Book Groups Open Minds Book Group Tuesday, December 19, 2 pm Selection: News of the World by Paulette Jiles

Read It & Steep Tuesday, December 19, 7 pm Selection: The Twelve Clues of Christmas by Rhys Bowen

Tredyffrin Public Library is a member of the Chester County Library System

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Children’s Programs Program funding is provided by the Friends of Tredyffrin Public Library

Meet Me in St. Louis Sunday, December 3, 2 pm Join us for a screening of this holiday classic starring Judy Garland. Meditation for Beginners with a focus on Equanimity Monday, December 4, 7 pm

In this last session, Marc Balcer will teach the basics of meditation & take attendees through guided meditation with a focus on equanimity. Feel free to attend even in you missed the first three.

Doctor Who Trivia Night Thursday, December 14, 7 pm Are you up to the challenge? Teams of 4 are invited to come test their knowledge of Doctor Who & win prizes. Don’t have 4? We’ll match you up. Allons-y!

Jane Austen Birthday Tea Party Friday, December 15, 4 pm Join us for afternoon tea to celebrate the 242nd birthday of novelist Jane Austen. Enjoy a finger sandwich and a cuppa while discussing your favorite Austen work.

Christmas in Connecticut Thursday, December 21, 7 pm Join us for the second title in our American Film Institute series: Christmas in Connecticut. This 1945 romantic comedy stars Barbara Syanwyck & Dennis Morgan. We will have a matiness showing on Sunday, January 7 at 2 pm.

Unless otherwise noted, register at tredyffrinlibraries.org

Teens

Events are subject to changes or weather delays. Check our website for information about upcoming & ongoing programs. Contact Laurie at LDOAN@CCLS.ORG or 610.688.7092 x 200 with questions or to sign up for all programs. Duet-a-Thon Saturday, December 2, 7pm Suggested donation $5 Students from Katherine Mallon-Day Voice Studio sing favorite duets from great musicals & beyond.

Journaling Together 1st & 3rd Mondays, 12/4 & 12/18, 4 pm Join this group journaling workshop with writing exercises, art & optional sharing.

Teen Book Club Monday, December 11, 4 pm Selection: For December read any holiday book you choose & share your thoughts with the group. (Only 1 meeting this month).

Girls Who Code The Girls Who Code Club is underway! The club will take a few upcoming Saturdays off: December 23 & 30, as well as January 6.

Ongoing Programs Bridge Lessons will resume in 2018 Bridge Games: M & Tu, 12:45 pm Wellness Group: M, 5:30 pm ESL: M, 7:15 pm Hatha Yoga: Tu & Th, 10:45 am Chess: Th, 6:30 Mahjong Games: F, 1 pm Zen Meditation: Sa, 10 am Ukulele: 3rd M (12/18), 7 pm Yarn Club: 3rd Th (12/21): 9:45 am

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Sunday, December 24: CLOSED Monday, December 25: CLOSED Sunday, December 31: OPEN Monday, January 1, 2018:

CLOSED Wishing you a joyous holiday season!

Fun for the Family Sounds of the Season Monday, December 4, 1 pm Enjoy holiday favorites, a sing-a-long & complimentary refreshments with the Surrey Singers & Chime Choir. Surrey Singers directed by Linda Landis & Chime Choir directed by Anne Sprissler Holiday Concert Saturday, December 16, 4 or 6 pm Join us in a celebration of holiday music with friends aged 8 & up playing a variety of instruments. Online registration is required & starts 12/1 at 10 am.

Science Books Discussion Group Thursday, December 21, 7:30 pm Selection: The Greatest Story Ever Told - So Far by Lawrence Krauss

Red Fox Book Shop The book shop is open whenever the library is open! Stop by for fantastic prices on gift quality used books, DVDs, CDs & so much more!

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 am - 9 pm; Friday 9:30 am - 6 pm;

Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 - 5 pm; Closed Wednesdays.

Program funding is provided by the Friends of Tredyffrin Public Library Tredyffrin Public Library is a member of the Chester County Library System

Ongoing Programs

Children

Family Storytime Mondays, & Thursdays, except 12/25, 10:30 am Ages 5 & under + caregivers Stories, songs and rhymes for families to enjoy.

Chess Mondays, except 12/25, 7-8 pm Ages 6 - 12 are invited to come learn & play this game of strategy. Limited to 20 children.

STEAM Ornament Creation Tuesday, December 19, 4:30 - 5:15 pm

Ages 8 - 12 Stop by to measure, mix & paint your own ornaments using everyday household materials. Online registration required starting 12/1 at 10 am

Velvet Art Thursday, December 21, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Ages 8 - 12 Decorate a cardboard velvet art piece to keep or give as a gift & learn a bit about the history of folk & decorative art. Supplies are limited Online registration required starting 12/7 at 10 am.

Hibernation Storytime Friday, December 22, 10:30 am Ages 1 - 6 + caregivers Join us for a fun storytime about animals that hibernate. Make your own bear cave to take home. Online registration required starting 12/1 at 10 am.

Ballet Workshop Thursday, December 28, 1 - 1:45 pm Ages 6 - 12 Develop coordination, increase strength & flexibility, expand creativity & teamwork skills, all through ballet. Online registration required. Drama After Dinner Thursday, December 28, 7 - 8:30 pm Ages 6 - 12 Stop by after dinner to enjoy a fun movie night with The Iron Giant. Movie Morning Friday, December 29, 10:30 - 11:30 am Ages 3 - 8 + caregivers Join us for a post-holiday viewing of Winnie the Pooh.

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Bilingual Storytime Friday, December 8, 10:30 - 11 am

Ages 5 & under + caregivers Señora Maureen leads this fun storytime conducted in Spanish & English!

Popcorn Preview Tuesday, December 12, 5 - 6 pm For the whole family If you participated in our summer 90 Second Newbery program with People’s Light and Theatre, bring your family for a preview of your film adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book. Online registration required. Back to Basics: Sewing Thursday, December 14, 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Ages 8 - 12 Join the maker revolution & get back to basics with this hand sewing & crafting workshop. Online registration re-quired.

Fort Night Friday, December 15, 5:30 pm For the whole family Join us for an evening of stories, snacks & lots of blanket forts. You supply the flat bed sheet or light blanket & flashlight, we supply the stories & snacks. Register one name online & indicate how many family members will attend. Gingerbread Friends Monday, December 18, 11:15 am - 12 pm Ages 2 - 5 + caregivers

Enjoy gingerbread themed stories & activities. Bring a picture of your little one to use in our fun gingerbread craft. Online registration required, starting 12/4 at 10 am.

Mama & Me Yoga Fridays, December 1 & 15, 10:30 am Adults with babies under 4 are invited to join in this time for strong physical yoga practice while the babies play! Please bring a yoga mat & baby’s favorite toy or snuggly friend. Make & Take Tuesdays Tuesdays, December 5, 12 & 19,

10:30 am Ages 5 & under + caregivers Drop in the Tyler Hedges Room for a fun winter craft! Available while supplies last.

Unless otherwise noted, children’s programs require free tickets, available 30 minutes prior to the event.

Sunday, December 24: CLOSED Monday, December 25: CLOSED Sunday, December 31: OPEN Monday, January 1, 2018:

CLOSED Wishing you a joyous holiday season!

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