Penn's Woods: Reading Pennsylvania's Trees
Retired botany professor Gary Emberger on the 135 native tree species that gave Pennsylvania its name, and the terms you need to start telling them apart. At the Blue Bell branch.
More at Wissahickon Valley Public Library
Ambler Arts
The Friday craft group runs straight through the fall. Ten to noon, bring your own materials, and pick up a new hobby by watching the person next to you.
First Friday Art for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
A monthly art session for adults with developmental disabilities at the Race Street branch, half past twelve on the first Friday. Free, run by library staff.
Writers Group at Ambler
The writing group picks back up for fall, six in the evening at the Ambler branch. Twice a month, free, and a low-pressure place to read work out loud.
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Acoustic Sunday on the Patio: Trashcan Margaritas
The patio sets run May through September and this is the first of the three left. Trashcan Margaritas play, the tables are outdoors, and the restaurant serves right through it.
We Are Skeletons
We Are Skeletons take the Sunday slot at the Nail, the Haverford Road room that calls its Sunday night just chillin' and still puts a band on the stage.
Jurassic Park (1993)
Last day of the Jurassic Park run over Labor Day weekend. Good rainy-Sunday fallback if the holiday plans collapse.
