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Book Club for Grades 3-6
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!
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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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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!
Teen Writers Club
Teen Writers Club
REGISTER HERE! Teen writers club will meet the 4th Wednesday of every month. Come join us!
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Book Discussion: The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
Book Discussion: The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
UMFPL’s Book Discussion Group is on Zoom! Join us! February Title: The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton 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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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!
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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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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.
Write a Letter to Your Favorite Book Character
March 1 - April 30 Write a letter to your favorite book character and send it to them via our special mailbox. Be CREATIVE! What questions do you have? What do you want them to know? Submissions will be posted on the Children's Room bulletin board with responses from the character (space permitting) Use any…
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Happy Little Paintings
Happy Little Paintings
Come create some "happy little paintings" with us while we follow along with an episode of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross! Registration required. THIS EVENT IS FULL.
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Adult Craft Kits Available
March CRAFT KIT: Flower Pot Bread Kit PICK UP A FREE CRAFT SUPPLY KIT @ UMFPL (while supplies last) KITS AVAILABLE STARTING March 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
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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Cook Your Way Through… Feed These People
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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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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Cooking Class
Cooking Class
Learn food preparation skills from a local chef! For age 13 - 24 years. Register by February 28! Register Here
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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!
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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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2 events,
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!
1 event,
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 children of any age are welcome to join in!
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Virtual Author Talk with Dan Heath
Virtual Author Talk with Dan Heath
REGISTER HERE! We’re excited to chat with author Dan Heath about his newest book Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working! Are you ready to for a revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working—in systems and processes, organizations and companies, and even in our daily lives? Join us for an enlightening conversation with bestselling author…
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Nutritious Meal Planning – Cancelled
Nutritious Meal Planning – Cancelled
We're sorry this event had to be cancelled as not enough people signed up. Check back for more new programs for teens in the future!
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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!
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Spice Up Your Life- Coriander Powder
Kits available starting March 15th. Enjoy tasting spices from around the world! Each kit includes a serving of spices with recipes included. Kits available while supplies last.
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!
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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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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 children of any age are welcome to join in!
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Virtual Author Talk with Clara Bingham
Virtual Author Talk with Clara Bingham
REGISTER HERE! We’re excited to chat with author Clara Bingham about her new book The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973! he Movement is a comprehensive and engaging oral history of the decade that defined the feminist movement, including interviews with living icons and unsung heroes. The Movement is the first oral history of…
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Story Time and a Craft
Story Time and a Craft
Enjoy an exciting story and create a fun craft. Geared ages 4-8, but all are welcome! 10:30 - 11:30 on the fourth Saturday of the month.
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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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Book Club for Grades 4-7
Book Club for Grades 4-7
Book Club for Grades 4-7. Talk about your favorite books, pick books to read and discuss. You do not have to read selected books to attend. Read your own and talk about it! MARCH SELECTIONS: Lost in Empire City by Avi Historical Fiction Any book from the Wings of Fire Series by Tui T. Sutherland…
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Book Club for Grades 1-3
Book Club for Grades 1-3
Book Club for Grades 1-3. Talk about your favorite books, pick books to read and discuss. You do not have to read selected books to attend. Read your own and talk about it! MARCH SELECTIONS: Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Movie by Georgia Ball Graphic Novel Any book from The Magic Treehouse series by Mary…
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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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True Crime Tales
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)! Verity by Colleen Hoover
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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 children of any age are welcome to join in!
Teen Writers Club
Teen Writers Club
REGISTER HERE! Teen writers club will meet the 4th Wednesday of every month. Come join us!
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Book Discussion: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers
Book Discussion: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers
UMFPL’s Book Discussion Group is on Zoom! Join us! March Title: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers 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…
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1 event,
2 events,
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!
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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
0 events,
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,
Library Love Reading Challenge
Library Love Reading Challenge Log your reading & complete virtual activities in Beanstack. Complete the challenge by April 30 and receive a heart shaped bookmark!
Make Us Laugh Contest Begins
Tell us your best joke or story! All ages are invited to submit entries. ** SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY HERE**
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.