EVENTS

Welcome to Mahjong at the New Hope - Solebury Library! We're thrilled to offer weekly classes for beginners, experienced players are also welcome to join. Everything is provided, just bring yourself or better yet, a friend.

Classes are every Wednesday from 3-5pm, please call 215-862-2330 if you have any questions. Registration is recommended for head count purposes but not required to attend.

This is an open-ended advanced crafting studio that is available to any patron ages 13+. Participants must be able to handle items such as a hot glue guns, woodburners and modeling knives carefully and safely.

This is a weekly program that offers the use of various craft tools and supplies, including our 3D printer, for any and all projects that patrons are interested in pursuing.

Calling all knitters, crocheters, cross stitchers and anyone else who enjoys needlecrafts! This is a group for anyone interested in the fabric arts, no registration required.

We meet 2x a week, every Monday at 11 - 12:30pm and Thursday at 3 - 4:30pm.

Questions? Email Joanne at jlreszka@comcast.net or Sam at spharo@buckslib.org.

Rhythm Babes!
Friday mornings, 9:30-10am
The Free Library of New Hope and Solebury

Come for 30 minutes of clapping, moving, singing, bouncing, and playing at the Library!

Ideal for babies and toddlers 0-24 months. Registration always appreciated, but not required.

This is the weekly Magic the Gathering club geared towards new and experienced players. New players may receive starting kits including deck boxes, sleeves, dice, travel bags and more.

All formats are welcome, including Commander/EDH, Pioneer, Standard, Legacy, Modern and Cube Draft.

Welcome to our Pokemon Club! Come by anytime from 3 to 5pm every Friday and check out our Pokemon community. Trading, casual play and just dorking out about the game is all encouraged and supported.

This event runs alongside Magic the Gathering where a similar vibe is encouraged and guided.

See you at the Library!

Kids Creative Writing Workshop with Stefanie Smith
How to Create Characters, Worlds and Stories of Wonder
A 3-part workshop series: Saturdays March 15, 22 and 29 from 1-2pm

Join us at the Free Library of New Hope & Solebury for a writing workshop for kids in grades 3 through 5 (8- to 11-year-olds) interested in writing their own books. This workshop will walk students through creating characters, backgrounds and environments, and story plots that can be used for their own stories. We’ll cover popular characters and books students are already reading, and complete exercises to get their creative juices flowing. By the end of the workshop, students will have enough material to write their own book!

March 15: Day 1; Characters Welcome
March 22: Day 2; Creating a Whole New World
March 29: Day 3; Creating a Compelling Story

Registrants are encouraged to bring a notebook or a tablet/computer to write down their stories, and a few of their favorite books for reference.
Registration strongly preferred for this event.
 

Instructor Bio:
I’m Stephanie Smith, journalist, writer and author of 12 books, including “300 Sandwiches: A Multilayered Love Story…with Recipes”, “The Zee Files” and “Honest June” middle grade fiction book series. I wrote my first book when I was 8, won poetry competitions as a middle schooler and have had a long career as a reporter in New York City before coming to New Hope last year. Since then, I’ve been writing children’s and adult fiction, as well as teaching kids yoga and writing kids yoga and mindfulness stories, content and more.

Join us for our weekly board game club! We have a lovely assortment of games for all ages and two capable volunteers to help get things started.

Ages 10 and up, every Saturday.

Calling all knitters, crocheters, cross stitchers and anyone else who enjoys needlecrafts! This is a group for anyone interested in the fabric arts, no registration required.

We meet 2x a week, every Monday at 11 - 12:30pm and Thursday at 3 - 4:30pm.

Questions? Email Joanne at jlreszka@comcast.net or Sam at spharo@buckslib.org.

It's Storytime at the Library!
Tuesday Mornings from 10:30-11:15 am

Join Ms. Louise for stories, songs, and a special craft. Ideal for families and children ages 0-5 but of course all ages are welcome!
Note: There is also a 1:00pm storytime at The Free Library of New Hope & Solebury every Tuesday.

Registration is appreciated, but not required - we love walk-ins!