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6:30 pm in the Community Room
A celebration of Pete Seeger - the most important and influential contributor to the world of folk music in the history of the U.S. Pete was famous for inviting and encouraging audiences to sing along and we will have plenty of opportunities for singing together with presenter, guitarist, singer and West Chester University professor, Doug Morris. All are welcome!
Foundation House
No Registration Required
This two part program will include singing and commentary from Dr. Doug Morris (West Chester University). There are tens of thousands of songs in the "folk" tradition. Audience participation will be encouraged - singing, percussion, insights, dialogue, etc.!
Part 2 will include commentary about and songs by Pete Seeger, Leadbelly, Malvina Reynolds, Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Richie Havens, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Kris Kristofferson, Tom Waits, and others. Pete Seeger said "some music can help us escape our troubles; some music can help us understand our troubles, and some music can help us do something about our troubles." You will learn all about what Pete Seeger called "the folk process." Doug Morris (Ph.D., Penn State) teaches in the world of critical pedagogy at West Chester University; is a former jazz guitarist; is a singer, composer, and performer of "people's songs;" and has written about Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, and others in the tradition of "people's music."
1 pm Community Room, Lower Level
Enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic instructor. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation to enjoy! Cost: $5 per person. All art materials supplied. Registration begins one month prior via telephone or in person at the library. Ages 18 & up.
1 pm Community Room, Lower Level
Enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic instructor. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation to enjoy! Cost: $5 per person. All art materials supplied. Registration begins one month prior via telephone or in person at the library. Ages 18 & up.
1 pm Community Room, Lower Level
Enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic instructor. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation to enjoy! Cost: $5 per person. All art materials supplied. Registration begins one month prior via telephone or in person at the library. Ages 18 & up.
1 pm Community Room, Lower Level
Enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic instructor. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation to enjoy! Cost: $5 per person. All art materials supplied. Registration begins one month prior via telephone or in person at the library. Ages 18 & up.
1 pm Community Room, Lower Level
Enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic instructor. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation to enjoy! Cost: $5 per person. All art materials supplied. Registration begins one month prior via telephone or in person at the library. Ages 18 & up.
Calling all Fiber Arts enthusiasts! The Guild is open to spinners, weavers, knitters, crocheters, felters, rug hookers, shepherds, plant fiber growers and others interested in the art and craft of fiber and textiles.
They meet monthly on the 3rd Saturday for workshops, field trips, demonstrations for the public, or to gather just to spin, knit, crochet or work on a "project-in-progress".
February's Topic: Knowledge Share – Fiber ID, Wash & Care of Handmade textiles, and mending
Bring items to ID, questions or suggestions on care, bring products to show that you like to use, share favorite mending techniques with each other.
1:30 pm Kunkel Creation Station
Spend a fun afternoon making cool projects. This program is for tweens ages 9 -12. Registration is required.
3:30 pm Kunkel Creation Station
Spend a fun afternoon making cool projects. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Registration is required.