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March 2024
Lower Providence Library News!
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Hello Friends and Happy March!
We have exciting news for the month of March!
Back by popular demand is the Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library $5.00 bag sale.
Starting Saturday, March 9 through Saturday, March 16 you can fill a bag with used books for only $5.00.
Like all of their previous sales, the Friends of the Library will be providing the bags for this sale.
If you cannot visit the library during the bag sale, the regular book sale is always available during library hours.
Adult books are $2.00 for hardcovers and $1.00 for paperback.
Children's books are $1.00 for hardcover and $.50 for paperbacks
All used book sale proceeds go to the Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library and directly benefit the library.
Every January I sit down and set reading goals for myself for the rest of the year. These goals help me be a more well-rounded reader and I have really enjoyed and stuck to them in recent years. However, only 2 months into 2024 my goals are making me feel constrained and taking the fun out of picking books and reading for me. Therefore friends, for the foreseeable future I am going to abandon my year-long goals to read whatever my heart desires! I started at the end of February by picking up a new-to-me romance series, When in Rome by Sarah Adams. The first book When in Rome was a sweet, small-town, grumpy sunshine story about a burnt-out pop star, who inspired by Roman Holiday starring Audrey Hepburn runs away to Rome Kentucky. There she meets a grumpy pie shop owner and falls in love with more than just small-town life! I really enjoyed this delightful story and am excited to pick up the sequel, Practice Makes Perfect, in March.
Every month we will also be adding Marija's Monthly Reads to our Social Media accounts. Make sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram to see what I have read each month!
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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The Bag Book Sale is back!
The Friends of The Lower Providence Library announce the date of the latest Bag Sale!
Visit the Book Sale anytime between March 9th to March 16th and fill a bag for $5! This includes the entire book sale collection.
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Join us for another Classic Movie Show!
Bring family and friends to share a classic favorite with the next generation!
This month we are showing E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Rated PG, this movie is 1 hour and 55 minutes long. Complimentary popcorn will be served.
Saturday, March 9th at 1:00 pm
Register online or call 610-666-6640 ex 0
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Back by popular demand!
Attorney John Maioriello will return for one of our most popular programs on Wills and Power of Attorney. Learn the tips & tricks and what to look out for. This program is great for adults of all ages!
Join us Wednesday, March 27th
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Register online or call 610-666-6640 ex 0
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Join our latest Beanstack Challenge:
Spring Into Reading!
Put some SPRING into your reading!
This is the last seasonal Adult Challenge before our Summer Reading Program! Track your pages and log titles to earn badges!
Beanstack isn't just for summer reading! We now use
the Beanstack app all year long!
Download the app or log your reading online!
Check out our other available challenges:
1000 Books Reading Challenge (ages 0-5) - Ongoing
Top 13 Most Challenged Books! - Live until April 24, 2024
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Our Puzzle Swap area has become a beloved part of the library!
When we established the puzzle swap a little over a year ago, we never expected it to be as popular as it has become. That said, we're ready to share some guidelines to make the Puzzle Swap an enjoyable experience for all!
Puzzle Swap Guidelines are:
- Puzzles and their box must be in good shape with no tears, stains, odors, missing pieces, or damage.
- Puzzles must include a box.
- Please practice the "golden rule" of puzzles. Please give puzzles in the condition you would like to receive them in.
The Puzzle Swap will gladly accept:
- Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults and Children
- Board and Floor Puzzles
- 3-D puzzles
- New or Unused Puzzle Books
Due to the lack of space, not all puzzles are acceptable.
We cannot accept:
- Damaged puzzles, including:
- Missing pieces
- Missing or torn boxes
- Discolored or damaged boxes or pieces
- Puzzles of extreme age
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Adult Afternoon Book Discussion | |
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On Monday, March 18th at 12:30 pm
The afternoon book group will be discussing:
Celine by Peter Heller.
All are welcome to join! Copies are available at the library for pick up. Please call the circulation desk for more information.
No Registration Required.
