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February 2026
Lower Providence Library News!
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Hello Friends!
I hope that you are all cozy and safe in this extreme winter that we are having! Winters like this are a great time to be a library member. Whether you are bringing your kids for an indoor outing to fight cabin fever, picking up a puzzle to work on, or restocking your book selection to get you through the winter blues, we have what you need to get to the other side of this winter.
This month, we have a major building update happening. Starting February 16, our 16 HVAC compressors will be replaced over two weeks. This is a much-needed update to our infrastructure. During the week of February 16 through February 20, there will be no programming to allow the HVAC company use our community room to store the new units while they are being replaced. Regular programming will resume on Monday, February 23. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we have this necessary work done!
Many of you noticed that our online catalog was updated in January, and we are very excited about this upgrade! The new catalog allows us to customize the home page carousels to meet the needs and tastes of Lower Providence Patrons. The new configuration groups all available formats of a title for one-stop searching and provides regularly updated graphics for all items in the catalog. To familiarize yourself, there is a "Take a Tour" button on the homepage, and of course, library staff are here to help you get acquainted with the new site.
We hope that you grow to love as much as we do!
Thank you all for your continued support and patronage of the
Lower Providence Community Library!
It is an absolute honor and privilege to serve this wonderful community
year after year.
Happy reading, and see you at the library!
Marija Skoog, Library Director
mlskoog@mclinc.org
See what I'm reading on Storygraph!
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Our New Catalog is here!
You may have noticed our online catalog has a fresh new look.
The new catalog system features added enhancements and a self-guided tour of all the updated features. This new catalog works best on your desktop. An app is coming for your favorite devices!
Access the new catalog HERE
To learn more about the new features,
click on the "take a tour" button under the search bar!
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Upcoming Programming Disruptions!
During the week of February 16th to 21st,
There will be long-awaited HVAC work that needs to
be completed at the library.
Unfortunately, this means that all programs for adults and children are cancelled for that week. The library will remain open for browsing and operate under normal business hours.
Please read the following newsletter carefully; changes are noted on affected programming.
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A brief reminder from our Friends of the Library:
We're ALWAYS accepting book donations!
The Friends of the Library (FOLP) wants to remind everyone, cleaning out after the holidays, that your used books are always welcome for the used book sale!
The Used Book Sale (located in the back right of the library) directly helps the purchase of new materials and sponsors fun things around the library. The Friends raise thousands of dollars a year thanks to donations like yours!
Donations can be made at any time during library hours and must be brought inside the library. We ask that you place your donations under the tables in the book sale area. The Friends meet on Mondays at 2:00 pm to sort and organize the sale area.
To learn more about Book Donation Guidelines, click here.
For safety and sanitation, book donations left outside cannot be accepted and will be thrown away.
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Some exciting things at the
library this month!
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A Library Tradition Returns!!
The North Penn S-Gaugers will have their indoor, interactive train display in our community room for all to enjoy!
Our annual Train Weekend begins:
Friday, February 6th, at 10:00 am
through
Saturday, February 7th, at 3:00 pm.
This program is free to the public and open to all ages.
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Turkish Coffee Readings!
A fan favorite, Nesli returns to give personalized Turkish Coffee readings and share unique treats. This program offers 15-minute appointments from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. If you plan to sign up with a friend, please have their name ready. This program fills up fast, and there will be a last-minute waitlist!
Wednesday, February 25th, by appointment
Phone Registration ONLY: 610-666-6640 ex. 0
Online registrations will not be honored.
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Every day is Library Lover's Day with February's Beanstack Challenge! This month, you'll log minutes to earn sweet seasonal badges. Whether you're a life-long library lover or just building a good reading habit, you'll LOVE this challenge!
Download the Beanstack app or visit https://lowerprovidencelibrary.beanstack.org/
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No matter what format you choose, here's where you can log your 2026 Reads! Reading is reading: whether it's a physical or digital book, or an audiobook on a device or CD.
The Beanstack App isn't just for Summer Reading; we have challenges all year long!
Use Beanstack to track the books you read or to maintain your reading streak! If you need help using the app, visit Adult Services for assistance.
Download the Beanstack app or visit https://lowerprovidencelibrary.beanstack.org/
*If you are a local business interested in sponsoring a challenge, please contact Adult Services*
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Learn more about our Adult Programming
and what it is like to bring adult programs to LPCL!
The Head of Adult Services now has a blog!
Click here to read this month's post.
| | Adult Afternoon Book Discussion | |
On Monday, February 9th at 12:30 pm
The afternoon book group will be discussing:
*Time change for this month*
Go Tell It On The Mountain
by James Baldwin.
All are welcome to join this book club that meets the third Monday of the month! Copies are available at the library for pick up. Please email Kevin Fennell at KFennell@mclinc.org for more information.
