FREE Programs At Local Libraries- Open To ALL Delco Residents!

African Dance At J. Lewis Crozer Library

As part of the J. Lewis Crozer Library’s continuing celebration of Black History Month, the library is proud to welcome Commonwealth Speaker Angela Watson and her "Healing African Dance" presentation. This program will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26 at the J. Lewis Crozer Library,

620 Engle Street

in Chester. The presentation is free of charge and open to the public. Registration is appreciated at 610-494-3454.

Watson’s presentation will explore the healing aspects of African dance through lecture, video, and dance demonstration. Audiences will learn about social, folklore, and ritual African dances that are performed throughout African life—from births, to naming ceremonies, to weddings, to death. Audience members can participate by learning the movements of a dance. The presentation is appropriate for audiences for all ages. Families are especially encouraged to attend!

Watson is a choreographer and storyteller who specializes in African dance. She conducted dance research as a Fulbright Scholar in Guinea, West Africa and holds a Masters Degree in Dance Therapy from MCP Hahnemann University. Watson is also a primary dancer and choreographer for Philadelphia’s own KùlúMèlé African Dance and Drum Ensemble.

The J. Lewis Crozer Library proudly continues its tradition of service to the Chester community through its print and electronic resources as well as year-round programming.  This presentation is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council supported in part by National Endowment for the Humanities. The Pennsylvania Humanities Council, a nonprofit organization, inspires individuals to enjoy and share a life of learning. For more information, visit http://www.pahumanities.org/.

Ridley Twp. Library Offers ‘Vegetable Garden’ Program

    Local residents who are  thinking about devoting part of their gardens to growing vegetables because of their high  flavor and nutritional value   are invited to a free community program.  Leslie Trimble, Penn State Cooperative Center Master Gardener, will show gardeners how to get started 1 p.m. Sat. (Feb. 26) in Garling Hall of Ridley Township Public Library,  100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom.
   Call (610) 583-0593 or email reference@ridleylibrary.org to register. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Free Kids' Programs At Marple Library

Marple Publc Library is offering some great children's programs in February and March.  Join us for Infant Storytime, for children birth to 24 months, on Mondays at 11 a.m.  Toddler storytimes, for ages 2 to 3, are Fridays in February.  Enjoy books, music, fingerplays, rhymes and puppets.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday at a special storytime from 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1.  At the party you will enjoy stories, songs, craft and cake all about Dr. Seuss.  For children 2 to 5.  No registration required.

At 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 5 come to the library for a soiree to celebrate “Fancy Nancy,” the New York Times bestseller.  Remember to wear you fanciest clothes.  Tiaras are welcome!  Please register at 610-356-1510.

‘Virtual Justice’ Author At Swarthmore Library Tonight

  In Virtual Justice, Greg Lastowka illustrates the real legal dilemmas posed by virtual worlds in his book, Virtual Justice. He will offer a free program on the subject 7p.m., tonight, Thursday (Feb. 10) at Swarthmore Library.
  “Tens of millions of people are living part of their life in a virtual world. In places like World of Warcraft, Second Life, and Free Realms, people are making friends, building communities, creating art, and making real money. Business is booming on the virtual frontier, as billions of dollars are paid in exchange for pixels on screens,” he writes.
  “But sometimes things go wrong. Virtual criminals defraud online communities in pursuit of real-world profits. People feel cheated when their avatars lose virtual property to wrongdoers. Increasingly, they turn to legal systems for solutions. But when your avatar has been robbed, what law is there to assist you?”
  Lastowka will present the most recent lawsuits and controversies, and explain how governments are responding to the chaos on the cyberspace frontier.
 Lastowka is a Professor at the Rutgers School of Law Camden and teaches courses in the laws of property and intellectual property. He is an expert on Internet law and his opinions have been quoted in publications such as Nature, The Economist, Scientific American, and the New York Times.  He lives in Swarthmore with his family.
   Register at the library by calling 610-543-0436 or emaiingl swarthmore@delcolibraries.org.