Upcoming programs at Jessie Peterman Memorial Library
Unearth a Story: Summer Reading Program for all ages starts at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on June 1st. Sign up in Beanstack. https://mfrl.beanstack.org/
June 11- Scrabble at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Thursday, June 11th at 1:30 pm. Enjoy a challenging and fun game of Scrabble with other word enthusiasts!
June 11- Talking About Books Planning Session at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Thursday, June 11th at 2 pm. Every month from September to May a special group meets to talk about books. Sounds like your ordinary book club doesn’t it? Well, this one is different.
Talking About Books, the monthly book club for the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, isn’t like other book clubs. Every year the group meets in June to decide what books the group should read for the next several months. It’s a wild time! No one knows what titles will be suggested.
June 12- The Tarantula Lady at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Friday, June 12th at 11 am. Robin Snyder visits with her squad of tarantulas to educate and entertain. Join us for this all-ages program to learn about each tarantula’s personality and physical attributes, as well as the care that goes into keeping them happy and healthy.
June 12- Pokémon Club at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Friday, June 12th at 3:30pm. Calling all Pokémon fans! Meet up with other fans the 2nd Friday of the month to trade, learn to battle, earn prizes, and discuss all things Pokémon. All ages are welcome.
June 13- TED Democracy: Founding Fathers at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Saturday, June 13th. We’re joining libraries across the country to livestream TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures, a powerful day of ideas designed to inform and inspire. Watch 15+ original TED Talks with us with 90-minute sessions at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM. Stay for reflection and discussion. Be part of the conversation. Free and open to the public! Find a more detailed list of the speakers online at https://go.mfrl.org/tedtalk.
June 15- Meditation at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Monday, June 15th at 4 pm. Welcome to all: people who have never tried sitting meditation and people who have some experience in meditating and would like to share the experience and space with others. After a period of saying "hellos" and getting settled, we'll start a twenty-minute period of seated silence. After that, everyone is free to socialize and share if they wish. Chairs are available for folks who aren't comfortable sitting on the floor, but you're welcome to bring a yoga mat and/or cushion.
June 16- Tea Rex Party at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Tuesday, June 16th at 3 pm. Join us for a tea-rific time with a story, snacks, and dinosaur fun! Recommended for ages 7 and under. Children are encouraged to dress in their fanciest tea party attire, or dress up like their favorite dinosaur.
June 17 All Ages Storytime at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Wednesday, June17th at 10:30 am. Share stories, rhymes, music, and movement, and a craft as a family. Develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading.
June 17-- Big and Little Social Club at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Wednesday, June 24th at 11:15 am. Hang out and socialize after our regular story time with other caregivers and the little ones in their care. We'll put out toys for the tots although adults are welcome to play too!
June 18- Scrabble at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Thursday, June 18th at 1:30 pm. Enjoy a challenging and fun game of Scrabble with other word enthusiasts!
June 18- Author Talk: Trifecta! Three by Phania Lee at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library on Thursday, June 18th at 5 pm. Please join us for an author talk with local author, Phania Lee, who you may know by another name. She is a former government manager, a Division Head for Montgomery County, and a lifelong writer. She'll be sharing her experiences of a lifetime of writing. Her latest book is Skyfall: an Appalachian Ghost Story.
June 19- The Jessie Peterman Memorial Library will be closed on Friday, June 19th.


