Virtual Author Talk with Amanda Montell

REGISTER HERE! We’re excited to chat with author Amanda Montell about “The Age of Magical Overthinking"! In a delicious blend of cultural criticism and personal narrative that explores our cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages, and highlights of magical thinking, Amanda Montell now turns her erudite eye to the inner workings of the human mind…
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Event Series Baby Story Time

Baby Story Time

Baby Story Time Fridays at 10am All caregivers and kiddos are welcome for stories, rhymes, songs and fun movement designed for newborns through 18 months. Held in the UMFPL Children’s Room. Siblings are welcome to participate or play!

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

Kids LEGO Club

Join us for fun projects with LEGO bricks!

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.

Book Club for Grades 3-6

Book Club for Grades 3-6. Talk about your favorite books, pick books to read and discuss. You do not have to read selected book to attend. Read your own and talk about it!

Virtual Author Talk with Seth Fishman

REGISTER HERE! You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company. The Gernert Company represents more than 500 authors and is…
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Tote Bag Stencil Craft

Join us for a night of Tote Bag Crafting! All materials are provided. REGISTER HERE

Event Series Toddler Story Time

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: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

UMFPL’s Book Discussion Group is on Zoom! Join us! January Title: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano 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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Cash Flow Board Game Night

Learn financial skills while playing a fun game! Ages 11 - 19.  No registration required.

Event Series Baby Story Time

Baby Story Time

Baby Story Time Fridays at 10am All caregivers and kiddos are welcome for stories, rhymes, songs and fun movement designed for newborns through 18 months. Held in the UMFPL Children’s Room. Siblings are welcome to participate or play!

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.

Adult Craft Kits Available

February CRAFT KIT: Soap Carving PICK UP A FREE CRAFT SUPPLY KIT @ UMFPL (while supplies last) KITS AVAILABLE STARTING February 3

Young Artist Make and Take

Young Artists Take & Makes projects for school-age children Experience different art mediums and a great opportunity for artistic exploration! Available starting the first Monday of every month (while supplies last)

Cook Your Way Through… Feed These People

REGISTER HERE! UMFPL COOKBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Feed These People by Jen Hatmaker This discussion takes place virtually on Zoom. Meeting Log-in information will be emailed to registered participants on or before the day of the program and posted to our bookclubs.com page. Free copies of the title available to registered participants starting December 2nd (while…
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