55 S. Lansdowne Avenue Lansdowne, PA 19050 610-623-0239
Covid Precautions: 1. Masking and social distancing are strongly encouraged; 2. Curbside pickup is available upon request (please call ahead); 3. To find slower hours for your visit, please call and ask for the Circulation Manager, Office Manager, or Director, to find a convenient time.
Hours:
M/Tu/Th: 9am-7pm | W: 9am-8pm | F: 9am-6pm | Sat: 10am-5pm
Programs
Dramatic Readings
Walpurgis Nacht
Friday 10/28
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Community Room
Audience: Teens & Adults
Registration: There is no registration for this event.
Information: This is a dramatic reading of a short story by Bram Stoker. Waplurgis Nacht (val-per-gis nakt) is a German holiday similar to Halloween. Tea and light refreshments will be served. Though the material may be intense at times, it is appropriate for all ages.
Gaming
D&D Club
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Community Room
Audience: Teens & Adults
Registration: There is no registration for this event.
Information: Beginners and experienced players are allowed to join at any time. This club plays the game Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) which is a fantasy Role Playing Game (RPG). RPGs are a type of choose-your-own-adventure game where players narrate their characters' activities in the world of the game.
Old Republic
Alternating Tuesdays
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Community Room/Zoom
Audience: Adults
Registration: You must register here.
Information: The Old Republic is a Role Playing Game (RGP) set in the Star Wars Universe during the Old Republic Era (thousands of years before the movies). RPGs are a type of choose-your-own-adventure game where players narrate their characters' activities in the world of the game. The material of this program is much darker than the movies, dealing with serious themes. The game is based off the comic series and video games called Knights of the Old Republic and the game called Star Wars the Old Republic. Being familiar with Star Wars is helpful, but not necessary. Knowing the Knights of the Old Republic games and comics isn't recommended as they will contain spoilers, but no one will be excluded from the game should they want to join. The game itself was created by a member of our staff.
Teen Game Day
Alternating Fridays
Time: 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: Community Room
Audience: Teens
Registration: There is no registration for this event.
Information: We will provide the games. Players are welcome to bring their own controllers. We'll be using the Nintendo Switch, Wii, Xbox 360, and Play Station 4.
Language Groups
Lansdowne Library foreign language conversation groups meet online, via Duolingo Events (which requires a free account), and which uses Zoom. The exceptions are Spanish and Scots, which are not run via Duolingo Events, but which also meet via Zoom.
Most groups can accommodate relatively new speakers, up through native level speakers, and, with the exception of Danish for Beginners, are principally an opportunity to practice conversing in the target language, and a way to convert your knowledge of the language into the ability to speak it, or, for those who are more advanced, a chance to simply spend some more time in the language.
Interested participants can sign up independently via Duolingo Events for most events, or email Bill Paterson ahead of time at ladirector@delcolibraries.org for instructions or more information.
Most upcoming Lansdowne Library language events are viewable here:
https://events.duolingo.com/host/ragnar82
The general schedule (with occasional exceptions) is:
Portuguese Conversation: 1st and 3rd Monday monthly at noon EST
Scots Conversation: 2nd and 4th Monday monthly at 2pm EST
Swedish Conversation: Weekly on Tuesday at noon EST
Danish for Beginners: 1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly at 1pm EST
English Conversation: Every other Wednesday at noon EST
Inter-Scandinavian Conversation: Every other Wednesday at noon EST
Spanish Conversation: 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6pm EST
Italian Conversation: 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6pm EST
Norwegian Conversation: 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7pm EST
Danish Conversation: 1st Friday monthly at 3pm EST
Inter-Romance Conversation: 2nd and 4th Friday monthly at 3pm EST
Movies
Friday Flicks
Fridays
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Community Room
Audience: Adults
Registration: There is no registration for this event.
Information: We watch popular new releases. There is no charge for this event. In the past, we provided free popcorn and tea. We're not currently doing that. Patrons are permitted to bring their own snacks, if they want. You can find a calendar of the films here.
Social Clubs
Book Clubs
We have 5 book clubs currently, all for adults.
Books are provided and are at the front desk near the color printer. There's also a guide to which books are being read on which months.
These book clubs are all hybrid (except for Mondays are Murder which is only on Zoom), meaning on Zoom and in person. Registration is not required unless patrons want the Zoom links and/or email reminders before each meeting.
Details about each club and the registration form can be found here.
Craft Club
First Wednesday of every month
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Community Room
Audience: Adults
Registration: There is no registration for this event.
Information: Patrons may bring any type of craft they're working on (sewing, knitting, painting, etc.) to the library to socialize with other crafters while they work. No crafting supplies are provided for this program.
History Forum
Third Thursday of every month
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Zoom
Audience: Adults
Registration: Patrons must register here.
Information: This is a discussion group/presentation regarding recent American history. You can find a full schedule here.
Trek Club
Fourth Saturday of every month
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Community Room
Audience: Adults
Registration: There is no registration for this event.
Information: We discuss specific episodes of the Star Trek TV show. We do not provide access to the show. It can currently be found on Paramount+. Each month's episodes will be identified on the flyer.
Storytime
Other
Clarity & Kindness
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month (Except for in August when we'll meet on 8/2 and 8/16 instead).
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Community Room
Audience: Adults
Registration: No registration required
Information: Vicki will teach an eight session class on mindful meditation. Though the framework of the program is religious, there are secular alternatives which will be provided. The focus is mental health. Patrons don't need any prior experience to join the class.
Medicare Explained
10/19 at 6:00 pm, 11/7 at 6:30 pm, 11/10 at 6:30 pm, 11/18 at 6:30 pm, and 12/15 at 1:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Audience: Adults
Registration: Pre-registration is required by emailing louisaaprrise@yahoo.com.
Information: These are five unique classes presented by Senior Community Services and sponsored by the Lansdowne Library. Each class is a stand-alone class and doesn't require the other classes to be understood. Each is on a specific aspect of Medicare, how to understand it, and how to access its benefits.
