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Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th! Miss Jeanne will have supplies for making earrings, bracelets, and cards set up in the teen area afterschool on Monday, May 6th. Remember that mom, grandmom, aunt, or friend. Drop in and make her something special. Ages 12-18. Free.
There was at least a 90% probability AGAINST the Pearl Harbor attack ever occurring. Yet we know that it happened in 1941. Find out how such an incredibly unlikely event actually occurred. How did the US Army and Navy both botch impending early warnings, insuring total surprise? Did Japanese submarines attack? Who actually fired the first shot in the Pacific War? Newsreels of the time show shattered Pacific Fleet warships burning furiously. How devastating was this air raid; what went right and what went wrong for both sides? (Three 40-45 minute meetings. each followed by 5-10 minute discussion).
Join us for one or all three seminars on this fascinating and important event in United States history. Presented by Ray Rossa with slides.
Ray has had a strong interest in the military which developed throughout childhood to the present day. Subsequently, he served as an active-duty commissioned officer with the United States military and was assigned to the Armor School at Fort Knox, Kentucky. His active service in a combat unit provides a unique, first-hand experience background. After his honorable discharge his keen interest in military history continued to build. Consequently, Ray has invested thousands of hours researching military history topics both online and by studying the most authoritative printed texts. An experienced presenter, he is able to explain the most complex concepts in clear, logical and easy to understand terms and vivid word pictures.
He has delivered seminars for a wide range of organizations, including: historical societies, veterans’ and other service organizations, colleges, public libraries and senior living communities. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Psychology from West Chester University, West Chester, PA and taught credit and non-credit courses for DeVry University as well as Montgomery and Delaware County Community colleges.
Email Jeanne at JCove@mclinc.org to register. There is no fee.
Members of the Norristown Garden Club will show us how to grow fresh tomatoes and basil in containers. Each participant will leave with a pot of growing tomatoes like the lettuce displayed at our front desk. You can put them on your stoop or balcony, no yard is needed. Space is limited so you must register. Tell library staff next time your are checking out or email Jeanne at JCove@mclinc.org.
This is the second of two workshops led by the Norristown Garden Club this spring.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 6:30pm – Lettuce
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm – Tomatoes & Basil
Join us for an epic showdown in the ultimate battle arena!
Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 12-4pm @ 1001 Powell Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Tournament Highlights include double elimination bracket, a friendly atmosphere for players of all skill levels, and Gaming!
Event Schedule
BRING YOUR OWN CONTROLLER!
Register on-site the day of the tournament. Email mcnplcomputerlab@gmail.com or visit Damien in the library’s computer lab for more details. Computer lab phone is 610-278-5100 x141.
Do you like playing Pokemon? Join us at the main library on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm to play the game, trade cards, and hang out with other fans. Ages 10-17. Beginners welcome. No registration necessary, just drop in!
Meets Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm at the main library starting in October. For ages 10-17. Requires regular attendance. To start we will do theater games and acting practice. Based on the group’s interest and numbers we will hope to create a script with the help of Theater Horizon or purchase a script to perform. Email jcove@mclinc.org or kmitchell@mclinc.org for details.
Meet up with local teens to play video games in the main library’s community room most Fridays. Play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, join a friend to play Dragon Ball FighterZ on the PS4, or play throwback games on our XBox 360 and Wii. Teens only. Talk to Jamie at the circulation desk or email JAlbrecht@mclinc.org with questions. You may also be interested to join our Novel Knockout Smash Bros. Tournaments every 3rd Saturday of the month at 1pm in the community room beginning January 20, 2023 (ages 13+).