Township Events for 07/12 Weekly Update
Rep. Napoleon Nelson August 11, 2023
News and Updates
Mad Science: Optical Illusions
When: 2 p.m., Thursday, July 18
Where: Glenside Library
Ages: 6-12
Learn about the eye, how we see, and why our eyes are so easily tricked. Mad Science of West New Jersey will teach us all about optical illusions and guide all participants in making their own periscopes.
Registration required at: https://cheltenhamlibraries.evanced.info/signup/calendar
Sensory Swim
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13 at Conklin Pool
11 a.m., Saturday, August 10 at Glenside Pool
For individuals with autism and neurodivergence. Register at: Program: Sensory Swim (recdesk.com)
Drop-In & Play
When: 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 19
Where: Elkins Park Library
Ages: 1-3
Families and caregivers with children ages 1 to 3 are invited to drop in and play together! The community room will have blocks, puzzles, gross motor toys, books, manipulatives, instruments, transportation toys, and a dramatic play area. Infant siblings and siblings up to age 5 welcome.
No registration necessary.
Flick 'N' Float
When: 8 p.m., Friday, July 19
Where: Glenside Pool
Come join the Cheltenham Township Parks and Rec Department for the Super Mario Bros Movie at Glenside Pool.
Gate opens at 8, movie at 8:30. $5 admission. Bring your own flotation device. Light refreshments for sale. No alcohol, glass bottles, or smoking/vaping. Non-member guests must accompany a member.
Look ahead: Conklin Pool Flick 'N' Float set for July 26, screening Inside Out.
Night Market
When: 6-10 p.m., Saturday, July 20
Where: Yorktown Plaza. Don’t miss out on a free night of fun, food and festivities.
News and Updates
Storytime with Ms. Kaycie
When: 11 a.m. Saturday
Where: Jenkintown Library
This week's book will be Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco
Yarn N’ Yarn
When: 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 31
Where: Jenkintown Library
For its July Book Club, the Jenkintown Library is hosting a Yarn N' Yarn on Patrons are encouraged to bring their current craft project and their favorite book (or current read) to discuss with attendees. This is a great way to get and share book recommendations.
**While this is a crafter-friendly event, you do NOT need to bring a project if you're not a crafter. Just come hang out and talk about books.**
Crafters, feel free to bring non-book recommendations such as knitting patterns.
News and Updates
Write Your Own Adventure
When: 4 p.m. Monday, July 15
Where: Free Library of Springfield Township
Ages: 8 and up
Enjoy “Choose Your Own Adventure?” We’ll read a story together and vote on the paths before writing our own version of an adventure story where the reader chooses the ending.
No registration required.
Library Olympics
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 16
Where: Free Library of Springfield Township
Ages: All children
Test your skills in a fun competition. For kids of all ages. Cotton ball shot put. Paper plate discus. Guess the book. Book bowling. Scavenger hunt.
Click here to sign up: Library Olympics (google.com)
Exploring with Ed- Water: fresh, pure and clear
When: 4 p.m. Thursday, July 18
Where: Free Library of Springfield Township
Join reference librarian Ed Thompson as he explores the nature of water, where it originated, where it is on Earth, and how it is disappearing. He’ll also discuss its chemical, atomic, and physical properties as a gas, liquid, and solid.
Jewel of Wissahickon: Rewilding the Dixon Meadow Preserve
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18
Where: Free Library of Springfield Township
Please Free Library of Springfield Township for a talk presented by local author and wildlife biologist, Bill Konstant, as he shares highlights of his upcoming book about our local natural resource, the Dixon Meadow Preserve.