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Italian Cities: Then & Now
Shanis AuditoriumItalian Cities: Then & Now Dates: Mondays 6/5-6/26 Time: 9:45a-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description: Dive into the history, development, and legacy of four distinctly Italian cities! Using maps, art, and virtual tours, each class will explore the Italian urban experience from antiquity to today. Instructor:Lindsay Voter
The Vikings in Italy
Shanis Auditorium & ZoomThe Vikings in Italy Dates: Mondays 6/5-6/26 Time: 11:15a-12:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium & via Zoom Description: For over half of a millennium, the Vikings made their mark from North America to the Middle East. They were influential in Russia, England, France, Spain, North Africa and their
ADL Social Lunch Hour
Classroom - Room 205Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays - 6/5-6/30 Time: 12:30-1:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description: Bring a brown bag lunch to eat and socialize with fellow attendees. No registration required. YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS This free series is funded by the Friends of UDPL from public donations. Your
Book Bunch
Board Room & ZoomDay: First Monday of Every Month Time: 1:30-2:30p Age Group: Adults (18+) Location: In-Person in the Board Room OR Virtual via Zoom Description: Reading current fiction and non-fiction. New members always welcome! June 5 – The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich – Register Here July 10 (2nd Monday) - Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland Aug
Mennonite History & Culture
Shanis AuditoriumUncovered: Mennonite History & Culture Dates: Mondays 6/5-6/26 Time: 1:30-2:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description: Mennonite Christians have been part of Pennsylvania’s community and religious life for over 300 years. Pull back the curtain on Mennonite history, practice, and culture in four parts: Who are the Mennonites?,
FULL!-Tween D&D – Ruby Group
StoryLab (Children's Library)Date: Mondays 6/5 & 6/12 Time: 5-7:30p Age Group: Grades 6-8 Location: StoryLab Description: Beware all who enter, there be dragons here (and dungeons!) Become a part of your own adventure while playing Dungeons and Dragons with Miss Shannon! Snacks will be provided. All COVID protocols will apply. Instructor: Shannon
Citizens Police Academy
Classroom - Room 205Dates: Mondays 4/10 - 6/5 Time: 6:30-8:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description: Get an exclusive peek into the Upper Dublin Police Department in this 9-week intensive course. Upper Dublin Police Officers will instruct a select group of citizens on crime investigation, SWAT, patrolling, topics in modern policing,
Preschool Storytime
StoryLab (Children's Library)Dates: Tuesdays 6/6-8/8 - No Storytime on 7/4! Time: 10:30a-11:30a Age Group: Ages 3-5 Program Location: StoryLab (Children's Library) Description: Join Miss Jenn and friends for a storytime focused on pre-reading skills and a love of books. We will read stories together, say rhymes, sing songs, dance, be mindful, and practice our
Crafting Lab – Morning Session
STEAM LabDates: Tuesdays Time: 10:30a-12:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Format: In-person in the STEAM Lab Description: Bring a new or ongoing project and sew, knit or crochet along with fellow crafters. Crafters can use the library's equipment including sewing machines, notions, and irons, but are encouraged to bring their own fabric,
Mah Jongg
Learning CommonsDate: Tuesdays Time: 11:30a-3p Age Group: Adults (18+) Location: Learning Commons Description: Play Mah Jongg at the library! Suitable for players who are familiar with the game. Bring your current 2022 Mah Jongg card and tiles. No registration necessary - just drop in. Registration: No registration required.
English Conversation Group for ESL Speakers
Board RoomDate: Every Tuesday Time: 1:30-3p Age Group: Adults (18+) Location: Board Room Description: Would you like to practice your English in a safe, caring environment? Come to our Conversation Group and improve your English language skills! No registration necessary - just drop in. Registration: No registration required.
