Township Events for 07/12 Weekly Update

 

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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


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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. 


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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.


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Storytime with Ms. Kaycie

When: 11 a.m. Saturday

Where: Jenkintown Library

This week's book will be Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco 


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.