Wissahickon Valley Public Library Ambler Branch

Author and presenter Ed Snyder (the Cemetery Traveler) returns to Ambler Library with a new book and a new talk about local cemeteries!Author, photographer and cemetery researcher Ed Snyder returns to Ambler Library with a new book and new and updated stories about Philadelphia area cemeteries.Ed Snyder is a Philadelphia-based writer and photographer. Since 1998, he has researched and photographed hundreds of cemeteries internationally, documenting many that have been abandoned or have disappeared. He has lectured extensively on related topics. Since 2010, Mr. Snyder has authored “The Cemetery Traveler” blog (thecemeterytraveler.blogspot.com), and has published three books, Abandoned and Forgotten Cemeteries

Enjoy an evening of classical and pop music at Ambler LibraryJoin us for a relaxing evening of live classical and pop music.Carolynne and Suzannah Waddington, VocalistsSara Tyson, PianoDavid Morgan, Violin, Viola, Cello

Discover how sewing shaped American life before ready-to-wear fashion. Based on the DAR Museum’s 2024 exhibition...Based on the DAR Museum’s 2024 exhibition, this program explores sewing as both a way to earn a living and a form of individual expression.Before ready-to-wear fashion became common in the 20th century, sewing was a vital skill that shaped daily life.The program highlights how American women used their sewing abilities to furnish homes, support themselves financially, and showcase their creativity and skill—while also drawing connections to contemporary examples.About the presenter:Liz Bauer is a volunteer docent for the DAR Museum in Washington, D.C., where she

Join us for Mad Science Jr.: Powerful Plants, where kids will learn all about the amazing abilities of plants.Welcome to Mad Science Jr.: Powerful Plants! Join us for a fun and educational event where kids can learn all about the amazing world of plants. From how they grow to their super cool powers, this event is perfect for young science enthusiasts. Come down to the Wissahickon Valley Public Library Ambler Branch and get ready to discover the secrets of nature! While caregivers are required to attend, please only register the kids for this one. For ages 3-5.Accessibility Check-in: please contact

Come join us and Indian Run Environmental Education Center for an engaging presentation and close look at animal adaptations. Live animals.Indian Run Environmental Education Center PresentationJoing us for an evening of environmental education featuring live animals who adapt to their environments. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see them up close. For ages 6+. Please register both kids and adults who will be coming.Accessibility Check-in: please contact us if you would like an accommodation to access this program.

Enjoy an evening of classical and pop music at Ambler LibraryJoin us for a relaxing evening of live classical and pop music.Carolynne and Suzannah Waddington, VocalistsSara Tyson, PianoDavid Morgan, Violin, Viola, Cello

Come out for this hands-on learning experience with the Center for Aquatic Sciences!Teeming with life, reefs are one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world. Discover how this biodiverse habitat works together to become a community that thrives! for ages 6+. Please register both adults and kids for this one!Accessibility Check-in: please contact us if you would like an accommodation to access this program.

Join us for an evening of music and art with a concert of classical and folk tunes alongside a spring photography exhibit!Celebrate spring with us and enjoy an evening of art and music. The evening will feature songs about gardening, spring and timeless classics! Zev, Pamela and Jesiah Somers: Guitar and VoiceSarah Meilahn Tyson: Piano, HarpsichordDavid Morgan: Violin, Viola and CellPhotography exhibit will feature the art of the Ambler Photography Club

Come meet beloved children's author Laurence Pringle and chat about his books in person at our author talk.Laurence Pringle is a well-known children's nonfiction author, particularly famous for his engaging books on science, nature, and animals. Join us for an exciting opportunity to meet the renowned author in person. Laurence Pringle will be sharing insights about his writing process and inspirations on this, sure to be memorable, night. Don't miss this chance to interact with a talented author. Mark your calendars and spread the word to fellow Laurnece Pringle enthusiasts!Accessibility Check-in: please contact us if you would like an accommodation

Come learn about wildlife up close and personal with The Raptory - it's gonna be a hoot!Wildlife Education from The RaptoryCome join us at the Wissahickon Valley Public Library Ambler Branch for an exciting event all about wildlife education! The Raptory will be bringing their amazing birds of prey for a special learning experience. Learn all about their habitats, behaviors, and importance to our ecosystem. This in-person event is perfect for nature lovers of all ages. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with wildlife!Accessibility Check-in: please contact us if you would like an accommodation to access this

Let's get crafty and spread some love by making personalized Valentine's Day cards together!Valentine's Day Card-Making EventCome join us at the Wissahickon Valley Public Library Ambler Branch for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting handmade Valentine's Day cards! Get creative with stamp kits, stickers, and heartfelt messages to show your loved ones how much you care. This in-person event is perfect for all ages, whether you're a seasoned crafter or just looking to spread some love. Let's make this Valentine's Day extra special together!Accessibility Check-in: please contact us if you would like an accommodation to access this program.

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!

This event is for teens and tweens to build succulent gardens, hosted by the Ambler Flower Shop.This event is for teens and tweens to build succulent gardens. PLEASE only sign-up if you can make it and let us know if that changes. There are a limited number of supplies.

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!

How Philadelphia's Golden Age Retailers Celebrated Christmas with historian Thomas Keels and author Lawrence Arrigale.Philadelphia historian Tom Keels and Lawrence M. Arrigale return to Ambler Library with a presentation on their book, Philadelphia's Golden Age of Retail. "Miracles on Market Street" shows how Philadelphia's many department and specialty stores enticed and enchanted holiday shoppers, from the Colonial Easter Village at Lits, to Snellenburg's Mother's Day Flower Show, to Gimbels' Thanksgiving Day Parade, to the Dickens Village at Strawbridge & Clothier and the Christmas Light Show at Wanamaker's! This presentation features dozens of fascinating images from holidays past, but shows how

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 spachler@comcast.netArt 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!