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November 11, 2021
Thank you to our Veterans!
The libraries recognize & thank those who have served our country in our military.

We are open today to provide service to all our community.

Library hours for today are 10 am to 7 pm
Welcome back to TPL, Miss Stephanie!
Stephanie Bragg will be joining Tredyffrin Public Library as our new Children’s Librarian. She was previously the Children’s Librarian at Paoli Library, where she led creative & energetic children’s programs, developed the children’s & young adult collections & fostered relationships with local area schools. Stephanie also administered community outreach initiatives with Tredyffrin & Willistown Townships & created events & activities that encouraged community participation by all families in the Tredyffrin Community. We are looking forward to Stephanie bringing her knowledge & enthusiasm to Tredyffrin Public Library as we continue & expand the many wonderful resources & services that we offer children & families.

-Library Director, Chris Kibler

Community Puzzle
The Book Sale is Back!
Thursday, November 11, 10 am - 7 pm
Friday, November 12, 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday, November 13, 10 am - 5 pm

Stock up for your winter reading by visiting us at the Red Fox Book Shop & in the King Meeting Room at Tredyffrin Public Library for three days of unbeatable prices on gently used & like-new books.

We'll have 100s of children's books, as well as a wide collection of fiction, mysteries, thrillers, memoirs & more!


Special Events
Storytime Fun
Storytime in the Park with Miss Stephanie
Thursday, November 11, 11 am at Greentree Park

Zoom Storytime with Miss Stephanie
Wednesday, November 17, 10:30 am via zoom

Contact Stephanie Bragg at [email protected] with questions.
Canva Basics & Sticker Design
Thursday, November 11, 4:30 pm

For Teens in Grades 6 to 12: For this program you will need a log in for the web-based design program Canva. We will go over some basics of how you can use Canva & then take some time to create our own designs. Those designs will made into stickers that you can pick up at Paoli Library.

Contact Stephanie Bragg at [email protected] with questions.

Community Conversation with Dr. Jordan Shapiro
Thursday, November 11, 7 pm

At a moment when many of us are still grappling with the radical shift that the pandemic wrought on our families’ relationship to technology, Jordan’s book could not be timelier. In The New Childhood, he explores parental anxiety, the role of gaming in play & poses the provocative idea that rather than hindering our children's development, gaming & technology play a critical role in guiding our children toward a healthy & rewarding future.

Valley Forge Middle School PTO & Tredyffrin Public Library are thrilled to present a virtual Fireside Chat with Dr. Shapiro. RSVP is required for this program-- all registrants will receive a Zoom link closer to the time of the event.

You can order a signed copy of The New Childhood from Main Point Books. 20% of all sales will go to the VFMS PTO & the libraries!

Contact Zoey Mills at [email protected] with questions.

Dark History: Murder, Madness & Misadventure in Penn's Woods
Friday, November 12, 7 pm
 
Join local author, Jennifer L. Green, to explore true tales from the mysterious history of Delaware & Chester Counties. Hear cases of witchcraft, necromancy, disease & murder & learn about the strange ways that early Pennsylvanians treated their dead—& their living.
 
Jennifer L. Green graduated from University of Delaware with majors in anthropology & history & earned her Master's degree in American History at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. She has conducted research and written for websites like ExplorePAHistory.com & the Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia & has worked at historic sites throughout Chester and Delaware counties.
 
Contact Zoey Mills at [email protected] with questions.
 
Paper Plants: Calathea Orbifolia
Saturday, November 13, 7 pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting (Registration Closed)

Take all the hard work out of plant care & construct a paper plant that can easily be mistaken for the real thing. Inspired by the Calathea Orbifolia plant template from the book Handmade Houseplants by Corrie Beth Hogg.  

Contact Zoey Mills at [email protected] with questions.
Shade Loving Perennials
Sunday, November 14, 2 pm

Discover easy-to-grow native perennials that turn a shaded garden into a lovely sanctuary that will only increase in beauty year after year. From heucheras to hydrangeas & ferns, the unique colors & textures of shade-loving plants create exciting new effects & beautifully accent existing specimens. Register below to receive information about accessing Zoom 

About the Instructor:
Leah Brooks is Mt. Cuba Center’s Public Programs Assistant. She is a University of Delaware graduate with dual bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Science & Wildlife Ecology. Her passion is sharing the joy of nature & native gardening with others.

