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Gladwyne - A Universe Of Stories: Gladwyne Library Poetry Contest
Beginning on June 17th is our Gladwyne Library Poetry Contest.
Insprired by this year's Summer theme of A Universe of Stories:
This is your chance to explore the universe. We have four $5 Wawa gift cards to give to the writers of the space-themed haikus, limericks, or poem that tickles our fancy! Judging is completely objective, so have fun!
Everyone will be a winner because all entrants will receive a special prize !
Kids Ages 6 through 16 can participate. The Contest Concludes on June 29th; all entries have to be in to the Gladwyne Library by 5 pm.
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
Gladwyne - All Day Crusin' into Kindergarten
Each Thursday we will put out a different playscape to get your child ready for Kindergarten. We'll also have cards for you to take home, so you and your child can continue playing your way to kindergarten readiness. This will be held from June 20th through August 8th.
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
LUDINGTON: Miss Jackie's Story Time
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come dance and sing with Miss Jackie and hear a great story.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Miss Gwen's Story Time (Cancelled 6/25)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Don't forget! Due to Science in the Summer, Miss Gwen's Story Time is cancelled tomorrow (6/25). Feel free to join us for open play in the children's area instead!
Join us each and every Tuesday at 10:30 for a fun-filled half hour of stories and songs!
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
Ludington | Chair Yoga
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
For seniors and people who sit too much.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
Ludington | Retirement Ready Workshop
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This workshop is led by an instructor at Temple University, who will cover four crucial topics for those nearing retirement.
- How to get the most benefit out of Social Security
- How to minimize your out of pocket health care expenses in retirement.
- How to prepare for bear markets in retirement.
- How to minimize the taxes you pay in retirement.
Workbooks will also be provided to attendees.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Tuesday Matinee
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for free movie screenings at the library!
The last Tuesday of each month this summer will be a PG-13 movie. We have new releases in May and a few movies about pets in June. Our theme this summer is A Universe of Stories, so many of the movies in July and August are space-themed. We also have films that will appeal to teens and adults sprinkled throughout.
May 7 - At Eternity's Gate (2018) Rated PG-13
May 14 - Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Rated PG
May 21 - A Wrinkle in Time (2018) Rated PG
May 28 - Green Book (2018) Rated PG-13
June 4 - Secret Life of Pets (2016) Rated PG
June 11 - Air Bud (1997) Rated PG
June 18 - Space Buddies (2009) Rated G
June 25 - First Man (2018) Rated PG-13
July 2 - Space Jam (1996) Rated PG
July 9 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Rated PG
July 16 - Spaceballs (1987) Rated PG
July 23 - Galaxy Quest (1999) Rated PG
July 30 - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) Rated PG-13
August 6 - WALL-E (2008) Rated G
August 13 - Treasure Planet (2002) Rated PG
August 20 - Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Rated PG
August 27 - On the Basis of Sex (2018) Rated PG-13
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Technology Clinic
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bring your device or use our Chromebook to have your questions answered by one of our staff. Registration is required.
Note this is not a formally structured class. Most sessions are one-on-one and attempt to answer specific questions.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Creative Community: Beginning Drawing
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Learn the basics of drawing in this eight week class for adults. This class is perfect for those who've always wanted to try drawing, but don't know where to start. We will draw from observation and from photographs, and learn various techniques for improving our hand-eye coordination. You will learn that drawing is not a “natural” talent, but a skill that can be learned and practiced! No previous drawing experience is necessary.
Registration is required. Please plan on attending all eight sessions on the following dates:
Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, and June 4, 11, 18, and 25.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BALA CYNWYD - Joss Whedon Film Fest: Serenity
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Catch the first of our Director Series - this week we're watching films directed by Joss Whedon.
Serenity (2005): The crew of the ship Serenity try to evade an assassin sent to recapture one of their members who is telepathic.
Rated PG-13, 119 minutes
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
ARDMORE - Knitting Group
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bring your knitting project and chat with fellow knitters.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Shared Reading Group
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join a new kind of reading group. We don’t read at home and then talk. Instead, we read aloud together and talk right then and there! This means no preparation, no demands—you just show up and explore great short stories and poems in a group that turns quickly into a community.
Led by Dr. Donald McCown of West Chester University.
CONTACT: Belmont Hills Library 610-664-8427 ebarrie@lmls.org
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
BALA CYNWYD: Needlepointers Club
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us to needlepoint with a group. Space is limited - please sign up at the reference desk.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
BALA CYNWYD: Great Books Discussion Group
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Come to the Bala Cynwyd Library to meet with other readers for a series of discussions. Coordinator John Dalton can provide more information about the monthly readings (610-608-7711 / jd5258875@aol.com)
This month's reading:
Edith Pearlman, The Golden Swan; Cul-de-sac; Deliverance (located in the collection Honeydew, pages 128-173)
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
ARDMORE - Science in the Summer
Science in the Summer takes place Wednesday and Thursday, June 26-27 this year at Ardmore Library. The theme is the Science of Me, including topics on DNA and how we eat, breathe, and think.
Registration starts at noon on Friday, May 17 for residents of Montgomery County. Space fills up very fast, sometimes in the first 10 minutes, so don't delay! Waitlists are available if your first choice is taken.
Visit https://www.fi.edu/scienceinthesummer for more information and to register.
Level 1 (entering 2nd and 3rd Grades): 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Level 2 (entering 4th, 5th or 6th Grades): 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Miss Gail
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come hear a great story, sing songs and do a fun craft.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
BALA CYNWYD - Joss Whedon Film Fest: Avengers: Age of Ultron
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Catch the first of our Director Series - this week we're watching films directed by Joss Whedon.
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it's up to Earth's mightiest heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plan.
Rated PG-13, 141 minutes
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
Gladwyne - Movie Wednesday
4:00 PM
It's Movie Wednesday's at the Gladwyne Library. We'll have popcorn and watch movies about space. Perfect for families looking for an afternoon activitiy.
HELD ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF GLADWYNE LIBRARY.
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
Ludington | Casey Cooks with Kids
4:00 PM
A cooking program for children ages 5+.
A parent must be present for the duration of the event.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - D&D Wednesdays
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
3rd and 4th Wednesdays, June-August
Ages 12 and up. Come learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. A great introduction to role-playing games and a chance to practice math, problem solving, and more while having fun! Registration is required for each session. Continuing attendance is encouraged, but not required.
June 19 - Intro to D&D 5th Edition & Character Creation
June 26 - Summer Campaign Kickoff (Lost Mine of Phandelver)
July 17 - Lost Mine of Phandelver (night 2)
July 24 - Lost Mine of Phandelver (night 3)
August 21 - Lost Mine of Phandelver (night 4)
August 28 - Last Session
Depending on interest and availability, D&D Wednesdays may continue through the school year.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
LUDINGTON: Mr. Laurent's Story Time
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come hear the King of Story Time and sing great songs
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Technology Clinic
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bring your device and get your technology questions answered! Registration is required.
Note that this is not a formally structured class. Most sessions are one-on-one and attempt to answer specific questions.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Ms. Dawnita's Story Time
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Come join Ms. Dawnita for a entertaining and fun story time!
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
Ludington | Retirement Ready Workshop
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This workshop is led by an instructor at Temple University, who will cover four crucial topics for those nearing retirement.
- How to get the most benefit out of Social Security
- How to minimize your out of pocket health care expenses in retirement.
- How to prepare for bear markets in retirement.
- How to minimize the taxes you pay in retirement.
Workbooks will also be provided to attendees.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BALA CYNWYD - Joss Whedon Film Fest: Much Ado About Nothing
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Catch the first of our Director Series - this week we're watching films directed by Joss Whedon.
Much Ado About Nothing (2012): A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.
Rated PG-13, 109 minutes
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
Gladwyne - Mike Rose Magic
4:00 PM
Mike Rose the Magician Will be Here @ Gladwyne Library
On June 27th @ 4:00 P.M.
Come join us for some laughs and tricks with the incomparable Mike Rosen. All ages & families welcome .
Here is a link to his website: https://mikerosemagic.com/
Register Here. HELD ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE GLADWYNE LIBRARY.
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
There are many spaces available.
ARDMORE - Writing Help
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Drop-in to get assistance with a variety of writing tasks. A Professor from the University of Pennsylvania Critical Writing Program will be on hand to answer questions. She cannot assist with legal or financial documents. No registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
PENN WYNNE - Franklin Institute Space Program
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ages 5 and up. Join us for a special space program presented by the Franklin Institute. Registration is required and will begin on 6/20. Please see below.
CONTACT: Penn Wynne Library 610-642-7844 lmurphy@lmls.org
LOCATION: Penn Wynne Library
LUDINGTON: Family Game Night
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us in the Children's Room and play an old fashioned board game with the family. We have many to choose from.
