Roslyn Branch Library Events - 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA 19001, 215-886-9818. -- updated 11-Mar-2010

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NEW!

PAJAMA PARTIES FOR AGES 3-6
Mondays, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 15
6:30-7 p.m.

Stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts
Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed animal to cuddle.

Registration begins Dec. 21.

Please register for each program separately.
Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed animal to cuddle.

If you are unable to attend the program, kindly call the library in advance.  This will allow others on the waiting list to attend the program as well as prevent waste of craft materials.

WINTER STORY TIMES
begin Feb. 1 and continue through March 18. 
Mondays at 1:30 p.m. for ages 3-6.
Thursdays at 11 a.m. for ages 2-3.

This program is meant for the child and parent/caregiver to enjoy as a pair.

Registration begins Jan. 11.

Master Gardener Programs

Mondays at 7 p.m.

March 22 – Simply Roses-A Practical Approach to their Selection and Care with Mary McKnight. The speaker will discuss simplified ways to select and care for your roses, and will provide a list of the easiest-to-grow roses in our area.

April 19 – Summer Scents and Savory Sensations with Bette Beatty. This presentation includes hints on growing, harvesting and cooking with herbs.

April 26 – Gardening With Ease with Carol Lukens. Learn how to garden with varied challenges such as arthritis or vision problems.

May 24 – Therapeutic Benefits of Gardening with Deb Radvany. We all know that gardening is fun and good exercise, but did you know that it has other therapeutic benefits as well? Debbie will share her personal story of healing, discuss the history of gardens as therapy and share tips to help you experience the benefits of gardening in your own life.

All of the presenters are Penn State Master Gardener volunteers.

Registration begins March 1.
Sign up for the entire series or register for each program separately.

Join Jack and Annie
from the Magic Tree House series
on their magical adventures!

Read any title from the series or read them all.

Come to the Roslyn Library on
Monday, April 5, 2010
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

and be prepared to share what you know.
Play games and make a craft.
You can even wear a costume!

We hope you can make it to this exciting event!
Starting March 15, call 215-886-9818, email or visit the Roslyn Library to register.

For ages 5-8.

Celebrate National Library Week
with

A-Z Magic

Join professional magician Arlen Zachary for a spell-binding evening of family fun! Relax, laugh and be amazed as you explore the mysteries of magic and reading.

Recommended for ages 3 and up

Two 45-minute shows:

Monday, April 12, 2010 – 7 p.m.
Roslyn Branch Library
2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA

Thursday, April 15, 2010 – 7 p.m.
Abington Free Library (Community Room)
1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA

Registration for both events will begin on Monday, March 29.

Please sign up at either library
or call (215) 886-9818 (Roslyn)
or (215) 885-5180, ext. 28 (Abington).

Join us at the Roslyn Library for a celebration of

Amelia Bedelia!

Amelia Bedelia says she does exactly what she is told. She takes words literally. Let’s laugh along with Amelia Bedelia as we discover all of her hilarious mix-ups!

Read any or all of her books and come prepared to share them with a small group.

We’ll do a fun craft and enjoy a delicious snack.

Monday, May 3, 2010
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-9

Registration begins April 12.

ROSLYN BOOK SALE!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
All book-sale-books are 25¢.
Ongoing.