No Registration Required.
| Adult Evening Book Discussion | | |
On The Third Wednesday at 6:45 pm
The evening book group will be discussing:
*No February Session*
All are welcome to join this book club that meets the third Wednesday of the month! Copies are available at the library for pick up. Please email Marija Skoog at mlskoog@mclinc.org for more information.
No Registration Required.
| | A Different Kind of Book Club | | |
On Thursday, February 26th at 6:30 pm
"ADKBC" will be discussing:
Educated
By Tara Westover.
All are welcome to join this book club that meets the fourth Thursday of the month! Members are responsible for securing a copy of the book. Please email Deb Duffy at deblrduff@gmail.com for more information.
No Registration Required.
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On Saturday, February 28th at 2:00 pm,
The BYOBook Club will be meeting.
All are welcome to join this book club that meets on the fourth Saturday of the month! Bring your own book, read in a quiet space, and socialize if you choose. This is our version of the book clubs featuring silence. Intended for adults.
No Registration Required.
| | Friday Classic Movie Matinee | |
Check Back in March!
This program falls on Train Weekend!
To accommodate our guests, this program is canceled in February.
This program happens on the first Friday of the month and features films that were made before 2006 that are one (or more!)
of the following criteria:
- Based on a book
- Patron Suggested
- Culturally Significant
- Timeless or enduring relevance
- In our collection
- Satisfy the requirements of our movie license.
The ratings of selected movies can vary. Viewer discretion is advised. When available, free popcorn is provided!
Registration is required; please call the circulation desk to reserve your seat! Call 610-666-6640 ext. 0 or email mmcneil@mclinc.org.
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Third Friday, at 1:30 pm
*February Session Cancelled*
This Month's Friday matinee is:
This program happens on the third Friday of the month and features films that were made in the last 2-3 years that are one (or more!) of the following criteria:
- Based on a book
- Patron Suggested
- Award-winning/critically acclaimed
- In our collection
- Satisfy the requirements of our movie license.
The ratings of selected movies can vary. Viewer discretion is advised. When available, free popcorn is provided!
Registration is required; please call the circulation desk to reserve your seat! Call 610-666-6640 ext. 0 or email mmcneil@mclinc.org.
| | Is it Better Than the Book Movie Club | | |
Monday, February 23rd at 1:30 pm
It's a book club...It's a movie club...ITS BOTH
This Month's Movie Book Club is:
Miracle at St. Anna
Rated R, this 2008 Spike Lee film is based off the James McBride book of the same title.
Run time is 160 minutes.
This program happens on the fourth Monday of the month and features films that were adapted from books for the big screen. After the movie, there will be a brief discussion about the adaption of the film from the book.
The ratings of selected movies can vary. Viewer discretion is advised. When available, free popcorn is provided!
No Registration is required
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First Monday of the Month
from 1:00 - 3:00pm.
De-stress and get creative! Join in for a fun, relaxed afternoon with pencils and markers at our Adult Coloring Book Class. We have lots of beautiful coloring book pages to choose from. You’re never too old to color!
No registration required, all materials provided.
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Fourth Wednesday of the Month
from 3:00 - 4:30 pm.
This group meets once a month. Members share their prepared works by reading aloud. A monthly prompt is provided for inspiration, but it is not required. Pieces may include memoir-style writing, essays, or occasionally fiction. This is not a "workshop" style group.
We meet to enjoy one another's stories, although there is usually a brief comments/questions/discussion following each reading. The group is suitable for writers of all levels and experience.
Please contact Eileen Myers at emyers176@yahoo.com
for more information or to become part of the group.
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Fourth Friday of the Month
from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm.
Join us for light refreshments and get to know your neighbor!
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First Saturday of the Month
from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
*No February Session*
Formerly "Adult D&D", we've expanded to be able to play other Table-Top Role-Playing Games. Time to break out your dice and roll for initiative! Join us on the first Saturday of the Month for this role-playing game program. This session is intended for adults 18 years and older.
Registration is required due to seating limitations, email RMosakowski@mclinc.org.
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Monday Mornings
from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
*No Session Feb 16th*
A place for Adults with disabilities & all abilities to gather and socialize. Coloring, fidgets, games, and conversation are provided. Please no food. Outing groups and caregivers welcome.
No Registration Required.
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Monday Afternoons
from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Interested in becoming a Friend of the Library?
Join the friends for their weekly work session in the Book Sale Area. Help sort donations and tidy the sale. Meet other volunteers and help the library!
No Registration Required.
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Tuesday Afternoons
from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
*No Session Feb 17th*
This group plays both American and Siamese versions. Bring your own card, tiles not required.
All levels are welcome.
No Registration Required.
| | English as a Second Language | | |
Tuesday Afternoons
from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
*No Session Feb 17th*
Instructors Maureen Miller and Carol Dole will lead the group in our cafe area in a casual, conversational English practice. No experience required.