All ages are welcome to come play.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BALA CYNWYD: Stories in the Sky
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
For centuries people in all parts of the world have enjoyed and studied the night sky. Join Miss Suzanne as she reads constellation stories appropriate for children ages 8-12. This exciting program will include stories, science concepts, and a craft. Registration is required - please contact the Junior Room to sign up.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
BALA CYNWYD: Preschool Music Program
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Music Play Patrol will perform toe tapping music for the preschool crowd on Friday mornings. Come with your dancing shoes on! No registration required.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
PENN WYNNE - Roots with Ruark
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Interactive music class for toddlers and preschoolers, with songs ranging from preschool favorites to Top 40 hits. Registration is required and opens 6/21.
CONTACT: Penn Wynne Library 610-642-7844 lmurphy@lmls.org
LOCATION: Penn Wynne Library
There are 29 spaces available.
LUDINGTON: Casey Cooks With Kids
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
She's back - Miss Casey will be doing 4 sessions of Casey Cooks With Kids this Summer. All of Casey's classes are non-bake cooking classes. Join her for class number one on Friday June 28th from 4pm to 5pm in the Large Meeting Room.
She will be making Cereal Bananas with the kids. Ingredients are Bananas, Fruity Pebbles, Lucky Charms, Golden Grahams,and Vanilla Yogurt.
Sign up is necessary - please call 610-525-1776 Ext 5. Ages 5 and up welcome with parent supervision.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Library Scavenger Hunt
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All day, all ages.
Earn prizes for completing a space-themed scavenger hunt.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
LUDINGTON: The Hilarious Magic of Sam Sandler
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sam Sandler is America's premier Deaf Magician and one of the top family entertainers in the country. Sam is a dynamic and passionate family entertainer who has combined magic and comedy with jaw-dropping illusions, music and audience participation to create unique and spectacular shows for the whole family. Over a million people have enjoyed Sam’s unique and spectacular shows, from Montana to Puerto Rico and coast to coast. Sam has performed close to 10,000 spectacular live shows, including Top Casinos, Good Morning America, Good day Philadelphia, and the Academy of Music. All Ages Welcome. Join us in our large community room for this awesome show.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Mr Laurent
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join the KING of story time every Monday - for some songs and a great loud story.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
Gladwyne Library - Toddler Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us every Monday at 10:30 am for a Toddler Story
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Library Play Group
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open to parents of young children who need a safe space to meet and greet other paresnts and children. Books, puzzles, and toys will be provided. Parents can bring a snack and/or lunch for their child, but please be mindful of allergies.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
ARDMORE - Story Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Come join us for a story and a craft, Mondays at 11:30am. Story time will be outside (weather permitting) from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BALA CYNWYD - Teen Crafternoon: Morse Code Bracelets & Keychains
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Learn your name in morse code! Come commemorate the anniversary of SOS by making a bracelet spelling out your name or a "secret" message using colored beads.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
BALA CYNWYD: Mondays with Murray
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Murray, the nicest and friendliest poodle in Bala Cynwyd, is a licensed therapy dog. Murray will be accompanied by her owner Peggy. Murray loves when children read her stories, belly rubs are optional! Registration is required - reserve your time slot today! Contact the Junior Room for details.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
BALA CYNWYD: Mike Rose Magician
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join is for this fun family event. Mike Rose will present a comedy magic show sure to entertain all who attend. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Registration is required - please contact the Junior Room to sign up.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
LUDINGTON: Miss Jackie's Story Time
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join Miss Jackie for a fun story time with singing and dancing.
All ages welcome.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
PENN WYNNE - Chalk It Up!
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Let’s chalk up the library’s sidewalks! Stop by, grab some chalk, and start drawing (weather permitting).
CONTACT: Penn Wynne Library 610-642-7844 lmurphy@lmls.org
LOCATION: Penn Wynne Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Miss Gwen's Story Time
10:30 AM
Join us every Tuesday morning in our meeting room for a fun-filled program of stories and songs!
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
Ludington | Chair Yoga
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
For seniors and people who sit too much.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Tuesday Matinee
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for free movie screenings at the library!
The last Tuesday of each month this summer will be a PG-13 movie. We have new releases in May and a few movies about pets in June. Our theme this summer is A Universe of Stories, so many of the movies in July and August are space-themed. We also have films that will appeal to teens and adults sprinkled throughout.
May 7 - At Eternity's Gate (2018) Rated PG-13
May 14 - Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Rated PG
May 21 - A Wrinkle in Time (2018) Rated PG
May 28 - Green Book (2018) Rated PG-13
June 4 - Secret Life of Pets (2016) Rated PG
June 11 - Air Bud (1997) Rated PG
June 18 - Space Buddies (2009) Rated G
June 25 - First Man (2018) Rated PG-13
July 2 - Space Jam (1996) Rated PG
July 9 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Rated PG
July 16 - Spaceballs (1987) Rated PG
July 23 - Galaxy Quest (1999) Rated PG
July 30 - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) Rated PG-13
August 6 - WALL-E (2008) Rated G
August 13 - Treasure Planet (2002) Rated PG
August 20 - Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Rated PG
August 27 - On the Basis of Sex (2018) Rated PG-13
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Technology Clinic
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bring your device or use our Chromebook to have your questions answered by one of our staff. Registration is required.
Note this is not a formally structured class. Most sessions are one-on-one and attempt to answer specific questions.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE- Creative Community: Beginning Watercolor
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Enjoy your afternoon with the beauty of watercolor painting! This adult watercolor workshop is open to all levels, but geared towards beginners. We’ll learn how to mix colors, try interesting techniques and experiment with various subject matter. Use our paints and paper, or bring your own and let’s explore this flexible medium together.
Please register and plan on attending all 5 sessions:
July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Knitting Group
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bring your knitting project and chat with fellow knitters.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Shared Reading Group
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join a new kind of reading group. We don’t read at home and then talk. Instead, we read aloud together and talk right then and there! This means no preparation, no demands—you just show up and explore great short stories and poems in a group that turns quickly into a community.
Led by Dr. Donald McCown of West Chester University.
CONTACT: Belmont Hills Library 610-664-8427 ebarrie@lmls.org
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Miss Gail
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join Miss Gail for Special 4th of July story time. It will be an America's Birthday Story Time.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
ARDMORE - 1st Wednesday Book Club
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for our 1st Wednesday Book Club that meets in the Processing Center Meeting Room. New members are always welcome!
May 1 - Fly Girls by Keith O'Brien
June 5 - Educated: a memoir by Tara Westover
July 3 - The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah
Aug 7 - The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone
Sept 4 - Life After Life: a novel by Kate Atkinson
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
Ludington | STEM Light Show
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bend it, break it, rearrange it! Ages 6-11.
Registration is required for this event by calling 610-525-1776, ext. 5.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
LUDINGTON: LIGHT SHOW
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Children ages 6 to 11 join Miss Gail for a 4th of July Light Show - Registration necessary.
Please call 610-525-1776 Ext 5 to register. Bend it, Break it, Rearrange it!!!!!
This is a STEM Event.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
Gladwyne - Movie Wednesday
4:00 PM
It's Movie Wednesday's at the Gladwyne Library. We'll have popcorn and watch movies about space. Perfect for families looking for an afternoon activitiy.
HELD ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF GLADWYNE LIBRARY.
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
ARDMORE - Family Game Night
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bring a friend and play various board, card, and tabletop games at Family Game Night! 1st Wednesday of every month from 5-7pm. Instructions are included with each game, so don’t be afraid to try something new!
Current games include:
- Chess / Checkers / Backgammon
- Canasta / any other playing card game (Jumbo Print cards available)
- Monopoly
- Scrabble
- Clue
- Candy Land
- Sorry!
- Connect 4
- Pictionary
- Pass the Pigs
- Dungeons & Dragons: We have the 5th edition Starter Set (ages 12+), as well as an official simplified adventure called Monster Slayers: The Heroes of Hesiod (ages 6+).
Games may also be borrowed from the front desk to be played in the library at any time.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
PENN WYNNE - Construction Club
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Come build with the library’s supplies! This drop-in program will include LEGOs, Magnatiles, puzzles, and Keva Planks. Use your imagination and build anything you’d like.
CONTACT: Penn Wynne Library 610-642-7844 lmurphy@lmls.org
LOCATION: Penn Wynne Library
BALA CYNWYD: Preschool Music Program
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Music Play Patrol will perform toe tapping music for the preschool crowd on Friday mornings. Come with your dancing shoes on! No registration required.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
ARDMORE - Canasta
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Come learn and play this classic card game. Both beginners and experienced players are welcome. Registration is required.
Once a month on select Fridays.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
There are 10 spaces available.
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Mike Rose, The Magic Kinda Guy
11:00 AM
Magician Mike Rose will perform an all-ages show to celebrate Summer Learning! Registration required but walk-ins welcome as space allows.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
There are 13 spaces available.
