Color Your Way to Serenity takes place Thursdays, Jan. 2 and 16, at 1 p.m. This is an adult coloring program. Come meet your new best friend while enjoying tea and treats.
Ed Eisen: Author Visit and Book Signing takes place Saturday, Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. Eisen once posed as a terrorist, the Mafia made him an offer he could refuse, comic Jackie Gleason showed him the door, Christine Jorgensen dated him and Mother Teresa changed the course of his life. He has been a radio DJ, journalist, TV producer, talk show host and the first Jewish spokesman for two popes. Now, Eisen tells his stories in this often funny, sometimes tearful memoir. Books will be available for purchase. Register online.
Music and Motion with David from Two of a Kind takes place Mondays, Jan. 6, 13 and 27, at 10:30 a.m. Join for stories, rhythm, dancing and music. This program is walk-in until space is filled and for ages birth up.
Come Play Mah Jongg! on Mondays, Jan. 6, 13 and 27, at 1 p.m. Whether you are a seasoned player or a beginner, come join. Beginners are welcome to play or observe. Bring Mah Jongg set and cards if you have them. Registration required. Register online or by phone.
Family Storytime takes place Tuesdays, Jan. 7-28, and Fridays, Jan. 17-31, at 10:30 a.m. Join to read books and sing songs. Attendees may play with toys after the storytime or create a craft. This storytime is best for children ages birth-5 years old.
Yarn Workers Group meets on Tuesdays, Jan. 7-28, at 1 p.m. Enjoy some company while knitting, crocheting or working on any other yarn project. This is for experienced yarn workers and not an instructional group. Registration required for new members.
Tea with the BBC takes place Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. Come watch episodes of Foyle’s War while enjoying tea and scones. Join every second Wednesday of the month for tea, treats and a BBC television mystery. Register online or by phone. Space is limited.
Adult Sensory Storytime takes place Thursday, Jan. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Join for stories and a fun craft. This program is for adults with varying abilities. Register online.
Elephant and Piggie Party takes place Friday, Jan. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Join to read books and sing songs about Elephant and Piggie. Attendees may play with toys after the storytime or create a craft. This storytime is best for children ages birth-5 years old.
Activities in the Morning: Feed Your Feathered Friends! takes place Saturday, Jan. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Come make various types of bird feeders to help feed our feathered friends this winter. Make either a container to hold bird seed year round or biodegradable ones that are earth-friendly – your choice. All ages are welcome. Register online. Space is limited.
Evening Book Club meets on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 6:45 p.m. This month’s selection is Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson. Join for an entertaining discussion.
Sensory Friendly Movie Time takes place Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a sensory friendly viewing of Toy Story 4. Reservations with group size required. Register online or by phone.
Trivia at the Library takes place Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. The popular trivia game is back for a new year. Try your luck and match wits with friends and neighbors. Register online.
Story Tails Reading Program with the Women’s Animal Center takes place Thursday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. Come 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-in program.
Think & Drink: BBC Trivia takes place Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. Join at Moss Mill Brewing Company, 109 Pike Circle, Unit D, Huntingdon Valley for a drink and trivia. Impress your friends (or your date), outsmart a librarian and maybe learn something. Get your Brit on! January’s trivia will be all about the BBC and all things British.
Adult Sensory Activities take place Thursday, Jan. 23 at 10:30 a.m. Join for games, puzzles, projects and more. This program is for differently-abled adults. Advance registration is required online.
Chinese New Year Storytime takes place Friday, Jan. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Join to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Read books and sing songs. Attendees may play with toys after the storytime or create a craft. This storytime is best for children ages birth-5 years old.
What’s Cooking at the Library: Chinese New Year Food takes place Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. Learn about and sample traditional Chinese and Korean foods eaten on the first day of the new year. Try Chinese dumplings and Korean rice cake soup. Register online. Space is limited.
What’s Cooking at the Library: Souper Bowl! takes place Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. This is the library’s second annual Souper Bowl. Come in and taste different soups made by library staff and vote for your favorite. There will be recipes for each soup available. Who will be the Souper Bowl winner? Will someone new take the victory or will it be a repeat? Register online so the library knows how much soup to make.
The Southampton Free Library is located at 947 Street Road, Southampton. For more information and to register for events, visit southamptonfreelibrary.org or call 215-322-1415.
