Blue Bell Branch Wissahickon Valley Public Library

Families of all ages are invited to transform reusable resources into wild robots!This Earth Day celebration is taking place on April 22nd between 4:00pm-6:30pm. The last participants should aim to arrive no later than 5:45pm to ensure ample time for project completion.

Ayurveda. The Science of Life, is a holistic approach to understanding how various foods, routines and personal habits influence your healthAyurveda. The science of life is a holistic approach to understanding how various foods, routines, and personal habits influence health based on an individual's unique constitution. Delving into the concept of the six tastes of food and refining your palate to discern them can impact your everyday food choices.In this class Matthew will teach you about the six tastes, their basic therapeutic benefits and offer samples of food for you to experience. Limited space available. Only 20 spots available.

A Presentation on the Diversity and Relatedness of Flowering Plants.We gardners are excited about and make plans to increase the diversity of plants in our gardens and landscapes. A whole new level of appreciation arises when we learn to recognize that many of the plants we grow and see growing in the wild are related to each other, as in a family. For example, alyssum, broccoli, and radishes all belong to the mustard family. Carrots, dill, and poison hemlock are related in the carrot family. The goal of this presentation is to appreciate another aspect of the diversity of flowering

Explore the Art of Crevice Gardening! Join us for an inspiring presentation.Explore the Art of Crevice Gardening!Join us for an inspiring presentation by a Penn State Master Gardener Kevin Kelly. In collaboration with the Norristown Garden Club. Discover the exciting trend of crevice gardening and learn step-by-step techniques to create stunning rock gardens or container gardens. He will also discuss ideal beginner plants for this type of gardening.

AGES 5+AGES 5+AGES 5+AGES 5+Join us for an interactive show filled with experiments and frosty fun! From snowflake chemistry to ice-cold physics, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on this winter-themed science show!AGES 5+AGES 5+AGES 5+

Join us for an engaging program on plant-based nutrition that's packed with insights, tips, and a tasty demo.Show some love to yourself and the environment. Join us for an engaging program on plant-based nutrition that's packed with insights.What you'll learnWhat is plant-Based eating?: Discover the basics and how this lifestyle works.Busting Myths & Misconceptions: Learn the truth about protein, calcium and why small changes makes a big difference.Health Benefits: From reversing heart disease to boosting energy, improving your skin, aiding weight loss, and enhancing gut health.Planet Benefits: How a plant based life style supports a healthier planet.Practical Tips to Start:

Tips to help maintain cognitive health and well-being. An educational program presented by the Alzheimer's Association.For centuries, we've known that brain and body health are connected. Now, science provides insights into how lifestyle choices may help keep your brain and body healthy as you age.Join us for a presentation to learn about the latest research in the area of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

Music, Movement, Stories, and GamesFor ages 3-6For ages 3-6For ages 3-6This program will include games, yoga, mindful movements, music, singing, dancing, a book reading, and fun with our senses!

Ages 4-10Ages 4-10Ages 4-10Ages 4-10Certified grief counselor, Denise Paul, provides readers with a safe space to talk about their feelings. She has written a book called "Pockets Full of Feelings", which is designed to help children understand that having mixed emotions is not only okay, it's completely natural. This book is a supportive guide for helping children sort through their complex feelings after the loss of a loved one.

Join WVPL and Special Journey Solutions for a Zoom presentation on financial strategies for families with special needs. Learn how to access and coordinate government benefits like Social Security, plan for your loved one’s future, and explore tools such as special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, guardianships, POAs, and more.

Join us for a session that combines learning about the Constitution with a discussion on current events that highlight constitutional issuesThe lecture /discussion will be a combination of learning about the constitution, a discussion of some current events that raise constitutional questions, and some court cases that deal with these issues. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the Constitution’s enduring significance and how it continues to shape our nation.Presented by Former UDT Commissioner Jules Mermelstein is a retired criminal defense attorney & history, government, and constitutional law teacher.

Tarantulas, cockroaches, and crickets, OH MY!Ages 5-18Ages 5-18Ages 5-18Nature is all about colors. Bugs and insects have almost unlimited colors. But what are these colors used for? Ryan Bridge, the "Bug Man”, brings the incredibly colorful world of insects to life in this program that focuses on how bugs and insects use color to survive one more day. As always, everyone will have the chance to pet and hold the LIVE BUGS! Keeping insect education fun and exciting, the audience experiences the world of Entomology like never before!Ages 5-18Ages 5-18Ages 5-18Questions? email: emazzoni@wvpl.org

Ages 8-12Ages 8-12Ages 8-12Ages 8-12Ecosystem Exploration: This program focuses on outdoor field experiences OUTSIDE of the library! Students will engage in science and engineering practices to develop an investigation of the grounds, identifying biotic and abiotic factors, microhabitats and connections to local watersheds. Please only register if you plan to attend due to limited slots available. Questions? email: emazzoni@wvpl.orgAges 8-12Ages 8-12Ages 8-12