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Upcoming Events - Feb 2012

Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:30 am at East Cheltenham designed for Children
Babies Bop
Join us for this music based children's class for ages birth to 24 months. We will sing songs and read interactive books. REGISTRATION REQUESTED.
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 10:30 am (except February 20) at East Cheltenham designed for Children
Toddler Class
These classes will teach creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, sign language and the foundations of reading and math through stories, songs, and finger plays.
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 10:30 am (except February 20) at Elkins Park designed for Children
Toddler Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for ages 1 to 2.
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 6:30 pm at Elkins Park
Mlanjeni Magical Theater
Mlanjeni Magical Theater will introduce you to the world of Muungamano, a form of East African Theater. The show features magic, comedy, puppets, folk songs and storytelling fun, where the audience is given an active role in tell the stories. REGSTRATION REQUIRED. Ages 3 and up.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 10:30 am at East Cheltenham designed for Children
Preschool Class
These classes will teach creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, sign language and athe foundations of reading and math through stories, songs and finger plays.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 6:30 pm at Glenside
Family Movie
Enjoy snacks and watch a PG-rated animated film. All ages.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 10:30 am at Elkins Park designed for Children
Teensy Tales Storytime
Stories, music, and a craft for ages 1 to 2.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 10:30 am at Elkins Park designed for Children
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 3 to 5.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 6 pm for movie, 8 pm for discussion at East Cheltenham designed for Adults
Based on the Book Film Discussion Group
Join us as we view snd discuss the R-rated movie based on the novel "Winter's Bone" by Daniel Woodrell. All participants will be entered in a contest to win a Free DVD. REGISTRATION REQUESTED. Adults.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 10:30 am at Elkins Park designed for Children
Once Upon a Storytime
Stories, music, and a craft for ages 3 to 5.
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 11:15 am at La Mott designed for Children
Special Valentine's Day Storytime
Hear a Valentine's Day Story and make a Valentine's craft.
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 10:30 am (except February 20) at East Cheltenham designed for Children
Toddler Class
These classes will teach creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, sign language and the foundations of reading and math through stories, songs, and finger plays.
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 10:30 am (except February 20) at Elkins Park designed for Children
Toddler Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for ages 1 to 2.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 7 to 8:45 pm at East Cheltenham
East Cheltenham Library Friends' Used Book Sale
Books, magazines, CDs and more.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:30 am at East Cheltenham designed for Children
Preschool Class
These classes will teach creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, sign language and athe foundations of reading and math through stories, songs and finger plays.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:30 am at Elkins Park designed for Children
Teensy Tales Storytime
Stories, music, and a craft for ages 1 to 2.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:30 am at Elkins Park designed for Children
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 3 to 5.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 4 pm at Glenside designed for Children
Tail Waggin' Tutors: Children Reading to Dogs
Practice reading with Therapy Dog Maji. For beginning and reluctant readers. REGISTRATION REQUESTED.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7 to 8:45 pm at East Cheltenham
East Cheltenham Library Friends' Used Book Sale
Books, magazines, CDs and more.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 10:30 am at Elkins Park designed for Children
Once Upon a Storytime
Stories, music, and a craft for ages 3 to 5.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7 pm at East Cheltenham
Ghana Immersions
Hear stories, play games and sing songs about Ghana with our special guest Sandy from Rainbos Child International REGISTRATION REQUIRED. All ages.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7 to 8:45 pm at East Cheltenham
East Cheltenham Library Friends' Used Book Sale
Books, magazines, CDs and more.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 11:15 am at La Mott designed for Children
Preschool Storytime
Stories, music and crafts for ages 2 to 4.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 1 pm at Elkins Park designed for Adults
Elkins Park Book Club
We will be discussing the short stories "Odour of Chrysanthemums" by D. H. Lawrence AND "My First Goose" by Isaac Babel.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Community Appreciation Day
Visit one of our four libraries for light refreshments in appreciation of community support.