ARDMORE - Magician Mike Rose: Magic That Came From Outer Space
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join Magician Mike Rose for an out-of-this-world magic show. All ages.
Registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
Gladwyne - Science in the Summer (SIS)
SIS is a free program offered by GlaxoSmithKline. This is a 2 day program for children entering grades 2-6 in the Fall. The program is the Science of Me. You must register online. Visit www.scienceinthesummer.com to register. Space is limited to 16 per level. Level 1: those entering grades 2-4 in the Fall. Level 2: those entering grades 5-6 in the Fall.
HELD ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF GLADWYNE LIBRARY.
Level 1: 10am-12pm Level 2: 1pm-3pm
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Mr Laurent
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join the KING of story time every Monday - for some songs and a great loud story.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Library Play Group
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open to parents of young children who need a safe space to meet and greet other paresnts and children. Books, puzzles, and toys will be provided. Parents can bring a snack and/or lunch for their child, but please be mindful of allergies.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
ARDMORE - Story Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Come join us for a story and a craft, Mondays at 11:30am. Story time will be outside (weather permitting) from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
PENN WYNNE - Messy Playtime
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A messy program without the mess (at your home)! Come use our supplies and don’t worry about the cleanup. Each class provides a variety of activities including painting, play dough, seasonal crafts, chalk, stamps and more. “Neat” activities such as puzzles, blocks and drawing are available as well. Bring a smock; we provide everything else.
CONTACT: Penn Wynne Library 610-642-7844 lmurphy@lmls.org
LOCATION: Penn Wynne Library
BALA CYNWYD: Mondays with Murray
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Murray, the nicest and friendliest poodle in Bala Cynwyd, is a licensed therapy dog. Murray will be accompanied by her owner Peggy. Murray loves when children read her stories, belly rubs are optional! Registration is required - reserve your time slot today! Contact the Junior Room for details.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Astrophotography Through Pennsylvania Skies
7:00 PM
Teens and adults (ages 12+) are invited to join astrophotographer Richard Steinberg for a discussion of how he captures his amazing photos of celestial phenomena from right here on the ground in Pennsylvania!
CONTACT: Belmont Hills Library 610-664-8427 ebarrie@lmls.org
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
There are many spaces available.
LUDINGTON: Miss Jackie's Story Time
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join Miss Jackie for a fun story time with singing and dancing.
All ages welcome.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Miss Gwen's Story Time
10:30 AM
Join us every Tuesday morning in our meeting room for a fun-filled program of stories and songs!
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
Ludington | Chair Yoga
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
For seniors and people who sit too much.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Tuesday Matinee
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for free movie screenings at the library!
The last Tuesday of each month this summer will be a PG-13 movie. We have new releases in May and a few movies about pets in June. Our theme this summer is A Universe of Stories, so many of the movies in July and August are space-themed. We also have films that will appeal to teens and adults sprinkled throughout.
May 7 - At Eternity's Gate (2018) Rated PG-13
May 14 - Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Rated PG
May 21 - A Wrinkle in Time (2018) Rated PG
May 28 - Green Book (2018) Rated PG-13
June 4 - Secret Life of Pets (2016) Rated PG
June 11 - Air Bud (1997) Rated PG
June 18 - Space Buddies (2009) Rated G
June 25 - First Man (2018) Rated PG-13
July 2 - Space Jam (1996) Rated PG
July 9 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Rated PG
July 16 - Spaceballs (1987) Rated PG
July 23 - Galaxy Quest (1999) Rated PG
July 30 - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) Rated PG-13
August 6 - WALL-E (2008) Rated G
August 13 - Treasure Planet (2002) Rated PG
August 20 - Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Rated PG
August 27 - On the Basis of Sex (2018) Rated PG-13
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Technology Clinic
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bring your device or use our Chromebook to have your questions answered by one of our staff. Registration is required.
Note this is not a formally structured class. Most sessions are one-on-one and attempt to answer specific questions.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE- Creative Community: Beginning Watercolor
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Enjoy your afternoon with the beauty of watercolor painting! This adult watercolor workshop is open to all levels, but geared towards beginners. We’ll learn how to mix colors, try interesting techniques and experiment with various subject matter. Use our paints and paper, or bring your own and let’s explore this flexible medium together.
Please register and plan on attending all 5 sessions:
July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Constellation Night
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ages 5 and up. Come learn about constellations with special flashlights, lacing cards, and lots of fun games. Special door prizes for first 12 participants to arrive.
Registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Knitting Group
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bring your knitting project and chat with fellow knitters.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
PENN WYNNE - Swedes in Space
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
During this program with the American Swedish Historical Museum, families will explore the life of astronauts and their intensive training to prepare for space. We will discuss the careers of Buzz Aldrin and Christer Fuglesang. Participants will experience astronaut training, then blast-off into space to complete a mission to the moon! We will end our program with making our own space shuttles to take home. Registration is Required and begins on 7/2. Please see below.
CONTACT: Penn Wynne Library 610-642-7844 lmurphy@lmls.org
LOCATION: Penn Wynne Library
Registration will begin on
Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 8:00 AM
ARDMORE- Youth Art Workshop: Rocket Ship Panda!
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
(Ages 6-12) Draw your own space-themed cartoons! We will draw together, or you can draw from your own imagination. When you’re finished drawing, add your own style and environment, and color it with watercolor paints or markers. Registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Shared Reading Group
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join a new kind of reading group. We don’t read at home and then talk. Instead, we read aloud together and talk right then and there! This means no preparation, no demands—you just show up and explore great short stories and poems in a group that turns quickly into a community.
Led by Dr. Donald McCown of West Chester University.
CONTACT: Belmont Hills Library 610-664-8427 ebarrie@lmls.org
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Miss Gail
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join Miss Gail for story time followed by a craft every Wednesday.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
BALA CYNWYD: Book Discussion - Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join us for a book discussion about Sag Harbor, a tender and hilarious novel about coming of age in the 1980s by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead. The discussion will be facilitated by Ruth Anolik, Adjunct Professor of English at Villanova University. No registration required.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
ARDMORE - Lego Club
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come to the library for open play with LEGO® blocks the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Ukulele Beginner's Series
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for a three-part series learning to play that quintessential beginner's instrument, the ukulele, with local artist/musician Melissa Nannen, for kids and adults (9+), Wednesdays, May 10, 24, and 31, 6:30PM-7:30PM. Dig that ol’ ukulele out of the attic or purchase your own (contact us for recommendations). Registration required for the series; please sign-up only if you can commit to all three sessions.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
There is 1 space available.
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Mr. Laurent
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come hear a great loud story with Mr Laurent every Thursday in July.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Technology Clinic
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bring your device and get your technology questions answered! Registration is required.
Note that this is not a formally structured class. Most sessions are one-on-one and attempt to answer specific questions.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
Gladwyne - Yoga @ Play
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
It's yoga at the library ! We're excited to have Yoga@Play come to Gladwyne to offer Yoga to our Mom's and Toddler's. Bond with your child through a your child through a yoga adventure, doing posses, mindfulness activities and games. You will get to explore and experience fun partner poses with your child and then relax and unwind side by side.
Space is limited to 20 children. Ages: 1-4. Register Here.
HELD ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE GLADWYNE LIBRARY.
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
There are 12 spaces available.
ARDMORE - Ms. Dawnita's Story Time
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Come join Ms. Dawnita for a entertaining and fun story time!
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BALA CYNWYD: Kidzart
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us as Holly Meade of Kidzart leads a guided drawing class. Appropriate for ages 7 and up. Registration is required - please contact the Junior Room to sign up!
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
ARDMORE - Writing Help
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Drop-in to get assistance with a variety of writing tasks. A Professor from the University of Pennsylvania Critical Writing Program will be on hand to answer questions. She cannot assist with legal or financial documents. No registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
Ludington | Sensory Play
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Playdoh, soft blocks, motion toys, and other stations will be available!
All ages welcome.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
LUDINGTON: Sensory Play
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come join Miss Jackie for Sensory Play every Thursday in July - all ages welcome - stations will be set up for the kids to play with including: Playdoh, soft blocks, motion toys, play store and many others.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
PENN WYNNE - Drop-In Summer Craft: Ocean
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Drop by to make your own summer crafts! Projects will include all supplies necessary to create your own project. These projects are a fun way to work on motor skills over the summer months. The topic is oceans, and children can make their own crab project and jellyfish.
CONTACT: Penn Wynne Library 610-642-7844 lmurphy@lmls.org
LOCATION: Penn Wynne Library
Gladwyne - Merge Dance
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Let's get moving with Ms. Christa from Merge Dance. Bring your energy! All are welcome
HELD ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE GLADWYNE LIBRARY.
