- Join singer/songwriter, Mary Roth, as she performs “Enchanting Appalachia” on Saturday, February 8 at 1 pm (snow date February 15). Enjoy a musical journey of the rich culture of Appalachia and its people. Registration required.
- “Philadelphia Inquirer” sportswriter and author, Mike Sielski, will be at the library in a conversation with Tom McCarthy on Wednesday, February 12 at 6 pm to discuss his new book, “Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk”. This is a free event; registration is required through the Newtown Bookshop’s website: https://www.newtownbookshop.com/.
- The library is hosting English as a Second Language classes in partnership with the organization, Welcoming the Stranger. ESL classes are available on Tuesdays at 10:00 am and 6 pm and on Thursdays at 10 am. New Citizenship classes also take place at the library on Thursdays at 2 pm and 4 pm. Register with Welcoming the Stranger at welcomingthestranger.org/classes.
For the Kids:
- On Saturday, February 1 at 10:30 am, all ages are welcome to “Saturday Stories” for 30 minutes of stories, music and fun! No registration.
- The Nor’Wester Therapy Dogs are here on Saturday, February 1 at 11 am for “Read to the Dogs”. A great time for kids Grades K-5 to practice reading. No registration.
- Do you like to draw or doodle? The “Sketchbook Club” will focus on a different theme or art technique each month. The next meeting is on Tuesday, February 18 at 4:30 PM. Registration required. Grades 3+
- “Dog Man Scavenger Hunt” at the library takes place January 21 – February 2 for all ages! Dog Man is part man, part dog, but all hero. Celebrate the release of the Dog Man movie with this fun event at the library.
For more information, visit www.northamptontownshiplibrary.org/.