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A Different Kind of Book Club | |
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On Tuesday, March 19th at 7:00 pm
"ADKBC" will be discussing:
Run Rose Run
by Dolly Parton
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. All are welcome to join.
Please email Deb Duffy at deblrduff@gmail.com for more information.
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Adult Evening Book Discussion | |
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On Wednesday, March 20th at 6:45 pm
The evening book group will be discussing:
The Reckless Oath We Made
by Bryn Greenwood.
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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Friday, March 15th at 1:00 pm
This Month's matinee is "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" with Harrison Ford. 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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Adult Dungeons and Dragons | |
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Saturday, March 2nd 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 19 years and older.
**This program is extremely popular, there may be a waitlist, please email for more information**
Registration is required due to seating limitations, email RMosakowski@mclinc.org.
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Monday, March 4th at 1:00 pm
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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Friday, March 22nd at 10:30 am
Join us for light refreshments and get to know your neighbor!!
This month we are going to learn about easy and accessible container gardening!
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Tuesday, March 26th at 2:30 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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Tuesdays 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.
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Yoga at the Library! In person | |
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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Every Wednesday 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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Thursdays 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
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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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Experience the many benefits of meditation. Meets Monday evenings at 7:00 pm. Taught by Roger Shaughnessy, YT-200.
Please contact Roger directly via email with the subject line “Monday Night Meditation” at rvshaughnessy@yahoo.com.
Please join us for FREE meditation sessions. Open to all levels. Bring your active mind and wear comfortable clothing.
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 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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Children's Storytimes with Miss Sandy | |
Tuesdays & Thursdays
at 10:30 am
These Storytimes are currently geared toward children
ages 18 months to 4 years.
There are stories, fingerplays
and songs to sing, so come
and join the group!
No registration is necessary.
Free & open to the public.
If Storytime has to be canceled, a notice will appear on our web page.
Questions? E-mail: smoles@mclinc.org
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Preschool Storytimes for older 3's to 6 years | |
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.
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Saturdays, March 2nd & 16th
at 10:30 am
Geared toward children 2 to 4 years.
Enjoy a Saturday storytime
with Miss Kim at the library!
Saturday Storytimes will be held on
the first and the third Saturday of each month.
The Lower Providence Twonship Egg Hunt is scheduled for March 16, with a raindate of March 17. We will still hold a Storytime for those who wish to come.
Meet in the Community Room of the library.
No registration is required.
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Wednesday, March 13th
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. FREE.
Meet in the Community Room.
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Lego Free Play!
Monday, March 25th
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Come to the library
and join the fun!
Drop-in free play for all ages!
Meet in the Community Room. FREE. No registration.
Children under 10 must have a caregiver present.
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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 and non-fiction books.
Join the group at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lpclkidscorner
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Grab-and-Go Crafts
Crafts will always
be posted on the
Kids Corner Facebook
Group page.
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TEENS!
Understanding the NEW Digital SAT
Monday, March 11th
7 PM
Beginning in March, 2024, high school students will take a new, fully redesigned, digital SAT. High school students interested in the new online ACT/SAT should come to this free seminar.
How does a digital adaptive test work? How should students prepare for the new SAT? Is the ACT also going digital?
In this presentation, Eric Hahn, a local test prep expert, will guide you through this new test.
Registration requested but not required.
By email: smoles@mclinc.org or at the front desk
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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.
Come join us and bring a friend!
Monday, March 4th
6:00 -7:00 pm
TAB meets in the Community Room
of the Lower Providence Library.
Contact Information: email: smoles@mclinc.org
| Teen Dungeons and Dragons | |
Wednesday, March 13th
from 5:00 - 8:00 pm
**Date change due to scheduling**
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 teens 18 years and under.
**This program is extremely popular, there may be a waitlist, please email for more information**
Registration is required due to seating limitations, email KFennell@mclinc.org.
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Provides access to audiobooks and eBooks, 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
Never miss a video,
Like and Subscribe today!
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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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