Contact Marianne Hooper at [email protected] with questions.

Understanding the Cloud: Intro to Google Drive
Monday, November 15, 6 - 7 pm
Monday, November 22, 6 - 7 pm

Join Adult Programming & Community Outreach Librarian, Zoey, for an introductory course on Google Drive. This 2-part program series will cover the basics of utilizing Google's version of the cloud. Topics covered will be setting up a Gmail account, how to use Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs & Google Sheets.


Contact Zoey Mills at [email protected] with questions.

Button Tree Mini Canvas
Tuesday, November 16

AGES 8-12 (FIRM). This is a grab-&-go project to be created at home.
Create an intricate 3-D work of art using a mini artist's canvas, wood buttons, craft glue & optional magnet strips (all included in the kit) with your own pencil & markers. Instructions are included. Kits will be available once you receive your registration confirmation email that includes pickup info & times. Kits are limited, so please register only if you plan to pick up.

This is a time-consuming project involving small detail work & is not suitable for younger children.

Contact Michele Bolay at [email protected] with questions.

Mini Thanks Wreath Kit
Tuesday, November 16

AGES 3-6. This is a grab-&-go project to be created at home.
Make a mini wreath to show what you are thankful for! All supplies, except a permanent marker, are included. One kit per registrant; if you have more than one crafter, please register them separately. Kits are limited & we anticipate a waiting list, so please register only if you will be able to pick up your kit before Thanksgiving. After registering you will receive a confirmation that includes pickup info & times. We are thankful for your participation!

Contact Michele Bolay at [email protected] with questions.

Open Minds
Tuesday, November 16, 2 pm

This book club meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 2 pm.

This month's selection:

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
by V.E. Schwab


Contact Gretchen Chamberlin at [email protected] with questions.


NaNoWriMo Virtual Write In
Tuesdays in November, 6 – 7 pm

Join other participants of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) to work on your project. During the write in you can chat with other pariticpants about your progress, write together & enjoy ambient sounds & music over Zoom.

For Adults 18 or older. Registration is encouraged.

Contact Zoey Mills at [email protected] or Kate Shaw at [email protected] with questions.

Q&A with Mark Bowden
Tuesday, November 16, 8 pm

In partnership with the Shand Tract Book Club, join the library for a special Q&A with local author Mark Bowden, author of Doctor Dealer. Registration is required.

Mark Bowden is the bestselling author of Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War, as well as The Best Game Ever, Bringing the Heat, Killing Pablo & Guests of the Ayatollah. He reported at The Philadelphia Inquirer for twenty years & now writes for Vanity Fair, The Atlantic & other magazines. He lives in Oxford, Pennsylvania.

Contact Zoey Mills at [email protected] with questions.

Q&A with Mark Bowden
Wednesday, November 17, 4:30 pm

Recommended for ages 3 to 8: Join Miss Stephanie for a quick story & a fun seek & find adventure!

Contact Stephanie Bragg at [email protected] with questions.

Options for Teens
There is always something fun going on for our Tredyffrin Teens!

From game nights to current event discussion groups, journaling opportunities to orienteering days . . .

Check out this & more on the TPL Teen page or by contacting Laurie Doan at [email protected] or 610.688.7092 x 200

More For You
See the new books we added in October!
We know it's tough to keep up on what's new, even when you can browse our shelves. To help you explore our collections, we've compiled lists of the books that have newly arrived at your libraries within the last month.

Our October books are available for your review! Simply click on the cover of an interesting looking title to connect you to the library catalog, allowing you to learn more or to place your hold.

Positions Open

See our Event Calendar
Never Miss a Program
Don't forget to keep an eye on our calendar! It's easy to follow; you can tell at a glance what's being uploaded to YouTube, or which programs are being held on Netflix Party or Zoom.

Pop on over & see all the wonderful things we're doing. You can even copy events right to your calendar so you won't miss out!

Also, if your calendar is linked to your Alexa home devices, you can arrange for reminders so you won't miss a storytime or a trivia night!

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