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Bring your own supplies or use some of ours! Start a new project or bring one you're already working on.Bring your own supplies or use some of ours! Start a new project or bring one you're already working on. Come out and draw or paint and exchange ideas with your peers!
Come out and see a Mad Scientist’s peculiar and chilling science experiments.We will have your audience gasping and laughing at the Mad Scientist’s peculiar and chilling science experiments. All will have an evening of gruesome goodness and fun!
Good to eat and good for you! Presented by Nutritionist Sylvia EmbergerPresented by Nutritionist Sylvia EmbergerHave you ever wondered if mushrooms are healthy for you?Learn how delicious, edible mushrooms can be a valuable addition to your meals.About Sylvia:Sylvia Emberger began her career as a microbiologist, working in research and teaching. She later became a registered dietitian, worked in long-term care as a clinical nutrition and food service consultant; at the Hershey Company in nutrition research and product labeling; as corporate nutritionist for GIANT Food Stores providing expertise on product nutrition, recipe development, and writing articles for consumers. Now retired, she
Exhibit and Reception with photographer George JohnsonWednesday, August 28 at 6:30PMAmbler Library Community Room with hors d'oeuvres and beveragesPhotographer George Johnson looks at the diversity of Amber and all the little hidden treasures and the beauty of Ambler, in people and landmarks. George will talk about street photography and the different styles of street photography (people, landscapes and objects).
The Forgotten World's Fair of 1926Philadelphia historian and author Tom Keels will present an overview of the Sesqui Centennial, the forgotten World's Fair of 1926 ,and how Philadelphia women defied a corrupt organization to create some of the fair's most memorable monuments.One of the few bright spots of the Sesqui-Centennial was the High Street of 1776, a recreation of a Federal-era Market Street lined with 22 reconstructions of vanished historic structures, from William Penn's Slate Roof House to the Jefferson Declaration House. Created by the Women's Committee, the Street of 1776 was the Sesqui's most popular single attraction, and one
This program features 2 raptors. Each ambassador is presented individually, during which time you’ll learn about each.This program features 2 raptors. Each ambassador is presented individually, during which time, you’ll learn about the adaptations that make these birds such efficient hunters, their lives in the wild, and the issues facing their species.Accessibility Check-in: please contact us if you would like an accommodation to access this program.
Join Chris Applegate from the Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown, PA to learn more about how wampum beads were produced and traded.Wondering About Wampum. Presented by the Museum of Indian Culturea Special Program is for Teens and AdultsAlthough shell beads have been around for thousands of years, the cylindrical white and purple beads we recognize as wampum were mainly produced after European contact. Steel tools facilitated drilling the long, small diameter holes. These beads held more value than their beauty. Colonists used them as currency. Native communities used them to commemorate important events or send messages.Join Chris Applegate from
Come out and listen to stories about Juneteenth, make a craft, and do a sing-a-long.
Chemist and author Michelle Francl explores the chemistry of different styles of tea in this informative program.In her new book “Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea,” chemist Michelle Francl explores how science transforms humble leaves into this beloved beverage.She focuses on tea varieties that come from a single plant, including green, black, white, yellow, oolong and pu’er teas, as opposed to rooibos, chamomile or other herbal teas with much different origins.Michelle Francl is the Frank B. Mallory professor of chemistry at Bryn Mawr College, an adjunct scholar of the Vatican Observatory and author of the new book “Steeped: The Chemistry of
Are you ready for the April 8th Solar Eclipse? Join us at Ambler Library for a special program on solar eclipses!This will be the last Total Solar Eclipse to land on the U.S. soil till 2045. Solar Eclipses are one of the most wonderful natural events one can experience in a lifetime. The eclipse here in S.E. Pennsylvania will be a deep partial solar eclipse. Learn all about solar eclipses at our program on March 18. Why do eclipses occur? Why don’t solar eclipses occur every month? How can we view a solar eclipse safely? Members of the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association
This workshop is designed for young writers aged 8-12 looking to develop their story writing skills.This one hour workshop is designed for young writers aged 8-12. With tips from local author Eric Bell, the possibilities for stories are endless!
Art program for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities at Ambler LibraryLet's get together, let's create some art together!Artist Sharon Pachler will lead this program for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. We aim to provide a welcoming and inclusive space for adults to express themselves through art.Questions: Call or text Sharon Pachler at 908-612-3883 or email [email protected] supplies will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the WVPL Ambler Branch Library
Moviehouse Productions presents Philadelphia A-Z: A fascinating lost Philly tale for each letter of the alphabet.Do you like nostalgia? We've got a program for you!Local historian "Radio Rick" Spector presents little known tales about Philadelphia. Learn about Philly's connections to Marian Anderson, the Three Stooges Larry Fine, Anna Jarvis, JFK and more!
Everyday people are making and buying things. The world around you is made up of these things. But what do these things say about us?Everyday people are making and buying things. The world around you is made up of these things. But what do these things say about us? And what will these things say about you and your culture one hundred years from now? The Culture of Stuff is an introduction to the study of Material Culture. Barry Rauhauser takes a look at how objects provide us with clues about how the people of the past viewed the world
In this action-packed story, two unlikely heroes work together to save their town (and the planet) from a super-polluting mastermind!Throughout the adventure, volunteers will help the performer conduct several exciting science experiments that bring this story to life! Together we’ll explore Newton’s Laws of Motion, air pressure, chemical reactions, and more!