Registration required, Call 610-666-6640 ex 0 or email MMcNeil@mclinc.org
| | Yoga at the Library: In-Person Instruction | |
Taught in person by certified yoga instructor Helen Mitchell
*No Sessions Feb 17th*
Tuesday Evenings:
Chair Yoga
from 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm.
This class is for everyone! Designed for all abilities, this class is done entirely from a chair. Cost:$5.00
All Levels/Gentle Yoga
from 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm.
This class is suitable for all levels of practice and designed to help you clear your mind while moving, stretching, and strengthening your body. Bring your own yoga mat. Cost: $5.00
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Wednesday Mornings
from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
*No Session Feb 18th*
Bring your personal craft projects and join in with others for a friendly exchange of conversation while working on your craft. All are welcome!
No Registration Required
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Thursday Afternoons
from 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm.
*No Session Feb 19th*
Join us each Thursday to play and socialize. Bring a classic game (card, tile, etc.) or drop in to play!
The group is currently playing Canasta and Pinochle.
Newcomers and experienced players welcome. The group is open to learning new games!
No Registration Required
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Yoga and Chair yoga taught by certified yoga instructor
Kamini Patel via Zoom.
Class times are as follows:
Chair Yoga: Tuesdays at 2:00 pm and Thursday at 3:00 pm
Gentle Yoga: Monday at 4:00 pm, Wednesday and Friday at 12:00 pm
Zoom ID 6568878396 Password 000816
No registration required
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Introducing our Little Free Food Pantry!
Give what you can. Take what you need.
Open to everyone, the Little Free Food Pantry is here to help members of our community, regardless of their circumstances, without qualifiers or judgment.
We ask that donations be nonperishable, unopened, and unexpired food goods. Please, no glass.
Click here to learn more.
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Douglas Keene, the PA MEDI (Medicare Education and Decision Insight) coordinator for Montgomery County, wants our patrons to know that state-trained PA MEDI volunteer counselors have always offered free, unbiased easy-to-understand information about the best plans for health coverage for Medicare recipients.
Counselors are available at (610) 834-1040 ex 120
to return calls and assist people with their Medicare concerns.
In addition, PA MEDI has put several informative Medicare presentations (and more) on their website at https://www.rsvpmc.org/medicare-help You can watch these presentations on your devices at your convenience.
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Keep up to date with Children's programming!
Join the Lower Providence Library Kids Corner
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lpclkidscorner
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Questions? Requests?
Contact Sandrah Moles at smoles@mclinc.org
or call (610) 666-6640x5
Click for Children's Programming
| NOTE: There are no storytime programs: Saturday, February 7th (due to train exhibit); Tuesday and Thursday, February 17th & 19th. | | |
Thursdays at 11:15 am
Not quite in Kindergarten?
This storytime prepares young children,
ages older 3's to 6 year olds, to become more
familiar with sitting and listening to
longer, more involved stories.
No registration necessary.
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Check out our Decodable Readers!
These are phonics based, leveled readers. Color-coded for easy reference. We also have some in audio book format!
Located near the Easy Reader books in the Children's area.
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TAB
Teen Advisory Board
'Junior Friends of the Lower Providence Library'
GRADES 7-12 ONLY
Teen Advisory Board members are considered
'Junior Friends' of the Lower Providence Library.
As such, we organize activities and volunteer to help our community.
We meet on the first Monday of the month, during the school year.
Monday, February 2nd, from 5-6 PM.
Meet in the Community Room of the Lower Providence Library.
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Provides access to audiobooks, eBooks, and Magazines which can be checked out and downloaded to your electronic device.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Digital Movies, Music, eBooks, Audiobooks and eComics - Instantly Available - 24/7 - Free with your Library Card!
Available to Lower Providence Community Library cardholders only.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Track your reading and participate in challenges to earn badges and even prizes. Not just for summer reading anymore! We'll have Beanstack Challenges set up to enjoy all year long!
Download the app or learn more by clicking here.
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Publishes reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services based on reporting and results from its in-house testing laboratory and survey research center. Click on the Consumer Reports Logo to access.
Home use for Lower Providence Community Library cardholders only.
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We'll be sharing fun videos and tutorials to enhance your
Digital Library Experience.
@lowerprovidencelibrary
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We are grateful for your continued support.
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Grocery Rebate Program
When you shop at Redner's you can donate to the library at the same time by using your store card. Sign up in the store for the save-a-tape program then drop off your saved receipts in the library.
Click on the grocery bag above to find out more about this program sponsored by the Friends of the LPCL Library.
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The Lower Providence Community Library has shown that its programming has fully integrated the PA Forward(R) Initiative and is committed to providing the programming fuel to move PA Forward(R).
To learn more about PA Forward (R), click here.
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