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
BALA CYNWYD: Preschool Music Program
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Music Play Patrol will perform toe tapping music for the preschool crowd on Friday mornings. Come with your dancing shoes on! No registration required.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
LUDINGTON: Casey Cooks With Kids
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Miss Casey is doing Casey Cooks With Kids again this Summer. Join her for class number two on Friday July 12th from 4pm to 5pm in the Large Meeting Room.
She will be making Butterfly Snack Bags with the kids. This includes a craft along with non-bake cooking. Ingredients are Rainbow Goldfish, White Cheese Sticks, and Red/Green Grapes.
Sign up is necessary - please call 610-525-1776 Ext 5. Ages 5 and up welcome with parent supervision.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
PENN WYNNE Alpacalypse at the Library!
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The alpacas are abacka (again!) Meet Banzai and Champ from Woodside Alpaca Farm (Souderton, PA). No registration necessary, but be ready to wait in line for a bit for your chance to pet the alpacas, ask questions, and get a photo!
This is for all ages, adults included. Because who doesn't want to meet an alpaca?
CONTACT: Penn Wynne Library 610-642-7844 lmurphy@lmls.org
LOCATION: Penn Wynne Library
LUDINGTON: Royal Tea Party
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come join us for a Royal Tea Party Story Time in the Large Group Room. MIss Patti will be having a wonderful story time for boys and girls followed by a big feast. We will provide food and drinks for the kids. We will have a special guest princess coming near the end to do a meet and greet with the kids. This princess loves to take photos with the kids. All ages welcome. Sign up is necessary so we can provide the adequate amount of food and drinks for everyone - please call 610-525-1776 Ext 5 to register your children. Last year was a big hit - space is limited. Kids and parents are encouraged to dress up like a frog, knight, princess, prince, king or queen and all be part of the royal court.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Storytelling with Nana Anansi
1:30 PM
Storyteller Oni Lasana will take us on an adventure featuring stories of Anansi the spider, folklore of West Africa and the Caribbean. Geared towards toddlers and pre-schoolers, but all are welcome. Registration required but walk-ins welcome as space allows.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
There are 35 spaces available.
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Mr Laurent
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join the KING of story time every Monday - for some songs and a great loud story.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
Gladwyne Library - Toddler Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us every Monday at 10:30 am for a Toddler Story
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
PENN WYNNE - Merge Dance Studio Program
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Ms. Christa of Merge Dance Studio presents a fun creative movement program for pre-schoolers and toddlers (slightly older or younger siblings are welcome, too.) Registration is required and opens on 7/8. Please see below.
CONTACT: Penn Wynne Library 610-642-7844 lmurphy@lmls.org
LOCATION: Penn Wynne Library
Registration will begin on
Monday, July 8, 2019 at 8:00 AM
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Library Play Group
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open to parents of young children who need a safe space to meet and greet other paresnts and children. Books, puzzles, and toys will be provided. Parents can bring a snack and/or lunch for their child, but please be mindful of allergies.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
ARDMORE - Story Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Come join us for a story and a craft, Mondays at 11:30am. Story time will be outside (weather permitting) from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BALA CYNWYD: Mondays with Murray
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Murray, the nicest and friendliest poodle in Bala Cynwyd, is a licensed therapy dog. Murray will be accompanied by her owner Peggy. Murray loves when children read her stories, belly rubs are optional! Registration is required - reserve your time slot today! Contact the Junior Room for details.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
LUDINGTON: Miss Jackie's Story Time
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join Miss Jackie for a fun story time with singing and dancing.
All ages welcome.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Miss Gwen's Story Time
10:30 AM
Join us every Tuesday morning in our meeting room for a fun-filled program of stories and songs!
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
Ludington | Chair Yoga
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
For seniors and people who sit too much.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Tuesday Matinee
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for free movie screenings at the library!
The last Tuesday of each month this summer will be a PG-13 movie. We have new releases in May and a few movies about pets in June. Our theme this summer is A Universe of Stories, so many of the movies in July and August are space-themed. We also have films that will appeal to teens and adults sprinkled throughout.
May 7 - At Eternity's Gate (2018) Rated PG-13
May 14 - Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Rated PG
May 21 - A Wrinkle in Time (2018) Rated PG
May 28 - Green Book (2018) Rated PG-13
June 4 - Secret Life of Pets (2016) Rated PG
June 11 - Air Bud (1997) Rated PG
June 18 - Space Buddies (2009) Rated G
June 25 - First Man (2018) Rated PG-13
July 2 - Space Jam (1996) Rated PG
July 9 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Rated PG
July 16 - Spaceballs (1987) Rated PG
July 23 - Galaxy Quest (1999) Rated PG
July 30 - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) Rated PG-13
August 6 - WALL-E (2008) Rated G
August 13 - Treasure Planet (2002) Rated PG
August 20 - Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Rated PG
August 27 - On the Basis of Sex (2018) Rated PG-13
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
Ludington | Hip & Knee Pain
2:00 PM
An orthopedic specialist will discuss non-surgical treatments for joint pain and joint replacement procedures available at Main Line Health Hospitals.
Registration required by visiting www.mainlinehealth.org/events.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Technology Clinic
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bring your device or use our Chromebook to have your questions answered by one of our staff. Registration is required.
Note this is not a formally structured class. Most sessions are one-on-one and attempt to answer specific questions.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE- Creative Community: Beginning Watercolor
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Enjoy your afternoon with the beauty of watercolor painting! This adult watercolor workshop is open to all levels, but geared towards beginners. We’ll learn how to mix colors, try interesting techniques and experiment with various subject matter. Use our paints and paper, or bring your own and let’s explore this flexible medium together.
Please register and plan on attending all 5 sessions:
July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
Gladwyne - Franklin Institute Traveling Science Show: Life in Space
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
We will be having the Franklin Institute Traveling Science Show on July 16th at 4pm. They are calling it Life in Space.
It’s time for liftoff like its 1969! Embark on a trip to the Moon and explore the scientific and engineering challenges of getting to space, living and working in orbit, and safely returning to Earth as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing. Space is limited to 25.
Register Here.
HELD ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE GLADWYNE LIBRARY.
Pre-show Activities Link:
Post-Show Activites Link:
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
There are 4 spaces available.
ARDMORE - Knitting Group
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bring your knitting project and chat with fellow knitters.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Swedes in Space
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be in space? This is your opportunity to get your questions answered by a real astronaut! On July 16, we will be hosting the American Swedish Historical Museum for a Swedes in Space program to discover the wonders of space and learn what it takes to become an astronaut. The Museum has reached out to world renowned Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang and he has agreed to participate in a recorded Skype interview to answer your questions. The interview will be conducted soon, so send us your space related questions by Friday April 5th and we will pass them onto the Museum. Join us for the program on Tuesday, July 16 to watch the interview!
Registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
There are 15 spaces available.
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Shared Reading Group
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join a new kind of reading group. We don’t read at home and then talk. Instead, we read aloud together and talk right then and there! This means no preparation, no demands—you just show up and explore great short stories and poems in a group that turns quickly into a community.
Led by Dr. Donald McCown of West Chester University.
CONTACT: Belmont Hills Library 610-664-8427 ebarrie@lmls.org
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Miss Gail
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join Miss Gail for story time followed by a craft every Wednesday.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
PENN WYNNE - Elementary Mad Science: Slime
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Ooze into a gooey hour of sliming around! Child will create slime using the Mad Science recipe, and then enter the Slime Olympics. This program is for Elementary age children, and requires registration, which will begin 7/10 @ 8:00 a.m. Please see below.
CONTACT: Penn Wynne library 610-642-7844 lmurphy@lmls.org
LOCATION: Penn Wynne Library
Registration will begin on
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 8:00 AM
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: What's Up There?
6:00 PM
DVAA (Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers) member and local resident, Harold Goldner, will present a Summer Learning program exploring astronomy for kids (age 6 and up) and adults. DVAA offers free star parties in Valley Forge and other events open to the public; check it out at https://www.dvaa.org. Registration required but walk-ins welcome as space (ha ha) allows.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
There are 44 spaces available.
ARDMORE - D&D Wednesdays
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
3rd and 4th Wednesdays, June-August
Ages 12 and up. Come learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. A great introduction to role-playing games and a chance to practice math, problem solving, and more while having fun! Registration is required for each session. Continuing attendance is encouraged, but not required.
June 19 - Intro to D&D 5th Edition & Character Creation
June 26 - Summer Campaign Kickoff (Lost Mine of Phandelver)
July 17 - Lost Mine of Phandelver (night 2)
July 24 - Lost Mine of Phandelver (night 3)
August 21 - Lost Mine of Phandelver (night 4)
August 28 - Last Session
Depending on interest and availability, D&D Wednesdays may continue through the school year.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Mr. Laurent
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come hear a great loud story with Mr Laurent every Thursday in July.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Technology Clinic
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bring your device and get your technology questions answered! Registration is required.
