Blackout Poetry Night
Come make some interesting poetry with used book pages. You don't need to be poetic to have fun with words on the page and simple drawings to create a unique piece! Register for the event
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Storytime and a Craft
Come the first and third Saturday of the month to enjoy an exciting story and a fun craft! Geared to ages 4-8, but all welcome, no registration required.
AFOL club
Join us to complete some awesome sets and meet other LEGO fans!
Chess Club
Open to Tweens and Teens who want to play chess with fellow chess players. Meet new friends and hone your skills!
Learn & Play Workshop
REGISTER HERE Our popular parent/child workshop is back for children 12 to 36 months! October 8, 15, 22, & 29 Each Tuesday from 10-11:00am enjoy a fun & educational playtime! Each session we’ll meet with a different child development professional to provide essential parenting information and time for questions. The Learn & Play Workshops are…
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Virtual Author Talk with Lori Gottlieb
REGISTER HERE! We’re excited to chat with author Lori Gottlieb about “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone”! Every year, nearly 30 million Americans sit on a therapist’s couch—and some of these patients are therapists. In her remarkable book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, Lori Gottlieb tells us that despite her license and rigorous training,…
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Book Bedazzling Basics
Learn how to bedazzle a book with Public Services Librarian, Alex! BYB (Bring our own book) or a limited selection of titles will be provided. All other supplies included. REGISTER HERE!
Toddler Story Time
Toddler Story Times on Wednesdays Join Amanda at 10am on Wednesdays for fun stories, rhymes and songs in the UMFPL Children’s Room. Activities geared to ages 1 to 4 years, but siblings of any age are welcome to join in!
Kids LEGO Club
Join us for fun projects with LEGO bricks!
Rep. Nancy Guenst Office Services Event
Stop by the Library between 10:30am-12:30pm for Representative Nancy Guenst's Office Services Event! The office offers: Free notary services PennDOT related issues SEPTA senior keycards Property tax/rent rebate program Unclaimed property VSO hours
Writers’ group
Calling ALL WRITERS — amateur, pro, scribbler, typist!! YOU are invited to join the writers’ group. We host discussions of the writing process and the craft; practice exercises and prompts to generate ideas and….most importantly we support each other’s writing through healthy, positive feedback and sharing inspirational ideas/techniques. No registration required.
Chess Club
Open to Tweens and Teens who want to play chess with fellow chess players. Meet new friends and hone your skills!
Learn & Play Workshop
REGISTER HERE Our popular parent/child workshop is back for children 12 to 36 months! October 8, 15, 22, & 29 Each Tuesday from 10-11:00am enjoy a fun & educational playtime! Each session we’ll meet with a different child development professional to provide essential parenting information and time for questions. The Learn & Play Workshops are…
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PHEAA Webinar – Borrowing for Education—Which Loan is Right for Me?
Borrowing for Education—Which Loan is Right for Me? Need to know what loan programs are available? Or what are the advantages and disadvantages of the various types? Join financial aid experts Suzanne Sparrow and Dan Wray of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) for a 1-hour webinar to review the different borrowing options. Suzanne…
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Toddler Story Time
Toddler Story Times on Wednesdays Join Amanda at 10am on Wednesdays for fun stories, rhymes and songs in the UMFPL Children’s Room. Activities geared to ages 1 to 4 years, but siblings of any age are welcome to join in!
Book Discussion: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
UMFPL’s Book Discussion Group is on Zoom! Join us! October Title: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich Click here to add your email to our invite list! (No need to sign-up each month, we’ll keep you on our list until you tell us to take you off. Annually, we will check in to confirm you want…
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PHEAA Webinar – The Two-Step Approach to Finding an Affordable Higher Education
The Two-Step Approach to Finding an Affordable Higher Education Join Suzanne Sparrow and Dan Wray of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) as they discuss best practices (such as seeking grants and scholarships first), how to keep school-related debt to a minimum, and additional resources. Register at PHEAA.org/virtual Virtual only – this is not…
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Pre-K Packets Available
Pre-K Packets Learning Activities for little ones Our Pre-K Take and Learn packets are available the first of every month from October through June. (while supplies last) Each packet has an educational theme and can include learning activities, outdoor activities, and crafts.
Storytime and a craft
Come the first and third Saturday of the month to enjoy an exciting story and a fun craft! Geared to ages 4-8, but all welcome, no registration required.