Regularly Scheduled Events
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Chess Club
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Children's Story Times Miss Michelle's Story Guitar Time Miss Michelle's Story Guitar Times is about 30 minutes with stories and songs. For all ages. For more information please call us! Blue Bell Branch Ambler Branch Please watch the calendar for the latest on Miss Michelle's Story-Guitar Time.
Lapsit for Littles Thursdays @10:15 AM (September to May) For ages 6 mos. - 12 mos. Parent or caregiver must attend with child.
Toddle Time Thursdays @ 11:15 AM (September to May) Join Ms. Tegan for Toddle Time (formerly Toddler Story Time)! This story time features stories, activities, rhymes, and songs specially designed for toddlers, baby siblings, and their caregivers. Toddlers and caregivers will be introduced to early literacy skills and activities that can be shared at home. Ages 13 mos. to 3 years. Baby siblings are welcome to join. Parent or caregiver must attend with child(ren). |
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Coloring for Adults
We meet at the Ambler Library every other Wednesday at 3 pm. |
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Cook the Book
Like trying out new recipes? Want to check out the latest cookbooks and food ideas? Enjoy potlucks? This is the book club for you!! We meet February, April, June, August, October and December, on the third Wednesday at 6 pm. |
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ESL for English Language Learners Weekly ESL Conversation Groups for Adult English Language Learners SUMMER 2017 Schedule:
At Ambler: Mondays @ 10:30 AM 2nd and 4th Mondays in July and August: July 10 & 24; August 14 & 28; NO sessions in June At Blue Bell: Tuesdays @ 7 PM 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in June and July: June 13 & 27; July 11 & 25; August 8 (last session) Fridays @ 12:30 pm (ongoing weekly sessions) Practice English and make new friends! For adult learners only, ages 18 to 118. Child care is not provided. If you are interested in joining a group, please email events@wvpl.org or call 215-643-1320 ext 14. |
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Family History Research
Family History Research with Connie Briggs, Family History Researcher. Using Connie's laptop, the Internet, and some great online resources, she will show you how to trace your family tree back in time. Maybe you will find some lost family secrets! CLICK HERE to send an E-Mail to Connie or call 267-626-4437 to make an appointment for her to meet you at the Ambler Branch or the Main Library in Blue Bell for a private family history session. |
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Film Discussion @ Ambler Theater
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Friends Used Book Sale
Next Sale: October 21 - 24, 2017; Members' Preview on Friday, Oct. 20 at 7 pm Used Book Sale Hours:
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Hatha Yoga Class
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Homework Help
Dr. Midey Chang-Mateu is providing free tutoring in science and math for high school and middle school students. She is also tutoring students taking the GED. Tutoring is being offered at the Ambler Library. Leave your name and the student’s name with the Staff at the Ambler Library, 215-643-7775 and Dr. Chang-Mateu will contact you. Due to the high demand for Dr. Chang-Mateu's skills, this service is offered only to WVPL patrons. This program will resume in September. |
The Chess Club at Blue Bell meets weekly at Blue Bell on Wednesdays at 7 pm.
Cook the Book
Join us on the first Wednesday of the month at Ambler Theater for the 1:30 showing of the chosen film. Each film will be announced 10 days before the showing, and the discussion afterward will be moderated by library staff and theater staff.
The Friends, a national organization, offers bi-annual used book sales. Sales start with over 10,000 items. General Pricing: $1.00 for hardbacks and trade editions, 50 cents for regular paperbacks, children's books vary from 2 for a quarter to $1.00, special value books are marked and music CDs for $3.00 per single disc with larger sets marked.
NEW Instructor! Join Matthew Mitlas for weekly classes. Beginners encouraged to attend. 