Note that this is not a formally structured class. Most sessions are one-on-one and attempt to answer specific questions.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
Gladwyne - Yoga @ Play
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
It's yoga at the library ! We're excited to have Yoga@Play come to Gladwyne to offer Yoga to our Mom's and Toddler's. Bond with your child through a your child through a yoga adventure, doing posses, mindfulness activities and games. You will get to explore and experience fun partner poses with your child and then relax and unwind side by side.
Space is limited to 20 children. Ages: 1-4. Register Here.
HELD ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE GLADWYNE LIBRARY.
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
There are 18 spaces available.
ARDMORE - Ms. Dawnita's Story Time
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Come join Ms. Dawnita for a entertaining and fun story time!
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
PENN WYNNE - Mike Rose
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join Magician Mike Rose for an out-of-this-world magic show. All ages.
CONTACT: Penn Wynne Library 610-642-7844 lmurphy@lmls.org
LOCATION: Penn Wynne Library
BALA CYNWYD: Kidzart
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us as Holly Meade of Kidzart leads a guided drawing class. Appropriate for ages 7 and up. Registration is required - please contact the Junior Room to sign up!
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Teen Author Visit
4:00 PM
Teen Author Visit with Riding Chance local author Christine Kendall: part of Montgomery County's annual Teen Author Tour! Registration required. Free copy of Riding Chance for the first 20 teens (12+) to register; other copies will be raffled off at the author visit. Riding Chance follows Troy, a good kid who made a few bad decisions, as he starts a seemingly awful punishment, mucking stalls at Chamounix Stables in Fairmount Park (yes, THAT Fairmount Park); he soon discovers the world of polo and bonds with a feisty pony, Chance. Riding Chance received glowing reviews from both Booklist and Publishers Weekly. Don’t miss this only opportunity in the Lower Merion Library System to hang out with Ms. Kendall!
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
There are 43 spaces available.
ARDMORE - Writing Help
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Drop-in to get assistance with a variety of writing tasks. A Professor from the University of Pennsylvania Critical Writing Program will be on hand to answer questions. She cannot assist with legal or financial documents. No registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
Ludington | Sensory Play
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Playdoh, soft blocks, motion toys, and other stations will be available!
All ages welcome.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
LUDINGTON: Sensory Play
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come join Miss Jackie for Sensory Play every Thursday in July - all ages welcome - stations will be set up for the kids to play with including: Playdoh, soft blocks, motion toys, play store and many others.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Indonesian Travel Stories & Slides
In the heat of the summer, you can escape to the tropics far away without ever leaving home. BH Library guest artist and long time Belmont Hills resident Laura Cohn. will transport you to Indonesia through her beautiful batik paintings, slide show and compelling stories, sharing her over 30 years of living, working, and loving Indonesia. Come join us for light refreshments and an Indonesian snack and a journey far away.
CONTACT: Belmont Hills Library 610-664-8427 ebarrie@lmls.org
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
Gladwyne - Merge Dance
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Learn to move and dance through the simple joy of play with Merge Dance Studio. Miss Christa will have you hopping, skipping, and jumping to the beat.
Ages: 0-4.
HELD ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE GLADWYNE LIBRARY.
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
BALA CYNWYD: Preschool Music Program
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Music Play Patrol will perform toe tapping music for the preschool crowd on Friday mornings. Come with your dancing shoes on! No registration required.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
ARDMORE - Board Game Friday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come play a different board game each month at 1 PM on select Fridays. Registration is required for each session.
May 24 - Scrabble
June 21 - Monopoly
July 19 - Candy Land
August 16 - Pictionary
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
There are 4 spaces available.
LUDINGTON: Cake Pops and K-Pop
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come listen and watch great K-Pop videos while we decorate Cake Pops. We will also be making K-Pop Buttons for you to keep. Korean pop is music that is influenced by styles and genres from around the world, such as experimental, rock, jazz, gospel, hip hop, R&B, reggae, electronic dance, folk, country, and classical on top of its traditional Korean music roots. The Korean Music scene is huge right now for all ages. One of the biggest bands is BTS. Please come by and talk with us about this big sensation. Ages 10 and up welcome.This is a YA event. Space is limited. Sign up by calling 610-525-1776 Ext 5
LOCATION: Ludington Library
LUDINGTON: Getting Ready for Kindergarten - Language Arts
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join Miss Melanie on Friday, July 19th for the 2nd in a three part series to get your kids ready for Kindergarten.
Miss Melanie is a certified teacher, and a former kindergarten teacher from the Springfield School District.
Only students 5-6 years of age who are entering Kindergarten are able to sign up. Children must register for these programs ahead of time. Please call 610-525-1776 ext 5. One parent must be present with the child throughout the activity. Each session will run for about one hour. This is a free program. Space is limited. We require the child and parent to attend without siblings.
In this 2nd session children will rotate through different kindergarten language arts skills including: alphabet writing, sight word games, reading with 1-1 correspondence/comprehending a story and a name writing.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Swedes in Space
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The American Swedish Historical Museum presents the wonders of space and what it takes to become an astronaut, including a pre-recorded interview with the first Swedish astronaut, Christer Fuglesang, answering many of your questions that were submitted in April. Participants will make their own space shuttles to take home! Registration required and limited to 25 children (parents can drop off children in the meeting room but must remain in the library).
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
There are 6 spaces available.
ARDMORE - LEGO Stop-Motion Animation Movie Making
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for 2 hours of movie making! Ages 8 and up. Please bring a device (smartphone or tablet) capable of installing a movie making app and taking pictures.
Registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Mr Laurent
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join the KING of story time every Monday - for some songs and a great loud story.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
Gladwyne Library - Toddler Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us every Monday at 10:30 am for a Toddler Story
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Library Play Group
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open to parents of young children who need a safe space to meet and greet other paresnts and children. Books, puzzles, and toys will be provided. Parents can bring a snack and/or lunch for their child, but please be mindful of allergies.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
ARDMORE - Story Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Come join us for a story and a craft, Mondays at 11:30am. Story time will be outside (weather permitting) from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
PENN WYNNE - Messy Playtime
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A messy program without the mess (at your home)! Come use our supplies and don’t worry about the cleanup. Each class provides a variety of activities including painting, play dough, seasonal crafts, chalk, stamps and more. “Neat” activities such as puzzles, blocks and drawing are available as well. Bring a smock; we provide everything else.
CONTACT: Penn Wynne Library 610-642-7844 lmurphy@lmls.org
LOCATION: Penn Wynne Library
BALA CYNWYD: Mondays with Murray
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Murray, the nicest and friendliest poodle in Bala Cynwyd, is a licensed therapy dog. Murray will be accompanied by her owner Peggy. Murray loves when children read her stories, belly rubs are optional! Registration is required - reserve your time slot today! Contact the Junior Room for details.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
LUDINGTON: Miss Jackie's Story Time
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join Miss Jackie for a fun story time with singing and dancing.
All ages welcome.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Miss Gwen's Story Time
10:30 AM
Join us every Tuesday morning in our meeting room for a fun-filled program of stories and songs!
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
Ludington | Chair Yoga
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
For seniors and people who sit too much.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Tuesday Matinee
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for free movie screenings at the library!
The last Tuesday of each month this summer will be a PG-13 movie. We have new releases in May and a few movies about pets in June. Our theme this summer is A Universe of Stories, so many of the movies in July and August are space-themed. We also have films that will appeal to teens and adults sprinkled throughout.
May 7 - At Eternity's Gate (2018) Rated PG-13
May 14 - Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Rated PG
May 21 - A Wrinkle in Time (2018) Rated PG
May 28 - Green Book (2018) Rated PG-13
June 4 - Secret Life of Pets (2016) Rated PG
June 11 - Air Bud (1997) Rated PG
June 18 - Space Buddies (2009) Rated G
June 25 - First Man (2018) Rated PG-13
July 2 - Space Jam (1996) Rated PG
July 9 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Rated PG
July 16 - Spaceballs (1987) Rated PG
July 23 - Galaxy Quest (1999) Rated PG
July 30 - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) Rated PG-13
August 6 - WALL-E (2008) Rated G
August 13 - Treasure Planet (2002) Rated PG
August 20 - Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Rated PG
August 27 - On the Basis of Sex (2018) Rated PG-13
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Technology Clinic
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bring your device or use our Chromebook to have your questions answered by one of our staff. Registration is required.
Note this is not a formally structured class. Most sessions are one-on-one and attempt to answer specific questions.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE- Creative Community: Beginning Watercolor
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Enjoy your afternoon with the beauty of watercolor painting! This adult watercolor workshop is open to all levels, but geared towards beginners. We’ll learn how to mix colors, try interesting techniques and experiment with various subject matter. Use our paints and paper, or bring your own and let’s explore this flexible medium together.
