Civic association heads to Andorra Library at 6 p.m. Oct. 11.
The Residents of Shawmont Valley Association will meet Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the Andorra branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, according to an email to members. Civic President David Cellini shared the following agenda: The library is located at 705 East Cathedral Road.
Library branch holds contest to encourage using technology.
Checking a book out by yourself could get you a free meal. Encouraging patrons to utilize its self-checkout options, the Andorra Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia is hosting a contest. "From March 14 through April 14 patrons using the self-checkout, located near the Circulation Desk, can fill out an entry to win either a $25 gift card to Panera or a $50 gift certificate to Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant in Chestnut Hill," librarian Marsha Stender said. Similar to devices at supermarkets, the self-checkout at the library simply scans your library code and item you'd like to borrow. Stender said staff members are available to show you how to use the device. Patrons must be 18 years or older to enter the raffle. The Andorra branch …
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Local library hosts dating event Feb. 9.
Looking to fall in love with that special bookworm? The Free Library of Philadelphia will host a free speed-dating extravaganza throughout February in branches across the city, linking literature love nuts up. “Whether it’s to meet a date for Valentine’s Day or a just a friend with similar taste in books, our speed dating events are a fantastic way of bringing community members together in a wonderful neighborhood resource like the library,” library director Siobhan Reardon said. On Feb. 9, the Andorra Branch presents the event for single men and women between the ages of 25 and 35. To loop in the literature element, participants are encouraged to bring a book they have an opinion on for an icebreaker—you can love, hate, or just have …
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James Friel
4:22 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Hi Nate, I'm Jim Friel I met you last night at the Shawmont Civic meeting . You asked about meeting Judy&Mike Finnen and my wife and I , we are open to meet thursday or friday night or saturday morning if thats ok . We think saturday morning would be best so you can see the mistakes that were made. So let us know what fits your scheduleand we'll make time to be there. Thanks for your intrest in … more ›