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June 2025
Lower Providence Library News!
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Happy June, Friends!
Summer Reading starts this month, and all the cool kids (and adults)
are reading!
Registration for this year's summer reading challenges on Beanstack opens on Sunday, June 1, 2025, and kids and adults can start tracking their summer reading on Monday, June 16, 2025. Kids will be tracking their minutes to trade in for prize bucket tickets, a free book from the book sale, or raffle tickets! Teens and adults will be writing reviews to earn tickets for our weekly raffles full of gift cards from local businesses!
And don't forget to check out all the amazing summer programming for all ages starting this month through the end of the summer!
We are also so excited to announce that the Friends of the Library $5.00 bag sale will start on Saturday, June 14, 2025. This is a great opportunity to stock up on books for the pool, beach, and travel! Worried about leaving your library book behind? Falling into the pool? Filling up with sand? Get a $5.00 bag of books that can be lost, soaked, and destroyed on all your summer adventures!
Bags will be provided by the Friends of the Library, and all proceeds benefit the Lower Providence Community Library.
I love reading in the summertime, it is my favorite time of year to build a to-be-read list and make plans for when I want to read them. This summer is no different. To start summer 2025 off right, I have the new Abby Jimenez, Say You'll Remember Me, and the new Emily Henry, Great Big Beautiful Life. Over the years, these two authors have become my summer staples! Hopefully, in July, I'll have reviews and more books to share from this year's to-be-read list.
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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Some exciting things at the
library this month!
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It's never too late to get into Birding! Join us for Adult Beginner Birding.
Valley Forge Audubon Society (VFAS) volunteers Patty & John Werth will explore the basics of birding: where to go, when to go, what equipment is useful, what to look for, how to make identifications, and codes of conduct to follow when in the field. Then we will spend some time outside practicing what we just learned, so if you have binoculars, please bring them (we will help you get them adjusted properly).
Wednesday, June 11th at 6:30 pm
Please register online or call 610-666-6640 ex. 0
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It's time for another FOLP Bag Book Sale!
Stock up on all your summer reads, and don't worry about sand, sun, and fun damaging your library books on vacation! Fill a Friends-provided bag for just $5! The sale includes all books in the Book Sale area and runs during regular library hours. All proceeds benefit the library!
Saturday, June 14th to Saturday, June 21st
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NEW Book Club alert!!
Which was better: The book or the movie?
We're partnering with Oaks Center Cinema to bring you a brand new book club with a twist! This book club will focus on books that have been adapted into movies. We'll choose a book, read it, and then Oaks Center Cinema will play the film with a discussion to follow afterwards. We'll choose books that are available in the catalog. Patrons are responsible for movie tickets and transportation to the theater.
Debuting Monday, June 23rd at 1:00 pm at Oaks Center Cinema
Showing The Hunt For The Red October.
See the book club section below for more information.
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Meet a Local Artist!
Kick off Adult Summer Reading with Marlene Milstein, a talented painter known for her vibrant depictions of lush gardens and historic architecture, primarily in Norristown and her travels beyond. Marlene will discuss her process and inspiration. Pieces of her artwork will be on display around the library to enjoy. This program is in partnership with The Longwood Garden Community Read
Wednesday, June 25th at 6:30pm
Please register online or call 610-666-6640 ex. 0
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Summer Reading is BACK!!
Color our world!
We are very excited for this year's Summer Reading Program theme! We hope to inspire your creativity and wonder all summer long! Once again, the adult summer reading challenge on the Beanstack app is writing reviews of your summer reads. For every review you submit, you earn a ticket for our weekly and grand Adult prizes. We've partnered with local businesses and the Friends of the Library to offer some prizes worth reading for!
If you need help using the app, visit Adult Services for assistance.
Download the Beanstack app or visit https://lowerprovidencelibrary.beanstack.org/
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Join the 25 in 25 Reading Challenge and set a goal to read 25 books in 2025
NOW WITH FREE PIZZA!
We've partnered with Ember + Ale of Collegeville to give away free pizza for completing the challenge! Whether you're an avid reader or looking to explore new genres, this challenge is designed to inspire, motivate, and help you discover new worlds through the pages of great books. Our Head of Adult Services will contact those who complete the challenge about collecting their prize. We want to thank Ember + Ale for generously partnering with us!
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/
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The Lower Providence Community Library completed all the criteria to be awarded the distinction of GOLD LEVEL LIBRARY in the PA Forward (R) Star Program.
Prior to the third and final Gold Star, LPCL achieved the Bronze and Silver Star status in the five literacies.
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).
The Five Literacies are:
| | Look for the PA Forward (R) literacy distinctions at the bottom of LPCL branded postings in the library and online. | | Adult Afternoon Book Discussion | | |
On Monday, June 16th at 12:30 pm
The afternoon book group will be discussing:
Morning, Noon, & Night
by Sidney Sheldon.
All are welcome to join! Copies are available at the library for pick up. Please email Kevin Fennell at KFennell@mclinc.org for more information.
No Registration Required.
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On Wednesday, June 18th at 6:45 pm
The evening book group will be discussing:
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
by Caitlin Doughty
All are welcome to join! Copies are available at the library for pick up. Please email Marija Skoog at mlskoog@mclinc.org for more information.