FULL- Dungeons & Dragons: Silver Team
StoryLab (Children's Library)Date: Mondays 2/20, 3/20, 4/24, & Tuesday 6/6 Time: 5-7:30p Age Group: Grades 6-8 Location: StoryLab Description: Beware all who enter, there be dragons here (and dungeons!) Become a part of your own adventure while playing Dungeons and Dragons with Miss Shannon! Snacks will be provided. All COVID protocols will
Nature Photography
Shanis AuditoriumNature Photography Dates: Wednesdays 6/7-6/28 Time: 9:45-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description: Discover the hobby of photographing the beauty of nature. No special equipment or experience is needed — even a cell phone with a camera will do. After a basic photography introduction, we'll explore wildlife, landscape, and
Holding On & Letting Go – FULL
Classroom - Room 205Holding On & Letting Go Dates: Wednesdays 6/7-6/28 Time: 9:45-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description: Explore the challenges, fears, and joys that people experience as they age. Learn about and share mutual experiences and strengths and how to creatively resolve issues of aging. We will utilize kindness
Baseball: Immigration & Assimilation
Shanis AuditoriumBaseball: Immigration & Assimilation Dates: Wednesdays 6/7-6/28 Time: 11:15a-12:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description: Baseball is America's game. Many 20th century immigrants believed that by understanding and enjoying baseball, they would be more readily accepted into American culture and life. Examine the interplay between baseball and the adaptation
Memoir Writing
Classroom - Room 205Memoir Writing: One Vignette at a Time Dates: Wednesdays 6/7-6/28 Time: 11:15a-12:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description: Learn to write about your life from prompts that will inspire and enlighten you. Writings will be done vignette-style, as a story with a beginning, middle and end, focusing on
ADL Social Lunch Hour
Classroom - Room 205Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays - 6/5-6/30 Time: 12:30-1:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description: Bring a brown bag lunch to eat and socialize with fellow attendees. No registration required. YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS This free series is funded by the Friends of UDPL from public donations. Your
Spies in the Sky
Shanis AuditoriumSpies in the Sky Dates: Wednesdays 6/7-6/28 Time: 1:30-2:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description: Satellites have evolved considerably since Sputnik. Explore the history, development, and capabilities of satellites including photography, communication, and reconnaissance. We'll also reveal the secrets of recently declassified spy satellite programs conducted over 40 years
Women Find Their Voices
Classroom - Room 205Women Find Their Voices Dates: Wednesdays 6/7-6/28 Time: 1:30-2:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description: Women have challenged tradition and found their voices as citizens, activists, and reformers throughout history. Discover stories of local women supporting US independence, advocating for the abolition of slavery, creating social services, and
Distinguished Author: Mike Rucker Ph.D
LIVE: via ZoomDates: Wednesday 6/7 Time: 4-5p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: via Zoom Description: Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes? There is an easy fix, hiding in plain sight. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research and
Teen Leadership Council
STEAM LabDates: Wednesdays, 1/11, 2/1, 3/8, 4/5, 5/3, & 6/7 Time: 6:30-7:30p Age Group: Grades 6-12 Program Location: STEAM Lab Description: Join the Teen Leadership Council (TLC) and make your mark at the library. TLC is a forum to plan library programs, give input on library services, expand your leadership skills, and
Greater Philadelphia Thinking Society
Classroom - Room 205Dates: Wednesdays 6/7, 7/5, 8/2, 9/6 Time: 7-8:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom 205 Description: Participate in discussions on topics selected by the class from recent issues developed at the Greater Philadelphia Thinking Society. Topics available are drawn from many fields, including science, technology, philosophy, politics, education, economics, psychology, and
Representatives Mobile Office Hours
Board RoomToddler Storytime
StoryLab (Children's Library)Dates: Thursdays, 6/8 - 8/17 Time: 10:30a-11a Age Group: Ages 18 months - 3 years Program Location: StoryLab (Children's Library) Description: Dance and wiggle with Miss Jenn as we practice our pre-reading skills in storytime. Storytime will be inside our StoryLab and all COVID protocals will apply. Instructor: Jennifer Roberts No registration required.
