Book Groups Great Books Discussion Group Tuesday, May 9, 7 pm. Selections: The Story, Rules, Home Schooling, & Hanging Fire by Edith Pearlman

Open Minds Book Group Tuesday, May 16, 2 pm Selection: My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout

Read It & Steep Tuesday, May 16, 7 pm Selection: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

Science Books Discussion Group Thursday, May 18, 7:30 pm Selection: Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans De Waal

History Book Club Tuesday, May 23, 7 pm Read any book that discusses this month’s topic. Topic: The Russian Revolution

May

Ongoing Programs

Special Programs

We will no longer be offering the weekly Tai Chi/Qigong class. Bridge games are canceled on Monday, May 15 & Tuesday. May 16. Yoga is also canceled on Tuesday, May 16 for Election Day.

Teens

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

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.

582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford 610-688-7092 tredyffrinlibraries.org Flip for Children’s

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

Events are subject to changes or weather delays. Check our website for more program information. Teen Book Club Mondays, May 8 & 22, 4 pm

This book club is specially tailored to students from 7th grade up. Check the teen page for information about our next selection!

Middle School Games & Improv Time & Date TBD Updates on the teen page of our website Monthly LAN Party Time & Date TBD Online gaming/social night for ages 13 + Updates on the teen page of our website John & Jen: The Musical Friday, May 12 & Saturday, May 13, 7 pm A special after-hours night with this show by Andrew Lippa & Tom Greenwald. See the website for ticket information. College Application Essay Camp is coming in July! See the teen page for details

Tree Tenders Thursday, May 25, 5:30 pm This 3 session class will train you to become a steward of the trees in your yard, neigh-borhood & community. Learn tree identification, biology, care & maintenance. The group will also plant a

tree on the library grounds! Registration required, see the website for more details. Healthy Connections Saturday, May 27, 2 pm New! Our newest monthly group with meet to discuss health related topics. This month we will discuss one man’s inspiring change in lifestyle No registration required.

Say No More Friday, May 5, 7:30 pm

Join us as Wild Plum Productions presents a reimagining of August Strindberg’s The Stronger. This production is recommended for ages 14 + & free tickets can be reserved on our website.

Let’s Talk Strategies to Maximize the Return on Your Marketing Dollar Monday, May 22, 7 pm This presentation explores how to use a unique & data driven perspective on how to use the internet to effectively & cost efficiently market your business. Presented by SCORE

Unless otherwise noted, register at tredyffrinlibraries.org

We are closed Sunday, May 28 & Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. We wish you & yours a safe & happy holiday.

Sounds of Spring Monday, May 15, 1 pm The whole family is invited to this concert, presented by the Surrey Singers, chime choir, & musicians. No registration required.

Ongoing Programs

Session Programs

Summer Reading

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.

Flip for Adult & Teen Programs

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

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

Children Spring Session runs

April 3-May 28

Family Storytime Mondays & Thursdays, 10:30 am

Ages 5 & under + caregivers. Stories, songs and rhymes for families to enjoy.

Chess Mondays, 7-8 pm Ages 6 - 12 are invited to come learn & play this game of strategy. Limited to 20 children. Mama & Me Yoga Fridays, May 5 & 19, 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.

Wee Ones Storytime Mondays, ending May 22, 9:45 am Ages birth - 18 months + caregivers. Storytime for our youngest friends with stories, songs & lots of interaction. Open playtime after storytime. Toddler Storytime Tuesdays, ending May 23 10:30 am Ages 16 mo. - 3 years

+ caregivers. Themed stories, interactive rhymes & songs designed to foster a love of books & reading; followed by a tot-friendly craft encouraging development learning & creativity.

Back to Basics: Cooking & Baking Fruit Tarts Saturday, May 13, 2 - 4 pm Ages 8 - 12 Students will learn basic mixing, slicing, & presentation skills while making delicious fruit tarts! Online registration required. Ninja for a Day Tuesday, May 16, 11:30 am - 12 pm Ages 5 - 7 Day off from school? Flip on over to the library for some ninja themed stories, crafts, & games. Online registration required. Bilingual Storytime

Friday, May 26, 10:30 - 11 am Ages 5 & under + caregivers Señora Maureen leads this fun storytime conducted in Spanish & English!

Framed Art Show Reception Tuesday, May 30, 6:30 - 7:30 pm This special event highlights the work of our 2016-2017 FRAMED art students. Stop by the large meeting room to see these creations. Photos are encouraged! Light refreshments served. No registration required. Kick-Off Party Friday, June 16, 4 –5:30 pm Don’t miss your first chance to sign up! Summer Reading runs from Friday, June 16 to Saturday, August 12!

May Special Programs

Llama Llama, Celebrate Mama Thursday, May 4, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Ages 2 - 5 + caregivers Help us celebrate moms! We’ll read some Llama Llama stories & do an extra special craft.

Online registration required. Big Kid Book Club Friday, May 5, 4 - 5 pm This book club is just for children in kindergarten & first grade. Join us for a reading of Marcus Pfister’s The Rainbow Fish Online registration required. Read to Lexie Thursday, May 11, 4 - 5 pm

Grades K-4 Come read to Lexie, a certified therapy dog. Contact Angie Andre at aandre@ccls.org to register for your 15 minute time slot.

Back to Basics: Sewing Thursday, May 11, 4:30 - 5:30 pm Ages 8 - 12 Join the maker revolution & get back to basics with this hand sewing workshop. Make a special gift for a Mom you care about! Online registration required. Mirrors & Windows Storytime Friday, May 12, 10:30 am Ages 5 & under + caregivers. Enjoy diverse books, a craft & songs as we celebrate diversity & spring. Online registration required.