A practitioner-led class for those interested in exploring Zen practice. This meeting is IN PERSON at Tredyffrin Public Library. On other Saturdays of the month, this group meets on Zoom. 

This class complements the weekly Relaxation & Healing Through Getting to Know Ourselves session on Wednesdays at 8pm.

Contact Ying at yingcns@gmail.com with any questions. 

This program fulfills PA Forward's Health Literacy through nourishing "the ability to make informed decisions in relation to an individual’s physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual health."

Join Master Gardener Sharon Richardson as she explains why our pollinators are in trouble. Learn what we can each do to invite pollinators to a full buffet of meals year-round and provide a healthy habitat for them.

This program is part of the Longwood Gardens Community Read.

Registration is required. 

Anyone who registers to attend and is present for the talk will be entered to win a ticket voucher (redeemable for up to 4 complimentary tickets) for Longwood Gardens! 

Brief Biography

Sharon Richardson is a Chester County Master Gardener who has dedicated her retirement years to learning and teaching about ecological gardening.  She has earned two certificates in Ornamental Horticulture from Longwood Gardens and volunteers at Longwood Gardens and the Philadelphia Flower Show. She has earned the Exceptional Horticulturalist Award and the Gold Seal Award from GCFP (Garden Club Federation of PA) for her teaching, writing and service.  She is also an active member of the Herb Society and the Dahlia Society.

This program fulfills PA Forward's Civic and Social Literacy through "understanding the importance of community engagement which allows individuals to interact with one another, in a participatory manner."

Drop in and join certified Yoga Instructor Eileen Banis for a Yin Yoga class. Yin Yoga is very meditative. It is being: being in the few minutes in a shape that targets the receptive fascia that wraps our muscles and organs. We use blocks and blankets as support, and we can modify poses as needed. 

$5/session.
Bring your mat and water bottle.

This program fulfills PA Forward's Health Literacy through nourishing "the ability to make informed decisions in relation to an individual’s physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual health."

The Banned Book Club is reading their way through the ALA’s Top Challenged Books List to discuss the literary and artistic aspects of the text alongside its social context. We meet on the first Monday of each month from 1-3pm. New members are always welcome!

This month, we will be reading Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Perez.

Registration is requested, but not required.

Contact Sam Sorensen (ssorensen@ccls.org) and Carla Vastine (cvastine@ccls.org) with any questions.

This program fulfills PA Forward's Civic and Social Literacy through "engaging in discourse while remaining respectful of other individuals of varying opinions; understanding the importance of community engagement which allows individuals to interact with one another, in a participatory manner; invoking societal change."

A group to write and critique poems in a workshop format moderated by James Horner.

Registration is not required. You may register if you wish to receive a reminder email.

This program fulfills PA Forward's Basic Literacy through "developing foundational competency including reading, writing, math, job application assistance, and overall life-skill development."

Selections:

November 15, 2023: Joan Dideon, Slouching Towards Bethlehem (essay emailed).

January 10, 2024: Marguerite Duras, The Lover                                                   Borrow from the library or  purchase from Amazon $12.99.

February 21, 2024: James Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son &                             E.B. White, Once More to the Lake (essays mailed)

March 13, 2024: Joyce Carol Oates, The Bicycle Accident, (novella emailed)

April 10, 2024: Annie Ernaux, A Woman’s Story, ISBN-13: ‎978-1583225752,                   Borrow the book or ebook from the library or Purchase from Amazon $8.95.  

May 15, 2024: First Person Point of View, (poetry emailed)

This session meets on Zoom and complements the Zen Meditation on Saturdays. 

Knowing one’s self is not easy because our mind is often occupied with reacting to the outer world. This weekly session is an appointment with ourselves to get to know our inner being. Guided meditation through the awareness of different parts of our body, awe of the miracle of how our bodies work, and how micro-organisms work together harmoniously. Healing occurs naturally when we are relaxed and connected with our true selves.

Please prepare a comfortable and quiet place to lie down with a blanket and your mobile device/computer nearby to hear the guided meditation.

Contact Ying at yingcns@gmail.com with any questions. 

Zoom Information

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84995591827?pwd=L3N5YklzNXZ4WWM1TXRzYnkrWlM5Zz09
Meeting ID: 849 9559 1827
Password: 857104

This program fulfills PA Forward's Health Literacy through nourishing "the ability to make informed decisions in relation to an individual’s physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual health."

Drop in and join certified Yoga Instructor Eileen Banis for this moderate Hatha yoga class. Floor work is optional with alternatives demonstrated. 

$5/session.
Bring your mat and water bottle.

This program fulfills PA Forward's Health Literacy through nourishing "the ability to make informed decisions in relation to an individual’s physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual health."

Join the Main Line Ukulele Group at Tredyffrin Library! This fun and upbeat group is perfect for people who want to play along with other ukulele players, learn to play ukulele, or just sing along. They also have ukuleles to lend for the meeting if you want to just give it a try. 

This is a drop-in program, so registration is not required. You may register below if you'd like to receive a reminder email.

This program fulfills PA Forward's Civic and Social Literacy through "understanding the importance of community engagement which allows individuals to interact with one another, in a participatory manner."

If you want walk-through assistance for troubleshooting technology, then register for a session with a librarian! They can help you with tech usage questions, such as:
- Setting up a new device (computers, cell phones, tablets, etc.)
- Navigating software (Libby, Beanstack, any apps)
- Basic Microsoft Office help
- Accessing library databases 

Please note: This program is for usage and navigation purposes only. We are unable to fix or repair broken screens, resolve virus issues, etc. 

Registration is required. You may only sign up for one 45-minute session.

This program fulfills PA Forward's Information Literacy through "having the ability to express, connect with and understand knowledge and communication through comprehensive and innovative formats; recognizing when information is needed to further oneself, an objective or a project."