True Crime Tales
*** REGISTER HERE*** Do you love true crime? Join us to read and discuss the latest true crime (and true crime adjacent) titles on Zoom! Join our group on Bookclubs.com to access meeting information, discussion boards, polls, and much more! Visit https://bookclubs.com/true-crime-tales/join/ to join (not required)! The Haunting of Alma Fielding by Kate Summerscale
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!
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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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!
Story Time and a Craft
Come the fourth Saturday of the month to enjoy an exciting story and a fun craft! Geared to ages 4-8, but all welcome, no registration required.
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!
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
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!
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!
Kids LEGO Club
Join us for fun projects with LEGO bricks!
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)
Chess Club
Open to Tweens and Teens who want to play chess with fellow chess players. Meet new friends and hone your skills!
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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