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Bring the family to this lively, imaginative, two-actor theatrical production of the classic tale, Hansel & Gretel, presented by Family Stages. Saturday, December 102 pm Warning to all hungry witches: “Never underestimate the resourcefulness of young children!” In this Brothers Grimm classic tale of breadcrumbs and bonbons, Hansel and Gretel become lost in the woods. There, they find a magical gingerbread house […]
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Let’s paint some happy trees. Thursday, December 1 at 7 pm During this program, we will complete a project from an episode of Joy of Painting. All supplies will be provided, and participants will have a painting to take home just in time for gift giving season. If you’ve ever wanted to celebrate the spirit and talent of legendary Bob Ross, and try your […]
» Read moreHarness your avian rage! Thursday, November 10 at 7 pm Participants in this life size version of Angry Birds will build structures to protect their pigs and then attempt to knock down the opposing team’s building, sling-shot-style. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. Space is limited. Click here to register.
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Join Miss Beth for a special Halloween-themed Storytime with spooktacular stories, songs, and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. Children are encouraged to come in costume. Monday, October 3110:30 am Books will be targeted toward preschool age (3-6), but all ages are welcome to attend. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Held outside on the front lawn. In […]
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Medicare for 2023 will focus on the options available to Medicare beneficiaries who have choices to make during the annual Open Enrollment period (October 15 to December 7). The program will address : the Medicare Supplemental (Medigap), Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. The program is presented by a volunteer from PA MEDI (formerly APPRISE) PA MEDI is a free health […]
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Destroy and rebuild the perfect creepy friend to take home. During this program participants will take apart old toys and build the pieces into something new (and most likely grotesque). Supplies and tools will be provided. Participants are also welcome to bring in old toys to donate and destroy. For students in grades 6-12 Registration is required. Space is limited. Click […]
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Drop in for free STEM play in our Children’s Area with Magna Tiles and a set of universal people, vehicles, and animals where preschoolers have the freedom to build and play as they wish. Friday, October 2810:30 am Toys are recommended for children ages 3 and up. All children must be attended by a caregiver.
» Read moreJoin professional artist Keville Bowen as he shares the basics of stop-motion animation using Legos. This 2-class course will use the principles of animation and the structure of storytelling to help you create your own animated short. Wednesdays, November 2 & 94:30-6:30 pm Students will use the Stop Motion Studio App (free version) by Cateater to create their shorts. Students […]
» Read moreStephen R. Phillips. Ph.D., is the Curatorial Research Coordinator in the egyptian Section of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. In an effort to better understand why ancient Egyptian mummies hold such a fascination in popular culture, this lecture presents a history of Western civilization’s centuries-long interaction with ancient Egypt’s human remains, how attitudes regarding those mummies […]
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Virtual Art with Anita for Children Join Miss Anita via Zoom as she provides step-by-step instructions on how to create your own Jack-O-Lantern drawing using colored pencils. Wednesday, October 126:30 pm Registration is required. Recommended for children in grades K-5. The number of kits available is limited. Kits will be available for pickup from Monday, October 3 through Sunday, October […]
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