Chess Club
Chess Club
Open to Tweens and Teens who want to play chess with fellow chess players. Meet new friends and hone your skills!
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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.
Two Sentence Horror Story Contest
Two Sentence Horror Story Contest begins today Click here for more information
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Cook Your Way Through… The Pretty Dish
Cook Your Way Through… The Pretty Dish
REGISTER HERE! UMFPL COOKBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: The Pretty Dish by Jessica Merchant 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 August 1st (while…
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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!
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Storytime and a craft
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.
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Romance Book Club
Romance Book Club
Join us in reading the latest and greatest romance fiction titles! This book club takes place in person at the library. This event is free & open to all adults. REGISTER HERE!
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Book Club for Grades 3 – 6
Book Club for Grades 3 – 6
Share your love of reading with others who feel the same and get exposed to new and interesting books! Talk about your favorite books, pick more books to read and discuss. Meets monthly on the first Sunday at 1:30pm You do not have to read the selected book to attend. Read your own and talk…
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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)
Adult Craft Kits Available
October CRAFT KIT: Pumpkin Spice Boba PICK UP A FREE CRAFT SUPPLY KIT @ UMFPL (while supplies last) KITS AVAILABLE STARTING October 7
Chess Club
Chess Club
Open to Tweens and Teens who want to play chess with fellow chess players. Meet new friends and hone your skills!
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Learn & Play Workshop
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?
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 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!
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PHEAA Webinar – The Two-Step Approach to Finding an Affordable Higher Education
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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Reading with Fuzzy Friends
Reading with Fuzzy Friends
**RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE** Space is limited for this event! To ensure participation in this activity please arrive within 5 minutes of your selected time. Walk-ins and late arrivals will be accommodated if space is available.
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Chess Club
Chess Club
Open to Tweens and Teens who want to play chess with fellow chess players. Meet new friends and hone your skills!
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Elementary Experimenters Kits Available
Elementary Experimenters Science Fun for school age kids! Take & Make for school-age children A great opportunity to try fun and exciting science experiments and also learn why they happen! Pick up supplies at the Children’s Room Information Desk, starting the 15th of every month as long as supplies last!
Spice Up Your Life- Fenugreek
Kits available starting October 15th. Enjoy tasting spices from around the world! Each kit includes a serving of spices with recipes included. Kits available while supplies last.
Learn & Play Workshop
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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Sourdough for Beginners
Sourdough for Beginners
Learn how to make your own sourdough bread. This program is intended for adults 18+ and registration is limited. Registration for this event is FULL.
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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!
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Spooky House Craft Night
Spooky House Craft Night
Come out to make adorable "spooky" houses out of popsicle sticks. A fun decoration for the season.
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Blackout Poetry Night
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
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.
1 event,
Chess Club
Chess Club
Open to Tweens and Teens who want to play chess with fellow chess players. Meet new friends and hone your skills!
3 events,
Learn & Play Workshop
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
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
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!
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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!
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Rep. Nancy Guenst Office Services Event
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
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Writers’ group
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.
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Chess Club
Chess Club
Open to Tweens and Teens who want to play chess with fellow chess players. Meet new friends and hone your skills!
2 events,
Learn & Play Workshop
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…
Read the rest »
PHEAA Webinar – Borrowing for Education—Which Loan is Right for Me?
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…
Read the rest »
2 events,
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!
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Book Discussion: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
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
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…
Read the rest »
1 event,
Storytime and a craft
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.