Thanksgiving Food Drive runs through Nov. 20. Help our neighbors during this time of giving. The collection box will be inside the library. Drop off items during library hours. Suggested items include: canned green beans, canned cranberry sauce, mushroom soup, stuffing, canned pumpkin, brownie mix, turkey gravy, etc.
Southampton Story Stoll is set up in Tamanend Park for all ages to enjoy. A Story Stoll separates a picture book into several different interactive stops and spreads them out along a nice walk for a socially distant activity. The Story Stroll is located on the paved path between the bird blind and the farmhouse and across from the Carriage House. The story is changed monthly.
Southampton Story Puzzle Stroll will be set up outside the library beginning Nov. 3. It follows the regular format of Story Strolls with one exception – some panels will contain clues to open a locked box within the library. Read the story, figure out the clues, open the box and receive a treat.
Monthly Take & Makes: Beginning Nov. 2, the library is offering two Take & Make projects. Projects vary month to month. No registration required. Ask at the front desk. Available while supplies last. Kids Take & Make for November is “Thankful for the Library.” All ages Take & Make for November is, design two 1.25-inch pins.
Music and Motion with Ms. Nancy takes place Mondays, Nov. 9, 16 and 23, at 10:30 a.m. Ages birth and up are invited to sing, dance and move with Ms. Nancy, a professional music teacher experienced in parent-child music programs. Register online.
Virtual November Storytime with Ms. Lindsey takes place Tuesdays, Nov. 3, 10 and 17, and Fridays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20, at 10:30 a.m. Join to read, dance and sing during storytime. Visit the online calendar for Zoom meeting ID and password.
Genealogy Workshop on Zoom takes place Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. Susan Koelble, a retired professional genealogist, leads the workshop on genealogical research and assists participants with their own research. Get tips and tricks from an expert. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
What’s Cooking at the Library: Hors D’Oeuvres & Dips takes place Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. Join Kitchen Wizards on Zoom as they teach some delicious new recipes to make for virtual happy hour with friends, co-workers or distant family members. Easy to prepare along with Kitchen Wizards and enjoy with your beverage of choice after class. List of ingredients will be emailed out before class if you want to cook along. This program is made possible through a donation from The Landing of Southampton.
Then & Now: Military Families During the Revolution takes place Monday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Military families have always played an important role in supporting those fighting on the front lines. During the Revolutionary War, the raised children, worked with the armies on campaign, held down the home-front, made supplies and raised funds. Explore the stories of the women and children who supported the military on and off the battlefield. This event is brought in cooperation with the Warminster Township Free Library and presented by the Museum of the American Revolution. Register online.
When Women Lost the Vote: A Revolutionary Story, 1776-1807 takes place Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Presented in partnership with the Township Library of Lower Southampton and Village Library of Wrightstown. Millions of American women were granted the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which marks its centennial this year. But more than a century earlier, women legally held the right to vote in New Jersey from 1776-1807. In a groundbreaking new exhibition, the Museum of the American Revolution will explore the little-known history of the nation’s first women voters – and examine the political conflicts that led to their voting rights being stripped away in 1807. Featuring original objects including textiles, works of art, and newly-discovered poll lists highlighting women voters from the period, the exhibition will bring to life the forgotten stories of the women who first pioneered the vote and became role models for women’s suffragists two generations later. “When Women Lost the Vote” is an inspiring story that aims to encourage visitors to reconsider their understanding of the timeline of women’s history in America, and also inform them about one of America’s first voting rights crises. Join for this virtual experience, hear about this time in history and tour the new exhibit. Q&A will follow the talk and tour. Register online.
Doylestown Health: Heart Healthy Holiday Eating takes place Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. Join Deborah McLean, RD, LDN, for an online discussion and tips on how to celebrate the holiday season while making healthier eating choices. Register online.
Virtual Evening Book Club takes place Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6:45 p.m. This month’s selection is The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See. Join on Zoom for a lively discussion. Register online to receive a Zoom invite.
Doylestown Health: Understanding Your Credit Report takes place Thursday, Nov. 12, at noon and 12:30 p.m. Participants will learn the importance of using credit responsibly and the factors that lenders use to determine someone’s credit-worthiness. Learn why good credit is so important, what information goes in your credit report, how to address your credit report’s errors and more. Register online.
Archaeology at the Museum of the American Revolution takes place Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. In 2014, ahead of the Museum of the American Revolution’s construction, a team of archaeologists discovered remarkable artifacts from the people who once lived on the block the museum now occupies. Investigate the neighborhood’s trash piles, buried for over 200 years, to understand what they add to ongoing research about the people who called this neighborhood home during the Revolution. Join for a virtual talk followed by a Q&A. The event is brought in cooperation with the Township Library of Lower Southampton and presented by the Museum of the American Revolution. Register online.
Virtual Afternoon Book Club takes place Monday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. This month’s selection is Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Join on Zoom for a lively discussion. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
Current Events Discussion on Zoom takes place Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Join to have a genial discussion of current events. This discussion will be about entitlement. It is a uniquely American concept – what do we feel entitled to and do we really deserve it? All viewpoints are welcome as long as they are discussed in a calm and polite manner. Discussion is moderated by a librarian. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
Doylestown Health: Advances in Heart Disease Care takes place Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m. Discussion will cover heart disease prevention and the newest treatments available so you can live a longer, healthier life. Heart disease refers to any disease that restricts blood flow through the body. It is the leading case of death in both men and women. Lawrence Bish, MD, PhD, from Doylestown Health Cardiology, will talk about heart disease prevention and the newest treatments available. Register online.
Adult Virtual Coloring takes place Thursday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. Join for virtual coloring using Zoom meeting software. Register online to be sent the link to the meeting and some seasonal coloring pages by email before the class. The seasonal coloring pages will also be available for pickup beforehand at the library. All are welcome.
Southampton Free Library is located at 947 Street Road, Southampton. Visit southamptonfreelibrary.org or call 215-322-1415 for more information.
