Lansdowne Public Library
Weather Notice
We hope to resume operations on Sunday, February 7th.
February is Animal Friends of Lansdowne Month
Calendar of Events
"Love Your Pets" Month at the Lansdowne Public Library
February, 2010
This year's Month promises to be the best yet, jam-packed with fabulous, free events and educational opportunities.
Thursday, Feb. 4, 7:00 pm - The Spayed Club
Delaware County's own low-cost spay/neuter clinic joins us.
Tabatha Gordon will tell us about the wonderful services
and savings offered by this new resource
to our community.
Friday, Feb. 5, 7:00 pm - "Bambi"
A free showing of the classic.
Sunday, Feb. 7, 1:30-3:30 pm - Carol Erickson
Book reading and signing!
CBS3/CW Philly meteorologist and animal activist has published
a children's book about adopting a shelter pet,
Not a Used Dog, At All. The book is targeted to children ages
4 to 8, and all profits benefit animal rescues and shelters.
(Weather date: February 21)
Friday, Feb. 19, 4:00 pm - "101 Dalmations"
A free showing of the Glenn Close movie. Refreshments will be served!
Sunday, Feb. 28, 1:30-3:30 pm - The Ferret Man
Dale Nupp, Lansdowne's Tax Collector, is also a devoted
animal lover and expert on ferrets! Join us as Dale and some of
his own beloved ferrets teach us about these interesting pets.
Adults and kids over 8, please.
Children's Essay Contest
December-February
Kids 12 and under are asked to participate in an essay contest on the subject, "Why I Love My Pet." Essays must be no more than one page, printed or typed, and submitted to Rachee Fagg, the children's librarian at the Lansdowne Public Library, by February 19. Prizes will be awarded and the winning entry will be published in the AFL newsletter.
Hip Hop Workshop
Saturday, February 13th at 1pm
Join us for a Hip Hop Workshop. Brandon 'Peace' Albright, artistic director of Ill Stylez and Peace Dance Company, will lead a class to teach hip hop moves.
Registration IS required. Please call or fill out online form.
AUTHOR VISITS: Meet the author!
Thursday, January 28th, beginning at 6:00 PM.
We welcome special guest, Eileen Flanagan, author of The Wisdom to Know the Difference: When to Make a Change-and When to Let Go. Ms. Flanagan will first meet with our teen writers and speak with them about their works. This will be followed by a reading and discussion of her book. Copies of her book will be available for purchase and to be signed.
Eileen's website is http://www.eileenflanagan.com/
Light refreshments will be served.
Sunday, February 7th, beginning at 1:30 PM
February is Love Your Animal Month!
Meet local meteorologist Carol Erickson! Ms. Erickson has written her first Children's Book, Not a Used Dog at All and will discuss her book as well as promote awareness of animal adoption. Copies of her book will be available for purchase.
Carol's website is http://www.notauseddogatall.com/
This event is sponsored by the Animal Friends of Lansdowne
Author Visits!
Andy Deane and Shannon Bellamy visited the Lansdowne Public Library December 2nd and December 3rd to discuss their works.
Snapshot PA: A Day in the Life of Pennsylvania Libraries
www.snapshotpa.org
This shows a typical day in the life of a public library.
Winner of our monthly contest "Check Out that Book" - Grace Kaprielyan!
Random books are inserted with a slip for patrons to fill out. Winners are given a gift certificate to a local area business.
Friends of the Lansdowne Library's Spring Book Sale - Extended!!
The Spring book sale has been extended with the lowest prices of the year.
Choose from a huge selection of fiction, history, cookbooks, children's books and more!
Hardbacks - 50 Cents
Paperbacks - 3 for 50 Cents
Lansdowne Public Library Bag Full of Books - $5.00 plus you keep the bag!
The Lansdowne Public Library now offers free wi-fi access. Bring your laptop in, enjoy the working air conditioning and log on. A site key is required to access the network. Just ask for it at the front desk.
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