No Registration Required.
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On Monday, June 23rd at 1:00 pm
The Movie Book Club will be discussing:
The Hunt for the Red October
By Tom Clancy.
This new book club will feature books that were adapted into movies! Read the book and then join us for a showing of the movie version. we will then discuss both versions. Thank you to our partners at Oaks Center Cinema! All are welcome. Please email Kevin Fennell at KFennell@mclinc.org for more information.
No Registration Required. Patrons are responsible for movie tickets and transportation to Oaks Center Cinema.
| A Different Kind of Book Club | |
On Thursday, June 26th at 6:30 pm
"ADKBC" will be discussing:
The Long Call
By Ann Cleeves.
All are welcome to join! 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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Friday, June 13th at 1:00 pm
This Month's Encore Movie is:
Wicked.
This is an encore showing of April's Movie Matinee. This 2024 fantasy/musical is rated PG and runs 2.5 hours.
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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Friday, June 20th at 1:00 pm
This Month's Friday matinee is:
Arthur, The King.
Rated PG-13, this 2024 Mark Wahlberg film is
1 hour 48 minutes long.
The Friday Movie now features free popcorn!
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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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!
This month, we'll explore the meditative art of Zentangle with our friend Wendy!
| | | Adult Dungeons and Dragons | | |
First Saturday of the Month
from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
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 for adults 18 years and older.
Registration is required due to seating limitations, email RMosakowski@mclinc.org.
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Monday Mornings
from 10:15 am to 11:00am.
*Current Session Ends June 9th - See you in July!*
Learn the basics of Crochet with Jennifer Giese! Bring your materials and relax in our community room. To learn more, join the group's Facebook Page: Hooks & Books
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.
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.
Maureen Miller and Carol Dole will lead the group in our cafe area in a casual, conversational English practice.
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
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 and aligns with reducing loneliness and isolation in response to the surgeon general’s recent advisory. Cost:$5.00
All Levels/Gentle Yoga
from 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm.
This class is appropriate for all levels of practice and designed to allow you to 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.
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 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
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
| | Virtual and Outreach Programs | | |
Yoga and chair yoga (gentle yoga for people with less mobility) 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 at 12:00 pm and Friday at 12:00 pm
Zoom ID 6568878396 Password 000816
No registration required
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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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Join our online Story Time Group!
Lower Providence Library Kids Corner:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lpclkidscorner
Ms. Sandy presents stories, songs, storytime & craft videos.
Join the fun!
Questions? Requests?
Contact Sandrah Moles at smoles@mclinc.org
or call (610) 666-6640x5
Click for Children's Programming
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Summer Reading!
Online Registration begins June 1st.
Log the amount of minutes that you read between June 16th & August 9th, starting on June 16th.
Kids will receive one FREE PRIZE or one FREE BOOK from the Book Sale, for every two hours of reading time they log reading
between June 16th & August 6th. (Max. 5 prizes)
Keep track of minutes read on Beanstack: https://lowerprovidencelibrary.beanstack.org
or scan the QR Code shown below.
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Tuesdays & Thursdays
at 10:30 am
There are stories, fingerplays
and songs to sing, so come
and join the group!
No registration is necessary for our regular storytimes.
Geared for ages 18 months to 3 year olds.
(everyone is welcome)
If Storytime has to be canceled, a notice will appear on our web page.
Questions? E-mail: smoles@mclinc.org
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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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Saturdays,
June 7th & 21st
10:30 AM
Geared toward
children 2 to 4 years.
Enjoy a Saturday story time
with Miss Kim.
Saturday Storytimes will be held on the first and the third Saturday of each month.
Meet in the Community Room
of the library.
No registration is required.
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Let's Play LEGO!
Monday, June 16th
4:00 pm
We supply the Legos and
you supply the fun!
Free-play LEGOS in the library is
fun for all ages.
This program is FREE & open to the public.
Children under 10 MUST be accompanied by a caregiver.
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Wednesday, June 11th
at 1:30 pm
There will be a selection of simple,
age-appropriate toys and time
spent with other children.
Caregivers remain and socialize, too!
Ages 3-6 years.
Drop-in/ no registration
Meet in the Community Room.
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Online Storytimes
Use this valuable resource at any time.
Keep up-to-date on our
online 'Kids Corner' Facebook page!
A variety of children's books are recorded by
Miss Sandy and are always available online.
Materials read include: Picture books,
Easy Readers, non-fiction books & crafts.
Join the group at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lpclkidscorner
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TEEN (TAB) ADVISORY BOARD
Grades 7-12 only
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members are
Junior 'Friends' of the Lower Providence Library
See You In September!
Monday, September 8th
5 PM
Bring a Friend!
TAB meets in the Community Room
of the Lower Providence Library.
Contact Information: email: smoles@mclinc.org
| Teen Dungeons and Dragons | |
First Wednesday of the Month
From 5:00 - 8:00 pm
*NO JUNE SESSION* - See you in July!
Time to break out your dice and roll for initiative! Join us on the first Wednesday of the Month for this role-playing game program. This session is geared for tweens and teens.
This program is very popular and fills up fast.
There may already be a wait-list when this newsletter is published.
Registration is required due to seating limitations, email KFennell@mclinc.org.
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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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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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