10:30 am
Stories, music and a craft for ages 3 to 5.

La Mott
Preschool Storytime Class
Thursdays @ 11:15 am
Stories, games, music and crafts for ages 1 to 6. 
     
ENGLISH LANGUAGE & CIVICS CLASSES

Glenside branch
Thursdays @ 6:00 pm

Saturdays @ 10 am  (except April 4)

For English language learners who plan to seek US citizenship.  Classes include discussion, conversation, writing, current events, reading and more. 

 

USED BOOK SALES

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Used Book Sales

Tuesdays @ 1 to 3 pm 

Tuesday, April 14 @ 7 to 8:45 pm  

Wednesday, April 15 @ 7 to 8:45 pm 

Friday, April 17 @ 1 to 4:45 pm

Saturday, April 18 @ 10 am to 3:45 pm 

 

Elkins Park  branch

Used Book Sale 

Friday, April 17 @ 2 to 5:30 pm

Saturday, April 18 @ 10 am to 3:30 pm
Sunday, April 19 @ 1 to 3:30 pm  

 

SOCRATES CAFE
Glenside branch
Thursday, April 2 @ 2 pm
Tuesday, April 21 @ 7 pm
Join your neighbors in a discussion of provocative issues.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
All branches will be closed on Friday, April 3, Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5.
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