Please register and plan on attending all 5 sessions:
July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Franklin Institute Space Program
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ages 5 and up. Join us for a special space program presented by the Franklin Institute.
Registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Knitting Group
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bring your knitting project and chat with fellow knitters.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Shared Reading Group
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join a new kind of reading group. We don’t read at home and then talk. Instead, we read aloud together and talk right then and there! This means no preparation, no demands—you just show up and explore great short stories and poems in a group that turns quickly into a community.
Led by Dr. Donald McCown of West Chester University.
CONTACT: Belmont Hills Library 610-664-8427 ebarrie@lmls.org
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Miss Gail
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join Miss Gail for story time followed by a craft every Wednesday.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
BALA CYNWYD: Movie Matinee
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Get out of the heat and join us in the meeting room to enjoy a family friendly movie. No registration required, appropriate for ages 5 and up!
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
Gladwyne - Movie Wednesday
4:00 PM
It's Movie Wednesday's at the Gladwyne Library. We'll have popcorn and watch movies about space. Perfect for families looking for an afternoon activitiy.
HELD ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF GLADWYNE LIBRARY.
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
ARDMORE - D&D Wednesdays
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
3rd and 4th Wednesdays, June-August
Ages 12 and up. Come learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. A great introduction to role-playing games and a chance to practice math, problem solving, and more while having fun! Registration is required for each session. Continuing attendance is encouraged, but not required.
June 19 - Intro to D&D 5th Edition & Character Creation
June 26 - Summer Campaign Kickoff (Lost Mine of Phandelver)
July 17 - Lost Mine of Phandelver (night 2)
July 24 - Lost Mine of Phandelver (night 3)
August 21 - Lost Mine of Phandelver (night 4)
August 28 - Last Session
Depending on interest and availability, D&D Wednesdays may continue through the school year.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Ukulele Beginner's Series
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for a three-part series learning to play that quintessential beginner's instrument, the ukulele, with local artist/musician Melissa Nannen, for kids and adults (9+), Wednesdays, May 10, 24, and 31, 6:30PM-7:30PM. Dig that ol’ ukulele out of the attic or purchase your own (contact us for recommendations). Registration required for the series; please sign-up only if you can commit to all three sessions.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
There is 1 space available.
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Mr. Laurent
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come hear a great loud story with Mr Laurent every Thursday in July.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Technology Clinic
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bring your device and get your technology questions answered! Registration is required.
Note that this is not a formally structured class. Most sessions are one-on-one and attempt to answer specific questions.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
Gladwyne - Yoga @ Play
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
It's yoga at the library ! We're excited to have Yoga@Play come to Gladwyne to offer Yoga to our Mom's and Toddler's. Bond with your child through a your child through a yoga adventure, doing posses, mindfulness activities and games. You will get to explore and experience fun partner poses with your child and then relax and unwind side by side.
Space is limited to 20 children. Ages: 1-4. Register Here.
HELD ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE GLADWYNE LIBRARY.
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
There are 14 spaces available.
ARDMORE - Ms. Dawnita's Story Time
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Come join Ms. Dawnita for a entertaining and fun story time!
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
Belmont Hills Library: Family Movie Day
2:00 PM
It’s the dog days of summer, so cool off at the library with a movie! Movie TBA. Snacks and drinks will be provided. All ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a caregiver 17 or over for the duration of the event.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
BALA CYNWYD - Teen Crafternoon: STEM Makey Makey Guitar
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Play your art! Make and design your own cardboard guitar, then use the Makey Makey to make it play. Supplies are limited; register online or call 610-664-1196.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
Registration will begin on
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 10:00 AM
ARDMORE - Writing Help
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Drop-in to get assistance with a variety of writing tasks. A Professor from the University of Pennsylvania Critical Writing Program will be on hand to answer questions. She cannot assist with legal or financial documents. No registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
Ludington | Sensory Play
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Playdoh, soft blocks, motion toys, and other stations will be available!
All ages welcome.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
LUDINGTON: Sensory Play
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come join Miss Jackie for Sensory Play every Thursday in July - all ages welcome - stations will be set up for the kids to play with including: Playdoh, soft blocks, motion toys, play store and many others.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BALA CYNWYD: Preschool Music Program
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Music Play Patrol will perform toe tapping music for the preschool crowd on Friday mornings. Come with your dancing shoes on! No registration required.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
LUDINGTON: Casey Cooks With Kids
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Come join Miss Casey in her third of a four part cooking series with kids. This time the kids will be making Trifle Pudding. Ingredients are: Lady Fingers, Choc/Van Pudding, Whipped Topping and Crushed Chips Ahoy Cookies.
Registration is necessary - call 610-525-1776 Ext 5 to sign up - Ages 5 and up only please - one parent must stay to help out at all times.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
PENN WYNNE - Stuffed Animal Workshop
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A mobile teddy bear workshop, where kids bring their beary own stuffed animal to life! Animal choices include a duck, bunny, or lamb. The program will include the animal, stuffing, a wish to put inside, and a birth certificate. Registration will begin 7/20 @ 8 a.m., and we anticipate it filling quickly. Please see below.
CONTACT: Penn Wynne Library 610-642-7844 lmurphy@lmls.org
LOCATION: Penn Wynne Library
Registration will begin on
Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 8:00 AM
Belmont Hills Library: SuperSTEAM!
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
It may be summer break but keep your brain active by coming to Belmont Hills Library’s SuperSTEAM!, a day of fun-filled STEAM activities for all ages. Self-guided activities will be available throughout the building, including the new community room!
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
LUDINGTON: Summer Concert Series Presents: Gladius Live
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rain/Shine YA Event
Gladius Live!
Outside in our Gazebo Park come see a flamenco guitar come to life!
All Ages Concert Program
Determined to entertain as well as inspire audiences of all ages, this award-winning ‘musical mad-scientist’ explores a multi-cultural mixture of musical styles, and demonstrates the art
of perseverance—the guitarist has prevailed over a crippling case of nerve damage which could have easily ended a musician's career...inspired by the great composers, Spanish guitar
maestros, and much more, this musical mad scientist fuses the elements into a refreshing formula—evoking the Spanish spirit, yet distinctly unorthodox.For more information, go to: http://www.gladiusmusic.com/live_music_shows.html
If it rains he will perform in our Large Meeting Room.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Mr Laurent
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join the KING of story time every Monday - for some songs and a great loud story.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
Gladwyne Library - Toddler Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us every Monday at 10:30 am for a Toddler Story
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Library Play Group
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open to parents of young children who need a safe space to meet and greet other paresnts and children. Books, puzzles, and toys will be provided. Parents can bring a snack and/or lunch for their child, but please be mindful of allergies.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
ARDMORE - Story Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Come join us for a story and a craft, Mondays at 11:30am. Story time will be outside (weather permitting) from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
PENN WYNNE - Preschool Mad Science: Dino Dig
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Your kids will be little paleontologists in this exciting class! They will learn about when dinosaurs lived, what they ate, and how scientists know they existed. Your kids will participate in a dig for the "fossil remains" of a mystery dinosaur, and they will even cast their own T-Rex tooth. Presented with Mad Science for those ages 3-6. Registration required, and begins 7/22 @ 8:00 a.m. Please see below.
CONTACT: Penn Wynne Library 610-642-7844 lmurphy@lmls.org
LOCATION: Penn Wynne Library
Registration will begin on
Monday, July 22, 2019 at 8:00 AM
BALA CYNWYD: Mondays with Murray
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Murray, the nicest and friendliest poodle in Bala Cynwyd, is a licensed therapy dog. Murray will be accompanied by her owner Peggy. Murray loves when children read her stories, belly rubs are optional! Registration is required - reserve your time slot today! Contact the Junior Room for details.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
LUDINGTON: Miss Jackie's Story Time
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join Miss Jackie for a fun story time with singing and dancing.
All ages welcome.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Miss Gwen's Story Time
10:30 AM
Join us every Tuesday morning in our meeting room for a fun-filled program of stories and songs!
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
Ludington | Chair Yoga
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
For seniors and people who sit too much.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Tuesday Matinee
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for free movie screenings at the library!
The last Tuesday of each month this summer will be a PG-13 movie. We have new releases in May and a few movies about pets in June. Our theme this summer is A Universe of Stories, so many of the movies in July and August are space-themed. We also have films that will appeal to teens and adults sprinkled throughout.
