Community Events
Please check this section next month as events and activities open up onsite. For now, go to websites and social media spots to learn what’s happening with your favorite clubs and organizations. You can see that most libraries are alive and well, and open (online) with lots of good stuff to do! Have fun…
ABINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
1030 Old York Road • Abington • 215-885-5180
Roslyn Branch Library • 2412 Avondale Avenue • Roslyn
215-886-9818 • Library buildings are closed but librarians are still available • Check out our online events at
www.abingtonfreelibrary.org and on social media @AbingtonLibrary Libraries Kids webpage • Story time and activity videos by Montgomery County Library staff • Virtual Dungeons & Dragons • Online Craft and Chat and more.
Virtual: One Summer. One Author: Spliced by Jon McGoran • 7/23 • 7:30pm-8pm
Virtual: Essay Boot Camp for Teens • 7/27 • 6:30pm-8pm
Virtual: Ruth and Robert Abel Memorial Book and Film Discussion Group • “Reading with Patrick” • A teacher, a student and a life-changing friendship by Michelle Kuo • 7/22 • 7pm-8pm.
KLEINLIFE/NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA INSTITUTES NEW TELEPHONE TALK THERAPY
10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia
Telephone talk therapy program to stay connected to seniors Help seniors cope and manage issues related to anxiety and depression associated with the pandemic health emergency
All telehealth support is confidential • There is no cost for this program For more information call 215-698-7300.
MARGARET R. GRUNDY MEMORIAL LIBRARY PROVIDES ONLINE PROGRAMS
680 Radcliffe Street • Bristol
Programs available through Grundy Museum, Library web pages, social media accounts and YouTube: Book Discussion Club, Knit and Crochet Nights, Video Book Talks for adults and children, “Behind the Scenes” videos including the production of new rugs by Langhorne Carpet, photo and video footage of landscaping and garden improvements, ancestry tips with the Archivist, themed Virtual Escape Rooms, Video Story times for babies & preschoolers, Virtual Bingo for everyone and more • For more information call 215-788-7891 or email gerhardb@grundylibrary.org.
SOUTHAMPTON FREE LIBRARY
947 Street Road • Southampton
Southampton Free Library Opens its Doors! • Library opens to the public July 6 • Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-4pm
Masks required, social distancing • Limit on people in library All CDC requirements adhered to • All virtual programs still in place • Online Programs • Facebook Groups: Special interest groups moderated by a librarian • Virtual Walking Club, Unbook Club, What’s Cooking at the Library, Health Literacy Webinars w/Doylestown Health: Exercising Outdoors, Managing Work Life Balance, Stress Eating Online Yoga Classes, Meditation Classes and more • For more information on all the programming go to www.southamptonfreelibrary.org or call 215-322-1415.
HUNTINGDON VALLEY LIBRARY
625 Red Lion Rd. • Huntingdon Valley
Summer Learning • “Imagine Your Story” Summer Learning Program • Through August 9 • Readers of all ages
Divisions where age appropriate starting with emerging readers up to adults • Virtual events Podcasts • Teens contribute art, creative writing, recipes and more to Teen QuaranZine
Million Minute Challenge: Community goal of reading one million minutes during the 7-week program • Many more programs available daily • For more information call 215-947-5138 or visit www.hvlibrary.org/summer-learning.
TZEDEK V’SHALOM: ZOOM SHABBAT
July 24 • 7pm • Tzedek v’Shalom Singing Shabbat • Seth will lead our service • Join us for cozy, friendly, joyful and moving Shabbat • Email for more information: tzedekvshalom@gmail.com
NEWTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
“Surfin’ NBA” • FREE Newtown-wide, 6 day competition to further social media awareness and NBA member businesses Compete for prizes up to $500 by visiting different member destinations online • 6 days to virtually visit as many destination as possible and fill out online entry form • Must be 13 years or older • For complete details go to
www.NewtownBA.org. • For more information call 949-295-2670.
NBA Antique and Classic Car Cruise Night • Downtown Newtown and through few larger neighborhoods • July 19
Enjoy Car Show from comfort and safety of your front lawn Vehicles assemble at staging area where judges will award winners of “Best in Class” • Route to be publicized • Register cars: www.NewtownBA.org • For more information email gcouch49@gmail.com or call 267-566-6260.
KEYSTONE’S FOOD PANTRY: DRIVE-THROUGH PICKUPS
Keystone Opportunity Center • 104 Main Street • Souderton
Starting July 1 • Pick up groceries in parking lot of Keystone Opportunity Center • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10am-2pm • Check-in by volunteer • Stay in car until someone indicates your package is ready • Food Pantry services Souderton Area School District • Food donations accepted: Call 215-732-5430 For more information call 215-723-5430 X121.
HARMONY RETREAT & ANIMAL RESCUE: MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE
263 South York Road • Hatboro
August 29 • 7:30am-1pm • All proceeds benefit Harmony Retreat & Pet Rescue • $15/6ft. Space • Set up 7am • Sales are yours or donate to Harmony • Rain Date: August 30 For more information: https://tinyurl.com/SELLIT2020.
BRISTOL CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FOUNDATION TRIPS
October 3: Bus Trip to Boyertown, PA • Ride on restored, century-old Colebrookdale Railroad • White glove luncheon service in dining car • Visit Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles • $127 inclusive for BCHF members/ $130 for non-members • Reservations thru Sept 4: 215-781-8591.
December 3: Bus Trip to Tarrytown, NY • Tour Lyndhurst Mansion named as one of America’s “Top Holiday Hours Tours” and “Sunnyside,” home of author Washington Irving • $135/members • $138/non members • For more details, information flyer and reservations call 215-788-9408 • Reservations thru October 24.