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 1 to 4:45 pm at East Cheltenham
East Cheltenham Library Friends' Used Book Sale
Books, magazines, CDs and more.
Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 10:30 am at East Cheltenham designed for Children
Babies Bop
Join us for this music based children's class for ages birth to 24 months. We will sing songs and read interactive books. REGISTRATION REQUESTED.
Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 10 am to 3:45 pm at East Cheltenham
East Cheltenham Library Friends' Used Book Sale
Books, magazines, CDs and more.
Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 2 pm at Glenside
The Emilie Davis Diaries
Alexia Hudson, Reference Librarian at Penn State Abington, will offer a rear glipmse into the life of a free black woman in Civil War-era Philadelphia.
Monday, February 20, 2012 at 10:30 am (except February 20) at East Cheltenham designed for Children
Toddler Class
These classes will teach creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, sign language and the foundations of reading and math through stories, songs, and finger plays.
Monday, February 20, 2012 at 10:30 am (except February 20) at Elkins Park designed for Children
Toddler Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for ages 1 to 2.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 10:30 am at East Cheltenham designed for Children
Preschool Class
These classes will teach creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, sign language and athe foundations of reading and math through stories, songs and finger plays.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 10:30 am at Elkins Park designed for Children
Teensy Tales Storytime
Stories, music, and a craft for ages 1 to 2.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 10:30 am at Elkins Park designed for Children
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 3 to 5.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 7 pm at Glenside designed for Adults
Socrates Cafe
Join us as we discuss provocative philosophical issues.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 10:30 am at Elkins Park designed for Children
Once Upon a Storytime
Stories, music, and a craft for ages 3 to 5.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 7 pm at La Mott
The Story of Bessie Coleman
Dr. Daisy Century portrays Bessie Coleman (1892-1926), the first African American woman to become a licensed pilot and the first American to hold an interational pilot's license.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 11:15 am at La Mott
Maximizing Your Memory
Presented by the Abington Memorial Hospital speaker's bureau and sponsored by the Friends of La Mott Free Library and the La Mott Senior Organization. Space is limited. Refreshments provided. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 11:15 am at La Mott designed for Children
Preschool Storytime
Stories, music and crafts for ages 2 to 4.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 6:30 pm at Glenside
Continent of the Drum
Omomala Iyabunmi will demonstrate the sekere drum and its use in African culture. Funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. All ages.
Friday, February 24, 2012 at 7 to 9 pm at Elkins Park
Elkins Park Library Friends' Used Book Sale
Books, CDs, DVDs and more.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 10 am to 3:30 pm at Elkins Park
Elkins Park Library Friends' Used Book Sale
Books, CDs, DVDs and more.
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 1 to 3:30 pm at Elkins Park
Elkins Park Library Friends' Used Book Sale
Books, CDs, DVDs and more.
Monday, February 27, 2012 at 10:30 am (except February 20) at East Cheltenham designed for Children
Toddler Class
These classes will teach creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, sign language and the foundations of reading and math through stories, songs, and finger plays.
Monday, February 27, 2012 at 6:30 pm at Elkins Park
Family Movie Night
Enjoy snacks and watch a PG-rated animated film. No registration necessary. Ages 3 and up.
Monday, February 27, 2012 at 10:30 am (except February 20) at Elkins Park designed for Children
Toddler Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for ages 1 to 2.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:30 am at East Cheltenham designed for Children
Preschool Class
These classes will teach creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, sign language and athe foundations of reading and math through stories, songs and finger plays.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:30 am at Elkins Park designed for Children
Teensy Tales Storytime
Stories, music, and a craft for ages 1 to 2.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:30 am at Elkins Park designed for Children
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 3 to 5.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7 pm at Glenside designed for Adults
Glenside Book Club
Join us for coffee and conversation as we discuss "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10:30 am at Elkins Park designed for Children
Once Upon a Storytime
Stories, music, and a craft for ages 3 to 5.