May 7 - At Eternity's Gate (2018) Rated PG-13
May 14 - Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Rated PG
May 21 - A Wrinkle in Time (2018) Rated PG
May 28 - Green Book (2018) Rated PG-13
June 4 - Secret Life of Pets (2016) Rated PG
June 11 - Air Bud (1997) Rated PG
June 18 - Space Buddies (2009) Rated G
June 25 - First Man (2018) Rated PG-13
July 2 - Space Jam (1996) Rated PG
July 9 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Rated PG
July 16 - Spaceballs (1987) Rated PG
July 23 - Galaxy Quest (1999) Rated PG
July 30 - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) Rated PG-13
August 6 - WALL-E (2008) Rated G
August 13 - Treasure Planet (2002) Rated PG
August 20 - Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Rated PG
August 27 - On the Basis of Sex (2018) Rated PG-13
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Technology Clinic
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bring your device or use our Chromebook to have your questions answered by one of our staff. Registration is required.
Note this is not a formally structured class. Most sessions are one-on-one and attempt to answer specific questions.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE- Creative Community: Beginning Watercolor
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Enjoy your afternoon with the beauty of watercolor painting! This adult watercolor workshop is open to all levels, but geared towards beginners. We’ll learn how to mix colors, try interesting techniques and experiment with various subject matter. Use our paints and paper, or bring your own and let’s explore this flexible medium together.
Please register and plan on attending all 5 sessions:
July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BALA CYNWYD: Magnet Madness
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Do you have a magnetic personality? Would you like to make personalized magnets? If so, register for our magnet program. Appropriate for ages 8-12. Registration is required, please contact the Junior Room to sign up.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
ARDMORE - Knitting Group
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bring your knitting project and chat with fellow knitters.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE- Tween Art Workshop: Kawaii Alien Comics
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
(Age 9-15) Learn how to make cute alien comics using watercolor paints and markers. Please register.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
There are 2 spaces available.
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Miss Gail
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join Miss Gail for story time followed by a craft every Wednesday.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
ARDMORE - Harry Potter Movie
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Watch the first movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, with us at 3 PM.
Can't make it to the movie? Register to attend Harry Potter's birthday party at 6 PM.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Harry Potter Birthday Party
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with fun games and activities!
Registration is required.
Can't make it to the evening party? Watch the first movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, with us at 3 PM.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
There are 22 spaces available.
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Ukulele Beginner's Series
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for a three-part series learning to play that quintessential beginner's instrument, the ukulele, with local artist/musician Melissa Nannen, for kids and adults (9+), Wednesdays, May 10, 24, and 31, 6:30PM-7:30PM. Dig that ol’ ukulele out of the attic or purchase your own (contact us for recommendations). Registration required for the series; please sign-up only if you can commit to all three sessions.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
There is 1 space available.
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Mr Laurent
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join Mr Laurent and experience story time like never before. All ages welcome
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Technology Clinic
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bring your device and get your technology questions answered! Registration is required.
Note that this is not a formally structured class. Most sessions are one-on-one and attempt to answer specific questions.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
Gladwyne - Yoga @ Play
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
It's yoga at the library ! We're excited to have Yoga@Play come to Gladwyne to offer Yoga to our Mom's and Toddler's. Bond with your child through a your child through a yoga adventure, doing posses, mindfulness activities and games. You will get to explore and experience fun partner poses with your child and then relax and unwind side by side.
Space is limited to 20 children. Ages: 1-4. Register Here.
HELD ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE GLADWYNE LIBRARY.
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
There are 14 spaces available.
ARDMORE - Ms. Dawnita's Story Time
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Come join Ms. Dawnita for a entertaining and fun story time!
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Writing Help
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Drop-in to get assistance with a variety of writing tasks. A Professor from the University of Pennsylvania Critical Writing Program will be on hand to answer questions. She cannot assist with legal or financial documents. No registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BALA CYNWYD: Preschool Music Program
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Music Play Patrol will perform toe tapping music for the preschool crowd on Friday mornings. Come with your dancing shoes on! No registration required.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
ARDMORE - Canasta
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Come learn and play this classic card game. Both beginners and experienced players are welcome. Registration is required.
Once a month on select Fridays.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
There are 10 spaces available.
ARDMORE - Finances for Kids
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn about money and how to save, spend, and give. Special door prizes for attendees.
Registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
LUDINGTON: Paranormal Author - Laurie Hull
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Laurie is the author of Supernatural Pennsylvania, Philly's Main Line Haunts, Supernatural Mid-Atlantic, Brandywine Valley Ghosts, and many other paranormal books.
Laurie Hull is a psychic medium who became aware of her abilities at a very young age because she lived in a haunted home in Delaware County, PA. She has traveled the world to investigate ghosts. She will be sharing her experiences with us and will show us what evidence she has found that there is indeed a way to connect with the other side.
Join us in the Large Meeting Room - 2pm to 3pm
Laurie will be autographing and selling her books.
Ludington Library's Young Adult Author's Visit
All are welcome!
LOCATION: Ludington Library
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Mr Laurent
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join Mr Laurent for a great story time - All ages welcome.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Library Play Group
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open to parents of young children who need a safe space to meet and greet other paresnts and children. Books, puzzles, and toys will be provided. Parents can bring a snack and/or lunch for their child, but please be mindful of allergies.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
ARDMORE - Story Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Come join us for a story and a craft, Mondays at 11:30am. Story time will be outside (weather permitting) from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BALA CYNWYD: Mondays with Murray
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Murray, the nicest and friendliest poodle in Bala Cynwyd, is a licensed therapy dog. Murray will be accompanied by her owner Peggy. Murray loves when children read her stories, belly rubs are optional! Registration is required - reserve your time slot today! Contact the Junior Room for details.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
LUDINGTON: Miss Jackie's Story Time
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come sing and dance with Miss Jackie - all ages welcome.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Miss Gwen's Story Time
10:30 AM
Join us every Tuesday morning in our meeting room for a fun-filled program of stories and songs!
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
Ludington | Chair Yoga
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
For seniors and people who sit too much.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Tuesday Matinee
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for free movie screenings at the library!
The last Tuesday of each month this summer will be a PG-13 movie. We have new releases in May and a few movies about pets in June. Our theme this summer is A Universe of Stories, so many of the movies in July and August are space-themed. We also have films that will appeal to teens and adults sprinkled throughout.
May 7 - At Eternity's Gate (2018) Rated PG-13
May 14 - Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Rated PG
May 21 - A Wrinkle in Time (2018) Rated PG
May 28 - Green Book (2018) Rated PG-13
June 4 - Secret Life of Pets (2016) Rated PG
June 11 - Air Bud (1997) Rated PG
June 18 - Space Buddies (2009) Rated G
June 25 - First Man (2018) Rated PG-13
July 2 - Space Jam (1996) Rated PG
July 9 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Rated PG
July 16 - Spaceballs (1987) Rated PG
July 23 - Galaxy Quest (1999) Rated PG
July 30 - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) Rated PG-13
August 6 - WALL-E (2008) Rated G
August 13 - Treasure Planet (2002) Rated PG
August 20 - Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Rated PG
August 27 - On the Basis of Sex (2018) Rated PG-13
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Technology Clinic
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bring your device or use our Chromebook to have your questions answered by one of our staff. Registration is required.
Note this is not a formally structured class. Most sessions are one-on-one and attempt to answer specific questions.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Board Game Night
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Bring family and friends for a fun night of board games, from Candy Land to Trivial Pursuit. We have games to entertain all ages!
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
ARDMORE - Knitting Group
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bring your knitting project and chat with fellow knitters.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE- Tween Craft: Hand Lettering 101
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
(Ages 9-15) Hand-lettering is the act of drawing letters instead of “writing” them, and it is a practice that is coming into immense popularity lately! Join as we go through common materials, techniques, and uses for this artful approach to words. All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your favorite pens or markers. Registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
There are 5 spaces available.
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Miss Gail
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join Miss Gail for story time - followed by a craft. All ages welcome.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
ARDMORE - 1st Wednesday Book Club
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for our 1st Wednesday Book Club that meets in the Processing Center Meeting Room. New members are always welcome!
May 1 - Fly Girls by Keith O'Brien
June 5 - Educated: a memoir by Tara Westover
July 3 - The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah
Aug 7 - The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone
Sept 4 - Life After Life: a novel by Kate Atkinson
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BALA CYNWYD: Movie Matinee
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Get out of the heat and join us in the meeting room to enjoy a family friendly movie. No registration required, appropriate for ages 5 and up!
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
Gladwyne - Movie Wednesday
4:00 PM
It's Movie Wednesday's at the Gladwyne Library. We'll have popcorn and watch movies about space. Perfect for families looking for an afternoon activitiy.
HELD ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF GLADWYNE LIBRARY.
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
ARDMORE - Family Game Night
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bring a friend and play various board, card, and tabletop games at Family Game Night! 1st Wednesday of every month from 5-7pm. Instructions are included with each game, so don’t be afraid to try something new!
Current games include:
- Chess / Checkers / Backgammon
- Canasta / any other playing card game (Jumbo Print cards available)
- Monopoly
- Scrabble
- Clue
- Candy Land
- Sorry!
