AdLib Recurring & Upcoming Programs
We update this post weekly to reflect upcoming & recurring programs that would normally be found in our emailed newsletter AdLib.
Special Programs ♦ Recurring Programs ♦ Daily/Self-Paced
See our event calendar
Next Week’s Special Programs
Take Home Kit: PEEPs Playdough
The Next Big Thing Book Club
Thursday, April 15, 6 pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Have you been stuck in a rut reading all the same authors? Let us introduce you to new voices! The Next Big Thing book club is an adult book club that reads debut titles by fresh, new authors.
Meets on the third Thursday of every month at 6 pm. Contact Beverly Michaels at bmichaels@ccls.org with any questions.
New Waves
by Kevin Nguyen
Physical Book
eBook
Digital Audiobook
Science Book Discussion Group
Thursday, April 15, 7:15 pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting
The Science Book Discussion Group meets on the third Thursday of each month. While the library is unable to host in-person programs, this group will meet via zoom at 7:15 pm.
Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death & Art
by Rebecca Wragg Sykes
See upcoming Science Book Discussion Group Titles
New members are always welcome. Please contact Valerie Green at vgreen@ccls.org if you have any questions.
BINGO for KidsRegistration ends 1 hour before program begins.
The Zoom link & the virtual card link wil be emailed to you 1 hour before the program begins.
- Contact Angie Andre at aandre@ccls.org with questions.
Hand Sewing for Kids: Emoji KeychainIf you would like a free kit for this class please make sure to hit YES for the questions about picking up a kit. You will receive an email when your kit is ready. Please wait until you receive your email before you come to pick up a kit. Please do not expect an email to pick up your kit until after April 1. Each kit will have a name on it. Please only take your kit. The kits will be in a bin outside Tredyffrin Public Library near the curbside pickup shelf during the following hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 am – 7 pm
- Friday 10 am – 2 pm
- Saturday 10 am – 2 pm
- CLOSED Sundays
Registration ends 2 hours before the program begins. After registration ends you will receive an email with the Zoom link.
- Contact Angie Andre at aandre@ccls.org with questions.
Explore the Libby UpdateExplore the new Libby update with Adult Programming and Community Outreach librarian, Zoey. During the webinar, we will cover the changes made in the most recent update for Libby by OverDrive, and how to search, borrow, and download eBooks and eAudiobooks on Libby by OverDrive.
Registration is required.
- Contact Zoey Mills at zmills@ccls.org with questions.
Open Minds Book Groupby Yaa Gyasi
Read It & Steep Book ClubRead It & Steep meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 pm. New members are always welcome. Contact Kate Shaw at kshaw@ccls.org with questions.
The Imperfectionists
by Tom Rachman
Memory MasterclassHow good is your memory? Do you often misplace items? Do you have a hard time remembering people’s names, facts and figures, or forget items on your to-do list? Do you or your child have a hard time studying for exams? You don’t have a bad memory – you just need a better way to use it!
The Memory Masterclass – How to Remember Everything, and Never Forget a Thing!
Mentalist Fred Berthelot will help you discover the true potential of your amazing memory. This interactive workshop will alter your preconceived notions of how your memory works and will open up a whole new world of mental abilities you didn’t know you possessed. You will learn skills that you can apply to your everyday life, that will improve your professional life, help you learn a new language, and alter the way you learn and study.
- Contact Marianne Hooper at mhooper@ccls.org with questions.
Understanding the Cloud: Intro to Google DriveJoin Adult Programming & Community Outreach Librarian, Zoey, for an introductory course on Google Drive. This 2-part program series will cover the basics of utilizing Google’s version of the cloud. Topics covered will be setting up a Gmail account, how to use Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
- Registration required.
- Contact Zoey Mills at zmills@ccls.org with questions.
Library Board of TrusteesPlease visit tredyffrinlibraries.org to see meeting documents.
This meeting will be conducted via Zoom, an online video conferencing service. Members of the public must register in advance to attend the meeting.
For those joining the meeting with a PC, Mac, or using the Zoom app on a personal device, when the meeting is opened to public comment, use the “Raise Hand” option should you want to comment audibly. When you are selected to comment, we will state your name and un-mute you so you can speak. Briefly state your name and comment/item of concern. For those joining the meeting by phone, the meeting facilitator when un-mute you and ask if you wish to comment. Public Comment is limited to 3 minutes. If you wish to submit comments prior to the meeting, please e-mail tpl@ccls.org using the subject line “BoT Comment” by 8 pm on Wednesday,April 21, 2021.
The Libraries are not liable for any computer security problems that participants may experience. No in-person attendance at the library will be permitted.
Public comment should be short and concise and limited to general matters of concern and items on the agenda. Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes.
Recurring Programs
Instagram LIVE Storytimes
Mondays, 10:30 am with Miss Angie
Wednesdays, 10:30 am with Miss Stephanie
Visit Instagram @TPLChildren & @PaoliLibrary for fun storytimes with your favorite librarians! Hear stories & sing songs live with Miss Angie & Miss Stephanie or watch it for 24 hours via IGTV.
Family Storytimes via Zoom
Tuesdays, 11 am with Miss Angie (Register for January sessions)
Thursdays, 11 am with Miss Stephanie (Register weekly via the calendar)
Journaling Together for Teens
Mondays – Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Our journaling group is now accepting new members. Each day we spend time journaling, reading out loud (your work, something literary or something for school) & enjoying casual conversation.
If you are looking for a friendly group that is low commitment (attend when you’re free), write to Laure at LDOAN@CCLS.ORG for an invite to the group.
One-on-One Tech Help Sessions
Weekly Writer’s Group
Thursdays, 12:30 – 2:30 pm
The Paoli Writer’s Group is back . . . virtually. Join anytime between 12:30 & 2:30 each Thursday for discussion, writing prompts, critique & more.
Contact Beverly Michaels at bmichaels@ccls.org with questions.
Teen Game Night with Nick
Most Fridays, 8 pm
Nick runs a fun Jackbox game night for teens! No experience necessary.
To join the group, email Laurie at LDOAN@CCLS.ORG
Roundtable Discussions: Current Events for Teens
Most Fridays, 9 pm
We invite teens to meet weekly for discussions on topics we choose as a group.
To join the group, email Laurie at LDOAN@CCLS.ORG
Zen Meditation
Saturdays, 9:45 am with Ying
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Join Ying for this practitioner-led class for those interested in exploring Zen practice.
Are you joining from a smart phone or tablet? The meeting ID is 826 7354 5625 & the pass code is 881074.
Join on Zoom
Virtual Trivia NightsDaily & At Your Own Speed
Family Trivia
Looking for a quick game to play with the whole family? Want to challenge your friends virtually? Each Sunday at 1 pm we post a new Kahoot! quiz with a differnt theme. You can find the link & PIN on our Facebook page (@TPLChildren) & the game is playable for a whole week.
Once it’s over, we post the winners! If you have a request for a new Kahoot! theme, please email Miss Michele & she’ll alert you when your suggested Kahoot! trivia is ready.
Watch Previous Programs
Our YouTube channel is your gateway to many great programs for all ages! Make sure you’re checking out our YouTube page regularly to watch the programs you may have missed.