Friends of UDPL Monthly Meeting
Classroom - Room 205Date: 2nd Thursday of the Month Time: 1p Program Format: In-Person in the Library Classroom Description: Open to the public. Come to this meeting of the Friends of UDPL and see what we’re about! Registration: There is no registration necessary if you are attending in-person. If you would like to attend the meeting via Zoom, please
Crafting Lab – Evening Session
STEAM LabDates: Thursdays Time: 6:30-8:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Format: In-person in the STEAM Lab Description: Bring a new or ongoing project and sew, knit or crochet along with fellow crafters. Crafters can use the library's equipment including sewing machines, notions, and irons, but are encouraged to bring their own fabric,
Author Visit: Peter Loftus
Shanis AuditoriumDate: Thursday, 6/8 Time: 7-8p Location: Shanis Auditorium Ages: Teens & Adults Description: Join us in our exploration of all things Global Health, in coordination with the launch of our special Global Health exhibit May-June 2023. Peter Loftus will visit to discuss his book THE MESSENGER: Moderna, the Vaccine, and the
Contemporary Issues
Shanis AuditoriumContemporary Issues Dates: Fridays 6/9-6/30 Time: 9:45-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description: Discuss national and international issues drawn from a full range of sources. Develop in-depth insights and consider impacts and consequences. The group will analyze, think critically, and be open to multiple points of view. Instructor:
FULL – Medical Ethics – Session 1
Classroom - Room 205Medical Ethics - Session 1 - FULL! Waitlist Only Dates: Fridays 6/9-6/30 Time: 11:15a-12:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description: Examine medical ethics and the complexities involved. Facilitated by an experienced doctor, this interactive course will present case studies exploring issues regarding end of life, reproductive rights,
ADL Social Lunch Hour
Classroom - Room 205Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays - 6/5-6/30 Time: 12:30-1:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description: Bring a brown bag lunch to eat and socialize with fellow attendees. No registration required. YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS This free series is funded by the Friends of UDPL from public donations. Your
Medical Ethics – Session 2
Classroom - Room 205Medical Ethics - Session 2 Dates: Fridays 6/9-6/30 Time: 1:30-2:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description: Examine medical ethics and the complexities involved. Facilitated by an experienced doctor, this interactive course will present case studies exploring issues regarding end of life, reproductive rights, and more. Instructor: Robert
Movie Matinee
Shanis AuditoriumMovie Matinee Dates: Fridays 6/9-6/30 Time: 1:30-3:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description: Enjoy a movie in the comfortable Shanis Auditorium followed by a facilitated discussion. 6/9 - Seven Days in May (1964). With Ira Cooperman. 6/16 - Field of Dreams (1989) With Jeff Thomas. 6/23 - 1776
Italian Cities: Then & Now
Shanis AuditoriumItalian Cities: Then & Now Dates: Mondays 6/5-6/26 Time: 9:45a-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description: Dive into the history, development, and legacy of four distinctly Italian cities! Using maps, art, and virtual tours, each class will explore the Italian urban experience from antiquity to today. Instructor:Lindsay Voter
The Vikings in Italy
Shanis Auditorium & ZoomThe Vikings in Italy Dates: Mondays 6/5-6/26 Time: 11:15a-12:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium & via Zoom Description: For over half of a millennium, the Vikings made their mark from North America to the Middle East. They were influential in Russia, England, France, Spain, North Africa and their
ADL Social Lunch Hour
Conference Room - 208**The Monday 6/12 and Wednesday 6/14 lunch hours have been moved to the Conference Room** Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays - 6/5-6/30 Time: 12:30-1:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description: Bring a brown bag lunch to eat and socialize with fellow attendees. No registration required. YOUR SUPPORT
Mennonite History & Culture
Shanis AuditoriumUncovered: Mennonite History & Culture Dates: Mondays 6/5-6/26 Time: 1:30-2:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description: Mennonite Christians have been part of Pennsylvania’s community and religious life for over 300 years. Pull back the curtain on Mennonite history, practice, and culture in four parts: Who are the Mennonites?,
FULL!-Tween D&D – Ruby Group
StoryLab (Children's Library)Date: Mondays 6/5 & 6/12 Time: 5-7:30p Age Group: Grades 6-8 Location: StoryLab Description: Beware all who enter, there be dragons here (and dungeons!) Become a part of your own adventure while playing Dungeons and Dragons with Miss Shannon! Snacks will be provided. All COVID protocols will apply. Instructor: Shannon
Preschool Storytime
StoryLab (Children's Library)Dates: Tuesdays 6/6-8/8 - No Storytime on 7/4! Time: 10:30a-11:30a Age Group: Ages 3-5 Program Location: StoryLab (Children's Library) Description: Join Miss Jenn and friends for a storytime focused on pre-reading skills and a love of books. We will read stories together, say rhymes, sing songs, dance, be mindful, and practice our
Crafting Lab – Morning Session
STEAM LabDates: Tuesdays Time: 10:30a-12:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Format: In-person in the STEAM Lab Description: Bring a new or ongoing project and sew, knit or crochet along with fellow crafters. Crafters can use the library's equipment including sewing machines, notions, and irons, but are encouraged to bring their own fabric,
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