- Connect 4
- Pictionary
- Pass the Pigs
- Dungeons & Dragons: We have the 5th edition Starter Set (ages 12+), as well as an official simplified adventure called Monster Slayers: The Heroes of Hesiod (ages 6+).
Games may also be borrowed from the front desk to be played in the library at any time.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: PJ Story Time and Craft
5:30 PM
Keeping the “stories” in the Summer Learning theme A Universe of Stories, join us for a few folk tales and a special craft. All ages welcome.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Mr Laurent
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join Mr Laurent and experience story time like never before. All ages welcome
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Technology Clinic
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bring your device and get your technology questions answered! Registration is required.
Note that this is not a formally structured class. Most sessions are one-on-one and attempt to answer specific questions.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Ms. Dawnita's Story Time
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Come join Ms. Dawnita for a entertaining and fun story time!
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Writing Help
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Drop-in to get assistance with a variety of writing tasks. A Professor from the University of Pennsylvania Critical Writing Program will be on hand to answer questions. She cannot assist with legal or financial documents. No registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
Gladwyne - Merge Dance
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Learn to move and dance through the simple joy of play with Merge Dance Studio. Miss Christa will have you hopping, skipping, and jumping to the beat.
Ages: 0-4.
HELD ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE GLADWYNE LIBRARY.
LOCATION: Gladwyne Library
BALA CYNWYD: Preschool Music Program
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Music Play Patrol will perform toe tapping music for the preschool crowd on Friday mornings. Come with your dancing shoes on! No registration required.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
LUDINGTON: Casey Cooks With Kids
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Please join Miss Casey for her last in her 4 part series of cooking with kids. This time the kids will make Veggie Viking Boats. Limit for this event is 15 people. Sign up necessary. Please call 610-525-1776 Ext 5.
Ages 5 and up only please. One parent must stay at all times to help the child. Ingredients include: Pepper Kabob Slices, Zuchini Slices, Mini Ranch Dips and Cherry Tomatoes.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
Ludington | Music Under the Stars with The Lewis Brothers Bluegrass Band
7:00 PM
Music Under the Stars with The Lewis Brothers Bluegrass Band
Friday, August 9th | 7:00pm | Bryn Mawr Gazebo
Celebrate the end of summer reading with a bit of authentic bluegrass music under the stars. The Lewis Brothers are one of Philadelphia's best known bluegrass bands. They have been together since 1985 and in that time, have developed a highly polished, classic bluegrass sound-complete with tight vocal harmonies and some of the most exciting instrumentals in the area. They have shared the stage with greats like Dailey and Vincent, J.D.Crowe and the New South, Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen. As a member of the John Herald Band, Wanamaker Lewis shared the stage with Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Ritchie Havens, Doc Watson and many more. The Lewis Brothers bring high energy to every performance with a repetoire that includes classic bluegrass from Bill Monroe to Flatt and Scruggs to some contemporary as well.
Lawn seating - bring a blanket or chair for comfort. Concert will take place rain or shine. FREE and open to the public.
This concert is generously funded by the Lower Merion Library System and The Margery B. Hall Programming Fund.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Playdough Party!
11:00 AM
Hang out in the children’s room and make all kinds of cool things with the library’s homemade non-toxic playdough.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
LUDINGTON: YA End of Summer Reading Pizza Party
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Any teens that have participated in Summer Reading at any of the six Lower Merion Libraries will be invited to this End Of Summer Reading Pizza Party.
It will be held in the large meeting room at Ludington. All teens must RSVP. Drinks and pizza will be provided.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Mr Laurent
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join Mr Laurent for a great story time - All ages welcome.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Library Play Group
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open to parents of young children who need a safe space to meet and greet other paresnts and children. Books, puzzles, and toys will be provided. Parents can bring a snack and/or lunch for their child, but please be mindful of allergies.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
ARDMORE - Story Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Come join us for a story and a craft, Mondays at 11:30am. Story time will be outside (weather permitting) from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BALA CYNWYD: Mondays with Murray
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Murray, the nicest and friendliest poodle in Bala Cynwyd, is a licensed therapy dog. Murray will be accompanied by her owner Peggy. Murray loves when children read her stories, belly rubs are optional! Registration is required - reserve your time slot today! Contact the Junior Room for details.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
LUDINGTON: Miss Jackie's Story Time
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come sing and dance with Miss Jackie - all ages welcome.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Miss Gwen's Story Time
10:30 AM
Join us every Tuesday morning in our meeting room for a fun-filled program of stories and songs!
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
Ludington | Chair Yoga
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
For seniors and people who sit too much.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Tuesday Matinee
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for free movie screenings at the library!
The last Tuesday of each month this summer will be a PG-13 movie. We have new releases in May and a few movies about pets in June. Our theme this summer is A Universe of Stories, so many of the movies in July and August are space-themed. We also have films that will appeal to teens and adults sprinkled throughout.
May 7 - At Eternity's Gate (2018) Rated PG-13
May 14 - Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Rated PG
May 21 - A Wrinkle in Time (2018) Rated PG
May 28 - Green Book (2018) Rated PG-13
June 4 - Secret Life of Pets (2016) Rated PG
June 11 - Air Bud (1997) Rated PG
June 18 - Space Buddies (2009) Rated G
June 25 - First Man (2018) Rated PG-13
July 2 - Space Jam (1996) Rated PG
July 9 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Rated PG
July 16 - Spaceballs (1987) Rated PG
July 23 - Galaxy Quest (1999) Rated PG
July 30 - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) Rated PG-13
August 6 - WALL-E (2008) Rated G
August 13 - Treasure Planet (2002) Rated PG
August 20 - Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Rated PG
August 27 - On the Basis of Sex (2018) Rated PG-13
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Technology Clinic
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bring your device or use our Chromebook to have your questions answered by one of our staff. Registration is required.
Note this is not a formally structured class. Most sessions are one-on-one and attempt to answer specific questions.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Knitting Group
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bring your knitting project and chat with fellow knitters.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE- Youth Art Workshop: Astronaut Animals!
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
(Ages 6-12) Learn how to draw an astronaut step-by-step! We will draw together, or you can draw from your own imagination. When you’re finished drawing, add your own style and environment, and color it with watercolor paints or markers. Registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
LUDINGTON: Story Time with Miss Gail
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Come join Miss Gail for story time - followed by a craft. All ages welcome.
LOCATION: Ludington Library
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled storytime each and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am in the Junior Room of Bala Cynwyd Library. Registration is not required.
*No Friday storytime during the summer months.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
ARDMORE - Lego Club
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come to the library for open play with LEGO® blocks the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Patio Party!
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us on our new outside patio for a special space-themed story time and s'mores activity.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
LUDINGTON: The Magic of Mike Rose
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for the magic of Mike Rose - Magician Mike Rose has once again created an all new magic program for libraries. “Magic That Came From Outer Space” is designed to perfectly complement the Summer Reading theme for 2019 “A Universe of Stories.”
LOCATION: Ludington Library
ARDMORE - Technology Clinic
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bring your device and get your technology questions answered! Registration is required.
Note that this is not a formally structured class. Most sessions are one-on-one and attempt to answer specific questions.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Ms. Dawnita's Story Time
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Come join Ms. Dawnita for a entertaining and fun story time!
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
ARDMORE - Writing Help
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Drop-in to get assistance with a variety of writing tasks. A Professor from the University of Pennsylvania Critical Writing Program will be on hand to answer questions. She cannot assist with legal or financial documents. No registration is required.
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: LEGO Night
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
We provide the bricks and you provide the imagination. Make a space-themed creation and we’ll photograph it and post it on our FB page.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
BALA CYNWYD: Moon Magic
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Did you ever notice that the moon appears and disappears? Come join Miss Suzanne as we explore the amazing phenomenon of lunar phases. Science, craft, and fun for all! Appropriate for ages 8-12, registration is required please contact the Junior Room for details.
LOCATION: Bala Cynwyd Library
ARDMORE - Board Game Friday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come play a different board game each month at 1 PM on select Fridays. Registration is required for each session.
May 24 - Scrabble
June 21 - Monopoly
July 19 - Candy Land
August 16 - Pictionary
LOCATION: Ardmore Library
There are 10 spaces available.
BELMONT HILLS LIBRARY: Water Play on the Patio
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bring a beach towel and hang out on our new patio with dishpans full of water and water toys. Geared towards toddlers but all are welcome.
LOCATION: Belmont Hills Library
LUDINGTON: Paranormal Author - Matt Lake
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come meet author Matt Lake - He will be here talking about his book "Weird Pennsylvania". He is the author of many books such as Weird England, Weird Maryland and they are all travel books about where to find local legends and best kept secrets in those areas. Join us for this Young Authors Visit in the Large Meeting Room. He will be autographing and selling copies of his books. Everyone is welcome!
LOCATION: Ludington Library