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March 2026
Lower Providence Library News!
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Hello Friends!
Welcome to March!
Hopefully, this month we will see the end of snow and cold, and welcome some warmer, sunnier days!
This month, the Friends of the Lower Providence Library will host a $5.00 used bag sale from Saturday, March 7, through Saturday, March 21. Stop by and stock up on gently used books in support of the library. The Friends have a great selection for this sale and will provide the bags, so you don't have to worry about bringing one with you.
All proceeds benefit the Lower Providence Library!
After what felt like a year-long reading drought, I think I have finally gotten my reading mojo back! In February, I read 7 books, and I'm happy to report they were all winners. My five-star read of the month was The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. I know, there are currently over 800 people waiting for this title; however, I am here to tell you it is worth it, especially the audiobook. This epistolary novel is charming and heartfelt, and you will fall in love with Sybil Van Antwerp and the cast of characters she is corresponding with. Next, I reconnected with a favorite author, B.K. Borison, picking up the first book in her new Heartstrings Series, First-Time Caller. Each book in this series is loosely based on a Meg Ryan Rom-Com classic, starting with Sleepless in Seattle. Personally, I love a rom-com, and B.K. Borison did a great job paying homage to the classic. The second book in the series, And Now, Back to You, was released on February 24. Finally, I dove headfirst back into the Finlay Donovan series by Elle Cosimano. From the first novel, I have described these "cosy mysteries" as a very whoopsie-poopsie series of events. The latest installments, Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave and Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line, continue this delightful tradition. Finlay and her kooky cast of characters are endearing and hilarious as they stumble through life, and occasionally murder. Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave is available in all formats and at the library, and Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line will be available March 17, 2026. I was lucky enough to receive an advanced listener copy.
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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The Wait is OVER: The Bag Book Sale is HERE
The Friends of the Library are coming in like a lion with a Bag Book sale in March!
From Saturday, March 7th to Saturday, March 1st, you'll be able to fill a Friends-provided bag full of amazing reads for just $5!
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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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Some exciting things at the
library this month!
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Medicare Education for 2026!
Open enrollment for Medicare is here! Whether you're new to Medicare or need to adjust your current plans, EmKay Anderson returns to help you navigate the recent changes and answer your big questions.
Wednesday, March 11th @ 6:30 pm
To register, call 610-666-6640 ex. 0
or register online HERE.
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Our Vision Board Party is RESCHEDULED
Join Nicole and Christeyn for a vision-boarding party!
Use your creativity and bring the photos/words/phrases/goals that will guide your vision for 2026. Supplies provided.
Space is limited. This creative crafty program is intended for adults and is free to the public.
Saturday, March 14th at:
Two Sessions to choose from:
12:00 pm or 2:00 pm
To register, call 610-666-6640 ex. 0
or register online HERE.
(Please specify what session you will attend)
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Social Security for Beginners:
Dean Crouthamel stops by LPCL to take the guesswork out of Social Security for those considering or just beginning retirement! After the presentation, Dean will hold a question-and-answer session.
Save the Date:
Thursday, March 19th at 6:30 pm
To register, call 610-666-6640 ex. 0
or register online HERE.
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Back by Popular Demand!
Attorney John Maioriello returns for what is probably our most
in-demand program at LPCL! Setting up a Will or Power of Attorney can be a daunting task, whether its for yourself or a loved one. John walks you through the process of both legal documents and answers your burning questions.
Wednesday, March 25th @ 6:30 pm
To register, call 610-666-6640 ex. 0
or register online HERE.
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Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with our latest Beanstack Challenge! This month, you'll log minutes to earn patriotic badges. This challenge runs now to July 4th!
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*
| | Through our annual budget, Adult Services strives to bring you free and accessible programming. If a program has a cost, it is listed in the program's description. | | Adult Afternoon Book Discussion | |
On Monday, March 16th at 12:30 pm
The afternoon book group will be discussing:
1st To Die
by James Patterson.
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 Wednesday, March 18th at 6:45 pm
The evening book group will be discussing:
Once There Were Wolves
by Charlotte McConaghy.
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, March 26th at 6:30 pm
"ADKBC" will be discussing:
This Tender Land
By William Kent Krueger.
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, March 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 | |
Friday, March 6th at 1:30 pm
This month's Classic Movie Matinee is:
Singin' In The Rain (1952)
Rated PG - 103 Minutes
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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Friday, March 20th at 1:30 pm
This month's Friday New Matinee is:
Downton Abbey: The grand Finale (2025)
Rated PG - 123 Minutes
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, March 23rd at 1:30 pm
It's a book club...It's a movie club...ITS BOTH
This month's Movie Book Club is:
Evil Under The Sun (1981)
Rated PG - 117 minutes
Based off the Agatha Christie book by the same title.
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!
This month, we're having Coffee and Conversation with “The Cops.”
LPPD visits to answer your burning questions and socialize with the community!
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First Saturday of the Month
from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 to cover the instructor's insurance.
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 to cover the instructor's insurance.
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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 12:30 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 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
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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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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.
BINGO NIGHT for Current Members
Monday, March 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.
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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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