Wissahickon Valley Public Library Blue Bell Main Library

Are you curious about the lovely Sustainable Property signs popping up in yards around Whitpain? Rescheduled: Learn About Whitpain’s Sustainable Property Program – Now on December 2 at 6:00pm at the Blue Bell LibraryAre you curious about the lovely Sustainable Property signs popping up in yards around Whitpain? Or interested in connecting with neighbors to explore ways to make our properties more environmentally sustainable?Join us to learn more about the Whitpain Environmental Advisory Council’s Sustainable Property Program.You’ll hear an overview of the program, watch a panel discussion featuring Whitpain residents who have joined, and have the opportunity to ask EAC

Enjoy the buzz as local beekeeper Bruce Cooper Gill shares the rewarding and important art of beekeeping!🐝 Rescheduled ProgramGood news! Our beekeeping program with local beekeeper Bruce Cooper Gill has been rescheduled and will now take place on Wednesday, November 13th at 10:00 AM at the Blue Bell Library.Enjoy the buzz as Bruce shares the rewarding and important art of beekeeping! Learn how a hive is built with frames and wax, explore the tools and gear beekeepers use—including the apiary suit—and discover why bees are so vital to our world.Don’t miss this fascinating and hands-on look into the life of

Ages 6 and upAges 6 and upAges 6 and upAges 6 and upThis program features live raptors!Children will learn about their lives in the wild, issues facing their species, and adaptations that make these birds such efficicient hunters.Ages 6 and upAges 6 and upAges 6 and upQuestions? Email: emazzoni@wvpl.org

Enjoy the Buzz as Bruce Cooper Gill Beekeeper, explains the rewarding and important art of Beekeeping.Enjoy the buzz as local beekeeper Bruce Cooper Gill shares the rewarding and important art of beekeeping! Learn how a hive is built with frames and wax, explore the tools and gear beekeepers use—including the apiary suit—and discover why bees are so vital to our world. Don’t miss this fascinating and hands-on look into the life of the hive!

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

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

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.

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.

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+

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.