Southampton Free Library, 947 Street Road, announced the following events for the month of August:
A Story Stroll is set up in Tamanend Park, 1255 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, for all ages to enjoy. A Story Stroll 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 will be changed on Aug. 17 to Daniel Finds a Poem by Micha Archer.
The August Take & Make is a create-your-own macramé keychain. All supplies are provided. Recommended for ages 8 and up. One-hundred kits are available at the Service Desk in honor of the library’s 100th anniversary.
Virtual Music and Motion with Ms. Nancy takes place Monday, Aug. 9, 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. Check the online calendar for more information.
Come Play Mah Jongg on Wednesdays, Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, at 1 p.m. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, come join. Beginners are welcome to play or observe. Bring Mah Jongg set and card if you have them. Register online.
Art with Ms. Leigh – Movie Madness – Shrek takes place Thursday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. This is an in-person event. Registration required. Enjoy a story and then an art project based on the movie. Best for elementary-aged children. Families are welcome.
Live Birds from Hawk Mountain – Tails & Tales Summer Quest Closing Program takes place Saturday, Aug. 14, at 10:30 a.m. Join at Tamanend Park, Pavilion #1, to learn more about the world’s first refuge for birds of prey. A Hawk Mountain educator will explain the history of the refuge and introduce attendees to some of his friends. Bring your own chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Registration required. This is the closing program for the library’s Tails & Tales Summer Quest Program. Tamanend Park is located at 1255 2nd Street Pike in Southampton. Pavilion #1 is located in the meadow at the back of the park.
Final Day of Tails & Tales Summer Quest Program is Saturday, Aug. 14. This is the last day to log any entries for the program. All online entries must be completed by this day. All paper logs must be turned into the library before 5 p.m. closing time. No entries can be submitted after this day.
Afternoon Book Club meets on Monday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m. This month’s discussion is Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver. Join in-person at the library for a lively discussion.
4-H Pet Care Program takes place Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 10:30 a.m. Meet a 4-H member from one of the three Rabbit & Cavy Clubs, along with her rabbits. Learn about the different breeds, find out how to properly hold and handle them, and see all the supplies needed to care for, groom and even show these pets. Registration required. This program is best for children ages 6-12. Masks are highly recommended but not required. Only register the child and their name.
Kindergarten, Here I Come! takes place Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 10:30 a.m. (virtual); Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. (in-person); and Friday, Aug. 27, at 10:30 a.m. (virtual). Join for a special storytime to celebrate going into kindergarten. This event is especially geared toward children entering kindergarten. Register for the Wednesday program online. Zoom links for the other virtual programs are available online.
Couch to 5K Training takes place Tuesdays, Aug. 24 to Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. Those interested in doing the library’s 100th Anniversary Virtual 5K but think they can’t run that far can join for six Tuesday evening training sessions to ease themselves into being able to run for 30 minutes straight. Runner’s World’s six-week program is being used. It’s intended for non-runners and asks that participants train three times a week. The group will meet at Tamanend Park in the parking lot between the Carriage House and the meadow and walk over to the new Rail Trail to train. All skill levels and speeds are welcome. At the end of the six weeks, there will be a full 5K run, either timed or not, for everyone to reach their goal. To reach the parking lot, go down to the second stop sign and go straight over the bridge, turn right and go around the barn. The entrance to the parking lot will be on the right, opposite the barn. Registration is not required.
Weekend Walks – Delaware Canal Towpath at Yardley Park & Ride takes place Saturday, Aug. 28, at 9 a.m. Explore the Delaware Canal State Park along the canal towpath. Attendees will do a 2-mile out and back walk along the towpath, starting from the Yardley Park and Ride, right near where I-295 crosses the Delaware. Yardley Park and Ride is located at 1140 Woodside Road in Yardley. Meet in the parking lot. This program is in-person with social distancing requirements.
For more information, visit southamptonfreelibrary.org or call 215-322-1415.
