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Lower Southampton Library announces events

Watch ducklings hatch, learn about the influenza pandemic of 1918 and more this week

The Township Library of Lower Southampton, 1983 Bridgetown Pike in Feasterville, announced the following events:

Duckling Egg Hatching: This takes place Monday, Nov. 1-Thursday, Nov. 4. Quiver Farms is bringing duck eggs to hatch. Drop by any day to check out the eggs (or ducklings!) and the new egg scavenger hunt. Join as the eggs are cared for, watch them hatch, meet the little ducklings, and learn all about animals that lay eggs. The eggs should be fully hatched by Wednesday. By Thursday, there should be little ducklings at the library for a day before they return to their farm.

Chair Yoga with Elda: This takes place Tuesday, Nov. 2, at noon via Zoom. Join for some gentle stretches from the comfort of home. Register online or by phone.

RPG: Join Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m. to go on adventures in Dungeons & Dragons. Once you have registered, the library will contact you with further details. All experience levels are welcome. Please create a character or find pre-made characters online for free.

The Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919 in Philadelphia: Join historian Mike Jesberger on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. as he discusses the pandemic that killed more than 50 million people worldwide, including more than 650,000 in the United States, about 12,000 of which were in the Philadelphia area and over 60,000 in the state of Pennsylvania. In PA, 350,000 were infected with 150,000 cases coming from Philadelphia. Jesberger will discuss a crucial mistake Philadelphia made in the spread of the flu. Register online or by phone.

Minecraft Makers: This takes place Thursday, Nov. 4, at 4:30 p.m. for grades 1 and up; and 6:30 p.m. for grades 5-12. Sign up for the library’s Minecraft Realms server and join each week to hang out with friends and build. Join the library’s Discord server to voice chat with friends as you play. Joining Discord is optional. The library uses the Bedrock edition, which is compatible with Windows 10, mobile devices, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One. Register online or by phone.

For more information and to register for events, visit lowersouthamptonlibrary.org or call 215-355-1183, Ext. 104.

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