October 2024

Lower Providence Library News!

Hello Friends!

Fall is officially here, and so is my favorite time of year. This month, I'm looking forward to spooky and cozy reads, watching the leaves change, and making giant pots of soup!


In September, we held the Second Annual Taste of Lower Providence in support of the Lower Providence Community Library. I would like to thank everyone who attended the event and helped to make it a success! We were able to raise over $17,000 for the library.

So much of the success of the Taste of Lower Providence is due to the local establishments that donated food and beverages to the event.

Restaurants

Annam Indian Cuisine

Bombay Dhabba

The Cage

El Limon - Ridge Pike

Indian Hut

The Library

Mango Tree Bistro

Nook and Kranny 2

Pho Kitchen

Beverages

Austin's Beverage

Evansburg Vineyard and

Five Saints Distilling


Thank you to our sponsors, who generously donated in support of the event

Community Sponsor

Longley Insurance

Bronze

The Chase Family

Robert E. Lamb Inc.

Conway Schadler, LLC

Harleysville Bank

Gold

The Foundation at Shannondell

Platinum

Audubon Land Development

J.P. Mascaro and Sons


The Taste of Lower Providence is a fun night and ensures that we can continue to serve the community that we love and we look forward to seeing you all next year.


In September I read four books, the lowest monthly book count I have had in 2 years. However, the quality of the books I read in September was excellent, including 3 Pulitzer Prize winners for fiction. These 3 books are the 1998 winner American Pastoral by Philip Roth, the 2005 winner Gilead by Marilyn Robinson, and the 2017 winner The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Books that are prize winners are often more challenging reads and require a greater level of concentration than my usual choices.

Despite the challenge, I feel that I am a more well-rounded reader after this month, and look forward to reading more prize winners.


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!

Come see us at LP Fall Fest!


The library will be closed but the Head of Children's Services, Miss Sandy, and Head of Adult Services, Manni McNeil will have a table at this year's fest!


Join us at our Gazebo area for readings of Edgar Allen Poe and other spooky poets! Hot water for tea and cider will be served.



Saturday, October 12th at 1:00 pm

Register online or call 610-666-6640 ex 0



Join speaker Lori Rizzo for a compassionate and empowering presentation.


For many, the idea of an "end-of-life doula" may be unfamiliar or even daunting. But these supportive guides can make all the difference when facing life's most challenging transition.

This program is geared towards patrons caring for older family members, patrons making their own arrangements, or those curious about this rare vocation.



Space is limited in this FREE program. Registration is required.



Wednesday, October 23rd at 6:30pm

Register online or call 610-666-6640 ex 0



Another edition of Silent Book Club is here!


Inspired by TikTok, this program is geared towards adults who may have busy and/or noisy households. The community room will be set up to encourage reading in a social but quiet space!

Hot water for tea will served.


Space is limited in this FREE program. Registration is required.



Wednesday, October 30th at 6:30pm

Register online or call 610-666-6640 ex 0


Register for a Program!

BOO! This month's Beanstack Challenge is live!

Log pages and collect some spooky badges!


The Beanstack App isn't just for Summer Reading.

We'll have challenges all year long! Use the app to keep track of 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/

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 Programming

Book Clubs

Adult Afternoon Book Discussion

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On Monday, October 21st at 12:30 pm

The afternoon book group will be discussing:


The Handmaid's Tale

by Margaret Atwood.



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.

A Different Kind of Book Club

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On Tuesday, October 15th at 7:00 pm

"ADKBC" will be discussing:


Anxious People

by Fredrik Backman.



Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

All are welcome to join.



Please email Deb Duffy at deblrduff@gmail.com for more information.

Adult Evening Book Discussion

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On Wednesday, October 16th at 6:45 pm 

The evening book group will be discussing:


Frankenstein

by Mary Shelley.



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.

Movies

Friday Movie Matinee

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Friday, October 18th at 1:00 pm



This Month's Friday matinee is:


Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.


Rated PG-13, 1 hours 55 minutes.


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.

Monthly Programs

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

First Saturday of the Month

from 1:00 - 4:00 pm


No session in October, see you next month!


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.

Adult Coloring

Monday, October 7th 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.

English as a Second Language

October 1st and October 15th

at 2:00 pm


Maureen Miller 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

Writer's Circle

Tuesday, October 22nd 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.

Senior Social Hour

Friday, October 25th at 10:30 am



Join us for light refreshments and get to know your neighbor!!

Weekly Programs

Mahjong

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.

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

Adult Craft Wednesdays

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

Classic Games Group

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

Yoga/Chair Yoga via Zoom

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

Meditation

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

Medicare

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.  

Children's Programming

Storytimes & Crafts

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

Children's Storytimes with Miss Sandy

Tuesdays & Thursdays

at 10:30 am


These Storytimes are currently geared toward children

ages 18 months to 3 years.


There are stories, fingerplays

and songs to sing, so come

and join the group!

No registration is necessary.


If Storytime has to be canceled, a notice will appear on our web page.

Questions? E-mail: smoles@mclinc.org


Preschool Storytimes for older 3's to 6 years

Thursdays at 11:15 am

Not quite in Kindergarten?


This storytime prepares young children,

ages 4 to 6 year olds, to become more

familiar with sitting and listening to

longer, more involved stories.


Registration is not required for regular storytimes.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, October 19th

10:30 am


NOTE: The Library is CLOSED on Saturday, October 5th, due to the Lower Providence Fall Festival.


Geared toward

children 2 to 4 years.

Enjoy a Saturday storytime

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.



Bedtime Storytime

Monday, October 21st

6 PM

Special teen guest readers will host this

Nature-based storytime and craft.

No registration is needed. AGES 3-6.

Meet in the Community Room.


Preschool

Halloween Party!

Monday, October 28th

6 PM

Ages 3-6 will enjoy a not-scary Halloween event.

There will be a craft and simple games, a bubble dance

and costume parade. Come in costume.

LIVE Guests include

Bluey

& Fairy Bluebell!

This program is FREE & open to the public.



Preschool Playtime

Wednesday, October 9th

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.

Let's DRAW!

Learn to draw Imaginary Characters!


Monday, October 14th

4:00 - 5:30 pm

for AGES 9-12



We supply everyting you need to start drawing from your imagination.

Instructor: Jason Rodriguez.

REGISTRATION is required, since class is limited.


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


Grab-and-Go Crafts


Crafts will always

be posted on the

Kids Corner Facebook

Group page.

Teen Programming


TEEN (TAB) ADVISORY BOARD

Grades 7-12 only

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members are

Junior 'Friends' of the Lower Providence Library

This is your club! Volunteer opportunities for teens.


Monday, October 7th

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

First Wednesday of the Month

From 5-8pm


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.



Registration is required due to seating limitations, email KFennell@mclinc.org.





Electronic Resources

Libby, by Overdrive


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.

Hoopla Digital

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.

Beanstack

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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Consumer Reports

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.

LPCL YouTube Channel

We'll be sharing fun videos and tutorials to enhance your
Digital Library Experience.

@lowerprovidencelibrary

Never miss a video,
Like and Subscribe today!

Support the Library

Your gift makes a difference!

We are working hard to provide services and innovative programming for you.
If you are able, please consider
making a donation to the library. 
We are grateful for your continued support.

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.