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Southampton Free Library announces February events

Next month is boasting a jam-packed schedule of activities for allĀ ages

The Times

Music and Motion with David from Two of a Kind will take place Feb. 4 and 25 at 10:30 a.m. Join David from Two of a Kind for stories, rhythm, dancing and music. This program is walk-in until space is filled. It is for ages birth andĀ up.

Mindfulness will take place Feb. 2 at 10:30 a.m. Mindfulness is the practice of moment-to-moment awareness. It can help those cope with daily stressors and pressures of fast-paced, busy lives. Find out how mindfulness can benefit your life. This event is for ages 16 and up, and is presented by two graduates of Jefferson Universityā€™s Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program. RegisterĀ online.

Whatā€™s Cooking at the Library: Souper Bowl will take place Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. Taste different soups made by staff and vote for your favorite at the inaugural event. There will be recipes for each soup available. RegisterĀ online.

ABC Story Hour will take place Tuesdays through Feb. 12 and Fridays through Feb. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Children learn a new letter each week. Listen to stories, create crafts, sing songs, and play with educational toys. This program is for ages birth and up andĀ walk-in.

Prenda Coding Club will take place Tuesdays Feb. 5, 12 and 26 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Learn how to code websites, apps, games and more through self-paced, fun projects. Recommended for fourth grade and up. Participants must be able to work without adult assistance on projects. Those who wish to work independently are invited to bring their own laptops. The library will provide laptops for shared use. This is a walk-in program. The library will host a showcase in the spring where participants can show family and friends what theyĀ created.

Teen Board Game Club will meet Tuesdays Feb. 5, 12 and 26 from 5 to 6 p.m. Socialize and play fun, challenging board games with friends. Walk-insĀ welcome.

Genealogy Workshop will take place Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m. Susan Koelble, a professional genealogist, will lead a workshop on genealogical research and assist attendees with their own research. A workshop is held every first Wednesday of the month. Register online or byĀ phone.

Coloring with Watercolors will take place Feb. 7 and 21 at 1 p.m. Color your way to serenity at the Adult Coloring program on the first and third Thursday of February. Meet your new best friend while enjoying tea andĀ treats.

AIM: Crafting Corner will take place Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Eric Schaefer returns to show participants how to make winterscapes and Valentineā€™s Day crafts out of recycled materials. RegisterĀ online.

Sensory Story Time will take place Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. A special story time ideal for children who are differently abled. Whether your child is on the autism spectrum, has sensory processing issues, or feels overwhelmed with loud noises or crowds, this inclusive program may be what youā€™re looking for. Story times consist of 30 minutes of preschool-level books, songs and rhymes followed by monitored social play. This program will take place two times a month on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. The second Monday will be at Southampton and the fourth Monday will be at Warminster. RegisterĀ online.

Read to Olivia will take place Feb. 12 from 11:15 a.m. to noon. Bring your favorite book or borrow one from the library and read to a new four-legged friend. These programs are all ages andĀ walk-in.

Evening Book Club will take place Feb. 12 at 6:45 p.m. This monthā€™s selection is Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld.

Tea with the BBC will take place Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Watch episodes of Poldark while enjoying tea and scones. Join the library every second Wednesday of the month for a BBC television mystery. RegisterĀ online.

Beer & Board Games at Moss Mill Brewing Co., 109 Pike Circle, Unit D, Huntingdon Valley, will take place Feb. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. Play board games with family and friends and enjoy craft beer. The library will bring board games, but attendees are welcome to bring their own to share. There will be a Go Nuts for Donuts Tournament with prizes from the library and brewery. All agesĀ welcome.

Portuguese Story Hour/Ciranda da Leitura em Southampton will take place Feb. 16 at 10:30 a.m. Children and caregivers are invited to enjoy stories read in Portuguese. This is a walk-inĀ program.

Lunch ā€˜n Learn: Celebrating Unknown American History will take place Feb. 20 at noon. Attend a lunch and discussion of some well-known and unknown Americans and their roles in establishing what it means to be American. Register online or by phone. Space isĀ limited.

Trivia at the Library will take place Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. The popular trivia game is back for a new year. Try your luck and match wits with friends and neighbors. RegisterĀ online.

Block Party will take place Feb. 21 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All ages are invited to play with blocks and toys at this walk-inĀ program.

Story Trails Reading Program with the Womenā€™s Animal Center will take place Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. Help socialize a friendly, adoptable shelter animal by reading to them. While waiting for your turn to read, explore the library and make treats for the shelter animals. This is a walk-inĀ program.

Backyard Wilderness Movie Screening will take place Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Enjoy an exclusive screening of the award-winning documentary Backyard Wilderness. Spanning a seasonal year around a suburban home, the film displays a stunning array of unique wildlife images and behaviorā€Šā€”ā€Šall captured by cameras mounted inside dens and nests, and moving along the forest floor and pond bottom. The film reminds us that WiFi is not the only connection that matters, and that sometimes in ordinary places, you can uncover extraordinary things that can transform you forever. You just need to step outside. This movie is being shown as part of the Backyard Wilderness Grant gifted by Tangled Bank Studios. Visit backyardwildernessfilm.com for more information.

Sensory Friendly Coloring will take place Feb 28 at 10:30 a.m. Coloring for differently abled adults. The library will provide materials, beverages, relaxing music and a baked good. Reservations with a group size required. Register online or byĀ phone.

Southampton Free Library is located at 947 Street Road. To register for events, visit southamptonfreelibrary.org or call 215ā€“322ā€“1415.

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